Tooth Bar or not to tooth bar
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riptides
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worthy?
Oh yes! In terms of breaking material up, very useful. Not only piles, but ground material too. Backdragging, one could find it used as a quick rake.
Mine is on the FEL full-time.
-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Plenty of other comments in the attachments forum.
Oh yes! In terms of breaking material up, very useful. Not only piles, but ground material too. Backdragging, one could find it used as a quick rake.
Mine is on the FEL full-time.
-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Plenty of other comments in the attachments forum.
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If you do a search on toothbars on TBN you will find: 1) lots of posts, 2) almost all very enthusiastic about adding a toothbar if you are digging or brush clearing. Only real negative would be if you are primarily moving piles of dirt, gravel etc as it would not add anything but extra weight (about 70-100 lbs) to the bucket.
SeymourBota
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I bought one for my 2410. It's not attached alot but when a project calls for it, the difference is tremendous.
It's on and off with 4 bolts, so if you aren't moving soil or the like that calls for that attachment, just leave it off!!
It's on and off with 4 bolts, so if you aren't moving soil or the like that calls for that attachment, just leave it off!!
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[I am wondering if a tooth bar is a worthy attachment]
I had a toothbar on the FEL bucket on my previous tractor (BX-23). The toothbar made a world of difference for digging, removing ground vines/brush/rocks, and gave the bucket some degree of protection when digging. My current tractor is an L3430 and I just purchased a new Woods toothbar for the bucket. I expect the toothbar will be more effective on the larger bucket when I continue my brush clearing efforts in the spring.
Jim
I had a toothbar on the FEL bucket on my previous tractor (BX-23). The toothbar made a world of difference for digging, removing ground vines/brush/rocks, and gave the bucket some degree of protection when digging. My current tractor is an L3430 and I just purchased a new Woods toothbar for the bucket. I expect the toothbar will be more effective on the larger bucket when I continue my brush clearing efforts in the spring.
Jim
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<font color="blue"> Only real negative would be if you are primarily moving piles of dirt, gravel etc as it would not add anything but extra weight (about 70-100 lbs) to the bucket.
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This may or may not be true depending on the loader.
I have noticed that my toothbar, due to its design, actually increases the length of the bottom of the bucket. The net affect is that the bucket will hold more than it does without the toothbar installed. (mine comes off/on in a couple minutes)
A weak loader would not benefit from added bucket capacity though...with mine I do notice the difference and like having the toothbar on most of the time.
H & H made mine, which is a little more expensive than some of the others out there, but very durable due to its design, and makes the lower lip indestructable on my little tractor (B2910 kubota).
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This may or may not be true depending on the loader.
I have noticed that my toothbar, due to its design, actually increases the length of the bottom of the bucket. The net affect is that the bucket will hold more than it does without the toothbar installed. (mine comes off/on in a couple minutes)
A weak loader would not benefit from added bucket capacity though...with mine I do notice the difference and like having the toothbar on most of the time.
H & H made mine, which is a little more expensive than some of the others out there, but very durable due to its design, and makes the lower lip indestructable on my little tractor (B2910 kubota).
frank_f15
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most certainly get one, i use mine all the time, on and off in 2min. great help for certain tasks
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riptides
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( “rocks” )</font>
Right. What do you classify as a boulder? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
And the question of the toothbar, it saves your bucket edge too!
-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Right. What do you classify as a boulder? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
And the question of the toothbar, it saves your bucket edge too!
-Mike Z. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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A toothbar is great for digging into compacted earth. I'm using mine to excavate for a paver block walkway.
I have a big pile of fill dirt left over from the excavation work last summer on my new house. I find that I get better results without the toothbar when digging into this pile, moving the dirt around, and touching up the grading around my foundation and elsewhere on the property. Fortunately it's a Markham toothbar held on with two 1/2" bolts so it's a snap to get it on and off the bucket.
I have a big pile of fill dirt left over from the excavation work last summer on my new house. I find that I get better results without the toothbar when digging into this pile, moving the dirt around, and touching up the grading around my foundation and elsewhere on the property. Fortunately it's a Markham toothbar held on with two 1/2" bolts so it's a snap to get it on and off the bucket.
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I also agree. Best investment made.
Why did I wait so long?
I found that in 'tight' soil with occasional to frequant imbedded stones (4-6" sized) the cutting edge would either deflect the bucket or even totally stop it from loading.
With the tooth bar I now ALWAYS get a full scoop of soil.
Also it sure is easy to pop out the 10-12" rocks now.
In my opinion a tooth bar is a BIG must.
Drawbacks are however, loading, say, gravel or loose material without damaging the site.
Loss of bucket backgrading ability.
However my tooth bar remouves with 2 1/2" bolts when I need to.
Shucks, a CUT with a tooth bar=almost a bobcat!
Why did I wait so long?
I found that in 'tight' soil with occasional to frequant imbedded stones (4-6" sized) the cutting edge would either deflect the bucket or even totally stop it from loading.
With the tooth bar I now ALWAYS get a full scoop of soil.
Also it sure is easy to pop out the 10-12" rocks now.
In my opinion a tooth bar is a BIG must.
Drawbacks are however, loading, say, gravel or loose material without damaging the site.
Loss of bucket backgrading ability.
However my tooth bar remouves with 2 1/2" bolts when I need to.
Shucks, a CUT with a tooth bar=almost a bobcat!
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I haven't need a tooth bar yet so have no plans to get one.
I figure I can use the BH or the 67 Bolens with the tiller on it to break up and loosen soil.
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I haven't need a tooth bar yet so have no plans to get one.
I figure I can use the BH or the 67 Bolens with the tiller on it to break up and loosen soil.
well I got the unit friday and it is the shizzle.. havent been on the computer since i been on the tractor all weekend... I opted to wait and see with the toothbar... I am officially a tractor by net member since i now own a tractor! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Congrats.
R U having fun yet ?
R U having fun yet ?
Jimsntcrz
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Woods 60 inch toothbar CETB model...fantastik for digging...can be taken off in a couple of minutes....
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riptides said:
Around these parts, that is considered a pebble.... I have seen excavators pull out rocks the size of pick up trucks and larger. They have to drape them with blasting blankets and blow them apart just to move them. When they are installing water and sewer lines, there is no going around them. They must come out.
Dusty
gemini5362
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Dusty I dont know what you call a rock. According to my dozer operator there is only one rock in Arkansas it starts in Oklahoma and ends in Tennessee
Jimsntcrz
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I wouldn't buy a Kubota for boulders....We have solid granite in these parts but most of the big stuff on my property has already been dug out
Here's picture a 60 inch woods toothbar....
Really helpds save the edge of your bucket....Can be taken off in 5 minutes...I keep the wrenches in my toolbox under the seat
Here's picture a 60 inch woods toothbar....
Really helpds save the edge of your bucket....Can be taken off in 5 minutes...I keep the wrenches in my toolbox under the seat
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Ritterbeck
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Own a L3130 with 723 Front End loader. After about a year, purchase a toothbar from Markham Welding (hope spelling is correct). They have a tremendous website. Easy on-Easy off, if you can lift around 70 pounds. Cost was around $350. A great tool to have for certain projects.......I would highly recommend a tooth bar.
