Lifting Attachments for FEL

[2manyrocks]

If you can possibly have it welded, I think you come out ahead welding on a reinforcing plate and a point of attachment for a chain hook.

Straps are fine for securing a load from shifting, but I'm like the others who are leery of using them for lifting. Sunlight, sharp objects, etc. don't wreck chains.

 

[kcook]

If you can possibly have it welded, I think you come out ahead welding on a reinforcing plate and a point of attachment for a chain hook.

Straps are fine for securing a load from shifting, but I'm like the others who are leery of using them for lifting. Sunlight, sharp objects, etc. don't wreck chains.

Synthetic slings are much stronger than chain, and cheaper to replace. my other issue is lift grade chain is very exspensive to buy, I can get cheaper nylon slings for a 1/4 of the price. I have a few pieces of wire rope for sharp objects.

I like your idea of welding Reinforcing plates, my local Koiti dealer has suggested welding at the top and along the attachment to the loader arms.

KC

 

[2manyrocks]

AKwelder brought up a good point in another thread that the bucket might also need to be reinforced at the points where the loader arms attach to the bucket. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/131233-help-me-bucket.html

 

[kcook]

AKwelder brought up a good point in another thread that the bucket might also need to be reinforced at the points where the loader arms attach to the bucket. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/131233-help-me-bucket.html

I had a dealer point that out all ready but thanks!!

KC

 

[Hardacrefarm]

Laughin my butt off at the "2manyrocks" name...
I have the same problem at my place.
Assuming the name's not just a spinoff of something else....
What do you do with all yours, and what types of ways have you developed to move them?
Rocks are pretty much my primary intrest for now, as they have to go before anything else can be started.
In the past I've used pigs, trucks, winches, small backhoes, car hoods for stoneboats, and just plain muscle.
By far the best was pigs, because they keep working even when I couldn't.

 

[E/S]

I looked up the hocks you are talking about using, I wouldn't use them.
They will only handle loads placed directly on the swivel, if you get a side load it may fail.
I use weld on "D" rings w/straps and reinforce the mounting area, this has prevented any problems.

E/S

 

[JB4310]

This is what I did, can use chain, straps, rope, pull trailers, boom pole.etc. etc.

JB.

 

[cmh61271]

This is what I did, can use chain, straps, rope, pull trailers, boom pole.etc. etc.

JB.

I have the same reciever except it is to the side of the bucket. I use it for all of those also and even have a short boom. I reinforced with some webbing under inside the bucket to keep it from curling over.

 

[jlrsn]

Synthetic Slings are very safe when used properly and withing the safe weight limit of the sling. I have lifted many thousands of loads vertically with helicopters using Synthetic Slings without ever experiencing a sling failure. I use Synthetic Slings as a means to lift equipment and machinery with my FEL or Backhoe on a regular basis.

A Synthetic Sling is a very safe way of lifting heavy loads as long as the Slings are inspected for cuts or other damage prior to use. To this day I use a piece of fire hose cut to size to protect the Synthetic Sling from being cut. I also use fire hose to protect my tractor or other items from being damaged by the chain when tied down on my trailers.

I would not use a strap as a means to determine the lift capabilities of my FEL.

Jim