Tooth bar

[flingwing1969]

Sounds good. The loader will do the job but, just like with most things and a CUT, it just takes a bit more time in the seat. Certainly better than shovel time! I never could find the ignition switch for one of those.

 

[Oldoak]

CMV, you should do just fine with the advice given here and what you are contemplating.
And common sense goes a long way as you learn what you can and can not do or shouldn't be doing.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

I had plans to do some pretty heavy digging with my tractor. After reading a lot of post on here regarding digging, I decided not to try to use my tractor as a dozer but instead as a tractor/ loader.

I ordered a 78in box blade from everything attachments and will be ordering a piranha tooth bar since when I started a thread on tooth bars, everyone said piranha.

The best way to dig with a tractor would prob be a old moldboard plough, you can cut 8-10in at a time and use the loader to remove the material, another old moldboard is a heck of a lot cheaper than a FEL. When I get my box blade I can also dig a little but moldboard would be way faster since that’s what it’s designed to do but you would be limited to just a few feet.

 

[flingwing1969]

I had plans to do some pretty heavy digging with my tractor. After reading a lot of post on here regarding digging, I decided not to try to use my tractor as a dozer but instead as a tractor/ loader.

I ordered a 78in box blade from everything attachments and will be ordering a piranha tooth bar since when I started a thread on tooth bars, everyone said piranha.

The best way to dig with a tractor would prob be a old moldboard plough, you can cut 8-10in at a time and use the loader to remove the material, another old moldboard is a heck of a lot cheaper than a FEL. When I get my box blade I can also dig a little but moldboard would be way faster since that’s what it’s designed to do but you would be limited to just a few feet.

Or a Freno on the TPH, I have one of these bought at an auction along with a buzz saw. I bought it for the arches and TPH stuff but I might keep it to dig with.

 

[dragoneggs]

project is digging into a hillside to create a fire pit area. I think I can do it with some teeth. Small bites at a time, but think I can get it done.

Tractor is at dealer anyway for some repair work. They said they can order one and install for $400. Since already there and they can have it ready to go by Saturday think I'll just go that route

I have a Piranha Tooth Bar and have done some serious carving out of my hillside using my FEL.

Do they interfere at all with loading gravel, dirt, or road base?

No problem with dirt, gravel, sand... as the PTB has a flat bottom and works great back dragging. Also put a couple hooks on top of the bucket as well.

 

[ehinson]

Ditto on 747driver's post.

The tooth bar makes digging allot easier

I have the Piranha also, easy to drill the holes and install yourself.

I dug a hole for a root cellar with mine in the side of a hill, 30' X 20' and about 8' deep.

 

[flingwing1969]

Thanks.

 

[polemidis]

Just saw this, and bought 8 teeth for my XG3140 Building a Custom Tooth Bar - YouTube

 

[dragoneggs]

Just saw this, and bought 8 teeth for my XG3140 Building a Custom Tooth Bar - YouTube

Nice video... thanks for sharing!

 

[fried1765]

Ditto on 747driver's post.

The tooth bar makes digging allot easier

I have the Piranha also, easy to drill the holes and install yourself.

I dug a hole for a root cellar with mine in the side of a hill, 30' X 20' and about 8' deep.

I think my 10' backhoe would do that easier & quicker than my front bucket with a tooth bar.