Backhoe bucket hook

[ditzel]

I put mine here so it's out of the way when digging, and with chain on the hook, I can uncurl the bucket for a little extra control and reach.

 

[GreatWhitehunter]

Ditzel, that's how I'm going to mount mine. Any issues with curvature of the bucket? Does it get hung up when digging?

Matt T.

 

[ditzel]

Do you mean curvature effecting the welding? I had none because that spot is flat, but any further down and I would have had to grind an arch into the bottom of the hook.
Hasn't got caught up on anything while digging yet.

 

[Casco1]

Here's my setup I've used it a lot.

 

[BX2230Dude]

Here's what I've been considering doing to my bucket. Welding on a piece of 1" steel machined to a 7.75" radius to match the bucket. (the mock-up is 3/4" thick wood) It wouldn't get in the way when digging. If I wanted to lift something I'd attach the shackle and a nylon lifting strap with a grab hook at the end. It's overkill since the lift capacity of the hoe is about 1200 lbs but what the heck. Any thoughts pro or con?

 

[3RRL]

That will work for sure, but one thing I've found when working is that you want to do as little additional attaching or manipulating of equipment to get the job done. Especially if it's caked in dirt or something like that and you have to clean it before attaching that shackle. If it was me, I'd opt for something easy to hang a chain on like a grab hook there...something a little more simple to attach and keep going.
However, what you propose would certainly work.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Ok, youve convinced me. Ill start looking for a reason to do this. If I find something I cant rig in a few seconds with a grab hook chain and a shorty double grabhook Ill do it.
larry

 

[3RRL]

Ok, youve convinced me. Ill start looking for a reason to do this. If I find something I cant rig in a few seconds with a grab hook chain and a shorty double grabhook Ill do it.
larry

LOL...well good Larry!

 

[Eagleview]

When my new excavator turned up all 3 buckets had had their hooks blown off with the oxy . When i went crook at them for doing it they said the litagation factor was the reason . If someone was hurt while it was being used as a crane they would never see daylight again . I would suggest you get someone to weld it with a mig or low hydrogen rods and issue a certificate of safety . If we get caught on a job by an Ocupational and Safety officer with uncertified "additions" over here were in deep DooDoo . I do'nt mean to be an alarmist but you will not have enough answers for the prosecutions questions if something happens , and not only to the hook but as a machine as a whole being used as a crane .

 

[workinallthetime]

one of the first mods i did to mine, i use mine to attach my home made grade blade when doing finish work. As said above i would never trust my life to it but it works great for the purpose i use it for. I welded mine on the backside of the bucket
here is a link to the buy it style grade blades
GRADEBLADE.com - excavating equipment, excavator attachments

best thing since sliced bread for your hoe