Loader Put some shackles on the bucket

[gunny0628]

Probably gonna get some flak for welding shackle points to the bucket. But wanted to share anyway.

 

[mmancuso13]

Nice job!

 

[Thomas]

:thumbsup: nice welding.

 

[MF RED in MT]

Looks good, and hooks/shackles are always a very handy and useful add-on to a FEL bucket.

KC

 

[gunny0628]

Thanks!

 

[GeneV]

I like.

 

[Yallwatchthis]

Looks great, Gunny! I may have to borrow that idea for mine as well.

 

[Peter 315]

:thumbsup: Looks good......

 

[gunny0628]

Thanks!

 

[rkidd]

Looks really good. Nice job. I am a fan of welded on.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Shackles are great! A guy can't have enough of them. They are also easy on slings, straps and rope.

 

[two_bit_score]

Probably gonna get some flak for welding shackle points to the bucket. But wanted to share anyway.

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Interesting! Can you share the source?

Nice job too!

 

[Klrdan]

Great idea, I've been hooking my chains to the back of the bucket... this would make life easier.

 

[Xfaxman]

Chain slots allow the chain to go forward or behind the bucket for more lift ability.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/376751-chain-slots.html

 

[4570Man]

I don’t see the desire for shackles. On the rare occasion I need a chain I almost always need it shorter than it is. I weld hooks on every bucket I’ve had. I did weld a D ring in the middle of the bucket to hook a rope if I ever needed to.

 

[Cliff_Johns]

I have hooks, but I suppose if you have shackles, you can always attach hook to them if you so desire.

 

[Pontific8]

Nice Weld!! I have experienced the loss of too many shackle bolts due to hours of vibration: Suggest a good tight bolt with Locktite and extra vigilante inspection over the coming years.....

 

[gunny0628]

The shackles came from an old swing set / playground set. The idea was to use them to swap out shackles for hooks when or if needed.

 

[sengli]

Great idea