Front-End Loader Need FEL bucket

[canucklehead]

I just bought a 1962 IH B414. The FEL bucket is rough and too small. I'd rather find a light material, high capacity bucket. I need to scoop big loads of hog fuel, and maybe later for snow removal (if we ever get snow again here).

Where?
Anyone sell used?
Do all buckets fit all machines, like 3 point hitch attachments, or do i have to find a brand specific bucket? Could i just modify the attachment points?
How much should i be looking to spend on a bucket?

thanks!!

 

[EGo_SmAsH]

I would buy a skidsteer style quick attach for you loader. Then you can pick up used buckets pretty easily as well as other attachments you may want down the road.

 

[RoyJackson]

Since I know canucklehead is on a pretty tight budget (I'd responded to his tractor purchasing thread), I must suggest the current tractor bucket be patched up and welded, if at all possible.
Used buckets are really rare and not cheap at all. I saw one on Craigslist in two years (wasn't looking for a bucket) and the asking price was close to $500 US, IIRC.
For snow pushing...well, truck plows can be pretty cheap during the warmer months...but cheap doesn't mean pretty.

 

[canucklehead]

roy, since I got such a good deal on the tractor, I was prepared to bite the bullet to get the correct bucket, but i was hoping it'd be within reason. I was told farm auctions often have something for $200-300. I see my neighbor has some sitting in his field, so maybe i can talk him into parting with one.

so worst case scenario, a brand new high volume/lightweight style..new? I thought i read some other threads where brand new buckets cost around $500. Of course I'm frugal and would prefer used/cheaper, because that's good enough for me.