Bucket hook weld on points

[timster2]

I welded grab hooks and shackle mounts in addition to a receiver mount to the bucket. With the receiver mount I have many choices with the center of the bucket. It makes moving things around much easier. With the large hook moving three point equipment is easy. I like the shackles for attaching ropes and straps plus the mounts give you a place to bolt something on if needed.

 

[k0ua]

Very nice job Like how you made the triangle mounts.As to another poster I have found that with my mid size tractor 3/8 chain is overkill. I have it but never use it. 5/16 and also the ability to grab the 1/4 chain is great when your holding something in bucket.For me with a 5 foot bucket 3/8 chain is just to much.
Also likke to add. that I like to use the clevis grabs and grind to suit.with the pin out of the clevis.(leaves me with a usable pin for elsewhere) when I load ,say a washer machine or fiurniture. the grove where the clevis pin would go adds a good spot to slip rope onto.

I did not make the little triangle mounts. The bucket comes that way from the factory. I assume they are there to weld hooks onto.:thumbsup:

 

[CNeubauer]

I thought I had a picture of how I had our loader buckets setup but evidently not, I do have a picture of how I set my skid steer bale movers up and it's almost the same as our loader buckets. Like the others are suggesting I weld a 3/8" grab hook in front of each loader arm but then in the middle of the bucket I weld in a big D ring under the top lip. The D ring makes a very nice place to run a chain when when hauling on a trailer.

I used to think the slip hook in the middle of the bucket was a good idea but I found that tree branches got stuck in them way too often when pushing brush, it can still happen with the grab hooks but not nearly as often.

 

[David Devuono]

Can never have too many options. I have some recovery straps so the tow hook comes in handy.

 

[TomSeller]

Can never have too many options. I have some recovery straps so the tow hook comes in handy.

That is the configuration I welded up. The only change I would potentially would make is welding on a receiver tube, but I am not sure where I would weld it. The top of the bucket seems too high. For now, the receiver hitch goes on the 3pt.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

Here is where my four hooks are welding on my stock 72" general purpose bucket.

 

[David Devuono]

That is the configuration I welded up. The only change I would potentially would make is welding on a receiver tube, but I am not sure where I would weld it. The top of the bucket seems too high. For now, the receiver hitch goes on the 3pt.

Enough rattles without a receiver up there. Though I have one on my truck so maybe one on the tractor would make moving trailers around easier. Now I just drop the bucket down and put the hook in trailer ball socket.

 

[ditzel]

I put these on 6 years ago, they really come in handy.

 

[Nightforce]

Kubota BX25D

I placed them just inside the welded channel for balance and stability...

 

[edkemper]

Can anyone point me to a prior discussion on mounting a 2" receiver on the bucket of a FEL?

 

[George2615]

Can anyone point me to a prior discussion on mounting a 2" receiver on the bucket of a FEL?

There are many posts about adding a receiver to the bucket. Use the Google search tool at the top right of the forums page. Here's a pic of one I added a few years ago. I did weld on extra 3/16" angle and 3/16" flat plate to weld the receiver to. Bucket metal by itself was too thin by itself. I haven't put a hitch on my current tractors bucket. I use the QA on my 3 pt. hitch for moving trailers around.

 

[timster2]

Can anyone point me to a prior discussion on mounting a 2" receiver on the bucket of a FEL?

See post 21 Thats how I mounted the receiver on my BX.

 

[edkemper]

I ended up buying a Titan screw-on 2" receiver mount that attaches just like my pallet forks. Mounting them on top of the bucket I decided was to high for a few of my trailers. Thanks for the help though.

 

[dstig1]

Welding a receiver to the top of the bucket seems not great to me, after I did it (based on many positive reviews here). It is just too high up for a normal drop drawbar (~4"). And if you get a deeper(?) drop drawbar, then you can't see it very well. Those who have made something that sticks out a bit and keys off the bottom or cutting edge of the bucket seem to be onto a better idea. My $0.02