Front-End Loader Toothbars for FEL's

[don716]

Toothbars for FEL\'s

I've read a few posts about people having toothbars on their FEL and I think they look great. My question is why do they cost so much? I've not seen one up close but it does'nt seem like there is much to them.Looks like they would be worth about 100.00. Fill me in on the reason for the 275.00 price tag. I must be missing something. I would like to have one but I think I will look for a used one. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
Donny

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Re: Toothbars for FEL\'s

<font color="blue"> "why do they cost so much?" </font>

Don,

This answer could apply to that question about virtually any item made and sold; They cost that much because that's what the free market economy has determined to be the price at which the greatest number will be both produced and purchased.

At $200, more people would buy them but fewer would make them and be able to sell them so an oversupply of buyers would create a situation which would drive the price upward (to around $275).

At $400 lots more people would want to make and sell them because of the profit potential. Unfortunately, there wouldn't be enough buyers around at that price to buy all of them produced so the sellers would have to cut their prices to sell their inventory (to around $275).

Isn't Econ 101 fun? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[chim]

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I made my own, and if memory serves me correctly, it cost around $100 in material. That's no labor, welding electrodes, grinding wheels, tool costs, electricity, WAGES, profit, overhead, etc. I took several hours to do it. If you're handy and either weld or have a bud who does and owes you a favor, make one. If not, the prices that have been talked about here really aren't that bad....................chim

 

[adegiulio]

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My toothbar cost 275. Knowing how useful it is now, I would have paid double. In my honest opinion, it costs less than it is worth. If you have any kind of digging, root removal, brush removal, large rock removal, or little kids to scare, a toothbar makes you life a whole lot easier. I was able to get annoying little stumps from 1-2 inch saplings out with ease. Without it, those stumps would have been a pain. I could have gotten the job done without it, but it makes it so easy, its a no brainer.

 

[bebster]

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I echo the value of the toothbar. Bought mine from Carver, and it fit the bucket like a glove, and has been very sturdy. I couldn't imagine working without one, especially to clear small brush and saplings by digging them up by their roots.

I've attached a picture, which shows it clearly. I took the picture to actually show the chain hooks on the bucket, but the toothbar is in plain view.

 

[johnsonauto]

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I'll agree with chim,
We sell tooth bars built by WR long, and if you figure material and labor, overhead, the price is not that bad.
www.newenglandtractor.com

 

[CTyler]

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I paid $225 for my 72" bolt on toothbar. Looks very close to the one in the previous post.

$275 is in the ballpark. My dealer may have passed on the cost since it was purchased with the tractor.

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

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That $225 is the lowest price I've heard for even a 61" bucket, much less a 72" outfit. I spent just under $300 on a toothbar for my 61" bucket delivered to my door and think it could be the best $300 I've spent on anything for my tractor.

I think once you use a toothbar the price seems like a bargain whatever you paid, though. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[mgrick]

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Well I just installed my toothbar today.I had to wait 3 weeks because my dealer who swore it would fit my bucket and it didn't had to order the right one.I got a Woods brand for my 66" bucket and I paid 300.00 for it.I don't know how much time I'll have it on as it's been pretty wet around here and winter's just around the corner.It wasn't a big deal to put on as I stepped up to a 3/4" bit.It's a good fit with 2 washers between the outer bracket and bucket edge.I can't wait to see what difference it will make in digging.

 

[Inspector507]

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Donny,
Mine was $270 delivered for a 54" bucket.
I wouldn't be without it for a minute /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Here's a link on the install, at least my version. Took under an hour. Less than an hour for a lifetime of happiness /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Tutorial for installing