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!

 

[k0ua]

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.

Cost. Weld on is cheaper. About $5 for the hooks. and a few cents for the rod and electricity. Not counting the cost of the welder. But if you don't have a welder, then the bolt on is a good solution. Plus some of us like to have a welding project, and take some small measure of pride in welding them on straight (or not )

 

[k0ua]

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.

Cost. Weld on is cheaper. About $5 for the hooks. and a few cents for the rod and electricity. Not counting the cost of the welder. But if you don't have a welder, then the bolt on is a good solution. Plus some of us like to have a welding project, and take some small measure of pride in welding them on straight (or not )

 

[dchemphill1]

I was looking at the loader tonight and it has a pretty solid piece of metal all the way across the top of loader between the loader attachment pins. Not sure that the Kens grab hooks will work. They can't sit down behind the front top edge of loader like I see on the website. Can I just hook my chain to this plate on the la525?

 

[kennyd]

I was looking at the loader tonight and it has a pretty solid piece of metal all the way across the top of loader between the loader attachment pins. Not sure that the Kens grab hooks will work. They can't sit down behind the front top edge of loader like I see on the website. Can I just hook my chain to this plate on the la525?

Does your LA525 have the SSQA option or is your bucket pinned on? We have bolt on solutions for either style:

SSQA bucket using the regular hooks and clevis mounts (scroll down on the Kubota Page )


Or pin on style using the spacers:

 

[s219]

Ken makes hooks with a piece of tube welded on that allows the hooks to sit up above the lip of the bucket. That's what I put on my tractor, which has the same loader as you. It's all on his website. He has models for different lip heights. Just measure your lip height and find the hook that matches. The kits include the right size bolts and everything you need.

The lip itself is not strong enough, so do not hook chains to it (not to mention that the size/shape of the lip is not right for any chain hooks I have ever seen).

 

[ovrszd]

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.

Us Welder guys don't understand why anyone would bolt them on when they can be welded on so much easier and not have to worry about bolts coming loose or breaking depending on your bolting ability or lack thereof.

 

[k0ua]

And you may have noticed that Ken uses weld on hooks on his bolt on pads. And does a really fine job of welding I might add.:thumbsup:

 

[dchemphill1]

Kennyd I have the SSQA type. Good to know there is something that fits the la525

 

[kennyd]

Kennyd I have the SSQA type. Good to know there is something that fits the la525

Perfect, and you can save a few bucks too since you can use the regular hooks.

Many dealers are selling this loader without the optional SSQA, I guess so they can advertise a lower price or out of simple ignorance.

 

[kennyd]

Kennyd I have the SSQA type. Good to know there is something that fits the la525

Perfect, and you can save a few bucks too since you can use the regular hooks.

Many dealers are selling this loader without the optional SSQA, I guess so they can advertise a lower price or out of simple ignorance.