toothbar theories

[digger2]

I'm thinking about a toothbar or adding teeth to the cutting edge of my fel bucket.Alot of guys are saying "man,the difference is fantastic" or "these
toothbars,how did i ever do without one".
Are they really that great,do they really make that much difference?
And if they do,is it in moving dirt or when do they make that much of a difference?
Any theories on why they make such a difference?Do the teeth break up the ground more easily than the cutting edge does or what?I've never actually seen one in use.
I gotta know before i pull out my wallet and order.
digger2

 

[jbrumberg]

Digger2:

Toothbars are more efficient at penetrating denser materials than a straightedge FEL cutting bar. I believe it is a function of force applied to a smaller area (ie teeth) at the point of contact. I did not believe the difference until I attached a toothbar over my cutting edge. If you want to move dense material I would recommend a toothbar. Jay

 

[SPYDERLK]

They are especially good at moving around tree debris on the ground. Back dragging to pull out roots and scrape debris into a small pile. Good to scrape dirt from an uprooted stump. The teeth will also loosen hard soil as a 1st stage in leveling an area. With a bar vs fixed teeth you can remove it or loosen and flip it into the bucket so you can use the smooth cutting edge for finishing.
larry

 

[crbr]

I'm thinking about a toothbar or adding teeth to the cutting edge of my fel bucket.Alot of guys are saying "man,the difference is fantastic" or "these
toothbars,how did i ever do without one".
Are they really that great,do they really make that much difference?
And if they do,is it in moving dirt or when do they make that much of a difference?
Any theories on why they make such a difference?Do the teeth break up the ground more easily than the cutting edge does or what?I've never actually seen one in use.
I gotta know before i pull out my wallet and order.
digger2

Yes, they are a most benefical addition. If you are as tight as what I am reading here, you'll find your best deal at Markham Welding - Home. Quite a few folks here have their product. They do a good job, quality product and a very decent price. Best I have found in all aforementioned aspects.

 

[IslandTractor]

I have a bolt-on Markham toothbar and at $350 delivered I'd say it has been a good value. I am not as enthusiastic about toothbars as some on TBN but that is probably because I don't do much digging with the FEL and the toothbar didn't add all that much in other uses. Don't expect it to turn your bucket into a backhoe for digging efficiency and don't think it will replace a grapple arm on your bucket to manage brush or logs. However, I'd still agree that it is a worthy addition to any bucket that is not being used to just scrape poop or move sand/sawdust.

 

[n8wrl]

Two other advantages/uses I've found - they act as 'mini pallet forks' for carrying wider, awkward loads like large, flat rocks. And, fully-curled and driving backwards, they're great for pulling/moving long sections of fence fabric!

-Brian

 

[jbrumberg]

Two other advantages/uses I've found - they act as 'mini pallet forks' for carrying wider, awkward loads like large, flat rocks. And, fully-curled and driving backwards, they're great for pulling/moving long sections of fence fabric!

-Brian

I agree an example:

 

[kbota]

I agree an example:

What's that blue thing connected to your toothbar?

k

 

[jbrumberg]

kbota:

That blue thing showed up in my driveway one day. Apparently it needed a place to stay. I use it to walk my rocks . Jay

 

[kbota]

That's funny. Nice looking rig. Excellent job explaining toothbar physics.

k