Mybota3400
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I am new to TBN and have enjoyed reading a lot of good stuff about tractors and other things, One thing that I thinking of doing is adding chain hooks to the bucket. I plan to do mine a little different than some that's posted here.
First, I want to add four weld on hooks with doublers on top of bucket. I plan to use a 20ft 5/16 G70 chain for all my lifting. No more 600 pounds. The two inside hooks will be welded four inches inside of arms, The two out side hooks will be welded halfway between arm and side of bucket, maybe a little closer
to the side of the bucket. Still thinking about that.
Second, The way I plan to rig my chain is to double it and hook each leg over the inside hooks, then go around say a log and hook each leg onto the outside hooks. Have the bucket as close to the load as possible, then lift until the chains are tight, then roll the bucket. This will have your load slung on each side of the bucket and keep it from swing and with the bucket rolled back, will reduce the load on the hooks.
Third, When making a single point lift, I'll use it the same way, but have a shackle in the two legs, just below the bottom edge of the bucket and to whatever I want to lift. The key is to keep the CG as low as possable.
One last thing, Like so many on here have said "Keep it low and slow"
Well guys, What ya think? I take criticism well, Been married 48 years.
First, I want to add four weld on hooks with doublers on top of bucket. I plan to use a 20ft 5/16 G70 chain for all my lifting. No more 600 pounds. The two inside hooks will be welded four inches inside of arms, The two out side hooks will be welded halfway between arm and side of bucket, maybe a little closer
to the side of the bucket. Still thinking about that.
Second, The way I plan to rig my chain is to double it and hook each leg over the inside hooks, then go around say a log and hook each leg onto the outside hooks. Have the bucket as close to the load as possible, then lift until the chains are tight, then roll the bucket. This will have your load slung on each side of the bucket and keep it from swing and with the bucket rolled back, will reduce the load on the hooks.
Third, When making a single point lift, I'll use it the same way, but have a shackle in the two legs, just below the bottom edge of the bucket and to whatever I want to lift. The key is to keep the CG as low as possable.
One last thing, Like so many on here have said "Keep it low and slow"
Well guys, What ya think? I take criticism well, Been married 48 years.
