volume of 72" fel bucket

Tractorganic · Apr 25, 2010

Can anyone tell me the volume (cu. ft.) of my TC40D HD FEL bucket?

karverind · Apr 25, 2010

Length x width x depth........27 cu ft is a yard.

jinman · Apr 25, 2010

Heaped, the bucket holds about 13 cubic feet. I think if you really heap it, you can get 1/2 yard in there. The struck quantity (non-heaped) is about 11.5 cubic feet. If you need exact numbers, I can look them up.

Dargo · Apr 25, 2010

It really depends on the shape of the bucket as well. I have 2 different 84" buckets and one will hold almost 30% more than the other as it's much deeper. I can get right at 1 yard heaped in the one bucket but not close to that much in the other. I almost forgot; my 4 in 1 bucket holds even less with it's design.

jinman · Apr 26, 2010

You don't need a calculator to get these numbers. NH engineers already have this all figured for you and publish it in their loader manuals.:dance1:

72" HD or STD = 11.9 cu. ft (.44 cu. yd) struck, 13.7 cu. ft (.51 cu yd) heaped
72" HD QT = 13.1 cu. ft (.48 cu. yd) struck, 13.7 cu. ft (.51 cu.yd)heaped

And the std bucket weighs 286 lb and the QT 289 lb. You don't have to put them on your bathroom scales to find those numbers either.

:laughing:

Tractorganic · Apr 26, 2010

Thanks everyone! I'm putting together volume and weight capacities and need to know how much stuff I can move and lift with my setup.
Jinman, while we're on the subject: I weighed my bucket + cutting edge + tooth bar at 390 lbs. I've discovered this to be a crucial piece of data since the 17LA FEL specs say it lifts 1545 lbs. to max height 19.7" in front of pivot pin. So I can only hope to lift 1155 lbs., minus chain weight, all the way up.
I was upset to be unable to lift my 758C backhoe (weighs 1200 lbs.) more than 2 ft. i.e. couldn't get it up onto my truck. by the way there are no handy attachment points for chain on the hoe and it's extremely unwieldy

. I've got some challenging transport problems now that I went and filled the rear tires on the TC40D :confused2: I have to move components separately to stay legal!

jinman · Apr 26, 2010

I can identify with everything you are saying. I quit hauling my tractor after I loaded my tires. If you want to lift your BH, I'd take the bucket off the loader and just use the cross torque tube as a lift point. It will get you closer to your pins and give you that extra amount of lift you need. Who says you have to have a bucket on to do lifting? Buckets are for digging in my book and I pop that thing off when I need to do serious lifting. My suggestion is to give it a try without the bucket.

Tractorganic · Apr 27, 2010

Excellent idea :thumbsup: I'll use a rated nylon lifting sling so I don't scuff on the crossbar. I hope the load doesn't swing in to hit the tires or fender.
Thanks,
Chris

jinman · Apr 27, 2010

As much as you can, keep the load on each end of that bar instead of in the middle. I think it is plenty strong, but a little care can ensure it isn't damaged. Oh yes...I'm talking about the torque tube between the quick attach adapters, not the big blue one between the loader arms. That big blue one would be pushing your luck for close to the hood.