New KIOTI DK 45 SE HST

[k0ua]

I took care of the leg rattle by using heavy duty zip ties to secure the legs on the FEL.

I must be deaf, I don't notice the stands rattling.

 

[IslandTractor]

I took care of the leg rattle by using heavy duty zip ties to secure the legs on the FEL.

I jammed in a couple of wooden shims. Thought it would be a temporary fix until I did something nicer but the shims are still there five years later.

 

[Fig Tree]

Yes, you can tweak the ends if you don't bolt or weld....ask me how I know:banghead:
Mine is all better, but it will take some grinding if I ever want to take it off or reverse it.

'Not sure if we are discussing the same bucket edge. On my bucket, I have planned on a bolt-on bar with bucket teeth for the bottom of the bucket. I suspect that a straight edge is also available. The welded angle iron, that I discussed earlier, is for the top of the bucket. To this steel, three chain hooks will be welded. As I checked out dealerships and observed used tractors in the lots, I saw a good number of buckets that were bent on top. I assume that when the FEL is used to lift heavy items, secured by a chain around the bucket, that the bucket can bend. My guess is that this can be from poor placement of the chains or weight shifting during carry such that it is not sufficiently distributed away from the center of the bucket; i.e., too much weight on a chain hanging from the center. I plan to be careful in how I use chains, if I do use them. However, the steel for added bucket strength can't hurt, I figure.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

'Not sure if we are discussing the same bucket edge. On my bucket, I have planned on a bolt-on bar with bucket teeth for the bottom of the bucket. I suspect that a straight edge is also available. The welded angle iron, that I discussed earlier, is for the top of the bucket. To this steel, three chain hooks will be welded. As I checked out dealerships and observed used tractors in the lots, I saw a good number of buckets that were bent on top. I assume that when the FEL is used to lift heavy items, secured by a chain around the bucket, that the bucket can bend. My guess is that this can be from poor placement of the chains or weight shifting during carry such that it is not sufficiently distributed away from the center of the bucket; i.e., too much weight on a chain hanging from the center. I plan to be careful in how I use chains, if I do use them. However, the steel for added bucket strength can't hurt, I figure.

Something like this, but probably with std weld on hooks. My tractor can pick up over 4000lbs and is still as straight as day 1. 3/8" angle does some amazing things.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I must be deaf, I don't notice the stands rattling.

What's that, you can't hear the stands rattling over all the noise?

 

[Fig Tree]

Something like this, but probably with std weld on hooks. My tractor can pick up over 4000lbs and is still as straight as day 1. 3/8" angle does some amazing things.

Beautiful. Perfect. Thanks for sharing the experience of having used this arrangement and for the photo. I hadn't thought about having hooks across the top; good idea, better than just three.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Beautiful. Perfect. Thanks for sharing the experience of having used this arrangement and for the photo. I hadn't thought about having hooks across the top; good idea, better than just three.

That is a 78" wide bucket, you can pretty much rig the chains to pick up and hold any configuration. I have 4 on my 60" bucket. I put 3/8 stiffeners on the edges also.

 

[Fig Tree]

That is a 78" wide bucket, you can pretty much rig the chains to pick up and hold any configuration. I have 4 on my 60" bucket. I put 3/8 stiffeners on the edges also.

Very nice. After seeing your photos, I am think of putting 4 or 5 hooks on my 72" bucket.

 

[Fig Tree]

PS: Nice workshop and beautiful looking vehicle. I have an '88 F 450 dump truck in nice shape for having handled lots of manure, gravel and trash. Your Ford looks to be in showroom condition. Do you show it?

 

[MtnViewRanch]

PS: Nice workshop and beautiful looking vehicle. I have an '88 F 450 dump truck in nice shape for having handled lots of manure, gravel and trash. Your Ford looks to be in showroom condition. Do you show it?

Assuming that you are talking about the 69 Bronco? It is far from show condition. Needs a clutch, unfortunately I do not have the time to put one in, so it doesn't get driven any more. One of these days.

Thanks for the comment about the shop. That was from back when I was in construction before I got so heavy into tractors.