Chain Hooks on Loader

[Mustangous]

This is where i got mine... They dont have any lighter duty than the grade 80 though....
Grade 80 Grab Hooks

I would recommend the 3/8 size, not for the load capacity but just a slight bit more room to get something other then a chain in there if needed. I just havent installed them yet.

 

[texasjohn]

Chain hooks visible on top of bucket. three T post driver/sheaths of different lengths for different length T posts.

 

[Gravdigr]

For the poster wondering why weld the hooks rather than bolt them? I could actually have a pair of hooks welded to the bucket on 3/8" plate faster than it would be to drill four 1/2" holes to bolt the hooks on. And the welded hooks would be stronger because the load would be distributed across the pad.

 

[3RRL]

I welded my 5/16" grab hooks on.
There are 2 on my bucket which are welded on a 3/8 plate right where the fel arms are. They are angled inwards slightly and I always use the 2 together. Also some grab hooks shown welded onto my backhoe buckets.

 

[stimpee]

If you have to include the time to cut the 3/8 plate, prep it and the bucket, weld it, prime and paint when done, I would probably take you up on that challenge.

I weld also, and would seriously considering welding them on myself too, but I think I could drill 4 holes faster myself...

I agree that the weld will spread the load out better, and probably have greater ultimate load capacity, depending on the metal underneath, however I still think, unless the metal is very wimpy, the bolted ones would be more than adequate...

 

[Mike058]

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Chain hooks visible on top of bucket. three T post driver/sheaths of different lengths for different length T posts.

Is that your lunch in the back there?

 

[Gravdigr]

If you have to include the time to cut the 3/8 plate, prep it and the bucket, weld it, prime and paint when done, I would probably take you up on that challenge.

Can cut the plate in less than a minute, prep in about that time as well with a grinder, clamp and weld, then just hit it with rattle can rustoluem and 'BAM!' done. Less than 20 mins easy. Of course it helps that I keep all my scrap steel and welding supplies ready to use. I could prolly go in my scrap steel shed and pull out the plates I needed without having to cut them. I just hate, loathe, despise drilling holes. Unless I can get it in my drill press or it really has to be bolted I'm gonna weld

 

[stimpee]

Maybe with your setup, you got me.

If I did it at work, with stock and plasma cutter by the ready, I could probably do it quickly, but would have to transport my bucket there first!

In any case, I would agree that the welded on hooks would be a LOT more fun!

 

[texasjohn]

Mike058, actually, the rear stuff is various... you can use your imagination. It consists of 200lbs of rear weights, hay fork, carry all with mesh floor slides onto hay fork, chains, toolbox, chain saw/gas/bar oil, cooler/lunch pail, fencing supplies and tools, whatever else is needed and fits on it.

 

[digger2]

I wanted a set of hooks on my B26.But i also wanted the option of being able to remove them if i wanted to.So what i did was weld a set of hooks on
peices of 1/4" thick 2 1/2" x3" plate.This gave me enough room on each side of the hook to bolt it thru the top of the FEL bucket (also 1/4" thick and boxed right from the factory-it should'nt break).
I used a total of 4 (grade 8 i think it was) bolts.If they wont hold,i'm picking up too much.And i can take them off and put them back on anytime i want.Its all up to the individual.
digger2

3RRL-nice job on the BH bucket hooks,i'll have to do that sometime(when i get time).