Loader Chain hooks on loader

[dchemphill1]

Need some input from some of you more seasoned tractor gurus. I recently purchased a L3901 with a LA525 loader and want to add some way to hook chains to the bucket to lift objects out of truck bed or move logs. I had some on my old Ford 641 loader and used it all the time. I am not a welder so that is out. I saw two places online:
Ken's Bolt on Grab Hooks <<Kubota Hooks>>
Quick-On Bucket Hooks

I wondered if anyone has used either of these or are there other options?

Thanks

 

[BXinNH]

I'm not sure if the BXPanded hooks will fit the bucket on your L. You can't go wrong with Ken's hooks. Great product, competitive price and quick shipping.

Matt.

 

[jeff9366]

Ken's Bolt On Hooks are works of industrial art.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Ken, all the way.

 

[ovrszd]

I agree, Ken's are great if bolt-on is your plan.

 

[dchemphill1]

Thanks for the quick feedback. Sounds like Ken's it is.

 

[ovrszd]

In response you gotta post pictures of the finished product!!!

Welcome to TBN.

 

[gwdixon]

If you are able to weld, these weld-ons have worked well on four of my tractors. 3/8" also works with 5/16".

Weld On Grab Hooks | Truck n Tow.com

Suggestions:

>Mount two or three across the top of the bucket. DO NOT mount them outside of the FEL arms to avoid tip-over. Mounting them all on a heavy angle iron that goes across the top is especially nice. (Search for "grab hooks" or "chain hooks" to see photos.)

>If you have a light duty bucket with a folded metal top edge, weld a pipe under the edge to strengthen it and prevent collapse or bending where the chain goes over the edge.

>Mount one to the back edge of the bucket on a plate. Positioned there it can lift heavier loads.



>Always use more ballast on the back then you think you'll need. Someday, you'll need it.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I don't understand why anyone would weld them on when they can bolt them on and they're just as strong or stronger depending on your welding ability or lack thereof.

 

[kennyd]

If you are able to weld, these weld-ons have worked well on four of my tractors. 3/8" also works with 5/16".

We sell them too, but in Grade #70.

And thanks to everyone else for the support!