Loader lift kit

[botaman2]

I always carry my lift kit with me.They are stored in my on board tool box. The bucket hook is rarely used on it's own,I use it mainly in conjunction with the lower eyebolt/connector combo. The eyebolt is forged with a 3/4" shank.I generally just hand tighten the nut on the shank for easy install and removal. The eyebolt end has a grabhook,while the short piece of chain has a slip hook(always the right hook for pending job) I only use the connector for max lift jobs. All of my implements have balanced lift points.Will post a few photos.

 

[botaman2]

lift kit

 

[botaman2]

heavy lift setup

 

[botaman2]

bucket hook

 

[botaman2]

light lift example

 

[botaman2]

another light lift

 

[rswyan]

Slick idea, nice execution !

 

[JimMorrissey]

Nice. I like the idea of the single balance point below the cutting edge. I have a slip hook in the center of my upper cross pipe, which gives me a similar balance point, but not so exact.

 

[botaman2]

thanks for your interest! One of the main reasons I went this route was the chain getting nicked on cutting edge when hung from hook on top of bucket. The other reason was visibility. With this short hookup,the hook is always in sight from seat when lowering for hookup.Shortest hookup also equals less swing.

 

[JRP]

I like the balanced lift points on your implements and the thought about visibility. Also, you used good quality components.

My FEL has a quick attach bucket. For max lift I have two hooks on the end of the loader arms such that I can lift without a bucket. Adds the bucket weight to lift capacity.
This helped a lot when I lifted the concrete support rails for a 16' cattle guard, which used the maximum capacity of the FEL.

I especially like that you decided to make your equipment easy to lift long before you had to lift it. Shows planning. I think it is much safer to set your equipment up right from the beginning.

Nice job.