Universal Quick Attach Bucket Dropped on Both Feet

[Rapp@BlueRidge]

OW! OW! OW!

I'm glad that by the end of your posting it became clear you weren't asking us to come lift the bucket off you....

 

[tacticalturnip]

Good you didn't break them, that could have been worse!

 

[chim]

Currently, feet are in the cab when installing or removing QA stuff. Picture was taken after final fitup and trial run (and before wiring had been completed).

Before that, I'd keep the bucket (or forks, or whatever) slightly curled just off the ground. Then I'd stand in the bucket while operating the latches. Until the bucket is dumped past the point that gravity "removes" it, she'll hang on the pads just fine.

 

[Notforhire]

Currently, feet are in the cab when installing or removing QA stuff. Picture was taken after final fitup and trial run (and before wiring had been completed).

Before that, I'd keep the bucket (or forks, or whatever) slightly curled just off the ground. Then I'd stand in the bucket while operating the latches. Until the bucket is dumped past the point that gravity "removes" it, she'll hang on the pads just fine.

I had the loader arms drop slightly while releasing the bucket. Fortunately my foot didn't get crushed just the tip of my shoe.
Now I do what you suggest and stand in the bucket when operating the latches!

 

[dodge man]

Glad you’re ok, sounds like it could have been worse. You need to get your power washer out and blow all those warning labels off you you don’t feel bad not reading them.

 

[thclimer]

Currently, feet are in the cab when installing or removing QA stuff. Picture was taken after final fitup and trial run (and before wiring had been completed).

Before that, I'd keep the bucket (or forks, or whatever) slightly curled just off the ground. Then I'd stand in the bucket while operating the latches. Until the bucket is dumped past the point that gravity "removes" it, she'll hang on the pads just fine.

That's a pretty clever design, what parts did you need and about how much were they?