atsah
Elite Member
Sounds like a good job for a skid steer..
FEL Bucket 54" or 60"
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Rock Crawler
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- Pittsburgh, Pa.
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- 2021 Kubota L3560 HSTC, 2011 Craftsman Excellerator GT (680hrs), 2018 Husqvarna TS354XD, 2017 Husqvarna HU800AWD, 2019 Kawasaki Mule Pro DX (Yanmar)
A B2650 does a great job as well. And a B2650 can mow my father in laws 4 acres, move snow in the winter, move dirt, backhoe out root balls, move #2 limestone by the 10 ton, back blade trails, box blade gravel driveway, lift me to trim trees and handle dump trucks of bust out every day.
250 hours in 8 months and going strong. I don't need a stinking skid steer.
atsah
Elite Member
Pretty impressive work for a small tractor..
kcender
Platinum Member
If anyone wants to strengthen the cutting edge they can get a bolt on cutting edge for a B26 and use it. You have to get the bolts as well and drill holes through the existing cutting edge but it fits perfectly. This is what I did. It will reduce your lifting capacity but I wasn’t concerned with that as I mostly use the tractor for snow removal. I added the cutting edge mostly for wear resistance. This is on the 60 bucket.
atsah
Elite Member
That is exactly what I did for the same reasons..
Dan33Klein
Gold Member
Great tip. If ordering tractor new your dealer could probably just order the b26 bucket from the factory.
I would think it would be cheaper than ordering everything separately and your time involved putting it on.
atsah
Elite Member
Actually I didn't do it to my stock bucket, I bought a "worksaver" SSQA for my loader and bought a bigger CA bucket that had the holes for the cutting edge drilled already..
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Dan33Klein
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Cool.
I thought about that when I ordered my b2650.
If you don’t mind having a black bucket you could just skip the kubota bucket all together.
There are cheaper aftermarket ones that are better built.
It all comes down to how much lift capacity you want to give up
I thought about that when I ordered my b2650.
If you don’t mind having a black bucket you could just skip the kubota bucket all together.
There are cheaper aftermarket ones that are better built.
It all comes down to how much lift capacity you want to give up
Dan33Klein
Gold Member
atsah
Elite Member
I wonder if someone buys a new tractor, installs a bigger aftermarket bucket and breaks a part of the loader if they would cover it under warranty.
I know someone that did this and when they came to pick the tractor up for repair he took the bucket off and put it in the barn before they arrived, he got away with it but I wonder what would have happened if he left it on..
I know someone that did this and when they came to pick the tractor up for repair he took the bucket off and put it in the barn before they arrived, he got away with it but I wonder what would have happened if he left it on..
Henro
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In my case, when I bought my B2910 about 16 years ago, I initially decided on the 60 bucket. Bigger is better, right?
I am pretty sure my tractor and yours are the same physical size. Actually both buckets are on the light duty side.
Anyway, I changed my mind and went for the 54 inch bucket with a heavy duty tooth bar. I welded a piece of angle across the top to facilitate welding on chain hooks. This stiffened the top of the bucket and the tooth bar stiffened the bottom lip. Worked well for 15 years.
I think as long as the bucket is wider than the wheels the narrower bucket is a good choice. Personally I think for my needs choosing the narrower bucket was the right decision.
This summer for the first time I damaged the bucket. I was digging out a stump and do not know how I did it.
I think either bucket would have bent the same way.
On a rare occasion I have thought I was glad I had the narrower bucket, when I was loaded with some heavy dirt or stone. But usually not.
Heat and a sledge hammer straightened the bucked edge. I welded on some 3 inch by .25 inch stiffeners on the bucket sides, hopefully enough so the edges will not bend again.
A narrow bucket is better if you are digging with the loader. Otherwise either one will suffice, if you do not need to move the tractor between close clearance.
Bottom line is both buckets are light duty buckets if you do not modify them. So choose which one you like best and do not look back...
I am pretty sure my tractor and yours are the same physical size. Actually both buckets are on the light duty side.
Anyway, I changed my mind and went for the 54 inch bucket with a heavy duty tooth bar. I welded a piece of angle across the top to facilitate welding on chain hooks. This stiffened the top of the bucket and the tooth bar stiffened the bottom lip. Worked well for 15 years.
I think as long as the bucket is wider than the wheels the narrower bucket is a good choice. Personally I think for my needs choosing the narrower bucket was the right decision.
This summer for the first time I damaged the bucket. I was digging out a stump and do not know how I did it.
I think either bucket would have bent the same way.
On a rare occasion I have thought I was glad I had the narrower bucket, when I was loaded with some heavy dirt or stone. But usually not.
Heat and a sledge hammer straightened the bucked edge. I welded on some 3 inch by .25 inch stiffeners on the bucket sides, hopefully enough so the edges will not bend again.
A narrow bucket is better if you are digging with the loader. Otherwise either one will suffice, if you do not need to move the tractor between close clearance.
Bottom line is both buckets are light duty buckets if you do not modify them. So choose which one you like best and do not look back...
