Tooth Bar Question

Leon Wittner · Apr 12, 2008

I have an L2800 with the LA463 loader. Has anyone added a tooth bar to the bucket? What is the cost? Is it better to find a new bucket with teeth on it?

638 · Apr 12, 2008

Better to add a tooth bar, and cheaper too.

ron

emmy71 · Apr 12, 2008

In my opinion, one of the best add-ons there is. Helps with digging and I use mine a lot to drag brush with. I don't remember exactly the price of mine, but I believe it was between $300 and $350 installed.

Terry

plants4u · Apr 12, 2008

Do go with the bolt-on toothbar. You won't want it on all the time necessarily and it's easy on and off. As is many discussions here on TBN it is one of the best tractor add-ons you can acquire for the money spent. I got mine 3 years ago and I think it was delivered to me for less than $350 from Markham. Since you are in the Harbor you may have blackberries and other brush to deal with and you can effectively remove them with the toothbar.

EdC · Apr 12, 2008

Another vote for bolt on tooth bars. Make sure you get one that cradles the edge of your bucket on both sides; makes them super durable, almost like a heavy duty bucket. Markham is pretty well thought of. I have an ATI designed for a skidsteer and it is way overkill for my little tractor. Thing must weigh a hundred and twenty pounds. On the other hand even digging in the rocks over on this side of the state all I have managed to do is scrape some of the paint off.

Northland · Apr 13, 2008

For $300 my Markham Welding toothbar was my best tractor investment

Markham Welding - Tooth Bar

However, if I was buying one now I would this new WR Long model that is flat along the underbelly of your bucket. This makes it very good for backblading and float position fwd snow removal-no digging into the ground and leaving ruts.

As it is now I take my tooth bar off in the winter. With this one I could leave it on all year long

Tooth Bars TB, STB, and ITB

Leon Wittner · Apr 13, 2008

emmy71 said:
In my opinion, one of the best add-ons there is. Helps with digging and I use mine a lot to drag brush with. I don't remember exactly the price of mine, but I believe it was between $300 and $350 installed.

Terry

Do you have to drill holes through the bucket to bolt them on? My L2800 has no holes in the bucket to bolt it on.

Racer71 · Apr 13, 2008

I have the Markham and they are the best company to deal with. Yes you have to drill (2) 1/2 inch holes in the side of the bucket. It's easy.

SPYDERLK · Apr 13, 2008

Northland said:
However, if I was buying one now I would this new WR Long model that is flat along the underbelly of your bucket. This makes it very good for backblading and float position fwd snow removal-no digging into the ground and leaving ruts.

As it is now I take my tooth bar off in the winter. With this one I could leave it on all year long

Tooth Bars TB, STB, and ITB

Thanks! Now I will buy another.
larry

Leon Wittner · Apr 13, 2008

Racer71 said:
I have the Markham and they are the best company to deal with. Yes you have to drill (2) 1/2 inch holes in the side of the bucket. It's easy.

Thank you Sir for the great pictures and information. I have to get a set since I am dealing with rocky Montana soil.

I see you are in Colorado I am originally from Denver Colorado.

Racer71 · Apr 13, 2008

A tooth bar would have worked great on your driveway project.

mswlogo · Apr 18, 2008

Northland said:
For $300 my Markham Welding toothbar was my best tractor investment

Markham Welding - Tooth Bar

However, if I was buying one now I would this new WR Long model that is flat along the underbelly of your bucket. This makes it very good for backblading and float position fwd snow removal-no digging into the ground and leaving ruts.

As it is now I take my tooth bar off in the winter. With this one I could leave it on all year long

Tooth Bars TB, STB, and ITB

I'm definitely getting a toothbar for my BX24, but I can't decide which one.

After seeing this flat bottom one I'm tempted. But wondered if it might be awkward to work with.

I'm also tempted by the EZ Landscaper Below.

Too many choices. How many teeth.

Do I really need to weld plates on the side of the bucket for the Markham unit?

Do I really need EXACT measurements of the bucket, isn't there a standard inside dimension for a BX24 bucket?
Note: My tractor is normally 120 miles away, I only have it on weekends and won't make it this weekend and would like to place an order.

Northland · Apr 18, 2008

I'm not sure why the Long would be any more difficult to work with.

Based on the work I have done with my toothbar I don't see why more teeth would be a benefit.

I didn't weld the plates on the side of the bucket. I use the plates like big washers when the toothbar is on my tractor.

Yes, you need to tell them exactly how wide your bucket is inside. Markham asked me what bucket I had for my B7800 and I told them 60". I received a tooth bar that was 60" wide. My dealer had to cut it down and reweld it in order for it to fit inside my bucket.

Someone here at TBN with a BX24 (or any other Kubota with a 48" bucket) should be able to help you out.

Here are pictures of my set-up

mswlogo · Apr 18, 2008

Well the EZ Landscaper with the many teeth can be used to groom/rake more than a coarse toothbar. It's like the difference in using a pitchfork to rake with versus a rake. I think the disadvantage is it might not dig into hard stuff quite as easy because too many teeth are trying to bite in at the same time.

I realize if I said 60" for 5' bucket or 48" for 4' bucket it would be wrong but you'd think that some of these buckets are common enough that they would know the standard delta.

Regarding the flat bottom one, I'd be concerned not being able do some scratching with a level bucket. You'd have to tip buck for any bite and that might bite too much (it's more all or nothing). I don't know. What looks good in pictures may not work out in practice. Likewise the EZ Landscaper might make a great rake but a poor digging toothbar.

Anyone know of a dealer online that sells the EZ Landscaper?

Redbug · Apr 18, 2008

The Markham's are great. However, I have the WR Long flat toothbar, (FTB), and recommend it. You don't have to take the thing off to backblade. Everything is flat under the bucket, as if there is no toothbar there.
I feel the angle of the bucket when digging is a non issue, since you are constantly controlling and adjusting the curl when digging, anyway. Sort of going by feel after a while.

638 · Apr 18, 2008

I have the EZ Landscaper toothbar and love it. No problem digging in hard clay due to added teeth, and it does a great job back draging.

ron

Hedgy · Apr 18, 2008

Northland said:
Someone here at TBN with a BX24 (or any other Kubota with a 48" bucket) should be able to help you out.

My BX24 bucket measures 46.5" internally, and a shade over 47.5" at the widest point externally. I'm planning to order the WR Long Flat Toothbar.

Adam23 · Apr 19, 2008

I just ordered a Markham toothbar and am very excited to get it in and installed. How hard is it to drill through these buckets? Can it be done with a standard drill or should I bring home a Mag-Drill from work?

ChuckinNH · Apr 19, 2008

Adam23 said:
I just ordered a Markham toothbar and am very excited to get it in and installed. How hard is it to drill through these buckets? Can it be done with a standard drill or should I bring home a Mag-Drill from work?

Some have said that a hole saw actually works the best.

EdC · Apr 19, 2008

I predrilled a pilot hole with a 1/4 inch bit then drilled with a 5/8 for the bolt. Both were HSS and freshly sharpened. Center punch to locate the pilot hole then a little bit of cutting oil and the bit went right on through. It has been awhile but it probably took less than 10 minutes.