Tooth Bar for 72" Bucket - where to buy?

gvw · Oct 16, 2001

Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

I realize there have been several prior discussions on where and how much $ for bucket tooth bars - however, now that I need one can't find the info - as to where and how much?????

Anonymous Poster · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

Custom Made Toothbars UPS shipped to your front door

TerryinMD · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

I arranged the purchase a toothbar from the JD dealer and was very pleased with the toothbar. I had it at my door two weeks after ordering. In fact, this dealer did not apply any charges to my credit card until AFTER I had received the merchandise.

Let me add a couple of caveats when ordering. Measure the inside of the bucket TWICE for the toothbar. That is between the sides of the bucket and the thickness of the cutting edge. Then pass along those measurements to the dealer. I made a slight mistake and had to get some shims made up and welded on. Not a big deal, just a pain!! /w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif

Make sure you have a good 1/2 drill and 3/4" drill bit.

Then have a good time digging up whatever your heart desires.

Another thought - sure you have plenty of ballast to keep your tractors rear wheels on the ground. I've lifted mine up a couple of times and the pucker factor sure comes on very, very fast.

Terry

Bird · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

John's picture looks like my toothbar, except I just have a 54" bucket, and instead of 3/4" bolts to hold it on, as Terry mentioned, mine are 5/8". I bought mine used on this forum and it was about 1/8" too long to go on. No problem to cut it in two and weld it back to shorten it a tiny bit.

Bird

MikePA · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

Do you take the tooth bar off when using the FEL for plowing snow, assuming you use the FEL for this?

Anonymous Poster · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72" Bucket - where to buy?

Yes, Mike... two bolts hold it secure to your bucket cutting edge, you can remove it{as fast as you can turn a wrench...} maybe 1 1/2 minutes... /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

I've said it before, but with the toothbar... it's like the loader bucket is on steroids... absolute day and night difference for digging, even for minor raking, ripping small saplings up out of the ground, use like a welded bucket hook, removing brush, etc. etc. It makes the loader very very aggressive...

I would say a toothbar is to a bucket/loader as TNT is to a boxblade... and the steel will last a lifetime!

TerryinMD · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

John or anyone else...

Welded bucket hook - I tried to find some this weekend and couldn't find any. Of course, I didn't ask either!!

Where to find and any pro's or con's??

Terry

Anonymous Poster · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

Terry,

There's probably a zillion ways to device a bucket hook... cheapest being using an existing hook $2-4, torching off the "eye" end and welding...

I've seen some "dedicated" ready-to-weld bucket hooks for $14-19. each... /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif

I think those are for the people that have more money than brains... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Bucket Hook Pictures

Bird · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

And those teeth sticking out there let me pick up a couple of 34' utility poles and load them on a trailer last week without having to use my forklift forks or a chain.

Bird

Anonymous Poster · Oct 16, 2001

Tooth Bar Multiple Uses?

OK Guys...

What are some other uses you've found for your toothbars?

We're counting.... /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

More toothbar discussion...

TerryinMD · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

John,

Thanks for the reply. Now I know why I couldn't find them. I was looking for the wrong thing. It didn't dawn on me to think of using a cleivis hook. Doh! /w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Now, let me see... mount the toolbox for stuff, get and weld some hooks on the FEL, .... the list keeps on growing!

Terry

radman · Oct 16, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar Multiple Uses?

I use them for lots of reasons - some not necessarily smart. Mine are heavy duty and I have used them to pry out rocks, lift a small building, dig out cement and a foundation, use them like a rake for brush, mulch etc., carry wood or poles and for nearly and project that can utilize the "small forklift" ability they provide. I've lifted objects on only one tooth that resulted in lifting the back of the tractor.
They are also nice protection for the cutting edge. I've pryed, lifted, gouged and pushed my way into most things including fences by accident. (Doesn't take long to remove a fence with one!) If I can get a tooth under something and lift it, I have probably tried it.
Mine was a used Bobcat toothbar which appeared new. Paid $180 and cut out an inch to make fit in a 66" bucket.

Andyfr · Oct 17, 2001

Message for John Miller III - Re: Sterlings

Hi John

I left a post on another thread for you regarding your Sterlings. Link.

Regards

Andrew.

Steve_Carver · Oct 17, 2001

Re: Tooth Bar for 72\" Bucket - where to buy?

http://www.carverequipment.com/wrlong_loader_attachments.htm

JohnMiller3 · Oct 17, 2001

Message for John Miller III - Re: Sterlings

It's a '91 Sterling SL, 2.7 liter Acura/Honda powertrain, auto, with car computer... built by Rover on June '90, with american vin # SAXXS83H2MMxxxxxx.

Believed to be the same as Rover 800 SL, 4dr, V6...

The body style stayed about the same for my '89 and '91... major differences are electrical upgrades???? /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif, and different dash, different auto trans...

I can post a picture later, so you can show them... I'm at my shop now...

Thanks Andrew {I didn't have your email address...}

"You are what you eat, drink, think, say and do..."

Andyfr · Oct 17, 2001

Message for John Miller III - Re: Sterlings

That info should be enough for me to take to the dealer. I always check my TBN private messages so you can always contact me that way. I will call at the dealer soon and if they can't provide them then I will try to find an alternative source for you./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Regards

Andrew.

JohnMiller3 · Oct 18, 2001

Message for John Miller III - Re: Sterlings

Attachment of '91 Sterling to show dealer

"You are what you eat, drink, think, say and do..."

Andyfr · Oct 19, 2001

Message for John Miller III - Re: Sterlings

Looks very nice John. I will try to get to the dealer today but if not it will be early next week.

Andrew.