Purpose of holes in loader bucket

Winejon · Aug 22, 2002

My LA1160 loader's bucket has two half-inch diameter holes in each side. Anyone know the purpose of these? My dealer doesn't. I'll try to attach a picture.

Kodiak · Aug 22, 2002

I don't know the purpose of those holes either. but I'd swear that is the exact same bucket thats on my Woods 1012 loader.

frank_f15 · Aug 22, 2002

not really sure, but think they were predrilled for some attachment. but on the other hand they may have been put there just to drive us crazy/w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif

JRP · Sep 21, 2002

I think the bucket is made by woods for Kubota. It has the bobtach type connection, doesent it? Kubota now offers the bobtach type bucket annd quick attach for LA1162 loader on M6800.

Do you like the bucket? Big enough?

What is the pros and cons of a square bucket vs round back bucket?

karmakanic · Sep 21, 2002

A square back bucket is less expensive to build then a round back, but I think wet and sticky material (like out north Texas clay) dumps easier from a round back then a square back.

Anonymous Poster · Sep 21, 2002

Maybe for a tooth bar??

RidgeRunner · Sep 21, 2002

I have a Woods 1006 on my B7500. It has the same holes in it's bucket. My dealer didn't have a clue either. Wrong placement for a toothbar. ???

Winejon · Sep 25, 2002

Yes, the LA1162 is a quick-attach, compatible with Bobcat and other standard skid-steer attachments.I like the bucket fine, but don't have the experience to compare it to other designs.