Chain Hooks on JD 419 /JD790

[Sully2]

SIR,
i welded two hooks on my fel. first i welded on a 2 x 3 angle at the top of the bucket. the metal on these buckets is pretty thin, and i wanted to make the unit stronger. i used stitch weld, to attach the angle, and then welded the hooks on. these are 11 in off the center, and 22 in apart. i know some people attach theirs on the outside top of the bucket, but i wanted to make the
lift near the center. it has worked very well.
accordionman
wlbrown
wright city, mo.

Same thing I did on my B3030 ( had done I must say). When I clamped down tight with a 12 inch crescent wrench and could bend that top lip...I told myself no way in **** was it ever going to work to weld hooks onto!! Mine is welded in 1 inch long welds..every 6 inches...both at the top lip and down on the backside also. I also used stock that was 1/4 inch thick...so Id get no bending. Mine are about 6 inches IN from either side..and I had it done that way so that I can see it easier if Im lifting anything...which I never lift anything really all THAT heavy...just items I cant pickup myself and "drag" somewhere.

Dead center I had a "lug" welded ( 3 cornered piece with a rounded top) and a large enough hole thru it I can attach a clevis with a 5/16's pin...cause I figure ya never know when ya might need one more "hand" to do some job..??

 

[Greenhouseray]

Thanks to all that replied. Much appreciated.
I like the idea of lifting from the back of the bucket, like Dave said gives more lifting capacity because of the reduced moment.
Liked his slot idea also but because I already paid for the weldable hooks I will use them one welded up and one welded down on the 1/4" mounting plate, then if I need the additional reach, I can go over the bucket. I have been clamping a big C clamp to the cutting edge of the bucket and run a chain through it to lift my tiller in to the trailer It works but then you have to keep track of where you layed the clamp down, at my age that is getting to be a problem. I will also add the angle to the upper surface of the bucket.
I like this TBN forum you can use a little or as much of the good ideas and come up with the best solution for your situation.
Best Wishes to All
Ray