Bucket hooks

[3RRL]

I welded mine onto the back of the bucket where th re-infrced plate was. I always use two chains balanced out and used 5/16" grab hooks for that reason. I stayed off the top lip because I knew I'd be adding a grapple.

 

[Volfandt]

I went with three and I bolted them on. They've held with no problems so I decided to leave 'em that way. The FEL stalls way before these #5 bolts ever gets anywhere near breaking.

I like the 3 hook setup as it allows for easily centering of the load. I've lited with the center only, the two outside only and with all three.

They've brought a whole new dimension to the FEL.
Volfandt

 

[Berniep]

Volfandt.
Not trying to sound like a horses rear end or anything but,
If you are cleaning your deck like you are putting yourself in a very dangerous position under that bucket. A seal or hose failure and you get squished. This is something that's been drilled into me since I was old enough to walk.That and rotating parts.
Ok so I guess everyone has a little safety **** in them

 

[Volfandt]

Berniep, I likes to live on the edge
Caution noted.

Actually, the pic is of the BX23 transporting the MMM back into the shop after I pressure washed it outside last fall. I stopped to snap a pic or two to show how easily the FEL can carry that nearly 300lb weight around. Once it got to the desired position, it was set down nice and gently onto those axle wheel stands that should be visable in place of the rear anti scalp wheels .....
Course it can be easily rolled around on those axle wheels as well as putting it into excellent position for servicing.

No problemo.
Oh and the pic was taken before that brand shiney new MMM ever xut a blade of grass. It's not as purty since it now works for a living

Volfandt