folding toothbar

[teach]

I am looking into buying a toothbar for my B7100 with a 48" bucket for digging into embankments and brush/tree work. My dealer desribed one (didn't get the manufacturer's name) that bolts on the sides of the bucket and when the bolts are loosened up, it can flipped up and stored inside the bucket until you need it again. I think the price was around $300, not sure if it was a Kubota brand or not. Does anyone have any experience with a similar product? Also, are toothbars pretty much generic? Finally, any ideas where else to order a toothbar online? Thanks.
Teach

 

[Double 00 Soul]

Do a forum search for toothbars. There's a wealth of info and lots of manufacturer's addresses to be had. This subject has been bled to death elsewhere in the forum.

 

[Confederate Jay]

Check Ebay, just saw some on there a minute ago.

 

[N80]

The Markham Welding tool bars are pretty popular here and I think they mount that way and will flip up if needed.

 

[Stackwood]

I've got a Markham toothbar on my MX5000 and it does indeed fold. Very high quality, replacable teeth, and Melissa was a joy to work with. They kept me informed about the order and had it delivered to my door in three days.

You'll need to drill holes in the sides of the bucket and weld two 3" square plates (provided) onto the sides for reinforcement.

The toothbar makes all the difference when digging. I highly recommend it.

Stackwood

 

[Northland]

I have a 60' Markham one on my new B7800 and it's a great add-on for $300 or so.

Markham Welding - Tooth Bar

 

[johnk]

I had one one my other tractor that I sold along with the tractor. I just ordered a 6 foot one from Markham this morning. They used to ship FedX but now they went to UPS which is much cheaper. Got a price of $289 + shipping $34.00. She said it will be shipped out today and possibly be here by Friday. It really made a difference on my other tractor so once you,re spoiled you hate to do without the luxury of having one.

 

[escavader]

I plan on buying one for my tractor,it will probabLy be the folding one too,because i like to backdrag with my bucket alot,and a solid one would prevent this.
ALAN

 

[Inspector507]

Installed correctly, a toothbar from WR Long will fold up in the bucket as well.

 

[teach]

Thanks for the imput everyone!
Teach