Input needed on Bolt on shackle mounts for the FEL bucket

[pyro6988]

I have a Kubota L3400 HST 4x4.

I want some hooks or something on the bucket. I have no access to a welder nor any welding skills.

I have been thinking these look like a good idea.

Here is the info on them:
4 Ton working load
3" X 2" bolt pattern.
4" X 3" outer dimensions.
Includes 1/2" Grade 8 hardware
Accepts 3/4" D-shackles
(Use only on a well-made steel bumper. For bumpers thinner than 3/16" steel, we recommend using a backing plate slightly larger than the dimensions of the shackle mount behind the off-road bumper when bolting on the shackle mount.

The backing plate info is:
1/4" thick steel.
3" X 2" bolt pattern.
1/4" wider than shackle mount.

My thinking is the that I could use a 3/4" D shackle or a grab hook depending on what I was doing.

I am not sure if I should/need to use a the backing plate on the bucket.

So what do you think about it?

 

[Grayson Klassen]

I would put on the backing plate it certainly wont hurt and depending on the material your bucket is made of it will spread the force so the bolts don't pull through.

 

[Treemonkey1000]

I would look for a local welding shop to see if they have anyone or look in the phone book (does anyone have phone books anymore) to see if there is a mobile welder willing to come out for a reasonable price and weld some on. I would have them weld a metal plate onto the bucket first to distribute the forces. Then the hooks on top of the plates. Sometimes you might have a neighbor that has a welder and can do it..

 

[jjmjones]

I have a Kubota L3400 HST 4x4.

I want some hooks or something on the bucket. I have no access to a welder nor any welding skills.

I have been thinking these look like a good idea.

Here is the info on them:
4 Ton working load
3" X 2" bolt pattern.
4" X 3" outer dimensions.
Includes 1/2" Grade 8 hardware
Accepts 3/4" D-shackles
(Use only on a well-made steel bumper. For bumpers thinner than 3/16" steel, we recommend using a backing plate slightly larger than the dimensions of the shackle mount behind the off-road bumper when bolting on the shackle mount.

The backing plate info is:
1/4" thick steel.
3" X 2" bolt pattern.
1/4" wider than shackle mount.

My thinking is the that I could use a 3/4" D shackle or a grab hook depending on what I was doing.

I am not sure if I should/need to use a the backing plate on the bucket.

So what do you think about it?

Interested-where did you find these?

 

[pyro6988]

Interested-where did you find these?

They are off road bumper mounts. Not really sure who makes them but they are called, "XD Bumper Shackle Mounts".

If you do a Google search, you can find a few companies selling them.

 

[Chooglin]

I have a Kubota L3400 HST 4x4.

I want some hooks or something on the bucket. I have no access to a welder nor any welding skills.

I have been thinking these look like a good idea.

Here is the info on them:
4 Ton working load
3" X 2" bolt pattern.
4" X 3" outer dimensions.
Includes 1/2" Grade 8 hardware
Accepts 3/4" D-shackles
(Use only on a well-made steel bumper. For bumpers thinner than 3/16" steel, we recommend using a backing plate slightly larger than the dimensions of the shackle mount behind the off-road bumper when bolting on the shackle mount.

The backing plate info is:
1/4" thick steel.
3" X 2" bolt pattern.
1/4" wider than shackle mount.

My thinking is the that I could use a 3/4" D shackle or a grab hook depending on what I was doing.

I am not sure if I should/need to use a the backing plate on the bucket.

So what do you think about it?

I just installed these on my 2310 today.I have not tried them out yet though. (raining again).
I also bought the backing plates.

 

[Chooglin]

A few Pics installed.

 

[BlacknTan]

Those will work...

So will D-rings..

D Ring Hardware - D Rings Tie Downs - Trailer D Ring - D Ring Mount

 

[kennyd]

They look cool...But check these out: Bolt on Grab Hooks

 

[Chooglin]

They look cool...But check these out: Bolt on Grab Hooks

Kenny, those look like a good quality product and I was going to buy those.the only draw back was,you dont offer the backing plates.Is there any chance you will be offering them in the future?