A few questions before I order a tooth bar...

[russkat]

Post some pictures and commentary AFTER you operate 100 hours with the Tooth Bar, or sooner, if you have a Tooth Bar or bucket failure of some kind.

Such information is valuable.

100 hours ? That might be in 4-5 years !
I've put 45 hours on the loader in the 2.5 years since I bought it.
I'll have some comments after 2-3 hours though.

 

[russkat]

I second the suggestion for a a Piranha Tooth Bar. It really improves digging compared to a plain bucket.



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How many inches does the Piranha bar extend beyond the original cutting edge ?

 

[Neil L]

Third in favor of Piranha, look at the tooth design and check other comments on TBN. I purchased 2 and they have performed better than expected for my needs.
Neil

 

[MESSMAKER]

I have a bolt on tooth bar on a 27 horse machine. I keep it on 80% of the time at least. Mine is a Bobcat tooth bar and is well made and I have no complaints, but I would consider the Piranha if I were to do it again. I would not worry about damage for a second.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I like "beauty shots" and so do lots of others. Post what you get here. I'd like to see it.

 

[Mad Mac]

Based on other threads, I ordered a Ratchet Rake. Haven't installed or used it yet and it may not be a good choice for boulders but just wanted to add it to the mix.

 

[jeff9366]

Ratchet Rake is the best bucket attachment for brush removal. It is pretty good for grading, better than a Tooth Bar.

You cannot dig with a Ratchet Rake.

 

[jeff9366]

How many inches does the Piranha bar extend beyond the original cutting edge ?

There is a LINK in Post #3 that will take you to over 100 Piranha Tooth Bar threads in the T-B-N archive.

 

[lostcreekranch]

I like "beauty shots" and so do lots of others. Post what you get here. I'd like to see it.

Yep, I guess Jeff9366 remark was pointed at my post. The picture was taken right after installation of my PTB and only one I had to show the OP what a PTB looks like.

Guess I will take a picture of it tomorrow, under a pile of dirt so, Jeff can get his panties un-wadded? GIVE ME A BREAK!

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[4570Man]

I prefer a tooth bar because I like being able to take it off. I think he needs more or your money and an all day bill cost more than a 1 hour job. This is a 20 hp tractor not a 20 ton gravel loader. I would just weld them on no preheat or other crap required.