putting teeth on a bucket

Rio_Grande · Mar 30, 2012

I have a 72in viring finish bucket. I need to put a set of teeth on it, I concidered a tooth bar but the cost seems high for what they are. i have a single row of holes drilled in the bucket from the factory. I found teeth that bolt on but i would need to drill a second hole in the bucket.

My question is, are there manufactured teeth designed to be bolted on with one bolt and catch the edge to stay straight?

JasG · Mar 31, 2012

I've only seen bolt on cutting edges, any teeth I have seen had to have a base welded in place.

Not saying they don't exist, just never seen single bolt on teeth.

Ed L · Mar 31, 2012

If you decide to weld go weld on, make sure you get the correct shanks. The shanks for a backhoe bucket are designed to go underneath, loader bucket shanks weld on top of the cutting edge, putting the tooth in line with the bottom of the bucket, keeping a flat surface for grading.

Ed

moored4 · Mar 31, 2012

If you find a tooth that fits your bucket and it has a hole that alliens up with the holes in you bucket then weld a piece of flat bar between each tooth so the teeth are conected and that will keep the teeth stright during diging.

I would not weld them to the bucket cause then when you dont want them you will not be able to take them off! :thumbsup:

adjusterr · Mar 31, 2012

Why not check out Ratchet Rake, LLC - Tractor attachment, Bucket attachment, Loader, Skid loader, Kubota, Skid steer, Landscape rake, Brush remover, York Rake, Harley Rake, Rock Rake, Tractor rake attachment, Construction attachment, New Holland, Bobcat, Fire safety, , I have been using one for about two years and it works great. I can't imagine you could buy and install all the teeth for much less than the $300. price.

JasG · Apr 1, 2012

adjusterr said:
Why not check out Ratchet Rake, LLC - Tractor attachment, Bucket attachment, Loader, Skid loader, Kubota, Skid steer, Landscape rake, Brush remover, York Rake, Harley Rake, Rock Rake, Tractor rake attachment, Construction attachment, New Holland, Bobcat, Fire safety, , I have been using one for about two years and it works great. I can't imagine you could buy and install all the teeth for much less than the $300. price.

Doesn't seem like you would use that for digging. Adding teeth to a bucket is for making it a better digger in hard ground. That looks more like a landscape surface tool.

RDrancher · Apr 1, 2012

A toothbar may seem expensive until you see how much quicker you can grade and dig. I think that it's your best bet.

JasG said:
Doesn't seem like you would use that for digging. Adding teeth to a bucket is for making it a better digger in hard ground. That looks more like a landscape surface tool.

Correct you are. The Ratchet Rake is a handy tool and works great for the uses it was designed for (and a few more), but it's a terrible tool for digging. Throw in a little too much moisture and it's not effective for any kind of ground engagement except gravel.