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Light Material Buckets usually weigh the same as standard buckets. While they contain more metal in surface area, the metal is thinner. Most reports here on bucket distortion concern Light Material Buckets which someone inappropriately used for dirt work.
Light Material Buckets usually weigh the same as standard buckets. While they contain more metal in surface area, the metal is thinner. Most reports here on bucket distortion concern Light Material Buckets which someone inappropriately used for dirt work.
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RjCorazza
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Based upon my known light material bucket weight, I would guess your bucket weighs 220 lbs (48") or 248 lbs (54").
Most standard buckets I've seen on sub compacts and compacts are called "light material".
I would think a set of light pallet forks would also be a consideration for firewood. I move a lot of uncut wood and brush with pallet forks, but not cut firewood.
Most standard buckets I've seen on sub compacts and compacts are called "light material".
I would think a set of light pallet forks would also be a consideration for firewood. I move a lot of uncut wood and brush with pallet forks, but not cut firewood.
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whole FL1805 assy prob weighs in around 330-400 lbs (in line with other older loader models for GC ) so really the bucket prob 240 as @RjCorazza mentioned above.
I've disconnected the bucket off my DL100 loader and estimated weight of just over 200 lbs (so 220 would fit) but the fl1805 is a touch thicker than bucket off a dl100 loader.
I've disconnected the bucket off my DL100 loader and estimated weight of just over 200 lbs (so 220 would fit) but the fl1805 is a touch thicker than bucket off a dl100 loader.
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I just use a set of add on forks I fabricated to move brush piles and if I drop a pieces a piece of scrap ply wood on them I can load enough fire wood FEL can't actually lift it with out my ballast weight on.......
Then there is this sort of option made from some sort of discarded machinery "guard"....
Then there is this sort of option made from some sort of discarded machinery "guard"....
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If hauling firewood is your only reason for a larger bucket, consider getting a piece of plate steel bent to conform to the inside of your bucket that extends like WranglerX's fork additions. Make it fit the bucket, and drill a single hole in each side of it to pin to your bucket, or if you don't want to drill your bucket, consider a chain or other method to keep it attached when loaded. Sides and a flat bottom will allow more wood to be stacked in the extended bucket, probably more than a wider bucket will gain.
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MF RED in MT
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This is the set of brush forks I built about 12 years ago and then added 3/4" plywood on top with a hinge so it folds up vertical against the fixed headache part.
This setup has served me well moving firewood into the woodshed.
KC
This setup has served me well moving firewood into the woodshed.
KC
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as a person that owns a DL100 i gotta say...slightly interested in this. yup just a little bit interested.
any pics/posts of the fork to bucket interfaces?
MF RED in MT
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My brush forks are only attached to the FEL bucket with 6, 1/4"-20 grade 8 bolts with Nylock nuts (3 in each side).
Original thoughts were, if these failed, I would replace the bolting with 3/8" grade 8 bolts.
Still using the same 1/4" bolts.
KC
Original thoughts were, if these failed, I would replace the bolting with 3/8" grade 8 bolts.
Still using the same 1/4" bolts.
KC
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can you post few more pics?Mine is simpler yet.... And no need for any tools (usually)...
WranglerX
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OK... Here Goes....
Bucket lip to hold forks rigid to bucket lip...
Inside of Bucket...
Outside of bucket...
Hope these are detailed enough....
Don't know if you are aware of slot in bucket (or if yours has one).... Chain link and lynch pin...
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sweet, looks like you welded the frame up then pins and slot uses to hold in place?
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what size metal did you use and where was it used? thanks thinking I can tack something together then take to friend with welder
WranglerX
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Actually the frame for forks are held in place by the single 1/2 inch bolts in each side..... The slots on buckets and with chain links and lynch pin are added bonus provided with bucket from manufacturer...
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I uses 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x .140 square stock.... Its a bit light, they were made for "light" brush work, but the seem to find their way into heavier work....... Maybe 2 x 2 x .145 would be a bit better..... I have bent some of the tines but 8lb sledge brings the back into alignment.... Across the back was a piece of 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 angle iron but if you go with 2 x 2 for tines I would go with 2 inch angle...
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good info, thanks. I got pallet forks (I hate to use cause they damage bucket) for heavier stuff but most of the time total weight 100lbs or less. this may work well for me.
we'll see.
buying plow truck now so tractor stuff taking back seat LOL
we'll see.
buying plow truck now so tractor stuff taking back seat LOL
