I think this is a first!

[easygo]

Just an observation. Your loader's lift capacity is (i'm guessing here) 900lbs, your 3ph will probably lift close to twice that. I will venture to guess that the bucket was designed to handle the loader capacity and you could do some damage to it if you get the bucket lip "hooked" under something big and heavy. As I said it's just an observation.
I think it is a crafty idea. Add the previously mentioned hydraulic top link and it will really shine at some use. I have an idea! If you want to back-drag a larger area with the loader.

 

[rbutterfield]

Very nice workmanship and innovative idea.
With two buckets people won't know whether you're coming or going.

 

[JB4310]

Yup, looks pretty goofy.
I don't think the bucket would be able to be used to move dirt efficiently as even with a HTL you would not have enough dump angle, really no dump angle, if you notice in the picture my turn buckle top link is all the way out and the bottom of the bucket is just level.
Does make a handy carry all, I leave the adaptor connected to my 73" light materials bucket that I just use for snow, this way if I need some extra trunk space I just pick it up with the i-match.

I told the local JD dealer I'm gonna bring it to show him and see if he thinks Deere might be interested in the concept. such a simple piece to for the versatility it provides.
JB.

 

[Just2quickz28]

If you get a set of forks that work with the FEL now they also work with the 3point purpose enough for me

 

[tessiers]

I can see several uses. Carry-all for the rear, Pallet Forks, and most of all for me a bale spear on the rear, all of which I already have for the front. My question at this point is how do you curl into the bucket? Does the top and tilt have enough rotation?

You got my mind working overtime now.

 

[JB4310]

Never thought about a bale spear, as my use is commercial as opposed to agri, You now have a JD type quick tach (top hook and bottom pin) spear? I would think a spear on the rear would be the way to go as long as you didn't have to lift it high, would have a higher weight capacity for sure and be more stable, also wouldn't have to remove bucket.

Not sure what your asking about the curl, I don't have T&T only manual top link, curling back is not a problem as the back of the bucket is tilted towards the bucket when the bottom is level, just not anything left for dumping the bucket. Bucket use on 3pt is more of a novelty.
JB.

 

[Tractors4u]

About 10 years ago there was a company out there building a rear loader like yours. They were marketing mostly towards the grey market tractors. I forget the company name.

 

[Bill Hoffman]

It's sort of like the SuperPan I had a bunch of years ago. It was very
handy, could be dumped, and was well built.

Bill

 

[MJPetersen]

I think that it is a great way to carry a second implement that you will need for the task on the other side of the field or down the road. For example say that you are going to cut a bit of fire wood from a few wind downed trees. You could take both the forks and the bucket with you. The logs could be stacked with the forks and the bucket would help dig out the stumps and stack them for burning. Only an example, but for me it seems that the other part of my task always requires that second implement which is sitting at home.

Mike

 

[JB4310]

I think that it is a great way to carry a second implement that you will need for the task on the other side of the field or down the road. For example say that you are going to cut a bit of fire wood from a few wind downed trees. You could take both the forks and the bucket with you. The logs could be stacked with the forks and the bucket would help dig out the stumps and stack them for burning. Only an example, but for me it seems that the other part of my task always requires that second implement which is sitting at home.

Mike

Yup, good point I had not thought of that.