Bucket Hooks Hooks on FEL and Box Blade

[Gem99ultra]

Being a newbie, I figured I best get expert advice before welding chain hooks on my new Kubota FEL and Modern BB. I don't want to be bending up my bucket or box like so many that I see...

Can you suggest the best location for the hooks, and should I reinforce the top lips with flat bar steel?

And for the center of the FEL, should I add a hook there, or put a D-ring on it? Or?

TIA,
Jim

 

[kevinj]

Ya'all might try searching for bucket hooks, brings up over 10 pages.

 

[Opti-Mist]

There is some personal preferance and planned usage as to where the hooks are best located. I welded hooks at the sides of my bucket near the top as there was a location where the weld seemed to work best, and the hooks work well where they are. There are times when a center hook would work well as well. Some install 3 hooks to cover the spectrum. So, take your pick. You might do a search on this site to see what has been posted in recent times - that can be quite an education. Cheers!

 

[Ivan1547]

Do a search under bucket hooks and D ring...that is what I put on.

3/8" steel plate top and bottom and sandwich the bucket in between to prevent any bending.

Ivan

 

[Gem99ultra]

Good suggestion! FEL Hooks gave me nothing. Helps to search for the right description.

I found one with a 2" receiver on top w/hook welded on was smart. I'll do that as well as sandwich the lip.

Thanks.

 

[dex3361]

I welded 3 hooks on 1 in the middle and 2 on the ends. It would help to see a pic of the bucket to give advice on whether to reinforce it or not. I will say before you weld a hook onto the bucket wherever it is preheat the hook with a o/a torch or even a propane torch. This will help it to not to crack from thermal expansion/contraction. I have seen some hooks that looked good on one side and the other side was cracked(typically the first cold weld).

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I would highly recommend a 2"x2" angle 3/8" thick be placed on the top lip of the bucket. I put 5 hooks on my 78" bucket and 4 on my 60" bucket. I used chain hooks, and am happy with them. Some have used a slip hook in the center and that has worked well for them.

 

[RedMahindra]

This is how I welded hooks on my FEL. I really have no need for a middle hook.

 

[JoelD]

I went with single in center, I'm always afraid of torquing my arms, unlikely to happen though.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/116067-looking-welding-advice.html

I would absolutely reinforce the bucket, no matter what.

Joel

 

[flusher]

Being a newbie, I figured I best get expert advice before welding chain hooks on my new Kubota FEL and Modern BB. I don't want to be bending up my bucket or box like so many that I see...

Can you suggest the best location for the hooks, and should I reinforce the top lips with flat bar steel?

And for the center of the FEL, should I add a hook there, or put a D-ring on it? Or?

TIA,
Jim

When I bought my new 2005 Kubota B7510HST, I had the dealer weld two grab hooks on the outside of the bucket and a D-ring at the middle. He reinforced the top lip of the bucket also.