Tooth bar cost

[rswyan]

Nice job Walt.

The ring on the top inside of your bucket .... is that stock - or did you add it ?

 

[WALT]

rswyan:

I added the D-ring when I also welded on 3- 3/8" grade 70 chain hooks to the top side of the bucket. I used a piece of 1/2" x 3" steel between the top bucket reinforcements to weld the top hooks onto.
I then welded the D-ring onto the bucket right below that.

Numerous contractor friends have advised against using the chain hooks for heavy loading as a chain loads only one side of the hook. For that reason, I mounted the outer hooks in line with the loader/bucket frame, not on the outer edges of the bucket.
The bucket mounted D-ring loads both sides of the ring equally. As such, I prefer to use the D-ring for the heavy lifting.

WALT

 

[gmsssi]

Mine is due in today from Markham, 72" for $314 delivered!

http://markhamwelding.tripod.com/


You might check this out also, he quoted me $275 plus shipping, total = $330.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48712&item=7527530407&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Attached is a pic of the eBay toothbar

Good Luck!

 

[gmsssi]

Pic of the Markham........

 

[GeneD14]

Another vote for Markham!

 

[gmsssi]

Put my new Markham toothbar on today!

 

[gmsssi]

Nutter pic

 

[gmsssi]

Under

 

[gmsssi]

1 hour to install, had to grind a little to make room because of the corner bucket welds.

 

[gmsssi]

Would a been nice and faster if the bit would a been sharper...... /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[rswyan]

WALT,

Thanks. Great point on the side loading of the grab hooks .... I've managed to bend the top edge on my bucket slightly where the chain crossed while it picking up large logs .... just from the sheer weight. I'm going to weld a piece of 2" x 3" x 1/4" angle across the top to prevent it happening again.

When my dealer installed my bucket hooks he welded them onto a couple of pieces of 4" x 6" x 3/8" plate directly in line with the loader arms. Unfortunately he didn't use the type hooks that are designed to be welded on - so I'm going to replace those with a set of weldable 3/8" grab hooks from AW Direct. I might as well slap a D-Ring on there while I'm at it. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[bowhunter3030]

I'm glad to see your toothbar was painted orange. My friends think I have way too much time on my hands because I painted mine orange.

 

[WALT]

rswyan:

Being in CT. I live less than an hour from AW DIRECT'S Berlin warehouse. Heres the Model# & prices of what I used:

3/8" grade 70 weld on hook: #PAB3B @ $5.25 each
5/8" x 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" D-ring #DK4 @ $11.99 each, 6000lb W.L.
As I picked up the parts myself, I received a 5% discount.

If you have reinforced the top bucket area for the hooks, welding The D-ring directly under that area will give you the best results.

In my area, AW DIRECT is a good source for all those weld-on accesories, along with chain & binders for transport of your tractor. As you are aware, they also do mail and internet orders.

Glad to be of assistance.

WALT

 

[milstencil]

OK guys, visited another dealer.
Woods brand, $350 + tax, had one in stock for my bucket.
Out the door and installed it in a half hour.
Used a Greenlee HD chasis punch for the 3/4"
holes in the side of the bucket.
Thanks for ALL the help!
Rick

 

[rswyan]

Walt,

Thanks /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I ordered a pair of the hooks and a D-ring.

At the moment I have two reinforced areas for the hooks - but they don't span the center of the bucket. Part of this project will be to reinforce the top of the bucket by adding a 2" x 3" of 1/4 angle all the way across the top edge, which will form a box - I will probably stick a piece of 1/4" plate inside bucket, under that and then weld the D-Ring to it.

Thanks again. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Ritterbeck]

I purchased a 72 inch toothbar (bolt-on) non-replaceable teeth, unless you weld your own. From Markham Welding early this past spring for my LA 723 Front-End Loader for my L 3130 and it cost $272, plus $64 Fed-Ex freight charges.

I love it, just takes a few minutes to bolt on and off. I went to Markham Welding website and then called to finalize details. A wise investment! I can now carry cut logs easily without having to use the straps or chains also.

Good Luck! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Markhams' web page says their tooth bars are for welded on cutting edge only. The Kubota HD buckets have bolt on cutting edge, therefore I suspect a higher price for toothbar.
Does anyone have a non-kubota tooth bar on a bolt on cutting edge?

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Checked with kabuto dealer, 72" tooth bar with pinned teeth that will fit over the bolts on a HD bucket costs around $580. ONe that will fit on a welded cutting edge, no cutting edge bolts, costs about $300.