Toothbar on Koyker bucket

[greg_g]

I'm thinking that - for the price of an otherwise limited use toothbar - you could probably hire a bulldozer to come in and tear that stuff up. Once the natural integrity has been compromised, it will be easier for you to come behind and chop what's left up with your rotary cutter.

//greg//

 

[zogman]

It's not about getting some one else to do it...How are ya going to collect any toys or tractor accessories if you hire out?

 

[johnk]

I'm with you Zogman, I bought my tractor to use it not to worry about it. Tractors have been in existance for a long time and were made to work. If I wanted someone else to do my work I wouldn't have made the initial investment. If I was worried about it breaking because of some chores I wouldn't have bought it. I had a Jinma 224 that worked great. A little undependable but I needed a bigger tractor because of more acreage. I bought the one I have now that suits my neeeds and I'm not worried about petty stuff. It's a tractor for for Gods sake, not a China doll that I have to sit in a barn worried if it can do the work. Pedal to the metal so to speak. Just my 2 cents. If you want to baby your tractor in fear OF BREAKING IT WHY BUY IT IN THE FIRST PLACE? Spring is almost sprung around here except for the 2 1/2 feet of snow on the ground...

 

[firewalker]

I've had some luck pushing the bulk of the bush too the side and then going at the base with either a chain saw or lopers. Of course I use the tractor to do the pushing!! Multi flora is such a pain in the rump to deal with (literally, the thorns are murder)

 

[zogman]

Can you spray roundup brush killer or something to kill it first and then just push it out or burn it?

 

[quicksandfarmer]

I thought I'd update this thread in case anyone needs it for future reference.

I ended up getting the United Steelworks toothbar. The measurements I sent them were 60" long and 5/8" thick. The toothbar fits perfectly. For installation I used a "unibit" style stepped drill bit that I got at Harbor Freight for $9 for a set of three, and it drilled through the sides of the bucket in no time.

Overall, I'm very pleased with it, it's great for tearing up brush and uprooting small trees. The teeth also work something like scarifiers for backdragging. I do have to be careful with it, as I can quickly make a mess of the lawn if I'm not paying attention to my bucket position. It's not as useful for excavation as I thought it might be; I understand now why backhoes have stabilizers and an articulated boom, as the tractor feels real tippy when I try to take a big bite.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

My homemade toothbar works great grubbing and/or backdragging !@#$%^& - I mean multiflora rose out of the ground. I get much more satisfaction getting roots and all compared to cutting it off with a shredder. I'm sure you will enjoy similar results.

Brad