Loader Chain Grab Hooks

[Dennisfly]

I want to add chain grab hooks to the top of my bucket. I don't have a welder. Are the bolt on hooks OK or should I have a welder install the hooks?

 

[Peter 315]

Bolt on hooks are fine.............

 

[lennyzx11]

Ken’s bolt on hooks here since 2015.
Regularly on here.
He tends to favor those horrid green tractors though!


Home - BoltOnHooks LLC

 

[jaxs]

Bolt on hooks are great and here's a great place to get them http://://www.boltonhooks.com

 

[Semper Paratus]

Ken's bolt on hooks are fine. I have them on my Quickie FEL on my 3930. The 1/2" diameter grade 8 bolts are a whole lot stronger the the 3/8" chain. The mounting and brackets are well made and tough.

 

[Redlands Okie]

Agree with those above ^^^^^

I like and kind of prefer the weld on idea. BUT if they are welded wrong and / or onto the wrong type or thickness of material or the wrong angle they are a lot weaker than the bolt on idea.

 

[Big Barn]

Agree with those above ^^^^^

I like and kind of prefer the weld on idea. BUT if they are welded wrong and / or onto the wrong type or thickness of material or the wrong angle they are a lot weaker than the bolt on idea.

If the material is thin a backing plate should be used in either application.

 

[WranglerX]

This is what I did, fabed up from 2x2x1/4 inch angle iron and slots cut for 1/4 or 5/16 chain.... Grade 8 bolts....





Yes a tad bit of welding on one below...



Dale

 

[WranglerX]

Bolt on hooks are great and here's a great place to get them http://://www.boltonhooks.com

Bad link...

Dale

 

[jeff9366]

GOOD LINK: Home - BoltOnHooks LLC

 

[Dennisfly]

Thanks Guys. Bolt on hooks from Ken it is!

 

[kennyd]

Thanks everyone for the recommendations, we really appreciate it!

 

[kennyd]

He tends to favor those horrid green tractors though!


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We all have our weaknesses

 

[BRMyers]

Another vote for Ken's Bolt on Hooks

 

[FTG-05]

Since no one's mentioned it: Ken's Bolton Hooks.

Buy Once, Don't Gotta Cry Once.

 

[tmcj]

Same here...Ken's bolt on hooks are off the chain...hahahaha

 

[BlueKnife]

I want to add chain grab hooks to the top of my bucket. I don't have a welder. Are the bolt on hooks OK or should I have a welder install the hooks?

You should make sure the area the hooks are attached to is strong enough or you'll end up bending it. Many buckets require reinforcement. Getting a used stick welder and learning to use it doesn't have to be particularly expensive, FWIW.

 

[amarsh64]

Ken's bolt on hooks work A-1 :thumbsup:

 

[Smokeydog]

Seen similar bolt on hooks at Northern Tool.
Welding increases options.

 

[Diggin It]

I want to add chain grab hooks to the top of my bucket. I don't have a welder.

Neither do I, but a neighbor did. Cost lots less.