Loader What are these on my FEL bucket?

DarkCloud · Jul 6, 2020

I recently purchased an L3600GST with an LA680 loader and an L1743A HD bucket. I am trying to figure out what the holes in the sides, pocket and block with the hole are for. I am guessing the block is for a link you pass a bolt through for hooking chains to. The other side of the bucket matches. If anyone has pictures of it in use that would be great too. Thanks so much in advance...

Fallon · Jul 6, 2020

No clue. Obviously not OEM. The chain hook isn't stock but is rather obvious what it's for. Looks like a stake pocket sideways on the side. Some home brew impliment I'd guess. Maybe a snow plow?

i7win7 · Jul 6, 2020

Place to fasten parking stand for FEL removal?

oosik · Jul 7, 2020

Yes - what Fallon said. Some type of home made implement.

moship · Jul 7, 2020

I'm not 100% certain, but don't think it is "homebrewed". This bucket has the same details. AuctionTime.com | 1997 KUBOTA LA68? Loaders Auction Results (need to look at the various photos to see the details).

I thought a similar question came up earlier and it was related to the FEL parking stands.

Egon · Jul 7, 2020

Parking stands from factory.

rScotty · Jul 7, 2020

Fallon said:
No clue. Obviously not OEM. The chain hook isn't stock but is rather obvious what it's for. Looks like a stake pocket sideways on the side. Some home brew impliment I'd guess. Maybe a snow plow?

I'd agree. Obviously not OEM. It's hard to tell what something is for on a used bucket. I've welded some pretty odd things on mine.
rScotty

DarkCloud · Jul 7, 2020

Thanks for finding that I have to say it appears to be OEM. Of course I have no parking stands they either never had them or got lost before I became the owner. From looking at the loader manual I only see the parking stand legs going straight down to the ground and no where did I see anything going to the bucket. It’s quite a little mystery.

moship · Jul 7, 2020

In the event you want to purchase the stands:

340 STAND 75548-57550 $409.14 5-7 business days 2 required
350 PIN, SPRING 75540-56720 $2.21 5-7 business days 2 required

Kubota LA68 (FRONT / LOADER) Parts Diagrams
Navigate to the drawing subsection: Chassis and look for A00503 Side Frame

Let us know when you buy them.

DarkCloud · Jul 8, 2020

moship said:
In the event you want to purchase the stands:

340 STAND 75548-57550 $409.14 5-7 business days 2 required
350 PIN, SPRING 75540-56720 $2.21 5-7 business days 2 required
Navigate to the drawing subsection: Chassis and look for A00503 Side Frame

Let us know when you buy them.

Thank you for doing all of the research, very much appreciated. I did notice on the picture they show the bucket and I think I can see the pocket and possibly the hole. The stands will have to wait I have no need to take the FEL off yet. I might buy the FEL parts manual though I just bought the tractor parts manual from Messick’s along with the fuse block cover that was missing. I also subscribe to the YouTube channel which I find interesting and informative.