Bucket suggestions for a LA481

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I'm trying to find a new or used bucket for my LA481 FEL.

I stumbled across an ex-Kubota dealer that has (3) buckets left. One is an L1743 which is a 60" bucket. The other is an L2263 which is a 72" square back bucket and the third is a MX1740 which appears to be a 72" square back bucket.

My current bucket measures 40 3/4 " from mtg ear to mtg ear and the pin to pin measurement is 9 1/2". It's a 60" bucket.

It appears the L1743 bucket will fit but I can't find much information on what FEL this bucket is suppose to fit.

The L2263 has a tag on it with writing saying it is suppose to fit L30 FEL's but the pin to pin and ear measurements do not match up to mine.

Ironically, the MX1740 bucket (which I believe is for M series) appears to dimensionally fit.

Of the 3, the L1743 is a much heavier bucket (all the plates are thicker).

Anyway, if someone could shed some light on what bucket would work for my LA481 would be appreciated. While I was wanting to go to a bigger bucket, I'm not sure what the max bucket size was offered on the LA481. Please let me know if there are other buckets that I should consider.
 
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The L1743 fits a LA650 and several others but not yours.
The L2263 fits the LA723.
I found a MX1714 but not a MX1740
I do find a L1740A and it fits a LA481.
I do not find that MX1740 in the Kubota manuals could it be a misread?
 
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The L1743 fits a LA650 and several others but not yours.
The L2263 fits the LA723.
I found a MX1714 but not a MX1740
I do find a L1740A and it fits a LA481.
I do not find that MX1740 in the Kubota manuals could it be a misread?

Thanks Randall!
I was hoping that the L2263 would work. I measured the distance between the ears and the pin to pin distance and this bucket measures the same as mine. Is there more to bucket compatibility than just the bucket fitting up to the FEL?
 
 
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