duffer
Platinum Member
Yeah, i use it often. especially on gravel driveway to back grade.
FWIW...I used my FEL to back grade a long gravel drive for over a year. The other day I noticed that the bucket had split from side to side, on the back "seam" where the bottom of the bucket meets the back side vertical. Split was 18"-24" long. (didn't get a pic, sorry). Based on my other usage, I assume the gravel took it's toll over time and was the cause.
I welded the seam shut (be careful, it's only 1/8" plate for the bucket), then welded on 2 skid plates (~12"x22" under the bottom of the bucket) to add some more strength.