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01-07-2013, 11:02 AM #11
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01-07-2013, 11:36 AM #12
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- Jun 2009
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- Branson, Mo.
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- Kioti DK35se Hydrostat
Re: Buying a larger bucket.
If you can swing it, going to SSQA (also known as QA or quick attach, or Skid Steer Quick Attach). is the way to go, as you can then change out buckets in seconds, and you have a world of buckets, or forks and other attachment to choose from then.. I converted my kubota last year to QA, and was glad I did. Here is a thread showing that change out. I kept the old Kubota bucket and still use it on my new Kioti, which came with SSQA from the factory. The advantages of a smaller bucket is that it will dig better as there is more force per inch, and the larger bucket will haul more, and work better for snow removal, or other lighter materiel's.. It is good to have both..and I do!
Pay no attention to all my moaning about how hard it was to convert.. I could do it easily now. The first time to do anything is always harder. But it is good learning experience.
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Kioti DK35se hydrostat with 2 QA buckets, 48 inch. King Kutter Rotary Cutter. 750 lbs ballast box. Loaded tires, Construction Attachments SSQA Lightweight Pallet forks. EA 50 inch single lid "wicked" Grapple. Satisfied Everlast PA160 welder owner NRA Life Member How to add a link to a post . Best way to search TBN . Igitur qui desiderat pacem praeparet bellum
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01-08-2013, 01:16 AM #13
Re: Buying a larger bucket.
Whether a widened bucket would be as sturdy as the original, weaker, or stronger will all depend on the quality of the design, fabrication and welding.
As another member said, a fab shop will have the equipment to bend and form steel and then assemble and weld everything together, where a general purpose welding shop probably won't.
I see Everything Attachments made a post to contact them. Contacting EA and other vendors is another viable possibility. Just remember, most vendors and manufacturers tend to be in the Midwest and East Coast, so shipping could get pricey.
As for cost effectiveness, only you can decide that with whatever route you choose to get a wider bucket.Paraphrasing Douglas Adams - So long and thanks for all the bacon.
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01-08-2013, 01:48 AM #14
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- Mar 2011
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- Upper California
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- Kioti DK5010
Re: Buying a larger bucket.
I actually found a used 60" bucket that may work. Just beginning to check it out. The outer diameter of my back tires is 61". The bucket is 60". Is that 1" difference any concern?
Kioti DK5010. Loader with 72" bucket. 42" QA forks. Woodmaxx 72" snowblower. 3 point QA. 72" Ratchet Rake. Howse 5' box blade. Rimguard filled R1 tires. My adult son and I share the tractor.
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01-09-2013, 12:36 AM #15
Re: Buying a larger bucket.
i have a 78" 4 in 1 bucket on my 105hp JD. i wouldn't go wider on my tractor. if i go wider, i'll loose digging power. also keep in mind the heavy load you lift with a wider buck, your tractor will become more 'tipsy'. FYI.
mikeLast edited by msch2112; 01-09-2013 at 01:38 AM. Reason: changed bucket size
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01-09-2013, 01:25 AM #16
Re: Buying a larger bucket.
That extra 1" of tractor width won't make a difference. You'll be moving materials; not doing precision machine shop work, or brain surgery.
Paraphrasing Douglas Adams - So long and thanks for all the bacon.
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