What thickness angle iron to weld hooks on bucket?

[MUDONTHETIRES]

Mine is 1/4" x 2" x 2" but I would rather have had 3/8" thick, I just couldn't find any. With that said though, the 1/4" has worked fine and I have put some pretty heavy loads on it. Just make sure the chain is all the way down in the slot.

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I'm looking for 3/8" as we speak. Thanks for the input and tip!

 

[TractorGuy]

For my littler tractor I used 4x4x1/4 and cut most of one leg off. I laid the short leg over the front and the long leg across the top. I used metal I cut off the one leg to cut supports for the sides. I cut one eye off some Harbor Freight 3/8" forged hooks and welded them on. I have lifted the full capacity of my loader which is about 1200+ lbs. with no problem.

The bushing legs on my backhoe's loader are 3/8 and I imagine they are made from high strength steel. It's lift capacity is right at 7000 lbs.

 

[MUDONTHETIRES]

For my littler tractor I used 4x4x1/4 and cut most of one leg off. I laid the short leg over the front and the long leg across the top. I used metal I cut off the one leg to cut supports for the sides. I cut one eye off some Harbor Freight 3/8" forged hooks and welded them on. I have lifted the full capacity of my loader which is about 1200+ lbs. with no problem.

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The bushing legs on my backhoe's loader are 3/8 and I imagine they are made from high strength steel. It's lift capacity is right at 7000 lbs.

That looks really sturdy, thanks for the input!

 

[Semper Paratus]

I used 3"x3"x3/8" angle on my 3930....No problems

 

[MUDONTHETIRES]

I used 3"x3"x3/8" angle on my 3930....No problems

Thank you!

 

[BackRoad]

2 x 2 x 3/8 full width with 3/8" plate on the sides.

3900lbs lift capacity to full height

Zero bends in 15 years.

Brian, difficult to see detail on your bucket teeth.

Are they custom, individually welded on, bolted on - or is it a commercial tooth bar add on?

Interested...

 

[npalen]

2 x 2 x 3/8 full width with 3/8" plate on the sides.

3900lbs lift capacity to full height

Zero bends in 15 years. :thumbsup:

Rugged looking bucket!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Brian, difficult to see detail on your bucket teeth.

Are they custom, individually welded on, bolted on - or is it a commercial tooth bar add on?

Interested...

It is a 78" bucket with individual welded on mounts and pinned teeth. I have an 84" bucket with smooth cutting lip for moving loose material.

 

[BackRoad]

Thanks for that...it looks strong!