AlanB
Elite Member
I know there are a million posts on tooth bars, but I have a slightly different question I believe.
I need a 60" tooth bar for my bobcat and Tractor.
I found a 57" one at the local dealer I can get cheap.
I could cut and weld in the segment to extend it too the 60" length if needed, but I was wondering if it would even matter? I was thinking that I could just put in some longer bolts and some form of spacer on each side.
How critical is it that the tooth is against the edge of the bucket? Would it matter if it was set in 2" or so from the edge?
My thinking is that the side bolts on the tooth bars act more as locating devices then actually holding the stress of the toothbar, would you say that is a true statement? That is why I do not believe that it would be a big deal to run longer bolts and spacers.
Anyway, thoughts and input appreciated.
I need a 60" tooth bar for my bobcat and Tractor.
I found a 57" one at the local dealer I can get cheap.
I could cut and weld in the segment to extend it too the 60" length if needed, but I was wondering if it would even matter? I was thinking that I could just put in some longer bolts and some form of spacer on each side.
How critical is it that the tooth is against the edge of the bucket? Would it matter if it was set in 2" or so from the edge?
My thinking is that the side bolts on the tooth bars act more as locating devices then actually holding the stress of the toothbar, would you say that is a true statement? That is why I do not believe that it would be a big deal to run longer bolts and spacers.
Anyway, thoughts and input appreciated.