New Piranha Bar
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dragoneggs
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- Seabeck, Washington
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- Kubota BX-25D, Kubota Z122RKW-42
On both counts... I would contact Harry at BXpanded directly and make sure he fully understands your requirements. He is great to deal with.
Actually did so & I agree...placed an order today.
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He might have said that he has longer ears that can be attached that will get beyond the reinforcement. That's what he said to me. I received my 60" (58 1/8 ") PTB yesterday and installed it. We discussed the fact that I might need slightly longer bolts and he suggested that I go to TSC and pick up something if necessary. I was able to just barely get the bolts tightened using a c-clamp so I did in fact replace one of the bolts. I'll attach another picture of the PTB installed when it stops raining. As you can see my bucket is very similar.
He might have said that he has longer ears that can be attached that will get beyond the reinforcement. That's what he said to me. I received my 60" (58 1/8 ") PTB yesterday and installed it. We discussed the fact that I might need slightly longer bolts and he suggested that I go to TSC and pick up something if necessary. I was able to just barely get the bolts tightened using a c-clamp so I did in fact replace one of the bolts. I'll attach another picture of the PTB installed when it stops raining. As you can see my bucket is very similar.
I provided both dimensions and a photo. When I received my PTB, the ears were welded to accomodate the smaller dimension. I asked before installing because it looked like the ears would need to substantially bend during installation and I was told that this is ok and normal for the install. Long story short, I installed using a clamp to help pre-bend the ears and all is working as it should. In the future, I may weld a piece of plate on the inside of the bucket where the PTB ear holes are so the ear / tabs do not need to bend as much and installation won't require the use of clamps. Here are a couple of photos of mine installed.
Also, I never thought about this until after I finished my install but, if you have the capability of welding thick steel, I might see if he will provide the tooth bar cut to lenght and the ear tabs un-welded. In my case, I would have preferred that for my install, as I could have welded the tabs in the perfect spot on the tooth bar and I wouldn't need to weld any plate spacers in the bucket (which is probablly overkill but that's the way I roll :thumbsup
Hands down...bar none....this PTB is by bar the best you can buy for your money and then some!!!!!!!!!!! Turned both my BX and now my B into a digging animal!!!!!!!!
jerrybob
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I provided both dimensions and a photo. When I received my PTB, the ears were welded to accomodate the smaller dimension. I asked before installing because it looked like the ears would need to substantially bend during installation and I was told that this is ok and normal for the install. Long story short, I installed using a clamp to help pre-bend the ears and all is working as it should. In the future, I may weld a piece of plate on the inside of the bucket where the PTB ear holes are so the ear / tabs do not need to bend as much and installation won't require the use of clamps. Here are a couple of photos of mine installed.
Also, I never thought about this until after I finished my install but, if you have the capability of welding thick steel, I might see if he will provide the tooth bar cut to lenght and the ear tabs un-welded. In my case, I would have preferred that for my install, as I could have welded the tabs in the perfect spot on the tooth bar and I wouldn't need to weld any plate spacers in the bucket (which is probablly overkill but that's the way I roll :thumbsup
Hands down...bar none....this PTB is by bar the best you can buy for your money and then some!!!!!!!!!!! Turned both my BX and now my B into a digging animal!!!!!!!!
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I agree.....great product. I put one on my little Yanmar a couple of years ago. I never take it off. Have cleared tons of blackberrys....small trees.....brush. Have used it for digging out the side of some hills. Works great. I had to special order mine.......I cut a 1x2 stick to fit inside my bucket.....took exact measurements......talked to the Piranha owner and they took it from there. Nice folks to deal with....great product.
Hold two yardsticks together, slide apart till tight inside the bucket, then add the measurements.
(Be sure to hold them so the zero end of the one you are reading touches the bucket)
36 + second stick's number where they meet = inside width
Bruce
(Be sure to hold them so the zero end of the one you are reading touches the bucket)
36 + second stick's number where they meet = inside width
Bruce
