Stump bucket build

Loghomeguy · Mar 12, 2023

Built myself a stump bucket. I purchased a pallet fork carriage from Titan and built off of that.
1 piece of 3/8x15x30
2 pieces of 1/2x12x30

Rustyiron · Mar 13, 2023

Nice job! Remember to be gentle on your loader.

Loghomeguy · Mar 13, 2023

The only problem I have is seeing the darn thing. So sometime this week I am ordering a backup cam with a monitor from amazon. I think that will fix that problem. I will let you know in a couple of weeks.

M59 · Mar 13, 2023

I need one of those stump buckets for digging these out.

Vigo327 · Mar 17, 2023

^ A machine that size might be able to make good use of a longer curved bottom stump bucket like a skid steer would use. Either way, maybe consider a ripper tooth for the backhoe?

Loghomeguy, i like the bucket! One thing you might try (can also do this with forks) is just lift the loader higher and tilt the bucket way down so you can see it ‘under’ the fork frame, and once it has made contact in the desired spot drop the loader and curl bucket up simultaneuously. This is basically what we do with a handheld spade shovel anyway.

4570Man · Mar 17, 2023

M59 said:
I need one of those stump buckets for digging these out.

I don’t think you’d really help the performance with a stump bucket and run more risk of damaging the machine. I’ve heard good things about a ripper shank making it faster. I ordered one for my KX40 that I’ve not got yet.

M59 · Mar 17, 2023

Vigo327 said:
^ A machine that size might be able to make good use of a longer curved bottom stump bucket like a skid steer would use. Either way, maybe consider a ripper tooth for the backhoe?

Loghomeguy, i like the bucket! One thing you might try (can also do this with forks) is just lift the loader higher and tilt the bucket way down so you can see it ‘under’ the fork frame, and once it has made contact in the desired spot drop the loader and curl bucket up simultaneuously. This is basically what we do with a handheld spade shovel anyway.

Vigo327,

Like this? Playing around earlier this year.

M59 · Mar 17, 2023

4570Man said:
I don’t think you’d really help the performance with a stump bucket and run more risk of damaging the machine. I’ve heard good things about a ripper shank making it faster. I ordered one for my KX40 that I’ve not got yet.

4570Man,

Post #4 was very much a tongue in cheek comment. If I want to pull small trees ( less than 6") or shrubs just grab with thumb and pull up and out. Eeeezy Peeezy and so much fun to do.

I'm curious where did you buy ripper. Mine came from USA Attachments. They have then in stock for KX40

4570Man · Mar 17, 2023

M59 said:
4570Man,

Post #4 was very much a tongue in cheek comment. If I want to pull small trees ( less than 6") or shrubs just grab with thumb and pull up and out. Eeeezy Peeezy and so much fun to do.

I'm curious where did you buy ripper. Mine came from USA Attachments. They have then in stock for KX40

I went through my dealer. It wasn’t much different in price by the time I paid shipping through an online seller.

Vigo327 · Mar 18, 2023

M59 said:
Vigo327,

Like this?

Yup.

does that thing have multiple teeth on it? Trying to figure out what's made onto the side there..

M59 · Mar 18, 2023

Vigo327 said:
Yup.
does that thing have multiple teeth on it? Trying to figure out what's made onto the side there..

Vigo327,

A different pic for your viewing pleasure. I modified the M59 to accept attachments that fit the Kubota mini excavator (including KX121, KX040,KX71,KX91,KX033, U35 ) so I could buy and use all the many different quick attach attachments ( buckets, ripper, rakes, SSQA plate, Post Hole Auger... ) designed for the very common Kubota mini ex machines. Costs for the mini ex tools are much lower than M59 specific tools because the quantity of mini ex's in use vs the small number of M59s. Kubota's quick attatch coupler, specific for the M59, is unique and does not couple to the mini ex tools. The ripper tooth has single 1 inch thick blade of AR 400 steel with replaceable tooth.

Vigo327 · Mar 21, 2023

Nice!!

My miniature-scale way of relating is that i rebuilt the dipper arm on my friend’s tiny b670 backhoe (5.5ft dig? lol) to be able to use the same attachments as my later model which also shares dimensions with the BX line.. so now both our machines can share attachments and potentially buy BX attachments. Still no quick coupler but its being considered.

5030 · Mar 21, 2023

I just use a Worksaver stump grinder. Leaves no holes to fill in and all that remains is chips that rot away.

