Root/rock Bucket

[DDT]

I built a rock bucket, There is 3" between the pipes. I used 1 1/4" OD, 1/4" wall pipe, The loader bit is 3/4 x 4". There was a lot of welding on this project. I used my ESAB 250 AMP wire welder. I have several pic's to show off a little.

 

[DDT]

I lost it!

 

[DDT]

#2

 

[DDT]

Front

 

[DDT]

#4

 

[DDT]

Now for the test, here is a pile of dirt and rock and concrete. I needed to save the dirt and haul off the crap.

 

[DDT]

Just got a good start. It was supriseing how well it let the dirt fall though.

 

[DDT]

The pile of crap I am working on.

 

[DDT]

In the pile and lift, the dirt was very mellow so it fell right though

 

[DDT]

OK I am done, here is the rock pile

 

[DDT]

The rock pile is not near as big as before. The dirt raised my work area about 2'. I am pleased to say the least

 

[sassafraspete]

Nice job Dana... I wish I were as talented as you....and your pics show that it does indeed do what it is supposed to do. Thanks for sharing.

 

[leaddog]

nice job. I built one simular except I used old car axels. I don't use it much but it comes in handy when I need it.
Leaddog

 

[GoodGuy]

Awesome, Man !!
Your projects are always creative & inspiring.
Goes to show, when you put your mind to it.......
Would you mind giving us some detail on the materials used ??
Thanks for sharing your projects
Eric

 

[jinman]

I'm not as talented as you, so I bought one of these two days ago. I'm waiting for my quick-attach plate and adapter for my tractor, so it may be a couple of weeks before I get to check it out.

I'm curious why you put the cutting edge along the front instead of letting the tines stick out a few inches? I can tell from your pictures that your bucket works very well, but I'm just curious about the tines.

Very nice job. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[DDT]

Thanks every one /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I needed one to but could not afford a factory unit. I got about $250 in it.
I put the cutting edge out front to support the pipe. I did not think the pipe would be strong enough alone, since I am into concrete chunks a lot I know they would bend quick.
Materials used
about 100' of 1 1/4" x 1/4" wall pipe
I used 1/4" plate for the sides and gussets
3/4" x 4" loader edge
I bought a skid steer mounting plate to attach to the loader
Used 2" x 4" x 1/8" tubeing between the mounting plate and bucket.
I guess about 2 miles of .35 wire from the welder.
It is 72 1/2" wide x 36" deep x 2' tall
I need to weigh it, it is heavy.

 

[Jaeger]

That's a real nice looking project! I'd love to borrow it for the weekend! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Definitely have some talented folks here at TBN.............J

 

[zipp669]

DDT- very nice job. looks great.
I am envious.

I would either like to make one like your but add a grapple to mine would help or buy what JINMAN did and add the grapple.
I would like a rock bucket & a grapple bucket & think one in the same would be great. Just remove the grapple if not needed.
I could hae used both this week already.

decisions decisions.
the rock bucket JINMAN bought is a good one. I have researched them & that is a real good one.
If I am not prying, what did that set you back JinMAN?
THANKS

 

[PineRidge]

Jim are you going to add a grapple to that rock bucket? That would be a nice project. Great looking bucket by the way!