stevef
Member
- Joined
- Sep 16, 2004
- Messages
- 25
- Location
- Boerne, TEXAS
- Tractor
- Kubota M9000 4wd with loader and Hyd shuttle
I have got a new m9000 on order and the only thing still left to be complete is a BTR grapple rake which the dealer claims is backordered due to all the shipments to Florida and the east coast for cleanup from the hurricanes.
My question is rather than welding grab hooks to the bucket I'm thinking about having 3 links of 1\2" grade 43 logging chain (one welded and two hanging loose) to the bucket on either end and the same welded to the bottom of the loader arms close to the bucket pins for heavier lifts or pulls. Has anyone done this and if so do you like it or am I better off doing the conventional welded hooks on bucket. My reasoning is doing it this way I can attach clevis type grab hooks, clevis type slip hooks or just pass 3/4 nylon rope through the chain for light pulling or attach a nylon strap. The only drawback I can think of is I'll have to tie the chain links up when I'm not using them or I'll sound like Christmas is coming early with the chains bouncing around.
My question is rather than welding grab hooks to the bucket I'm thinking about having 3 links of 1\2" grade 43 logging chain (one welded and two hanging loose) to the bucket on either end and the same welded to the bottom of the loader arms close to the bucket pins for heavier lifts or pulls. Has anyone done this and if so do you like it or am I better off doing the conventional welded hooks on bucket. My reasoning is doing it this way I can attach clevis type grab hooks, clevis type slip hooks or just pass 3/4 nylon rope through the chain for light pulling or attach a nylon strap. The only drawback I can think of is I'll have to tie the chain links up when I'm not using them or I'll sound like Christmas is coming early with the chains bouncing around.