Hooks On Both Buckets

[dsvaleri]

I have read several threads that mention welding hooks on both buckets of a BX24. Would someone post some pictures showing the placement of the hooks? Is there any additional reinforcement add around the hooks?

[kevinj]

Originally Posted by dsvaleri

I have read several threads that mention welding hooks on both buckets of a BX24. Would someone post some pictures showing the placement of the hooks? Is there any additional reinforcement add around the hooks?

Have you tried typing "bucket hooks" into the search feature?

[offcamber]

I don't have any pics, but on the FEL its in the middle on top, point of the hook facing the operator and on the bucket its on the back of the bucket with the point facing up. I can snap some photos of mine when I get home if no one does in the mean time.

[ChuckinNH]

Here are a couple of pictures showing hooks on both the backhoe, and loader buckets. The hook is covered a bit with dirt in the pic of my old backhoe so you will have to look a bit closely to see it. The picture showing the stump chained in the bucket of my old BX shows one use of the hook, and you can see the center mounting that offcamber mentioned. The other pic shows another installation of bucket hooks on a larger tractor. Often the location, and number of hooks is determined by the hydraulic cylinder location, and number of cylinders.

[big bubba]

I'd mount the hooks close to the 2 arm supports . Also, tractor supplies carry hooks w/bottom flats specifically made for mounting. Unless you're a welder with equip more than a buzz box, I'd recommend you having it done at a shop....you don't need a load breaking loose......bb

[dsvaleri]

Thanks for all the pics and info!

[Westendorf-RR]

Originally Posted by big bubba

I'd mount the hooks close to the 2 arm supports . Also, tractor supplies carry hooks w/bottom flats specifically made for mounting. Unless you're a welder with equip more than a buzz box, I'd recommend you having it done at a shop....you don't need a load breaking loose......bb

I Agree! Keep those hooks "in-line" with the loader arms. Do not place at the outside edges of the bucket. It's a good way to twist your loader and/or bucket.

[638]

You do want to place a set of hooks on the outside edge of the bucket. They are so handy to tie large bulky items into the bucket. I added mine just after moving this HVAC unit.

ron

[jimainiac]

Just wanted to add my two cents on the bucket hook question. I asked for three hooks on our bucket, one in the middle, and one at each end. They didn't want to put the hooks on the corners for fear of racking the loader arms with an off-center pull, but I assured them that I just wanted them for securing loads in the bucket, as shown in the last post. It's a great combination.

[offcamber]

Originally Posted by jimainiac

They didn't want to put the hooks on the corners for fear of racking the loader arms with an off-center pull, .

This is a good point and probably why my dealer put one in the center... and as stated as long as you use the outer ones only for securing loads its probably ok....