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k0ua
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I'm starting to think about a 60" conversion with weld on teeth.
Not a bad idea! I really like having the 2 buckets, and would not mind having a third set up with some agressive teeth. Or one set up with a thumb? The things are so quick to change out, sometimes I change them several times a day doing different things.
James K0UA
devildog1
Veteran Member
I don't know guys, I have a 72" on my Grand L 3540 and have moved many yards of top soil and gravel, and a full bucket is no issue at all. Also moving or pushing back frozen snow it's best because of the big bite it takes. Now I Had a 60" on my B3200 and when I did the same type of loads the rear felt light, but not so on the 3540. Yes you do have to pay attention more so you don't do damage to trees and things but I believe it's a learning thing. Just my opinion. Oh yes both tractors had the rears loaded.
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Notforhire
Veteran Member
The main reason I like a narrow bucket is, it's not how much your lifting, but where the weight is.
I feel (and I could be wrong), that ag. loaders are really material handlers, not designed for excavation. Not saying that you can't dig with them. Many people (myself included) do. Just that they wern't designed to do so.
Corner load a industrial loader or a skidsteer, no problem. Do the same with a wide bucket on an ag. loader and things might not turn out so well.
Do a general search on this forum for twisted loader arms and you will see what I'm referring to.
I guess that you have proven that a properly loaded a 72" bucket will do the job, and that the machine will make the lift.
I think the key is "properly loaded".
If your picking up a big rock it better be in the center.
There is also much more resistance digging with a bucket that is a foot wider. It all depends on what your trying to do with the tractor.
I guess that's why koua likes his multi buckets and SSQA so much.:thumbsup:
Just my take. Your results may vary.
Best, Bill
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BleedOrange
New member
I checked prices on one site and the 66" bucket with the quick attach to fit my L3800 both pieces are right at 2 grand. Please tell me there's something cheaper out there somewhere. Lol
k0ua
Epic Contributor
I paid 1000 for the new 66 inch Kubota bucket, (600) and the adaptor (400) they offered me 100 for the old bucket but I declined. (they were happy about that) This was about a year ago at the Berryville Ar dealer. They delivered it and helped put it on for that. Nice bunch of folks. If I had to do it over I probably would have just converted my original bucket, but it was nice to have the 66 for the amount of stuff it will carry. I kept it fairly nice, and it went with the tractor trade.
James K0UA
k0ua
Epic Contributor
There is also much more resistance digging with a bucket that is a foot wider. It all depends on what your trying to do with the tractor.
I guess that's why koua likes his multi buckets and SSQA so much.:thumbsup:
There is a big difference in the way they felt on the L3400. My 66 on the Kioti is fine, as the tractor weights 1066 lbs more even without the extra loaded tire weight.
James K0UA
I guess that's why koua likes his multi buckets and SSQA so much.:thumbsup:
There is a big difference in the way they felt on the L3400. My 66 on the Kioti is fine, as the tractor weights 1066 lbs more even without the extra loaded tire weight.
James K0UA
Comparison of the L3400HST and Grand L3540HST it's an old website but you can see that you are talking apples to Orang... Tangerines. :ashamed: Yes, the Grand "L" has larger lifts capacities that can handle the larger bucket...
Notforhire
Veteran Member
As far as a 66QA bucket goes, check out Everything Attachments. Construction Attachments General Purpose Compact Tractor, Loader, Standard Bucket, Universal Skid Steer Quick Attach, CAL, 1GPCMP
My Kubota dealer quoted me $525 for a QA 66". There are lots of skidsteer buckets out there but most are deeper. (Longer from the cutting edge to the back of the bucket) As far as the QA that pins to the loader you might ask a Kubota dealer.
When I converted a New Holland tractor last winter, the factory parts were cheaper from NH than aftermarket. You may be able to do a parts lookup on Messicks Kubota website.
Bill
Chilly807
Elite Member
My experiences with the L3400 and 60" bucket has left me with the feeling that for general use, they're a good match. I've come close to rolling it a couple times because a front wheel dropped into a low spot with a full bucket of earth. More weight up front might have been the difference between close and "Oh sh**."
If all I moved was manure, sawdust, or light material like that, a 66" would be fine probably. As it stands, I'm not a good enough operator (nor is my wife) to push the envelope any further. I wish I had a 60" SSQA bucket, but I've no wish for a 66"
Sean
If all I moved was manure, sawdust, or light material like that, a 66" would be fine probably. As it stands, I'm not a good enough operator (nor is my wife) to push the envelope any further. I wish I had a 60" SSQA bucket, but I've no wish for a 66"
Sean
