Advice on bucket hooks

[ovrszd]

I prefer 3. Link hooks at the ends of the bucket. Slip hook in the middle. Seems to give me the most versatility. I also prefer weld on. I also reinforced the bucket lip to add strength.

I also just realized I only have one pic, and it ain't very good. Sorry.

 

[JerryK]

I prefer 3 .... too...!!! Two on the top of my FEL bucket and one on the back of my hoe bucket..... [[[ ]]]

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[Sysop]

I installed 3.

But not all were on the FEL bucket.

 

[MXBX]

For my new Tractor I had the dealer weld on two chain hooks above and one d-ring for inside center.

 

[dragoneggs]

I've always wondered why bucket hooks don't come standard with all OEM buckets? Can't imagine not having hooks now.

 

[jmc]

I used those tow hooks on my first tractor without any support plates. Even though that bucket was pretty thick by today's standards, it deformed the sheet metal a little. And when I needed to use a chain, I wrapped it around the hook, which was probably too tight of a radius for a chain. Live and learn.

I like Kenny's bolt-on system with the sheet metal sandwiched between support plates, especially with the inside support plate also being a mount for a clevis. Then, as someone else mentioned, make an "adaptor" for when you use straps.

 

[kennyd]

I've always wondered why bucket hooks don't come standard with all OEM buckets? Can't imagine not having hooks now.

One simple word: Liability. It's a "loader" not a approved lifting device.

 

[kennyd]

I used those tow hooks on my first tractor without any support plates. Even though that bucket was pretty thick by today's standards, it deformed the sheet metal a little. And when I needed to use a chain, I wrapped it around the hook, which was probably too tight of a radius for a chain. Live and learn.

I like Kenny's bolt-on system with the sheet metal sandwiched between support plates, especially with the inside support plate also being a mount for a clevis. Then, as someone else mentioned, make an "adaptor" for when you use straps.

Thanks JMC :thumbsup:

Have you seen the new RingSlings we are making now?

 

[Sysop]

One simple word: Liability. It's a "loader" not a approved lifting device.

With as many dealers as there are that will install them upon request, I'd bet it has more to do with placement than liability. The companies would stop the dealers from making the modifications if it were that much of a liability issue or much risk of damaging the equipment in ways it would need covered by warranty. Look at all the variations of placement and types of connectors used on all these various "bucket hook" threads. I don't think any company out there could place their hooks where it would please all of their users, even with a few million wasted on R&D...

 

[kennyd]

With as many dealers as there are that will install them upon request...

And trust me when I tell you there are an equal number of dealers (if not more) that refuse to do it, I hear it from customers all the time.