I have had all kinds of trouble finding an easy way of carrying rider mowers in the bucket. I finally came up with a good way. Put the bucket flat on the ground and back the mower into it. Run a chain from each side's bucket hook (you do have bucket hooks, right?) to each end of the front axle. Tip the bucket back and it picks up the rider mower. I know, it looks like a big tractor eating a little one, but it works.
I know we'd all like to see pictures the next time you do that kind of move.
I have had all kinds of trouble finding an easy way of carrying rider mowers in the bucket. I finally came up with a good way. Put the bucket flat on the ground and back the mower into it. Run a chain from each side's bucket hook (you do have bucket hooks, right?) to each end of the front axle. Tip the bucket back and it picks up the rider mower. I know, it looks like a big tractor eating a little one, but it works.