Bucket size for loader

   / Bucket size for loader #1  

DUSTMAKER

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Location
Wa
Tractor
PT1445/Cat307 Excavator/komatsu WA180 Wheel Loader/cat D3C/Deere 244J
So with the recommendations on this and other sites I tried the 244J and really like it even though I need to get a bigger truck to pull it. It seam that they are scarce on the west coast though and not much to choose from unless I wait a couple of months and order one. I have found a new one with only 67 hours on it. Not many hours and full warranty but still don't know how they call it new. The only problem is the bucket is a 1.4 yard 86" as opposed to the 1 yard 75". Although it would be nice at times to have a larger bucket it would seem to me this is a little to large for average work. Mostly worried about the width for digging into hard soil etc. My other thought would be to get a 1 yard multipurpose bucket and this would probably be about 84" wide also and an additional 500 pounds. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated.

Thank you
Paul
 
   / Bucket size for loader #2  
Well, I hate to spend your money ( :) ) but why not the smaller bucket with teeth, the larger bucket for clean up or snow removal, a set of forks and a quick attach system?
 
   / Bucket size for loader
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Hi crashz, I ordered the 244J and it arrived today. It does have a quick attach system, forks and the 1.4 yard bucket also ordered the skidsteer quick attach adapter. I am looking at heavy duty multipurpose 4in1 buckets now, think I will get a 1 yard with teeth. Thanks for spending my money.

Paul
 
   / Bucket size for loader #4  
I would spend my first $$ on teeth.... pays me back every time I use the tractor.
 
   / Bucket size for loader #5  
They read my mind, get one smaller with teeth. Ive noticed how easy it is to spend money. :D
 
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  • Thread Starter
#6  
Actually I purchased a Rezloh cutting edge for my 1.4 yard bucket, not really happy with it though, will probably reinstall the original cutting edge. I will probably purchase a smaller multipurpose bucket with teeth in the future.

Paul
 

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