Add on bucket hooks

[Ted Summey]

My tractor has a quick attach bucket instead of a pin on type so it has the QA frame on each side. I welded my hooks to the top of that frame. The frame also runs across the top of the bucket so there was no need for a reinforcing plate.

 

[jmc]

For the record, if a hook is welded in line with each bucket cylinder attachment point, and you lift with just one of the hooks, then there is still a twisting force on the loader frame.

 

[Teikas Dad]

I put my hooks in line with the loader arms. Then I mounted a bracket to use a clevis inside the bucket. (I also added 2 small ones on top)
Everything on top was welded to a 2 inch angle that I welded to the bucket. The clevis inside was welded to a plate and the plate was welded to the bucket.

 

[roache]

I put my hooks in line with the loader arms. Then I mounted a bracket to use a clevis inside the bucket. (I also added 2 small ones on top)
Everything on top was welded to a 2 inch angle that I welded to the bucket. The clevis inside was welded to a plate and the plate was welded to the bucket.

Thanks everyone. Showed dealer the photos on my tablet. Said this was new to him and sent his thanks. Dealership has a large skid steer business, and he said they got used to putting hooks on side of buckets, and continued the practice on tractor loaders. Said he's put loads of hooks on sides, lol..said will stop that practice.

 

[srs]

Roache, if not too late here is how I did mine. Added a piece of angle first to strengthen bucket.

 

[RoMad]

I use my tractor to pick up a lot of things, probably what I do with it the most. I have one hook welded in the center and I also welded a 2" reciever just a little off center. I keep a trailer draw bar with a 2" ball in the receiver. It is removable but I never seem to take it out. I do all of my liftting with one of those two. I must be missing something as I have never had anything I needed to pick up with two hooks and I am a firm believer in not picking up things with only one side of my bucket.

 

[Shield Arc]

I use my tractor to pick up a lot of things, probably what I do with it the most.

We use the front end loader the most on our tractor. I built one of these a few years ago. It really comes in handy for some things.

 

[joshuabardwell]

For the record, if a hook is welded in line with each bucket cylinder attachment point, and you lift with just one of the hooks, then there is still a twisting force on the loader frame.

100% true, but there is less leverage the closer you get to the center.

 

[weldermike]

MX5100, 84" loader, I made plates and welded the hooks to the plates, then bolted the plates down. Theyre mounted as close to the loader arms as I could get. I also had the same setup on my L4400. Ready for anything!

 

[joshuabardwell]

MX5100, 84" loader, I made plates and welded the hooks to the plates, then bolted the plates down. Theyre mounted as close to the loader arms as I could get. I also had the same setup on my L4400. Ready for anything!

That's cool and all, but... uhhh... why not just weld the hooks directly onto the plate? Or the hooks to the plates and the plates to the bucket?