Weld on bucket teeth

[KentT]

I measured 47 and 7/8 inches. Disclaimer: I used my tape measure on my bucket, yours may vary. They will under cut the tooth bar by some amount so there is some allowable error. Also there are stiffeners (square pieces of plate steel about 2 X 2 inches) that should be welded to the bucket to keep the holes from wallowing out.

Thanks, Bob, for taking the time to do this. If I can't talk my friend into going measure mine, I'll go with your measurement...

I agree that they seem to build them on the short side, anyway, requiring washers to shim them out... the last one I ordered, for my old Kubota, was at least 1/4" shorter than the measurement I gave them.

 

[BobRip]

Thanks, Bob, for taking the time to do this. If I can't talk my friend into going measure mine, I'll go with your measurement...

I agree that they seem to build them on the short side, anyway, requiring washers to shim them out... the last one I ordered, for my old Kubota, was at least 1/4" shorter than the measurement I gave them.

The outside dimension is very close to 48 inches, so I think you would be OK. It's your nickel thought. Let me know if you need any other help. I am very appreciative of your engineering work on the high torque motors. It is one of the options that I am considering.

 

[duane]

Kent,

My LMB measured 47 13/16" inside.

Duane

 

[KentT]

Thanks Duane (and Bob, again) -- I finally "bit the bullet" and ordered one today, saying that it needed to be 47-7/8" long. It's not a Markham -- it uses the smaller, slightly lighter teeth. I had this guy make me one for the old Kubota that I had, shown below, and I liked the "tradeoff" of lighter weight vs strength and cutting ability. These teeth are SHARP...