Toothbar and other accessories

[underdog02817]

Just added some new accessories to my tractor and thought I would post. I will say that I haven't really had time to really test all of it out so for now it is a first impression. Did dig around a little but not really through al the paces yet. Will update when I do.

BXpanded Under Armor Skid Plate. Very nice, easy to install and as always with then a great product so far.


Toothbar.net Bolt on tooth bar. I think I may be one of the first in existence to get one of these. Not on the website yet. If you are not familiar, their current bar is a "chain on" version, I happened to call to ask questions and found out they were about to release a new version that is a clamp on version that requires no mods to the tractor, no chains, etc. like you find on some others. It goes on in no time and is rugged as all get out . Should be.... it is made for skid steers but works on tractors, compacts and subs as well. Very clean and well made. I was looking at the gearmore and didn't like that the teeth weren't replaceable. These are! Wasn't a fan of drilling the bucket either...

Also added some pics of my rear blade. Had some outside storage rust I wanted gone and took the opportunity to "Kubota-ize" it.

Sorry for the poor pics from my smartphone...I will try to get better pics up at some point

 

[ncnurseryman]

Nice looking toothbar. I've been wanting to get one of those. do they fit only kabotas or other tractors as well. i have a jd970.

 

[underdog02817]

Nice looking toothbar. I've been wanting to get one of those. do they fit only kabotas or other tractors as well. i have a jd970.

I cant tell you for sure but like most toolbars it has a universal slip over the cutting edge design. I know alot of the toothbars wont work with a bolt on cutting edge. I dont know if this one does.

They have a range of sizes. The advantage to this design is that they dont bolt into the side of the bucket they are very forgiving in size. Typically you have to have a bar somewhat custom fit to your bucket size. With this as long as if fits in between the sidewalls it "fits".

I had been looking for some time at bars and never really found one that had everthing I wanted. I wanted simple attachnment that didnt require mods to the tractor, rugged, replacable teeth, etc. They are reasonably priced too.

The only thing I wish it had was a flat bottom profile for smooth back dragging but to be honest on the market all except a couple have teeth that stick proud off the bottom of the bucket. And I am sure there are disadvantages to the flat bottom profile as well.

Best thing to do would be to get in touch with them. Ted is a really good guy to work with. See link below:


tractor bucket toothbar

 

[displacedPA]

Just added some new accessories to my tractor and thought I would post. I will say that I haven't really had time to really test all of it out so for now it is a first impression. Did dig around a little but not really through al the paces yet. Will update when I do.

BXpanded Under Armor Skid Plate. Very nice, easy to install and as always with then a great product so far.


Toothbar.net Bolt on tooth bar. I think I may be one of the first in existence to get one of these. Not on the website yet. If you are not familiar, their current bar is a "chain on" version, I happened to call to ask questions and found out they were about to release a new version that is a clamp on version that requires no mods to the tractor, no chains, etc. like you find on some others. It goes on in no time and is rugged as all get out . Should be.... it is made for skid steers but works on tractors, compacts and subs as well. Very clean and well made. I was looking at the gearmore and didn't like that the teeth weren't replaceable. These are! Wasn't a fan of drilling the bucket either...

Also added some pics of my rear blade. Had some outside storage rust I wanted gone and took the opportunity to "Kubota-ize" it.

Sorry for the poor pics from my smartphone...I will try to get better pics up at some point

I take it the green parts sticking up are the calmps for the bucket? i know you havent used it much yet but give us some feedback when you do. I would be curious to see it those clamps get in the way?

 

[underdog02817]

I take it the green parts sticking up are the calmps for the bucket? i know you havent used it much yet but give us some feedback when you do. I would be curious to see it those clamps get in the way?

Yes those are the clamping screws. They may get in the way a little. I guess it depends on what you are digging. I would think most materials will sift right around them. Maybe rocky material and stuff that might get hung up like roots or branches or something like that could be an issue.


I feel they may be excessively long, leaving alot of thread sticking up so I may trim them down a bit from the thread side so they are a bit lower profile.

 

[wawajake]

I think the advantages of having the toothbar bolt thru the sides of the bucket out weigh the cumbersome clip on bolting being in the way .
It still requires the same amount of time and a wrench to undo either way.

But clay and rocks etc would bother me having clip on bolts....but that is just me.

 

[underdog02817]

I think the advantages of having the toothbar bolt thru the sides of the bucket out weigh the cumbersome clip on bolting being in the way .
It still requires the same amount of time and a wrench to undo either way.

But clay and rocks etc would bother me having clip on bolts....but that is just me.

Point well taken.

There are definate advantages and disadvantages to each system. I am going to be cutting the clamp screws down so it isnt in the way as much. Was also thinking of taking the hex head dwn too and putting a through hole so a wrench isnt needed at all just a bar to tighten and untighten. I will post pics if and when I do. Havent had enough time to fully assess the layout.

Aside from that personal preference I prefer it this way. I tend to avoid permanent modifications to things when I can.

 

[underdog02817]

Update: Shortened the clamping bolts. All in all it removed abot an inch in height. They are currently being repainted although I am sure with use it will be gone anyway but I couldnt be drivivng a Kubota around with green on it anyway....LOL.

 

[apease]

Thanks to this thread I just ordered one of these. I had considered a Gearmore with similar design but it was over $100 more. I'll report back once I have some experience with it.

 

[underdog02817]

Thanks to this thread I just ordered one of these. I had considered a Gearmore with similar design but it was over $100 more. I'll report back once I have some experience with it.

Let me know how you make out as well.

As I mentioned this thread so far is based on my first impressions which so far are good.

1) The manufacturer was easy to deal with. Ted is a really good guy to deal with and right on top of things.

and.....

2) What I recieved was what i expected and from my first impressions very well made and very rugged. I should qualify this with two things. I have never owned another toothbar to compare and I havent dont any real heavy digging with it yet to truly put it through its paces.

however......

Knowing it was designed and built with skid steers in mind and watching the videos, I dont have concerns over ruggedness especially on my little BX. It almost looks "overbuilt from a ruggedness standpoint" compared to some of the other toothbars I was looking at. Everything looks thicker and heavier. This isnt a bad thing just testimony to why I feel confident it will hold up. Plus it is completely rebuildable anyway. I havent seen any others that could easily be rebuilt.

I have not done any heavy digging with yet but will post when I put it through some paces. I have a back hoe as well so it will never be forced to dig holes in the way some operators do but it will see some scraping of the very rocky earth we have here and topsoil removal. Also alot of raw material pile digging, crushed stone, loam, gravel, mulch, woodchips. Also moving rocks. I also an interested in how it will work as mini brush forks as I have read they help out a bit in this capacity as well.