Hoodoo
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- Kioti CK2610
New tractor coming and I want hooks....any difference between weld-on and bolt-on...? Rather do bolt-on than have to pay a mobile welder....
Your dealer's service department could probably do it, if you prefer welded onNew tractor coming and I want hooks....any difference between weld-on and bolt-on...? Rather do bolt-on than have to pay a mobile welder....
No welding required.... 2x2x1/4 angle iron, hacksaw, grinder, 'lectric drill....New tractor coming and I want hooks....any difference between weld-on and bolt-on...? Rather do bolt-on than have to pay a mobile welder....
You can just get a 1/4” piece of flat steel that is the length of the top of your bucket lip. Take that to a welding shop and have them attach hooks to the steel. Then drill and attach the bar to your bucket lip with grade 8 bolts. This is a better approach than just welding or bolting the hooks to your bucket because it strengthens the entire bucket lip. I actually used angle iron instead of flat bar, but either provides some additional strength.New tractor coming and I want hooks....any difference between weld-on and bolt-on...? Rather do bolt-on than have to pay a mobile welder....
And stiffness!I actually used angle iron instead of flat bar, but either provides some additional strength.
Also it distributes the weight across the full bucket lip instead of just at the point of attachment.And stiffness!
sometimes things just 'look' welded but the weld is poor and sudden catastrophic failure of the weld is possible.