TOOTHBAR ADVICE .... AGAIN

[tc35dforme]

I know this topic ranks among the most posted topics here on TBN, but I have a bit of a decision to make and would like to solicit some opinions.

My TC35D has a heavy duty 72" bucket with a bolt on cutting edge ( in addition to the small welded on edge or lower bucket lip ).

My question....do I get a toothbar that fits over the whole arrangement or remove the cutting edge and install the toothbar ? I plan on leaving the toothbar on for 85 % of the warm season and removing it completely for snow. By removing the bolt on edge, I save $ 75 on the toothbar and also don't push the teeth that extra 1" - 2" below the lower edge of the bucket. By leaving it on, I gain the strength of the 1/2" edge, but I am concerned about the teeth being so low. Should I be ??

What have others done with the NH bucket ??

Thanks in advance.

 

[jlong]

Hi TC35DFORME,

I recently installed a bolt on toothbar on my 35D, 72" HD bucket. However my cutting edge was not a bolt on. I got some info off TBN from a company in NY (I can look up if you're interested). I ordered the heavy duty version, and am happy with it despite the close to $400. tag. The bolt on version enables me to take it off when using the bucket for snow removal. Good luck.

 

[DanLebiedz]

I recently put a woods bolt on toothbar on my 66" bucket and it works great. I did take it off for the winter.
Dan

 

[OverlyRun]

I got a heavy duty bucket, with the bolt on toothbar for my 60" bucket...the tooth bar has never come off....my snow removal is on gravel road and I just keep the bucket level...I don't need to get it down to pavement. But for everyrthing else I can't imagine not having the tooth bar - uprooting brush, moving logs, etc.

Chas