Bucket hook weld on points

timster2 · Sep 7, 2014

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 · Sep 7, 2014

chopped said:
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 · Sep 9, 2014

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 · Sep 9, 2014

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

TomSeller · Sep 10, 2014

David Devuono said:
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 · Sep 10, 2014

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

David Devuono · Sep 10, 2014

TomSeller said:
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.