Weld on bucket teeth

[aarolar]

I would get a bolt on tooth bar. Your bucket will then be much more useful and versatile. Once they are welded on you lose the full utility of the bucket and there may be times you will regret that you no longer have the option of going toothless. The bolt on tooth bars are easy to take on and off. For me and the ways I use my tractor, I would never want permanent teeth on the bucket, and mostly I have the tooth bar off. I feel strongly about this.

Also, I don't think you would save much if any money buying separate teeth vs buying a tooth bar. But permanent teeth may work for you - depends on how you use your bucket all the time.

tractor tooth bars for front end loader - Bing images

Considering the fact I'm buying a grapple at the same time I buy my loader I don't anticipate using the bucket much at all. Even on grandpa's tractor we mostly keep the forks on it the only time I will use the bucket would be spreading gravel or digging a hole.

 

[stuckmotor]

I made it obviously, profiled the shank out on the plasma table and the AR is some flatbar we had leftover from a project. I would rather have the welded on teeth myself I've never favored using the bucket to backdrag much always used a back blade mostly.

Yeah, when I went back and looked at the pictures, it was obvious that you made the teeth. Is there a dealer in Augusta who sells AR500? I'm within driving distance and don't think it's available where I live.

 

[sixdogs]

I made it obviously, profiled the shank out on the plasma table and the AR is some flatbar we had leftover from a project. I would rather have the welded on teeth myself I've never favored using the bucket to backdrag much always used a back blade mostly.

It's not obvious. That is really quality work.

 

[dragoneggs]

It's not obvious. That is really quality work.

Yes... very nice! :thumbsup:

I just strut around with a SCUT and the piranha tooth bar is amazing. And I would venture to guess that it would work well on larger machines. That said, you can't argue big league teeth on the right sized machine for heavy duty use... don't think it can be beat.

 

[chuck172]

I thought about making some years back. Then found some bolt on teeth. I liked the idea of being able to remove them if needed, but never have. But for the cost, I couldnt justify building teeth.

These are what I used....Bobcat Bolt-On Tooth - AugerTeethOnline

Will these teeth bolt right on and over a cutting edge? How many did you install?

 

[aarolar]

Yeah, when I went back and looked at the pictures, it was obvious that you made the teeth. Is there a dealer in Augusta who sells AR500? I'm within driving distance and don't think it's available where I live.

How much do you need I can probably help you out our shop deals in it quite frequently and we have some drops laying around.

 

[LD1]

Will these teeth bolt right on and over a cutting edge? How many did you install?

I had to drill and tap holes in my cutting edge. Was pretty easy with a mag base drill. I think I put 8 on the 5' bucket of my L3400.

 

[stuckmotor]

How much do you need I can probably help you out our shop deals in it quite frequently and we have some drops laying around.

I don't need any right now. I was looking for a source for future projects. Can I contact you when the need arises?

 

[aarolar]

I don't need any right now. I was looking for a source for future projects. Can I contact you when the need arises?

Yep PM me and I'll get you my contact number

 

[aarolar]

I had to drill and tap holes in my cutting edge. Was pretty easy with a mag base drill. I think I put 8 on the 5' bucket of my L3400.

You got any pics of them installed?

 

[LD1]

You got any pics of them installed?

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/199977-my-new-bucket-teeth.html?highlight

 

[aarolar]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/199977-my-new-bucket-teeth.html?highlight

Looks nice I can basically make the weld on one's for free so I'm still considering that route for now.

 

[mike69440]

Re: Weld on bucket teeth, Esco Teeth on L39

Esco Teeth on L39

 

[mike69440]

Re: Weld on bucket teeth, Esco Teeth on L39

Esco Teeth on L39

Another shot

 

[crazyal]

How much of the hardness do you think you lost by welding it? I know when it comes to using AR500 for targets welding really weakens it so most say not to weld it. If I had the means I would make weld on shanks to use standard teeth for a backhoe/ excavator. They are easy to get and are very durable.

The teeth I have bought for the ripper shanks for my grading scraper are welded on the back where they mount to the shank but the tooth face looks ground, not cut. As far as welding yours onto your bucket, I think I wouldn't without knowing how long they would last. Otherwise you could be cutting them off.

Most likely your bucket has a hardened edge of some sort that you will also take the hardness out of where you weld it. If it has one that's bolt on I would think I would make something to replicate that. You may realize that you want one or two more (or less teeth).

 

[mike69440]

How much of the hardness do you think you lost by welding it? I know when it comes to using AR500 for targets welding really weakens it so most say not to weld it. If I had the means I would make weld on shanks to use standard teeth for a backhoe/ excavator. They are easy to get and are very durable.
The teeth I have bought for the ripper shanks for my grading scraper are welded on the back where they mount to the shank but the tooth face looks ground, not cut. As far as welding yours onto your bucket, I think I wouldn't without knowing how long they would last. Otherwise you could be cutting them off.

Most likely your bucket has a hardened edge of some sort that you will also take the hardness out of where you weld it. If it has one that's bolt on I would think I would make something to replicate that. You may realize that you want one or two more (or less teeth).

Take a close look at the photo.
Those are replaceable ESCO teeth, with weld on shanks. The ESCO seem much better and durable than CAT teeth. (Like on my excavator.) They were welded with the same rod that welds Sub hulls, done by a pro, not me. ( I "weld" lawn mowers etc. with 6011 or 7014.) The cutting edge is a Kubota cutting edge for the HD bucket, not mild steel, but Its is not AR400 or AR500 hard.