Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style?

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Kubota BX 25 I want to add Bucket hooks, are these good? which style?
Thank you for the help.


 
/ Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style? #2  
Please give our products a look.
Made in the USA with specific options for your BX depending on which bucket you have.
 
/ Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style? #3  
I’d also look at Ken’s Bolt on Hooks. Not that much higher than Amazon and there is a chance the stuff on Amazon is an unknown quality.
 
/ Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style?
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That's why I like to post, you find things you may not find other wise. What would be a sensible combo to go with that would cover a different scenarios. Tractor is used around the farm and home ( when a tractor of this size is needed ). Thanks






 
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You'll have to decide what type and configuration of hooks will work for you. I have (3) Ken's Bolt on hooks on my bucket. One centered, and two inline with the loader arms.
He makes a wide variety of options, and enjoys an excellent reputation for quality products.
 
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I bought weldable hooks from kens bolt on hooks. Anazing quality and usa made.
 
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Ken I will send some pictures in a day or two. Thanks
 
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/ Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style?
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Ken I am not sure why the pictures posted like this but they should open if you click on them.
 
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Looks like you need our 1-5/8" spacered hooks, the ones in the "pin-on" section of the website I linked earlier. There are also measuring instructions on that page.


 
/ Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style? #13  
Any of the bucket hooks above will be stronger than a standard bucket's steel. I have welded-hooks courtesy of the dealer on my JD which has an upgraded heavy-duty bucket - no problem. However, I have a central bolted on clevis hook on my Kubota B2650. I made the mistake of using the Kubota like I would the JD, yarding out a wind-blown maple log using a chain hooked to that clevis on the Kubota. Now I have a nice upward bend on the bucket lip where the hook attaches. The clevis hook itself of course is just fine.
 
/ Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style? #14  
You'll have to decide what type and configuration of hooks will work for you. I have (3) Ken's Bolt on hooks on my bucket. One centered, and two inline with the loader arms.
He makes a wide variety of options, and enjoys an excellent reputation for quality products.
I have 2 bolt-on chain hooks, both inline with the loader arms. When I need the load centered I use a 6' length of 3/8" chain between the hooks.
This way I don't risk bending my bucket in the center.
 
/ Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style? #16  
Any of the bucket hooks above will be stronger than a standard bucket's steel. I have welded-hooks courtesy of the dealer on my JD which has an upgraded heavy-duty bucket - no problem. However, I have a central bolted on clevis hook on my Kubota B2650. I made the mistake of using the Kubota like I would the JD, yarding out a wind-blown maple log using a chain hooked to that clevis on the Kubota. Now I have a nice upward bend on the bucket lip where the hook attaches. The clevis hook itself of course is just fine.
I prefer to weld hooks to 1/4” thick angle iron that is the length of the bucket lip. Then I bolt the angle iron to the bucket lip. This reduces the likelihood of bending the bucket lip.
 
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Then of course you could always DIY something like "slots".... Just 2x2x1/4 inch angle iron... Slot is 5/16, hold 1/4 or 5/16 chain just fine...

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I did something similar on my previous tractor, but used a 4' long 2x2" (or 3x3" ?) slotted piece of angle iron welded to the bucket. Chain slots are incredibly convenient
 

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