RK 24 ADD ONS

[coastie15078]

Since I got my Rk24, I have added a few things....
Bolt on front hooks on the FEL......

As well, I changed the small plastic box on the side so i can store more pins, bungees etc...I also put a note on box for tire pressure, as well, reminder for GLO PLUGS and to BLEED Hydraulics.....

Also on Front End Loader, I got skids to use all year round...in winter I use these on my concrete drive....I have a few spots on my drive that are uneven and these keep me from chipping concrete, also, since there is no wear bar on the bucket, this saves my edge

 

[coastie15078]

One last thing, was on my back blade, i found these skids/ shoes to help me get over the uneven concrete, they are not meant for the RK Blade, and King Kutter does not make shoes, so I got these, I know they are on backwards, I was experimenting, If I put them on the back side of blade, they need to be bent a few inches, so a buddy of mine is going to put his torch to them and heat and beat them in his vice...I still would like to get a piece of sturdy rubber to put between the cutting edge and the back blade itself to act like a squeege. someone said a stall mat, but I need to look around...if anyone has any input on what i can use....I am thinking 3/4 inch hard rubber....On my ATV I used a piece of a mining belt....

 

[coastie15078]

Another item was the 2 inch receiver.....I back my trailer using my truck, but where i store my trailer, i need to really caress it into a tight spot, so I use the receiver mounnted on the front end loader....after i back the trailer in, I take the receiver off....no holes drilled for either the receiver or the front end skid/shoes....

 

[BoneStock]

I want to get front hooks for the bucket, would come in handy loading logs.

 

[coastie15078]

Bone, the hooks are good too for when I strap tractor to trailer...I use the hooks as a back up...I don't use them as the primary securing point...

 

[prof fate]

I got titan qtach forks, $280ish, it has a slot for a chain on it - forks are easy off if needed. Use it for moving logs, as a saw horse, brush moving, the chain slot is great for lifting things, pulling posts, dragging logs, etc.

 

[coastie15078]

Edge Extender - Lift Material Wider Than Your Tractor Loader Bucket – R2 Manufacturing

 

[BoneStock]

Bone, the hooks are good too for when I strap tractor to trailer...I use the hooks as a back up...I don't use them as the primary securing point...

Are these hooks fine for pulling backwards with the bucket? Or is that damaging to the FEL?

 

[kennyd]

Are these hooks fine for pulling backwards with the bucket? Or is that damaging to the FEL?

It depends on what your "pulling". Remember that a typical FEL is designed to lift and push materials, it's not meant to be pulled away from the tractor. Sure, many do it all the time, but if your trying to get e truck out of a ditch or stump out of a hole, it's best to pull from the draw bar on the rear, that's what it's designed for.

 

[BoneStock]

Thanks Kenny, :drink:

 

[coastie15078]

These hooks are made for buckets.....you just need to bolt them on as I did

Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Home>>

 

[RK Tractor Guy]

Are these hooks fine for pulling backwards with the bucket? Or is that damaging to the FEL?

Go slow and easy when pulling. Tractor power can exceed loader structural specs. Never jerk, get running starts, etc. Ease power in.

 

[chesternator]

Plugs for the holes in the FEL. Keeps out debris and moisture and can be a place to store something like a chain. Lowes about $5.50 each.

 

[g8erh8er]

Plugs for the holes in the FEL. Keeps out debris and moisture and can be a place to store something like a chain. Lowes about $5.50 each.View attachment 580825View attachment 580826View attachment 580827

Now that is clever! Trying to think what other items could be stored in there. On colder days, maybe it could serve as an impromptu beer fridge?

Would need some sort of extractor for removal (long stick) and probably should not attempt to open your hard earned, and likely well shook, beverage inside the cab.

 

[chesternator]

Now that is clever! Trying to think what other items could be stored in there. On colder days, maybe it could serve as an impromptu beer fridge?

Would need some sort of extractor for removal (long stick) and probably should not attempt to open your hard earned, and likely well shook, beverage inside the cab.

I've seen a thread where someone made a pull stick with a bent piece of welding wire. I was hoping to find PVC pipe that would fit without throwing away a lot of room and make it more than one compartment for multiple tools/firstaid. 2 inch pvc is too small and wasteful 3 inch pvc is too big. (3 inch is the inner diameter) The hole is 3 inch.

 

[g8erh8er]

Electrical conduit comes in 2.47" with 2.875" outer diameter. May still be a little small on the inner dia.

 

[Tennsawdust]

Plugs for the holes in the FEL. Keeps out debris and moisture and can be a place to store something like a chain. Lowes about $5.50 each.View attachment 580825View attachment 580826View attachment 580827

That is a great idea. That would also keep the paper wasps from thinking it is a hotel, like they do with the ones on my Ford. We have war 2 or 3 times a year over that.