Actually that was gilbertmsg (in post #9, #9, #9...) As for the 3.5#... again, someone smarter than me needs to step in :ashamed::confused2: Sorry......Also, did you say you mounted your C-channel UNDER the bucket edge?
Actually that was gilbertmsg (in post #9, #9, #9...) As for the 3.5#... again, someone smarter than me needs to step in :ashamed::confused2: Sorry......Also, did you say you mounted your C-channel UNDER the bucket edge?
Stormpetrel, I don't think you stated and I can't tell from pictures just how you did your hydraulic hookup. Did you use the power beyond or just go from the out on old valve to in on new valve? I'm sure curious? :licking:
I'm not the one to say but I think you would want "C" Channel instead of flat steel... less weight but stronger. For the size, someone else with more knowledge needs to step in :ashamed:
Don't know about "knowledge", but here's how I just put the same grapple on my JD 305 loader. The mount is a 36" chunk of rectangular 3"x4"x1/4" wall tubing, and there is a pair of 5"x12"x3/8" steel backing plates underneath the lip of the bucket where the bottom of the tubing is bolted. Seems to be plenty rigid so far, no bending, no problems, and no welding to the bucket required. As a bonus, the tubing also served to raise the base of the 28" grapple so the tips contact the leading edge of the bucket properly when closed and give me the maximum jaw opening possible when opened. However, as others have already said, I also recommend you add a tooth bar, makes a lot of difference when handling logs, rocks, and such.
BTW, who made the tooth bar? I did just order one, found it on eBay.....excellent quality and price.