Terra Joe
Member
Has anyone tried adding a tooth bar to the front bucket of their Terramite? If so, what brand did you choose, and how effective has it been? Any pros/cons you have noticed? Pics?
Tooth bar
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Terrasteve
Silver Member
I would be interested to hear how well a toothed bucket works as well.
TravisWV
New member
Terramite offers a bolt on edge with or without teeth for each specific machine.
TravisWV
New member
Joe call me at 1-800-428-3772 and I can get you details and pricing. Thanks!
TravisWV
New member
Joe, good talking to you. If you decide on ordering just let me know!
Terrasteve
Silver Member
Joe did you ever get a price on these?
If you call travis he will give you a price on the Terramite version. They list it for the T7, but I think the T5 and T7 have the same bucket specs, so I guess it will work for either. I had placed 2 emails to companies for aftermarket units. Neither would give me prices without exact bucket dimensions. I have not made it out to the shed to get those. As soon as I get their prices I will post them up.
So I decided to go with a Piranha Bar from BXpanded (a member on TBN). The company specializes in parts for the Kubota BX series. I chose the Piranha because of its aggressive tooth profile while retaining a smooth underside for back dragging or snow removal.
The tooth bar was delivered about 2 weeks after ordering. I thin that is very good for a custom length tooth bar. The shipping documents stated that it weighs 38 lbs., and I believe it. Included where instructions and the necessary hardware for mounting.
The bar was not a slip on installation. I don't know if the Terramite cutting edge is thicker than a standard Kubota, or if my example had been worn back to a point that it was no longer appropriately beveled. Some work with a grinder thinned the problem areas. Some persuasion from hammer and block of wood set it home. A 3/4" hole is then drilled in the bucket sides, and the supplied hardware installed.
Once installed it is very solid. It was raining, so I have not had a chance to dig with it, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work as advertised.
I called the company several times when deciding on a tooth bar. Each time the owner answered the phone and spoke with me regarding the specifics of my machine, and encouraging me to call him if I had any more questions or concerns. That kind of service goes a long way with me. Total cost shipped was about $270.
Terra Joe
The tooth bar was delivered about 2 weeks after ordering. I thin that is very good for a custom length tooth bar. The shipping documents stated that it weighs 38 lbs., and I believe it. Included where instructions and the necessary hardware for mounting.
The bar was not a slip on installation. I don't know if the Terramite cutting edge is thicker than a standard Kubota, or if my example had been worn back to a point that it was no longer appropriately beveled. Some work with a grinder thinned the problem areas. Some persuasion from hammer and block of wood set it home. A 3/4" hole is then drilled in the bucket sides, and the supplied hardware installed.
Once installed it is very solid. It was raining, so I have not had a chance to dig with it, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work as advertised.
I called the company several times when deciding on a tooth bar. Each time the owner answered the phone and spoke with me regarding the specifics of my machine, and encouraging me to call him if I had any more questions or concerns. That kind of service goes a long way with me. Total cost shipped was about $270.
Terra Joe