weld on brackets for bucket forks

jdfam · Apr 15, 2013

Hello all....I'll apologize in advance for bringing up a topic that I know has been brought up a hundred dozen times already. I've searched and read "all" the old posts and have come up empty.

I bought a set of forks with the round bar through the top of them to use with my FEL and am looking to buy a set of the weld on brackets for the top of the bucket. Does anybody know of a source to buy these from? I am sure I could have the local welding shop cut me some but I was hoping to find an online source that already had a proven style and shape. Does anyone know a source? I've looked everywhere.

I appreciate everyone's time and help.

aczlan · Apr 15, 2013

Here are a few that I found with a quick google search:
Gearmore, Inc. - Bucket Forks - Bucket Forks
Over-the-bucket Forks for Skid-Steer loader from Star Industries
Bucket Forks for Backhoes - Loaders: Ships Today! (bucket forks kits spec sheet: In stock!)

Aaron Z

jdfam · Apr 15, 2013

aczlan said:
Here are a few that I found with a quick google search:
Gearmore, Inc. - Bucket Forks - Bucket Forks
Over-the-bucket Forks for Skid-Steer loader from Star Industries
Bucket Forks for Backhoes - Loaders: Ships Today! (bucket forks kits spec sheet: In stock!)

Aaron Z

thanks aczlan.
I've seen those before and run into dead ends. I contacted Gearmore and they are going to get me the name of a dealer I should contact..........

bcp · Apr 15, 2013

I've been saving fork photos for ideas. Here are some using hooks. I don't know whose they are.

Bruce

Chain hooks

Tow hooks

Receiver hooks

jdfam · Apr 15, 2013

Thanks for the reply and pictures.....I've seen set ups like those and liked them but thought i would find the original j-hooks. I think I am over thinking it. Maybe these $8 hooks from harbor freight are the ticket.

bcp · Apr 15, 2013

Sometimes the longer version mounts better. These are available from 4x4 suppliers. Here is one:

Jeep Tow Hook Kit

Bruce

jdfam · Apr 15, 2013

I'm liking it. Thanks!

Zick · Apr 15, 2013

bcp said:
I've been saving fork photos for ideas. Here are some using hooks. I don't know whose they are.

Bruce

Chain hooks
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Tow hooks
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Receiver hooks
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The middle tow hooks picture is actually mine. Got the idea from my neighbor. It works really well, easy on and off.

Wish I would have seen the receiver hooks idea before as I really like that setup.