Loader Bucket hooks

[Engine Mike]

I have a new 4WD Kubota B 23 HP 2320 with loader. Great machine. Does anyone have advice on installing hooks on the bucket to help lift heavy objects?

 

[dex3361]

You could have chain hooks welded on or you could get some bolt on hooks. Mine are welded on. Kens Bolt ON Hooks is a good source of bolt on hooks and he sells the weld on hooks too.

 

[murphy1244]

mount them inline with your loader arms.

 

[k0ua]

Get some Weld on hooks, put them in line with the loader arms, and reinforce the top lip of the bucket if needed with an L shaped bracket to keep if from being compressed or extended. On the Kubota bucket shown, I put a piece of steel that goes the entire length. but on the Kioti bucket it was already supported, and a pad was already provided to weld the hooks too.

James K0UA

 

[Engine Mike]

Ok thanks guys. Some say to add 3. Two in line with the arms and 1 in the middle. Agree?

 

[murphy1244]

Ok thanks guys. Some say to add 3. Two in line with the arms and 1 in the middle. Agree?

Yes, Go with that.

 

[k0ua]

Ok thanks guys. Some say to add 3. Two in line with the arms and 1 in the middle. Agree?

Thats good, or what some do is add a 2 inch receiver and then you can put a hook, a ring or the anchor for a boom pole, or any number of other things in the center. Anything you can think of that will fit a 2 inch receiver can be put on in a few seconds.

James K0UA

 

[bindian]

I agree with k0ua. Put a 2 inch receiver tube in the middle. I keep a GN hitch ball mount in mine. A boom pole can also go in that spot for hanging trusses. Or you can leave a hook in the tube. When am lifting a really heavy object, I just wrap the chain around the 2 inch receiver tube and ball mount.
This AFTER I welded a 3/8th inch thick angle iron across the whole span of the top lip.
hugs, Brandi

 

[kennyd]

I say 2 hooks is perfect since you only have a 48" bucket I think, lift capacity is about 600-800lbs IIRC.

 

[timster2]

Here is what I did to my bucket. Consider shackle mounts as well. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/284176-bucket-hooks-reciever.html

 

[srs]

Here is what I did on my B3030. The hooks on the far corners were welded on when I bought the tractor. Messicks of PA installed them at this location.