adding teeth to a dirt bucket

[ironman1952]

I have a Kioti RX7320 And I purchased some teeth to weld on to my smooth dirt bucket but then thought maybe I should get all your thoughts on whether it is wiser to just buy a bucket with teeth or perhaps a rock bucket with grapple.

Any thought??? Will welding teeth put the dirt bucket in too much stress? Or???

Regards, Joe

 

[big bubba]

Maybe post pic of your "dirt bucket" to get an idea. are you looking for a tooth bar that can be attached or individually welded? what type of weld/rod? maybe post this in the Welding forum? What's the hp of your tractor? regards

 

[etpm]

Or maybe dentures. Weld the teeth to a stout bar that you then bolt to the bucket. Take 'em off when you just want to gum the dirt and bolt 'em on when you really want to chew up the dirt.
Eric

 

[FullMetalBucket]

What about a toothbar?

 

[dieselscout80]

What about a toothbar?

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What brand is your tooth bar?

 

[Highlandr]

Old tractor (NH TC33) had a bolt-on tooth bar that required drilling the sides. In 13 years I've never taken it off.

New tractor (Solis H24) I bought this. Probably never take it off either.

 

[etpm]

What about a toothbar?

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See? Dentures.
ERic

 

[ironman1952]

74 hp
I do plan on welding the teeth on to 2 pieces of mild steel as there is a step in my bucket. So I will get the teeth to be tight against the bottom of my bucket and weld them on to the 2 pieces solid. I will then go through the holes that are already drilled into the bucket and bolt them on, so if I ever want to remove them I can.
I have a front end loader that is rated at 3300 lbs so hopefully wont damage them when I attempt to dig'
I know I should have bought a skid steer :-( I have my tractor listed on craigslist and if I can get close to what i am asking I will sell and get a compact track loader.

 

[tacticalturnip]

What brand is your tooth bar?

That's a Piranha, I've got one as well.

 

[FullMetalBucket]

What brand is your tooth bar?

Piranha® Tooth Bar - Official Site

Funny how they shipped it, just a sticker on it, no box lol.


Edit: tactical beat me to it

 

[tacticalturnip]

If I was buying new today I would also consider the W.R. Long bolt-on.

Special Tooth Bars for Farm, Compact, Utility, and Skid Industrial Loaders | W.R. Long Inc.

Special Tooth Bars "STB" are for Farm, Compact, Utility, and Skid Industrial Loaders with lift capacities up to 3,500 pounds and come in widths from 60 to 84 in

www.wrlonginc.com

 

[Redbug]

If I was buying new today I would also consider the W.R. Long bolt-on.

Special Tooth Bars for Farm, Compact, Utility, and Skid Industrial Loaders | W.R. Long Inc.

Special Tooth Bars "STB" are for Farm, Compact, Utility, and Skid Industrial Loaders with lift capacities up to 3,500 pounds and come in widths from 60 to 84 in

www.wrlonginc.com

I have one of the WR Long's toothbars on my WR Long 4in1. I recommend them, too. The individual teeth are replaceable.

 

[RjCorazza]

I also have a Piranha Bar on my Kubota L4060. It cuts well, and also back drags pretty smooth. Easy on / off.

 

[rhunt]

I also have the Piranha Bar, it's pretty tough and prevents the bucket edge from bending. Bob

 

[SHUNKSTER]

I have a Kioti RX7320 And I purchased some teeth to weld on to my smooth dirt bucket but then thought maybe I should get all your thoughts on whether it is wiser to just buy a bucket with teeth or perhaps a rock bucket with grapple.

Any thought??? Will welding teeth put the dirt bucket in too much stress? Or???

Regards, Joe

I have a Piranha tooth bar from BX EXpanded on my Kubota BX25D. It is Very well built and cuts and back drags great. If they don't have one for your tractor, I think they will custom make one for you. Their customer service is excellent!!

 

[TORQUIN]

Another vote for the bolt-on tooth bar like Redbug mentioned. I bought one. It has replaceable teeth and a drilled a hole in each side of my bucket to hold it in place.
That being said, I am glad it is easily removable because it is off the bucket way more than it is on. While it is useful, my 39hp Kubota doesn't have enough power to really use it hard, in my opinion. That, and I use the bucket edge for back-dragging to smooth things often.

Chris

 

[kalkid]

Have the same tractor. I took a half inch plate and made one. As someone else mentioned then drilled holes to match the existing holes. Used one hole for the edges and one in the middle so 3 total. Used eye bolts which has come in handy at times when chaining stuff up and carry with the bucket. I’d have to get a better pic when I get home but heres a bad pic lol

 

[aircommuter]

I bought a cutting edge and some teeth shanks. I welded the shanks and a mounting bracket on each end. For welding material I used 7018. That’s what worked for me. That way I can put different types of teeth if desired. Somewhere I have a picture.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

When I purchased my tractor, I got a 78" and 84" bucket. I made the 78" bucket into a digging bucket. Individual teeth, 3/8"flat stock side plate reinforcement and 3/8" x 2 1/2" top angle with chain hooks.

This has worked well for me over the years with zero damage to the bucket.

 

[Highlandr]

... with chain hooks.

Those chain hooks are handy. I need to get some on the new buggit.