Forks toothbar vs. bucket forks ... or not?!
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F_22
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BigMike
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Wow. I like those forks...very nice indeed. How are the forks attached to the bucket? I know I should be able to tell, but am not sure. Sure it is not Jet plane science...or maybe.... /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Oh, I see it now. you tighten that rear bolt against that hook like thing that is welded to the inside floor of the bucket....How far does the fork extend under the bucket, same as the top piece?
Wow. I like those forks...very nice indeed. How are the forks attached to the bucket? I know I should be able to tell, but am not sure. Sure it is not Jet plane science...or maybe.... /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Oh, I see it now. you tighten that rear bolt against that hook like thing that is welded to the inside floor of the bucket....How far does the fork extend under the bucket, same as the top piece?
BigMike
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What kind of welds are on the teeth (stick, Mig, Tig)and where did you get the teeth. Not familar with Fabco. I think it is time to learn to weld....look out world.
So, how fast does your tractor go.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
What kind of welds are on the teeth (stick, Mig, Tig)and where did you get the teeth. Not familar with Fabco. I think it is time to learn to weld....look out world.
So, how fast does your tractor go.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
F_22
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Oh, I see it now. you tighten that rear bolt against that hook like thing that is welded to the inside floor of the bucket.)</font>
Yeah, you got the idea. I found that the bolts only need to be finger tight to keep the forks from getting knocked sideways. I've heard this can be a problem with the clamp-on type forks. The bolts bear on a piece of angle welded to the bucket floor. These angles don't collect as much dirt/soil as I had feared.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( How far does the fork extend under the bucket, same as the top piece? )</font>
The fork tube goes all the way to the back of the bucket floor to give maximum lever arm to resist the down load on the forks.
Yeah, you got the idea. I found that the bolts only need to be finger tight to keep the forks from getting knocked sideways. I've heard this can be a problem with the clamp-on type forks. The bolts bear on a piece of angle welded to the bucket floor. These angles don't collect as much dirt/soil as I had feared.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( How far does the fork extend under the bucket, same as the top piece? )</font>
The fork tube goes all the way to the back of the bucket floor to give maximum lever arm to resist the down load on the forks.
F_22
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( What kind of welds are on the teeth (stick, Mig, Tig)and where did you get the teeth. Not familar with Fabco. I think it is time to learn to weld....look out world.)</font>
I just slapped a bead on 'em with a Millermatic 175 MIG. One advantage to doing your own projects is that you can justify tool purchaces with the CFO based on all the money you allegedly save. Plus welding things together is a lot of fun. I think any welder type rated 125 Amps or so will do the job.
See: http://www.fabco-inc.com/pdf/2Aseries.pdf
I ordered them through my local NH dealer.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( So, how fast does your tractor go.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )</font>
Sometimes too fast. The TC-33 got pretty tipsy over bumpy ground with those big logs, even with about 500 Lbs of liquid in the rears. I should have carried the bushhog on the 3PH but then maneuvering would have been a pain. Wear your seatbelt, kids!
I just slapped a bead on 'em with a Millermatic 175 MIG. One advantage to doing your own projects is that you can justify tool purchaces with the CFO based on all the money you allegedly save. Plus welding things together is a lot of fun. I think any welder type rated 125 Amps or so will do the job.
See: http://www.fabco-inc.com/pdf/2Aseries.pdf
I ordered them through my local NH dealer.
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( So, how fast does your tractor go.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )</font>
Sometimes too fast. The TC-33 got pretty tipsy over bumpy ground with those big logs, even with about 500 Lbs of liquid in the rears. I should have carried the bushhog on the 3PH but then maneuvering would have been a pain. Wear your seatbelt, kids!
TonyC
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Another vote from someone who uses both together with no problems. My forks are chain type held on with load binders. The teeth actually shore up and stabilize the forks. It also makes it easier to keep them equidistant which is important in balancing your load on the forks.
BigMike -
I'm working with a Kubota L5030 with the LA853 loader. The loader has a quick-detach bucket that has holes in the cutting edge for mounting a heavy edge or teeth. I did talk to the guy at Paynes, but he wasn't sure about the fit. I have looked at Markham Welding, which has both teeth and forks. The good thing about that is they are both from the same place. I was leaning toward EZAttach because they have a local dealer. The tax vs. shipping is probably close to a wash, but I do like being able to see stuff before purchasing. I'm looking at forks for about the same purposes as yourself. I am unfamiliar with the flat-top bar you mention. What are its plus/minuses, and who makes them? Since I have the quick-detach bucket, I could get one of the fork assemblies that look like a fork lift. It only takes a few seconds to mount/dismount the bucket (or forks or whatever). The problem there is that they are probably out of my budget range (at least the ones I've seen).
- Woody
I'm working with a Kubota L5030 with the LA853 loader. The loader has a quick-detach bucket that has holes in the cutting edge for mounting a heavy edge or teeth. I did talk to the guy at Paynes, but he wasn't sure about the fit. I have looked at Markham Welding, which has both teeth and forks. The good thing about that is they are both from the same place. I was leaning toward EZAttach because they have a local dealer. The tax vs. shipping is probably close to a wash, but I do like being able to see stuff before purchasing. I'm looking at forks for about the same purposes as yourself. I am unfamiliar with the flat-top bar you mention. What are its plus/minuses, and who makes them? Since I have the quick-detach bucket, I could get one of the fork assemblies that look like a fork lift. It only takes a few seconds to mount/dismount the bucket (or forks or whatever). The problem there is that they are probably out of my budget range (at least the ones I've seen).
- Woody
BigMike
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Hey, Markham has forks too. I just got a tooth bar from them. It is really nice and heavy. I had them put 8 teeth on it. The flat bar I was referring to is the design that Markham's uses. 1 flat bar attaches to all the teeth and the teeth themselves hook over the cutting edge of the bucket. On the EZattach design, they use a V shaped piece of steel that hooks over the cutting edge.
Wow, you got the big tractor, don't you. How big is the bucket on that thing? Sounds like that you have a bolted on cutting edge, where as mine is welded on. You might have to take a picture of that thing before you order anything. I know that some of the V designs fit over the bolts, but I think you would be better off getting a toothbar that fits the bolt holes. I bet Markham's could tell you how to do a template so the bolts line up correctly.
I am calling Markham's to see about some forks. I was real happy with their service and product.
Wow, you got the big tractor, don't you. How big is the bucket on that thing? Sounds like that you have a bolted on cutting edge, where as mine is welded on. You might have to take a picture of that thing before you order anything. I know that some of the V designs fit over the bolts, but I think you would be better off getting a toothbar that fits the bolt holes. I bet Markham's could tell you how to do a template so the bolts line up correctly.
I am calling Markham's to see about some forks. I was real happy with their service and product.