Hooks and Quick Attach

[Lloyd_E]

I added a set of hooks to the bucket. I tried to get them as close to loader arms as possible in terms of alignment.

I backed the bolts with a plate and reversed the bolts/nuts - nut outside. I figured this arrangement would see less rusting and marking of bolt threads.

I will be adding an angle iron strip along the top of the bucket to weld some other hooks and a receiver.

The quick attach was red but I quickly changed that.
Chevy engine orange and Canadian Tire Armour Coat gray was a very close match.

Lloyd

PS: Jobs:
- 6 months of manure now moved to compost area
- firewood (10 cords) half finished, chunked, split, moved and stacked into position with the bucket - beats a wheel barrow any day!
- priceless hours giving rides to my kids in the cab!!!!
- cleared a few branches along property line/road to back pasture - tried the chipper - amazing!

 

[CBW1999]

Where did you get the quick attach from?

I like where you put the hooks

 

[Lloyd_E]

I got it from a new jinma dealer in Nova Scotia - found it on Kijiji.
You can order the same one - 27.5" from Northern Freight I believe.

They are chinese made - JD dealer quoted me $310.00 for same product.

Princess Auto had them as well.

Lloyd