My Bucket modifications

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I picked up a lot of great ideas here. I added an angle across the top. It was 3"x 4". I cut the 3" leg down to 1 5/8". 1/4" x 1 1/2" pieces up the sides. A gusset underneath the top at the middle and a 1/4" x 3" on the back middle.


I know one thing for sure!! you are one sick dude!! even sicker than me, because I think you love your welder almost as much as I love my 2720, Now don't get me wrong, I have a Miller 302 trailblazer that I haven't started welding on my tractor as yet with, but I am going to follow you around to see how many of your welding additions rubs off on me. Plus, your welding skills are way better than mine. I love what you did with that bucket! Really haven't done any welding as yet because I don't have the proper cutting tools for steel. Guess a plasma cutter is next ha?
 
   / My Bucket modifications #12  
Any idea what the materials cost you?

That thing looks great :thumbsup:
 
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beppington, I didn't have to buy the metal. Chain hooks form AW direct for $6.99 each. Hitch from Harbor Freight-$13.58. 2 spray cans of JD green $8.99 each. 1 can of primer $5.99. I owe my welder buddy a day of trolling for salmon on Lake Ontario this summer.
 
   / My Bucket modifications #14  
That is one of the nicest bucket mod's I've seen done. WTG :thumbsup:
 
   / My Bucket modifications #15  
Very Nice Work !!! Just what I need to do on mine. That bucket ought to last a good long time. :thumbsup:
 
   / My Bucket modifications #16  
That thing looks like the Abraham's tank of buckets :D Looks great!!

Those HF hitches are just perfect for anyone who wants a receiver hitch on their bucket but doesn't weld.

Was that a light duty bucket to begin with? without the double wall top?

I put a receiver on my HD 5 ft JD bucket, but so far have not needed the extra reinforcements.

JB.
 
   / My Bucket modifications #17  
I picked up a lot of great ideas here. I added an angle across the top. It was 3"x 4". I cut the 3" leg down to 1 5/8". 1/4" x 1 1/2" pieces up the sides. A gusset underneath the top at the middle and a 1/4" x 3" on the back middle.

I'm a picky SOB, especially when it comes to metal fabrication and welding. Just ask anyone here :eek:. Having said that, I want to say "great job"! Great concept and great work to bring your concept to life. :thumbsup:
 
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Thanks to all for the compliments. I too am a picky SOB. I had the tractor for 3 weeks before that bucket touched any dirt. I wanted to complete most of my mod's before I put it to work....that was real tough. Starting digging into an old stump pile last weekend and I love that machine!!

JB, I have the 53" materials bucket hence my beefing it up. If they had the 53" in an HD model I would have just gotten that. I didn't want to go with the 61" because of navigating thru my woods on the trails I already have. My 53" will hold alot more than the spade shovel I have used for the past 20 yrs!! LOL
 
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   / My Bucket modifications #19  
Now that it's all reinforced, you're better off with the materials bucket cause you have more volume. Especially if it's a toss up between the 53 and 61, the 53 high volume looks like the happy middle.

I bought a 73" light materials bucket just for snow removal.

JB.
 
   / My Bucket modifications #20  
I like the upside down hitch idea. I did the same thing but to my trailer so I could take the winch on and off or use it in the receiver of my truck.
 

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