Ripper tooth for M59

[Chuck K.]

Wish I could take credit for building it ... I only tinker with lighter stuff, anyhow the inlaws machine shop did a fine job. They used the bro-tech ripper tooth off of my woods bh90-x for a general idea..

Looking forward to using it on some tree removals for customers

 

[powerstroke444e]

Like to hear how it works? As I have been thinking about building one for my B26. I couldn't tell do you have quick attach buckets?

 

[Chuck K.]

Yes it is a quick attach had it not been not sure if I would have spent to money to build one. The smaller bro-tech ripper tooth did well but you almost needed 3 hands to install it. This larger/heavier ripper would proabably be a real PITA to install by yourself w/o the quick attach.

I have some pines to remove will try and get a few pictures and report back on how it performs..

 

[mike69440]

Looks like it will get bent easily.

 

[Chuck K.]

Looks like it will get bent easily.

Should I have used plate thicker than 1 inch??

 

[arrow]

If it is made of cold rolled steel, it will hold up better. If not, it will bend like a pretzel near its tip. Its curvature will aid resistance to back to front bending, but side force will be another thing altogether. I have bent 1" thick steel with much less force than a backhoe can provide.

 

[Charlesaf3]

Question, do you really need it on an m59? I haven't had much problem ripping roots with the regular bucket. Love to hear what you think of it in action.

Maybe your inlaws could have a little side business selling them to m59 owners.