Loghomeguy · Mar 31, 2023

Loghomeguy said:
The only problem I have is seeing the darn thing. So sometime this week I am ordering a backup cam with a monitor from amazon. I think that will fix that problem. I will let you know in a couple of weeks.

I have my backup camera installed and love it. It is not only good for seeing the stump and the stump bucket, but also good for hooking up the attachments to the bucket. I highly recommend it to anyone that can't see over the hood.

rScotty · Mar 31, 2023

M59 said:
Vigo327,

A different pic for your viewing pleasure. I modified the M59 to accept attachments that fit the Kubota mini excavator (including KX121, KX040,KX71,KX91,KX033, U35 ) so I could buy and use all the many different quick attach attachments ( buckets, ripper, rakes, SSQA plate, Post Hole Auger... ) designed for the very common Kubota mini ex machines. Costs for the mini ex tools are much lower than M59 specific tools because the quantity of mini ex's in use vs the small number of M59s. Kubota's quick attatch coupler, specific for the M59, is unique and does not couple to the mini ex tools. The ripper tooth has single 1 inch thick blade of AR 400 steel with replaceable tooth.

I keep looking at that custom quick attach and wondering if it could be made so that implements could be attached pointing either way. Not sure exactly why one would want a ripper tooth pointing the other way, but maybe.

Vigo327 · Mar 31, 2023

Well, if you look at Everything Attachments latest video of their tree puller on an excavator, it may give you some ideas. It is a similarly curved attachment facing away from the operator.

4570Man · Mar 31, 2023

M59 said:
Vigo327,

A different pic for your viewing pleasure. I modified the M59 to accept attachments that fit the Kubota mini excavator (including KX121, KX040,KX71,KX91,KX033, U35 ) so I could buy and use all the many different quick attach attachments ( buckets, ripper, rakes, SSQA plate, Post Hole Auger... ) designed for the very common Kubota mini ex machines. Costs for the mini ex tools are much lower than M59 specific tools because the quantity of mini ex's in use vs the small number of M59s. Kubota's quick attatch coupler, specific for the M59, is unique and does not couple to the mini ex tools. The ripper tooth has single 1 inch thick blade of AR 400 steel with replaceable tooth.

It took a little bit longer than expected but my dealer got my ripper in today.

M59 · Apr 7, 2023

rScotty said:
I keep looking at that custom quick attach and wondering if it could be made so that implements could be attached pointing either way. Not sure exactly why one would want a ripper tooth pointing the other way, but maybe.

rScotty,

I am currently looking at what is involved with being able to couple up attachments in "reverse". The custom quick attach coupler is a standard KX 040 coupler with "custom" pin bosses to fit the M59 and the coupler does not change the leverage arms so the "custom" coupler is not less or more powerful in its curl force. The problem with "reversing" an implement is the hole for the manual pin no longer lines up. Changing the coupler by adding an additional pin hole to line up with "reversed" attachments would limit curl in due to linkages and adapter trying to occupy the same space. I would like to be able to use buckets in "reverse" position so the bucket mouth is facing away from tractor when working at the face of a dirt bank.

Smokeydog recently purchased a SSQA plate that attaches, in reverse, to the custom M59 coupler, which opens up a whole new realm of attachments. I have a McMillen X1475 that mounts to SSQA and I use on the FEL. Mounting the auger on the hoe, using the reversed SSQA, would allow me to drill holes much further away from tractor. Installing fence on steeper slopes and banks now can be done by machine.

M59 · Apr 7, 2023

4570Man said:
It took a little bit longer than expected but my dealer got my ripper in today. View attachment 792457

4570Man,

I see, what appears to be a manual valve, that can be turned to direct hydraulic flow to the thumb or to an attachment plugged into the coupler. Is there an equivalent valve on the opposite side of the stick? Do you have any thoughts/ feedback to these valves and their location on stick?

I would need to add such a valve set if I run hydraulic tools on the hoe.

4570Man · Apr 7, 2023

M59 said:
4570Man,

I see, what appears to be a manual valve, that can be turned to direct hydraulic flow to the thumb or to an attachment plugged into the coupler. Is there an equivalent valve on the opposite side of the stick? Do you have any thoughts/ feedback to these valves and their location on stick?

I would need to add such a valve set if I run hydraulic tools on the hoe.

Yes there’s one on both sides. I’ve only used them 1 time to power a wood splitter and the wood splitter needed design changes and I’ve not used it since. The valves did work and I’ve never put much thought into it besides that. They came on the excavator.