Where did you find those Post Hole cutters? Inquiring minds want to know.I cut pieces off of a good quality 3/8 chain and used as loops to weld on my bucket. I have been looking for teeth suitable for my small tractor, but I could not find any I liked. Today I found Post Hole cutter. They are small enough, and strong enough. I welded them on, and man they make a different digging. I think I am going to put 3 more on.
The problem I was looking at was the leverage the longer teeth would have. My little CK20S is strong, but I did not want to take it over its limits. Adding 6 inches of length could significantly reduce the cutting force when rolling the bucket back. My bucket teeth add about 2 1/2 inches of length to the bucket reducing the probable impact of longer ones, but adding sharp cutting points. I dug in clay and light rock last night for 2+ hours, and the teeth held up well.
I don't see why the teeth would be to large for the CK20 at all, what you have found are very lightweight and could probably use some gussets on the top of them to keep from being torn off, I have seen the big boys rip a tooth or two before with the mounts they have, or should I say -- have ripped a couple off in rock before.
I don't think it would be a problem to go bigger and stronger. I have use the teeth I weld on for about 4 hours now digging in clay and rock. So far so good. The Post Hole teeth(cutters) are made to take a beating on the cutting end. They are also only about $7.50 each. They are cheap and local(TSC). So if and when I break one, it is not that big of a deal. The way I set it up, the teeth are the weak link. I have noticed a reduction in bucket roll back power due to the increased length of the tip of the teeth from the bucket fulcrum point. It is not that much, but noticeable.
Okay if your theory was correct then pallet forks would never work.I don't think so. :scratchchin:The teeth are not as wide as any I seen on the ROMAC's website. I think it is the fact when you lengthen the bucket, the physics have changed. The further the load is away from the fulcrum, the harder it is to pick up. The reduction is not that big of a deal, but I notice it. I have been working the little tractor for many hours strait, so I notice small changes. I have picked up a big advantage using the tractor to push the bucket forward. The teeth cut very nicely.
Okay if your theory was correct then pallet forks would never work.
I know for a fact my tractor was used to lift pallets of stone or at least raise one enough to move them, also I know that a heavy load is best carried low to the ground makes it easier to move and less prone to tip equipment over with weight shift.
All I know is bucket teeth make breaking the ground up so it can be dug up easier, thus making digging easier, never thought it would hinder the lifting or curling of the bucket other then it makes it easier to pierce the dirt and thus lifting more of it. Another way to look at it teeth are only a small area as opposed to the long flat bucket lip, less surface but pierces further.
But you could be right, I have been wrong before, don't believe me ask my wife.
I love people who speak there mind and bounce ideas. It is the best way for me to learn. I don't want to come across as a know it all, because I truly am enjoying our conversation. So here it goes.
Okay if your theory was correct then pallet forks would never work.
I know for a fact my tractor was used to lift pallets of stone or at least raise one enough to move them, also I know that a heavy load is best carried low to the ground makes it easier to move and less prone to tip equipment over with weight shift.
All I know is bucket teeth make breaking the ground up so it can be dug up easier, thus making digging easier, never thought it would hinder the lifting or curling of the bucket other then it makes it easier to pierce the dirt and thus lifting more of it. Another way to look at it teeth are only a small area as opposed to the long flat bucket lip, less surface but pierces further.
But you could be right, I have been wrong before, don't believe me ask my wife.
I love people who speak there mind and bounce ideas. It is the best way for me to learn. I don't want to come across as a know it all, because I truly am enjoying our conversation. So here it goes.
