chain hooks or strap bracket on backhoe bucket

[JerryK]

I welded a 3/8" grab hook to a 3/8" plate, then welded this plate to the back of the bucket. Have been using the bucket to position large rocks in a retaining wall I am building, and it works great. Using straps around the rocks and a chain from the straps up to the bucket. With a long rope tied to one of the straps to be able to rotate the rock from the ho seat. You can pretty much put them rocks where you want to pretty easy....

 

[dex3361]

I have been thinking of adding a 3/8 hook to my backhoe bucket. Where did you all weld you hooks on the bucket?

Any pictures would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

I do not have a pic but I welded a hook on my friends L4400 BH and I located it nearly between the lower pin brackets where it would be out of the way.

 

[JerryK]

Here is a picture of the hook I welded on an 18" BradCo bucket. You want to tuck it in where it won't be sticking out, but need to give clearance so you can put the bucket pin in all three adjustment holes....

 

[dex3361]

Here is a picture of the hook I welded on an 18" BradCo bucket. You want to tuck it in where it won't be sticking out, but need to give clearance so you can put the bucket pin in all three adjustment holes....

Thats about where I located my friends

 

[lhansman]

Hi Gary

Attached is a photo of the hook I welded on all of my B26 buckets. This hook is rated at 1 ton which is more than enough for the B26. I like this hook because the safety latch is rated the same as the hook so if you are moving an object around and adjusting the curl as well you do not have to worry about the chain slipping off.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[Green Acres Homestead]

My bucket on my l4740 has an edge on the top backside of the bucket. The chain hook slides right on. Was going to weld on a hook but this seems to work ok. I wonder if this is bot going to damage my bucket.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Hi Gary

Attached is a photo of the hook I welded on all of my B26 buckets. This hook is rated at 1 ton which is more than enough for the B26. I like this hook because the safety latch is rated the same as the hook so if you are moving an object around and adjusting the curl as well you do not have to worry about the chain slipping off.

Regards,

Lauren

That is a nice and safe hook, where did you buy it at and how much? I want to put on like that on my B26

 

[Gary Fowler]

I also like the idea for the welded on nut for fastening on shackes or even get one of the chain hooks made with a pin on that would fit thru it. Only problem I see with that is keeping up with the loose parts.

 

[JohnDeere4300]

Here is a picture of the hook I welded on an 18" BradCo bucket. You want to tuck it in where it won't be sticking out, but need to give clearance so you can put the bucket pin in all three adjustment holes....

That's a good place for a hook on a BH bucket!!!

Thanks for sharing!

Bill

 

[bcp]

Another interesting hook at:

R-HOOK Weld on Hook Product Guide lashing rings securing points anchor points

More hooks:
Weld On Hook, 6615 Lb Capacity - Towing Accessories - Automotive Towing - 2YJ25 : Grainger Industrial Supply

Viking Offroad Weld-On Excel Racing Hook

http://nobles.com.au/products.aspx?doc_id=3321

http://www.creightonrock.com/products/industrial/hardware/pejo-safety-hooks/

Bruce