I've seen the bolt on attachment's for chains. Seems they are usually on the top of the bucket. For my use it seems attachments points would be better on the bottom lip of the bucket. Am I out in left field or what?
Could not find the old one///Why double post - you already had a lift chain location post going. This makes it a real pain for people to follow threads of interest as you get bifurcated discussions.
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I have wondered if back side of bucket as close to pins as possible with a supporting piece inside back bucket wall would maximize lift ability? Might be a little less convenient to hook up, but probably gives max capacity. In the end I just have been using the face of my fork lift when I need to max lift.You can hook anywhere just keep in mind the further you are from the pins the less lift you have. I actually move dirt in my bucket so a hook on the lower lip doesn't make sense for me.
The thing is, if your draping your chains up and over the bucket, your lever point is moving forward away from the pins. You'd be losing your advantage then.I have wondered if back side of bucket as close to pins as possible with a supporting piece inside back bucket wall would maximize lift ability? Might be a little less convenient to hook up, but probably gives max capacity. In the end I just have been using the face of my fork lift when I need to max lift.
Yup - I was thinking of uses where it is a deadlift from under the bucket - but you are obviously correct if you needed chains out front.The thing is, if your draping your chains up and over the bucket, your lever point is moving forward away from the pins. You'd be losing your advantage then.