Loader bucket convert to 3 point box blade/earthmover

[Wolfy]

The M59 is not a skid steer, it is a mid size commercial grade backhoe loader with a 3 point hitch.

 

[moparrob]

That was a poorly construction misleading sentence; the M59 is a construction-grade TLB with a sturdier than most skid-steer compatible loader.

 

[Renze]

A 3 point bucket is quite common in Holland. Though a 4 in one bucket is too heavy to move a substantial amount of dirt, you dont have much lifting capacity left.

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[lennyzx11]

Here’s mine bucket on the rear with a 3point to QA adaptor from titan. it works better now that I have hydraulic toplink.
I use it to carry firewood and stuff. When backing into a pile of loose dirt or mulch, I’m careful because of possibly bending the 3 point arms.

 

[Renze]

. When backing into a pile of loose dirt or mulch, I知 careful because of possibly bending the 3 point arms.

I dug holes so deep that you couldnt see the tractor, never had an issue with the lift arms. Just tore the floor loose from the sidewall digging stumps.

 

[Piston]

You can’t be “that” cheap if you bought an M59. That is an incredible machine for sure.

I think you’d be much better off leaving the backhoe on for the extra 2k pounds of weight/traction, and purchasing the tilt tach that was mentioned. The problem is the price is likely similar to a box blade. But really, it’s the implements/attachments that get the work done, not the machine. Implements aren’t the place to cheap out.

If this was a “normal” tractor/TLB, I wouldn’t suggest this, but your machine was made for loader work.

I also think that CAT bucket is too big to be real effective. I have never pulled one with an M59 before though so can’t say for sure.

 

[moparrob]

Ha! Cheap I am for sure! When M59s across the country were selling between $30k and $40k used (and the cheap ones were on the opposite side of the country), I scored this one for $25k at an auction. Only 1400 hours, but it was a 2008 model and ex-rental unit. A bit rough around the edges, but reliable so far. Looking for attachments at auctions and craigslist, but with a bigger machine comes the need for bigger attachments. A 7' gannon is for sale near me for $3700!!!

 

[Piston]

Ha! Cheap I am for sure! When M59s across the country were selling between $30k and $40k used (and the cheap ones were on the opposite side of the country), I scored this one for $25k at an auction. Only 1400 hours, but it was a 2008 model and ex-rental unit. A bit rough around the edges, but reliable so far. Looking for attachments at auctions and craigslist, but with a bigger machine comes the need for bigger attachments. A 7' gannon is for sale near me for $3700!!!

Yes, the heavy duty implements are pricey for sure. Keep looking though, the deals are out there. I scored my 7’ Gannon (Frontier branded) for a $700 investment with some creative finagling.

 

[Big Barn]

Yes, the heavy duty implements are pricey for sure. Keep looking though, the deals are out there. I scored my 7’ Gannon (Frontier branded) for a $700 investment with some creative finagling.

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Creative finagling. Never fails to put a smile on my face.