Cutting Edge on bucket

[DKXJ]

The buckets are so cheap I cant see how the cost of a cutting edge is worth it. I can understand a tooth bar, but whats the point of bolting on a cutting edge to protect your welded on cutting edge?

 

[captaincrab55]

The buckets are so cheap I cant see how the cost of a cutting edge is worth it. I can understand a tooth bar, but whats the point of bolting on a cutting edge to protect your welded on cutting edge?

Where does one find a Cheap Bucket???

 

[VictorW]

The buckets are so cheap I cant see how the cost of a cutting edge is worth it. I can understand a tooth bar, but whats the point of bolting on a cutting edge to protect your welded on cutting edge?

I have $45 in my 5 foot reversible cutting edge and I've seen some places sell them for $100. I would like another bigger bucket for light material. Please advise where I can find these non-expensive buckets. Thanks.

 

[NOTV8]

Anyone have pictures? I still trying to see if I will need one or the other... And any idea on cost...

 

[duckhunter27]

I dont belive the buckets are so cheap you just want to buy another? I plan on trying to proctect the one I have. Havent made up my mind yet but plan to bold something on to protect edge from wear. Still open to any and all advice.

 

[Scrambler82]

I know this is a past topic but it is a good one that needs an answer…

I want to add a cutting edge to my frt bucket and would like a “Real Cutting Edge” not just a piece of ½” plate but I guess for what I do it would be OK.

Does anyone know where I can get a Cutting Edge local to North East Mass ?

Thanks,

 

[VictorW]

I bought mine from Wallace tractor. Rick, the owner, posts on this site and he can ship it to you very reasonable. That's how mine arrived and it's as hard as the bucket edge. It's also reversible when you wear one edge down. Or you may want to try Upper Valley Tractor, also on this site and a little closer to you.

 

[KiotiWhite]

I know this is a past topic but it is a good one that needs an answer

I want to add a cutting edge to my frt bucket and would like a 霑*eal Cutting Edge not just a piece of ?ｽ plate but I guess for what I do it would be OK.

Does anyone know where I can get a Cutting Edge local to North East Mass ?

Thanks,

Are you sure you really want a cutting edge and not a toothbar?
If you are sure, ignore the rest of my rantings because you know what you need/want better than I, but if you're not, or maybe for the benefit of others I'll plod on.

For me, a toothbar is one of the best additions I've made to my Cat and I can't imagine life without it. (ok....a bit of hyperbole)

A lot will depend on the "ground" conditions where you live but having lived "north of Boston" (Ipswich) and now in upstate NY, unless you live on the beach I'm guessing your "dirt" isn't all that different than mine (clay, rocks, ledge).
In a sandbox just a cutting edge is fine.
In my "dirt" it's pretty much useless and that's where a toothbar really shines.

Not sure about the incremental cost difference between an add on cutting edge vs a toothbar but I'm betting we're talking short money.

Advantages (as I see them) of TB over CE:
TB really does let you "dig" in "dirt"....without it, you're pretty much limited to sand.
TB adds the reinforcement to bucket (as does a beefed up CE)

Disadvantages...
Teeth eliminate the ability to backdrag to a smooth surface using the flat cutting edge.
This is both a pro and a con since many will argue that doing so isn't really the best idea (potential hyd ram damage) and one could/should use the back of the bucket instead.
Rather than enter that debate, I'd suggest that by purchasing a TB that is easily removed/reattached (2 bolts) one can have the best of both worlds.

Toothbars are available from multiple sources and in various configurations and at a wide range of prices. You have already been steered to Rick Wallace who is an excellent source. There are others as well including EverythingAttachments and Markham...check them out.

 

[magicheater]

Where does one find a Cheap Bucket???

Just buy a new tractor with a loader and a standard bucket.

 

[Scrambler82]

Contacted Wallace T&E yesterday and asked about a cutting edge for my SCUT.

A bolt-on - Double Edge, 54 Cutting Edge, 1/2 x 6"? will run around $85 pluse $20 shipping.

I just found out my Bucket is even littler than I thought, it is only 49.5" wide so I asked them for an estimate, should be a little less.
They also will cut the holes and include the bolts.

Another site is asking $45 plus shipping for a 49 x 1/2 x 4"? single edge setup, so I guess the Wallace price is good, you get two edges, holes and bolts.

Waiting to hear the final price with holes and shipping, should order today.

Oh ya, went to their site, , there wasn’t much there to see but thy have a good e-mailing system and their rep got back to me in short order, I liked that.
We talked about the tractor and the use and they asked what I was thinking I wanted and made suggestions.
They have both raw Edges to cut to fit and Factory fit type, at least that is what I got from the conversation.

Thanks for the Wallace Site going to save me a lot of head aches and wear and tear on the frt bucket.

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