Bucket Hooks Hooks on FEL

[JB4310]

Hmmm. I didn't think about that. I think my two good chains are 3/8. No big deal. The big ones stay in my truck. I can get some 5/16 chain for lifting purposes.

I only use 3/8 chain, but like Kenny says it is overkill for alot of everday tasks.

Lowes has a great deal on 5/16 grade 70 chain. 20 feet with grab hooks for only $35.00
http://www.lowes.com/pd_95613-273-0...br|0||p_product_quantity_sold|1&storeId=10151
I think I'm gonna grab one for myself. G70 5/16" chain has a working load limit of 4,700 lbs

JB.

 

[Low Bucket]

Old post alert:

There is "Bolt on Grab Hooks" now available for sale:

Bolt on Grab Hooks

Are you the one making the hooks? - Why bring up an old post?

When you ask this member two times in two different threads about bringing up old posts?:confused2:
(1)
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/106660-hydraulic-hose-protection.html

(2)
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/47589-hydraulic-hose-protector.html

Not trying to start an argument- just saying its not fair to the other member.

 

[richamor]

2 jeep tow hooks 10 bucks
4 grade 8 nuts&bolts 5 bucks

Rated for more than my tractor weighs.

 

[kco]

I just used an ordinary grab hook and bolt on the Allied 195 loader on my L275DT. Sorry for the fuzzy picture. It is an old one and I don't have the tractor anymore (Kioti DK35 delivered last Saturday).

I used fender washers on each side of the bucket and the nut attaches to the bolt between the clevis part of the grab hook. The bolt continues up to the top hole of the clevis.

 

[BrianinMichigan]

As a side note. I took my 3pt carry all and use it for a set of hooks on my front loader from time to time. I took a eye hook ( a casted type ) and mounted it on the top of my bucket where the metal curls back, right in center of it. I move the bucket in place to where the eye hook goes into the top link connection. I use a top link pin through it. With that being said it did swing back and forth. Originally I used a ratchet strap to keep the carry all from swinging side to side. After using this a couple of times I welded a piece of angle iron on the back of the carry all and it goes under the bottom edge of the bucket to stabilize it. I don't use it very often and the main thing it was built for was to raise up bundles of shingles on to the scaffolding. The bucket will only raise about 3 bundles at a time with the carry all on the front of it but it works for me.

 

[N80]

Kenny, I got them today. They look great! And either they work with 3/8 inch chain or I have 5/16 inch chain and always thought I had 3/8. Anyway, very pleased with the product and service.

 

[kennyd]

Kenny, I got them today. They look great! And either they work with 3/8 inch chain or I have 5/16 inch chain and always thought I had 3/8. Anyway, very pleased with the product and service.

Thanks George! I think they may work also with 3/8" chain, I need to get to TSC to verify for myself also.

 

[JB4310]

I'm not sure about Kennys, but I just bought that 5/16 chain from Lowe's I was referring to and yes the 5/16 hook does fit 3/8 chain and vice versa.

That G 70, 5/16 chain from Lowe's is pretty decent, actually says made in USA, Got 20 ft with G70 grab hooks for less than 30 bucks with a coupon that's only 1.5 dollars a foot. Their cheap/ lower rated G43 bulk chain is $3. per foot/ no hooks.

It says "towing chain, not for overhead lifting" but no chain is rated for overhead lifting until you go up to G80 alloy. I wouldn't use it for binding my machine down on the equipment trailer, even though it is rated high enough to, but it's perfect for pulling a log out of the woods.

JB

 

[KubotaB7510]

Had some 3" structural channel welded on w/ grab hooks and a receiver tube. I found the channel from my local steel supplier; the weld-on grab hooks from my local Kubota dealer, and receiver tube from Amazon.com. I'll prime and paint it tomorrow.

 

[JB4310]

Had some 3" structural channel welded on w/ grab hooks and a receiver tube. I found the channel from my local steel supplier; the weld-on grab hooks from my local Kubota dealer, and receiver tube from Amazon.com. I'll prime and paint it tomorrow.

Looks good, Is that a bucket level indicator? good idea

JB.

 

[Bdavis]

Let me say, I did not put these shackles on, I bought the tractor over a year ago and the previous owner had installed these things. So there may be a million reasons not to weld shackles to your bucket. The only thing that I know for sure is that they work great. I have used them for over a year and I know in many cases for me they have worked better than hooks.

 

[KubotaB7510]

Looks good, Is that a bucket level indicator? good idea

JB.

Thanks JB. Yes, the level indicator was on the bucket from the factory. It can be helpful at times.

 

[gwdixon]

Had some 3" structural channel welded on w/ grab hooks and a receiver tube. I found the channel from my local steel supplier; the weld-on grab hooks from my local Kubota dealer, and receiver tube from Amazon.com. I'll prime and paint it tomorrow.

I see you have the "light duty" bucket. By this I mean the top edge of the bucket is rolled over with no support underneath it. The "heavy duty" buckets have what appears to be drill pipe at the top.

Excellent idea to use a piece of channel or bar stock for the mounting plate. That will definitely spread the load and keep the bucket from distorting. Nice looking welds as well.

It may be too late now but a piece of pipe that fits underneath the top edge will help keep its shape when a chain is used to lift something heavy. Maybe you could fab something else to hold that edge. It only needs to be done where the chain from the grab hook will contact. Maybe 6" or so. (It is hard to see the added pipe in the second photo but it is there.)

Another spot to put a grab hook is on the back of the bucket. It will give you more lift than out at the lip of the bucket.

 

[KubotaB7510]

It may be too late now but a piece of pipe that fits underneath the top edge will help keep its shape when a chain is used to lift something heavy. Maybe you could fab something else to hold that edge. It only needs to be done where the chain from the grab hook will contact. Maybe 6" or so. (It is hard to see the added pipe in the second photo but it is there.)

Another spot to put a grab hook is on the back of the bucket. It will give you more lift than out at the lip of the bucket.

Pretty cool ideas. Thanks for sharing your suggestions!

 

[My Hoe]

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