Front-End Loader Toothbars for FEL's

beagdog · Oct 20, 2003

Re: Toothbars for FEL\'s

Bought mine from Carver's. Emailed them a request for info on a Sunday afternoon, had a response by email from them before 8 am on Monday, had it the following Monday, fits like a glove. $310.00 shipped to Kansas from North Carolina (66").

fishman · Oct 21, 2003

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My 54" was $299 from Carver's including shipping. It is worth every penny in my estimation. I can now dig so much better with my loader than before. It's like getting a couple-sizes bigger tractor/loader for only $300.

chim · Oct 21, 2003

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All of the "storebought" toothbars I've seen are mounted with two bolts. Follow their lead if you do decide to make your own. While toothbars are worth their weight in gold for a lot of things, they are worse than worthless when you want to move snow, crushed stone or mulch. The two bolts allow you to have the best of both worlds........................chim

surfran · Oct 21, 2003

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I just built one that looks just like the boughten ones as I took a lead from Chim (By the way thanks Chim /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and ordered the shanks, teeth, and even the mounting cutting edge from Binkley & Hurst in PA. Mine was for a 48" bucket and I invested ~$200 including paying a friend $50 to weld it together.

They sold me the FFC Shanks with replaceable teeth attached with roll pins and the cutting edge. Shipped it to me in NY for about $140. They have a few types of the shanks, so if you go this route you may want to inquire about the options.

I dealt with Kevin in the parts department and he was very helpful in getting me exactly what I wanted. He even faxed pictures of a few options so I was sure what I was getting.

I highly recommend them for great service and overall helpfulness. Thanks again Chim.

I would post pictures, but our camera is broken and haven't decided to fix or buy new yet.

I used it a couple weekends ago to dig up my septic and it worked like a dream compared to the rototiller and shovel the last time /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif Everyone was right about how much better it digs with the toothbar. I dug a few times over the Summer without one as I debated on spending the $300 to buy one. Well when I new I needed to dig up the Septic, it became obvious I better build or buy so I built.

Good luck with your decision,

viejo · Oct 22, 2003

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I purchased a toothbar from Carver; the ad said it would take three to four weeks to deliver. It arrived 8 days after I ordered it, fit perfectly, and works beyond my expectations. I paid $259 plus $30 for UPS delivery. I consider it a bargain.

Rus · Oct 22, 2003

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Can't wait to try out my new toothbar, but I blew out a front tire and am waiting for a replacement. Got mine-a Woods med. duty, plenty beefy, for $229 plus shipping from Landsdowne-Moody in Houston. Jason Collins was very knowledgeable & helpful.