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Old 05-17-2008, 05:39 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: fel bucket has a bow in it

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Originally Posted by jinmared
I put a bow in my FEL bucket while picking up logs.
Does any one have any ideas of how to make my bucket straight again.
thanks
Sad, isn't it?

That's because the tractor manufacturers are too stingy to use tougher steel. They use CRS or HRS, which has zero spring back. Just a little harder alloy would be more proper for the application. Just a little harder and the edge would be all but impossible to bend, and only a little more expensive to buy.

I fixed my warped edge by pushing against a stump. Lucked out and got it perfect on 1 try.

I'm tempted to weld a big ole truck leaf spring to my new bucket. I bet THAT would spring back.
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