IslandTractor
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- Prudence Island, RI
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- 2007 Kioti DK40se HST, Woods BH
Looking for input. I have good access to equipment to fabricate a ripper for my Woods BH900. In reviewing what has been posted here and the pics that are provided, I have noticed that the relationship of the point to the locator pins seems to be different than that of the actual digging bucket.
See the photos attached to see what I am describing. I have extended my backhoe to it's fullest reach and placed the dipperstick against the ground, also the bucket is in full open position. The front teeth of the bucket do not touch the ground <1/8" above. What are the advantages or disadvantages of maintaining the point location to actual bucket design?
Pic 1 shows duplicating bucket location
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=336138"/>
Pic 2 shows what MEI style point to locators
<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=336139"/>
I understand your question, not sure I can help. My ripper is not mounted currently but I don't recall the range of motion being different from the bucket. I do use the power setting for pin placement. Perhaps that is the issue. The 90x has two pin placement options for the dipper to bucket link. When I had MIE fabricate the ripper I asked that they use the power setting dimension which is what I use on the bucket too. I gave them a technical drawing provided by Woods which gave exact dimensions of the mount so it isn't like they made it up. I won't be able to check for a week or 10 days but if it remains a question I can measure next time I have access.