Bucket Extension

   / Bucket Extension #1  

jjmarotz

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Joined
Oct 23, 2007
Messages
372
Location
Ashton, Idaho
Tractor
JD 3720 cab
After nearly punching out a headlight and dropping chunks of snow on the hood I decided it was time to fix the bucket. After looking around here I found some great pics and info from 4shorts thread http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/130266-bucket-mod.html Thanks 4shorts!!!
Materials list...
2- 16" pcs of 1/4"x3" flat stock
5' of 2.5" sch 40 black pipe
8"x 5' #9 expanded mesh
5'- 1" angle iron
JD paint

Rounded the top edge of the flat stock to match the pipe. Notch the angle iron to clear the bucket hitch and weld it to the flat bar. Cut and notch the expanded and weld it all together. I was going to bolt it to the bucket but figured it would end up there permanently anyway I just burned it onto the bucket for good. Shoot some paint and good to go. The mesh makes it easier to see what's in front of you vs Paul's full panel.
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   / Bucket Extension #3  
Looks great. I could have used that when I got stuck loading manure at the boarding stable.
 
   / Bucket Extension #4  
Nice work! I still haven't gotten up the courage to weld on my baby yet!
 

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