jayhaitch
Silver Member
I didn't want to hijack the other bucket hook thread, so I am posting this to get some help from all you experienced TBN'ers.
I've got a MF GC2310. I'd like to install bucket hooks for around the house use. I don't weld (sniff...) I'd love to learn, but no time. So.....
1. Bolt on or weld on?
2. Tow hook or grab hook?
3. Where on the bucket is the ideal place to install?
I bought 2 bolt on tow hooks, 10,000 lb rated, but the lip of my bucket is rather short, meaning the hook itself would stick out farther than the top edge. I could bolt it to the top angled part of the bucket behind the lip, but then any chain would be draping quite a bit over the top edge before it was free. The MF owners manual says not to back drag with the bucket at more than 45 deg, so I'm assuming it's not a good idea to lift heavy objects with the bucket at an extreme angle.
Is it better to install a grab hook, as opposed to wrapping a chain around a tow hook?
Can I install any type of the hook on the angled part of the bucket, or does it have to be on the most forward edge?
If bolts can hold up to 10,000 lbs, I don't see the problem with bolt on hooks, and I can do it myself. If weld-on's are hugely better, I'll get them installed at my dealer, but I'd rather avoid the hassle if I can.
Opinions and experiences please!
I've got a MF GC2310. I'd like to install bucket hooks for around the house use. I don't weld (sniff...) I'd love to learn, but no time. So.....
1. Bolt on or weld on?
2. Tow hook or grab hook?
3. Where on the bucket is the ideal place to install?
I bought 2 bolt on tow hooks, 10,000 lb rated, but the lip of my bucket is rather short, meaning the hook itself would stick out farther than the top edge. I could bolt it to the top angled part of the bucket behind the lip, but then any chain would be draping quite a bit over the top edge before it was free. The MF owners manual says not to back drag with the bucket at more than 45 deg, so I'm assuming it's not a good idea to lift heavy objects with the bucket at an extreme angle.
Is it better to install a grab hook, as opposed to wrapping a chain around a tow hook?
Can I install any type of the hook on the angled part of the bucket, or does it have to be on the most forward edge?
If bolts can hold up to 10,000 lbs, I don't see the problem with bolt on hooks, and I can do it myself. If weld-on's are hugely better, I'll get them installed at my dealer, but I'd rather avoid the hassle if I can.
Opinions and experiences please!