Sorry, but I didn't want to hijack someone's thread. I'm going to order a Markham for my 2800 463 loader. The inside dimension is 58 3/8". Will I be alright with the standard amount of teeth or should I have him add 1 or 2 more? I will be doing minor digging and popping out some briars. Thanks again guys.
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Glowplug
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NOT ANOTHER ONE!!!
I never even considered adding some teeth. I'm sure you could have it custom built if you wanted to but I don't think it would be necessary. Plus it would probably cost more. They would have to be more closely spaced. It may not be possible logistically. I don't know exactly how Markham constructs their toothbars but they MAY have stock sections of bar with standard spacing of teeth and just cut off the right amount. But I kinda doubt that. If that's the case you would have to pay a LOT extra for extra teeth. I just wouldn't do it. Mine measured 70.5" inside diameter and I have 7 teeth. You would likely have six and that would be plenty I would think. Besides, if you add extra the spacing would make it look kinda funny I think.
I never even considered adding some teeth. I'm sure you could have it custom built if you wanted to but I don't think it would be necessary. Plus it would probably cost more. They would have to be more closely spaced. It may not be possible logistically. I don't know exactly how Markham constructs their toothbars but they MAY have stock sections of bar with standard spacing of teeth and just cut off the right amount. But I kinda doubt that. If that's the case you would have to pay a LOT extra for extra teeth. I just wouldn't do it. Mine measured 70.5" inside diameter and I have 7 teeth. You would likely have six and that would be plenty I would think. Besides, if you add extra the spacing would make it look kinda funny I think.
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You will have either 6 or 7 teeth. Call them ask see what they consider standard, then tell them what you want when you order it and they will build it for you, at an extra cost of course. In my opinion, one extra tooth is not going to make any kind of difference.
My 60" bucket has 7 teeth and it is not a Markham.
My 60" bucket has 7 teeth and it is not a Markham.
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Another thing you might want to consider other than the number of teeth is the thickness of the shanks for the teeth. Some are made from inch shanks, others from inch and a half shanks. They should be case hardened steel shanks and the teeth should be forged.
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The bi-metal hole saw (the white one) is the easiest and cheapest way to drill the bolt holes. The buckets are nothing more than 3/16" mild steel (buckets are not hardened at all) and the bi-metal hole saw will go thru it like a hot knife thru butter. That's what I used.
UpstateSC_Papi
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MDM,
Searching threads today for a tooth bar and came across this one. Since we have the same toys, was just following up to see if you ordered your bar yet? Come in? Got it on?
Where do I go to order? Is it Markham Welding - Home
Searching threads today for a tooth bar and came across this one. Since we have the same toys, was just following up to see if you ordered your bar yet? Come in? Got it on?
Where do I go to order? Is it Markham Welding - Home
Glowplug
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KarolinaKubota said:
You can get a lot of information from the Markham Welding website. But when you actually come down to ordering you need to call. I'll bet I had exchanged something like two dozen e-mails with Melissa before ordering. It's actually a good thing to be required to call. I think it keeps a closer working relationship between customer and seller. Go ahead and call, Melissa will hook you up with one. The shipping, for overnight freight, was surprisingly cheap as well. I think a toothbar is the best bang-for-the-buck accessory you can get for your tractor. I couldn't imagine not having one now. The only reason I wouldn't get one would be if all I were doing with my loader is moving grain and mulch. With any digging it is more than useful.
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Thanks Chuck! I'll give Melissa a call!
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