Racer71
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A tooth bar would have worked great on your driveway project.
Tooth Bar Question
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Northland said:
I'm definitely getting a toothbar for my BX24, but I can't decide which one.
After seeing this flat bottom one I'm tempted. But wondered if it might be awkward to work with.
I'm also tempted by the EZ Landscaper Below.
Too many choices. How many teeth.
Do I really need to weld plates on the side of the bucket for the Markham unit?
Do I really need EXACT measurements of the bucket, isn't there a standard inside dimension for a BX24 bucket?
Note: My tractor is normally 120 miles away, I only have it on weekends and won't make it this weekend and would like to place an order.
Northland
Platinum Member
I'm not sure why the Long would be any more difficult to work with.
Based on the work I have done with my toothbar I don't see why more teeth would be a benefit.
I didn't weld the plates on the side of the bucket. I use the plates like big washers when the toothbar is on my tractor.
Yes, you need to tell them exactly how wide your bucket is inside. Markham asked me what bucket I had for my B7800 and I told them 60". I received a tooth bar that was 60" wide. My dealer had to cut it down and reweld it in order for it to fit inside my bucket.
Someone here at TBN with a BX24 (or any other Kubota with a 48" bucket) should be able to help you out.
Here are pictures of my set-up
Based on the work I have done with my toothbar I don't see why more teeth would be a benefit.
I didn't weld the plates on the side of the bucket. I use the plates like big washers when the toothbar is on my tractor.
Yes, you need to tell them exactly how wide your bucket is inside. Markham asked me what bucket I had for my B7800 and I told them 60". I received a tooth bar that was 60" wide. My dealer had to cut it down and reweld it in order for it to fit inside my bucket.
Someone here at TBN with a BX24 (or any other Kubota with a 48" bucket) should be able to help you out.
Here are pictures of my set-up
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Well the EZ Landscaper with the many teeth can be used to groom/rake more than a coarse toothbar. It's like the difference in using a pitchfork to rake with versus a rake. I think the disadvantage is it might not dig into hard stuff quite as easy because too many teeth are trying to bite in at the same time.
I realize if I said 60" for 5' bucket or 48" for 4' bucket it would be wrong but you'd think that some of these buckets are common enough that they would know the standard delta.
Regarding the flat bottom one, I'd be concerned not being able do some scratching with a level bucket. You'd have to tip buck for any bite and that might bite too much (it's more all or nothing). I don't know. What looks good in pictures may not work out in practice. Likewise the EZ Landscaper might make a great rake but a poor digging toothbar.
Anyone know of a dealer online that sells the EZ Landscaper?
I realize if I said 60" for 5' bucket or 48" for 4' bucket it would be wrong but you'd think that some of these buckets are common enough that they would know the standard delta.
Regarding the flat bottom one, I'd be concerned not being able do some scratching with a level bucket. You'd have to tip buck for any bite and that might bite too much (it's more all or nothing). I don't know. What looks good in pictures may not work out in practice. Likewise the EZ Landscaper might make a great rake but a poor digging toothbar.
Anyone know of a dealer online that sells the EZ Landscaper?
Redbug
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The Markham's are great. However, I have the WR Long flat toothbar, (FTB), and recommend it. You don't have to take the thing off to backblade. Everything is flat under the bucket, as if there is no toothbar there.
I feel the angle of the bucket when digging is a non issue, since you are constantly controlling and adjusting the curl when digging, anyway. Sort of going by feel after a while.
I feel the angle of the bucket when digging is a non issue, since you are constantly controlling and adjusting the curl when digging, anyway. Sort of going by feel after a while.
638
Platinum Member
I have the EZ Landscaper toothbar and love it. No problem digging in hard clay due to added teeth, and it does a great job back draging.
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Adam23
Silver Member
I just ordered a Markham toothbar and am very excited to get it in and installed. How hard is it to drill through these buckets? Can it be done with a standard drill or should I bring home a Mag-Drill from work?
EdC
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I predrilled a pilot hole with a 1/4 inch bit then drilled with a 5/8 for the bolt. Both were HSS and freshly sharpened. Center punch to locate the pilot hole then a little bit of cutting oil and the bit went right on through. It has been awhile but it probably took less than 10 minutes.