ETpilot
Gold Member
Ok I, periodically, see threads regarding bucket levels. There are all kinds of bucket level designs out there. Well I have been testing a bucket level indicator that I designed and fabricated. I showed it to a couple of friends of mine and they said patent that design ????, it looks good and useful . So I thought I would ask for feedback on what the member think.
This bucket level will indicate when the bucket is level at any height of the bucket. It is easy to calibrate. It can be calibrated for another angle in case you need to id some other angle. It is removable in case you are doing really dirty work and do not need it. It can be rigged to indicate on the dash panel or in a cab. It can be installed on practically any bucket, I think. One welded or bolted on support bracket. May be moved between different attachments; bucket, FEL attachments, grapple buckets, forks, etc. I only use it with my bucket but I see other attachments where I think it could be used.
A few things I have done with it so far. Unloaded fuel barrel from pickup truck. Just level bucket and slide barrel onto bucket. Lifted debris from ground using bucket forks. Leveled bucket forks then lowered front a bit. Trimmed tree limbs using platform on bucket forks. Leveled platform at desired height. Moved some pipes that were on top of a metal rack. Needed rack and pipes level during the move. Moved material to roof of shop. Leveled bucket at edge of roof. Leveled bucket forks when not visible to operator. Lifted item in a level state within about 3-5*.
Operator use will determine the tolerance. I have tested with an angle finder and I often have found the 0* mark. There could be operator error within a couple of degrees.
I have been using it a lot but I am still in the testing stage. Of course I know that it may not be perfect for all. So far, it has been perfect for me and my needs. I am into the thinking and exploration stage. Are there other angles that operators would need to find? Am I missing other things you can do with a BL indicator? I know this is limited information but just a bit curious. Is there interest in this thing? What say you all?
This bucket level will indicate when the bucket is level at any height of the bucket. It is easy to calibrate. It can be calibrated for another angle in case you need to id some other angle. It is removable in case you are doing really dirty work and do not need it. It can be rigged to indicate on the dash panel or in a cab. It can be installed on practically any bucket, I think. One welded or bolted on support bracket. May be moved between different attachments; bucket, FEL attachments, grapple buckets, forks, etc. I only use it with my bucket but I see other attachments where I think it could be used.
A few things I have done with it so far. Unloaded fuel barrel from pickup truck. Just level bucket and slide barrel onto bucket. Lifted debris from ground using bucket forks. Leveled bucket forks then lowered front a bit. Trimmed tree limbs using platform on bucket forks. Leveled platform at desired height. Moved some pipes that were on top of a metal rack. Needed rack and pipes level during the move. Moved material to roof of shop. Leveled bucket at edge of roof. Leveled bucket forks when not visible to operator. Lifted item in a level state within about 3-5*.
Operator use will determine the tolerance. I have tested with an angle finder and I often have found the 0* mark. There could be operator error within a couple of degrees.
I have been using it a lot but I am still in the testing stage. Of course I know that it may not be perfect for all. So far, it has been perfect for me and my needs. I am into the thinking and exploration stage. Are there other angles that operators would need to find? Am I missing other things you can do with a BL indicator? I know this is limited information but just a bit curious. Is there interest in this thing? What say you all?