Skidsteer bucket plans

[hansont@means.net]

First time post, long time dreamer...
I'm looking to build a 60" low profile bucket for my skidsteer. Does anybody have measurements for one? I use a slurry bucket now and can't see the front lip for grading.

 

[Kernopelli]

I can't help you with dimensions, other to recommend going to a dealership and measure the dimensions on a bucket similar to what you need. I built the loader and bucket on my tractor and I had no idea of the exact dimensions to use when it came time to build the bucket, so I got 3 large pieces of cardboard ( 1 for the back/bottom and 2 for sides of the bucket. I drew out several different configurations and when I decided what was best, cut it out and taped them together and mocked it up to the lift arms to see how it would work. When I was satisfied, I took it apart and used the cardboard for templates to cut my steel with. It only took an hour or so to mock it up and turned out looking very factory when done.
Hope that helps.
Darryl