Appropriate lifting location???

[GrizBota]

This is what we purchased. Can mount in center and at ends.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09JLNP5JT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

For $42, seems like you can’t go wrong.

probably manufactured over seas, distributed by Aya Gear here in the US.

 

[KKBL]

For $42, seems like you can’t go wrong.

probably manufactured over seas, distributed by Aya Gear here in the US.

Yes, they are sourced from off shore to Aya specifications, and they are very well made. Otherwise I would not have installed and just sent them back to Amazon. I like to support USA made products, but being retired, I have to make cost effective purchases. In this case, and as I posted previously, not using good lifting rated chain is a much bigger danger than the hooks that I am using. Kubota loaders will not be lifting 10 tons that the USA brand is tested at. People use grade 30 (or any unknown grade) binder chain to lift things and have no idea that not all chains are rated for lifting.
Just my opinion (45 years as a manager for MIL SPEC metal fabrication / welding / finishes / and shop safety, etc).

 

[Joisey]

I was going to buy Ken's hooks, but his are only offered in 5/16 chain capacity according to his email.

 

[radas]

+1 for Kens Bolt on Hooks

 

[Bmyers]

We have Ken's bolt-on hooks on my bucket and on my dad's bucket. Easy to install and have worked great.

 

[Runs With Scissors]

Putting aside brand of hooks, I have mounted two hooks in the center of the bucket with one reversed compared to normal one.
If I am trying to lift something that is on or over the limit using a chain running over the cutting edge of my bucket, I run the chain down the backside of the bucket. This moves the lifting point IN and increases the load I can lift by a substantial amount.
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Dave

Nice idea....I'm stealing it, and ordering more Kens hooks as we speak