What should I do with my old front bucket?

[s219]

After 7 years of ownership, I upgraded the FEL on my Kubota L3200 to quick attach. Bought a set of Land Pride QA pallet forks and got a good deal on the Kubota QA 66" bucket for the L models. Should have spec'd the tractor this way when new, but that's another story.

I had originally been planning to convert my old 60" pin-on bucket to QA, but after getting a good deal on the new bucket, now I have an orphan . I don't know if there is any market for pin-on buckets but I'll probably try to sell it. Before I do, can anyone think of a reason to keep it or use it for something else? New, these buckets run for about $500 and I figure I'd ask $200-250 since it's in good shape. That's not a whole lot and these things are not really shippable. So before I go to the effort to find a local buyer for something with limited demand, I'm wondering if it has another use I am not thinking of, or some other sellable use (tractor or otherwise).

 

[npalen]

Might consider converting it to 3PH mount and can then be used for a different applications such as weight box, all purpose carrier etc. I found it useful, in conjunction with the FEL, for carrying material between locations far enough apart where you want to make the most of each trip without a dump trailer. A hydraulic top link for dumping the load would be a plus in that application.

 

[Doughknob]

My wife would want it as a raised garden bed container.

 

[Hughman]

Fire pit or bbq? Maybe add some wheels and turn it into a trailer.

 

[bigtiller]

Set it off to the side, some out of the way place. You'll find a use for it someday.

 

[TMGT]

There's still a market but value is low due to limited fitment for the pin on. Before I bought the L I was looking for a cheap 60in bucket for my B, changing mounting points isn't and issue for me so something like that would work, but the price would have to be pretty low.

At $200 it should sell, just may take a little bit, looks to be in good shape.

 

[dstig1]

Or convert it to SSQA and THEN sell it...

 

[k0ua]

Convert it to SSQA. that is what I did with mine and now have it as a "beater bucket. The dig in the rocks, backtagging etc. bucket. Handy to have, and worth a whole lot more than it is now.

So you think converting a Pin-On to QA is Easy!

The purpose of this post is to let others know what my experience was in getting the Pin on Kubota bucket for my LA436 loader turned into a QA bucket. Some would have you believe this is an easy task. Maybe for them, but it was not for me. Undoubtly some others may be more skilled with...

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[the old grind]

I'd hang onto it for a while. Suppose you might replace the tractor but could use the QA bits an another. (commonality may fit many sizes of FEL) Put the old stuff back on the machine for sale and if the conversion won't fit a next tractor sell the adapter and QA bucket as a package for someone whose it will? I'd ask $500 or more for that much and I bet it'd sell quicker than just a std bucket.

 

[zzvyb6]

Make a list ...

 

[savageactor7]

If it were me I would put it on Craigs list and ask my price for it...you can always take less.

 

[kf4uda]

If you ever have use for a tooth bar you could convert to QA and put a tooth bar on it. If not I would advertise on CL or FB Marketplace.

 

[PILOON]

If you ever have use for a tooth bar you could convert to QA and put a tooth bar on it. If not I would advertise on CL or FB Marketplace.

Like that idea.
Dedicated digging bucket!
Welded on teeth for those tough digging jobs.

 

[the old grind]

I suggest keeping the spare bucket even beyond the life/activity of this thread. It is an asset (esp that one) and as with any other all options are open until one is exercised. (hoping you don't need grocery $$ soon)

I never owned a piece of equipment that wasn't worth parking/storing space or mowing around when not in use. And don't think I haven't had regrets 6 mos after selling something that sat for 10 yrs or so when the right idea came along.

btw, I too have a std bucket from a conversion, already a QA plate to convert it. Per above suggestions I'll be checking to see if the side-holes drilled are for a Piranha Bar it'll complement the Ratchet Rake on another bucket but stay dedicated. Thanks, guys.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

I suggest keeping the spare bucket even beyond the life/activity of this thread. It is an asset (esp that one) and as with any other all options are open until one is exercised. (hoping you don't need grocery $$ soon)

I never owned a piece of equipment that wasn't worth parking/storing space or mowing around when not in use. And don't think I haven't had regrets 6 mos after selling something that sat for 10 yrs or so when the right idea came along.

btw, I too have a std bucket from a conversion, already a QA plate to convert it. Per above suggestions I'll be checking to see if the side-holes drilled are for a Piranha Bar it'll complement the Ratchet Rake on another bucket but stay dedicated. Thanks, guys.

I still have pull-type implements that my dad started farming with in 1950. Recently I took a 2-gang harrow apart and chained it behind my 3-point mower to thatch the pasture behind the mower. Keeping his implements was intentional, since my L3130 has about the same drawbar HP as the AC WC that was his first tractor.

I have no idea what to do with a spare bucket. I would probably put it out for trades. It's probably worth a decent concrete mixer, the old kind better than anything HF sells nowadays.

 

[k0ua]

$100 seems to be about the going price for a pin on bucket, because the dealers always have a large supply of them already from all the "idiots" like me that buy a tractor with a pin on bucket and later convert them to SSQA. But for another $150 invested and some cutting and welding time you can have another useful bucket that you can do anything with and can save the wear and tear of your new SSQA bucket. It is great to have two buckets and one you can beat on and abuse a bit if you have to. It can be the one to put the toothbar on to dig better with, or yes even to mix concrete in. . It can be whatever you want it to be, and will be so much more useful than the $100 you might get out of it by trying to sell it as is.

 

[/pine]

If it were my decision...I would change it over to SSQA and put a tooth bar on one or the other...leave the other smooth for smooth feathered back dragging...

Would also consider a thumb grapple for the one with the tooth bar...makes setting logs on a mill really easy...(no fork runaways)...

 

[old and tired]

Where in Virginia are you located??? (asking for a friend... )

 

[i7win7]

Mount it to the house, wife can use it for a flower box

or an extra shelf for the garage

 

[RickB]

There's some great responses here. All centered around 'keep it'.