Loader M59 hood/nose guard

[Smokeydog]

Been digging out East Tennessee red clay bank to make space for future garage. Piranha toothbar makes this easy! One to two attempts fills the bucket. 5’ long bottom, high back bucket. Careful but had several spill overs onto the hood. Have seen pictures of an Kubota accessory plate the bolts to the front guard to protect the hood. Looks like it bolts/hinges to the front guard. Flips up to open the hood. Does anyone use these? Like them? Doesn’t look too complicated to make something similar. Pictures, advice and comments welcome.

 

[Scook222]

I’m not familiar with the accessory, but a lot of people weld expanded metal to angle iron or just weld the expanded metal to the grill guard to keep branches and stuff out. I think a spill guard that either bolts or you weld to the bucket to keep stuff from coming out of the bucket onto the hood of the tractor might work better for you. You could make one cheap with angle iron and lumber if it’s only needed one time or you could make one out or small square expanded metal to keep on there permanently and still be able to see everything.

 

[GRTkub]

Don't have my BX25 anymore but I made this to prevent spill overs - or at least reduce them. Worked great for brush and snow too. I haven't built one for my B2650 yet but it's on the to-do list.