Bucket blade

[scottz]

My L2550 has an Ameriquip FEL with a 5' bucket but the bolt-on bucket cutting edge is missing. I don't plan on a lot of scraping, just moving gravel and stuff. Should I get a blade for the bucket? Where would I find something like that?

Thanks

 

[Kennyd4110]

You could get these to protect the edge you have: http://r2manufacturing.com/

Or check with a local steel supplier to price a new cutting edge-they can often punch the holes for you as well.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

A lot of buckets have holes in them, it's not for a bolt on cutting edge, it's for bolt on teeth.
If you look under the bucket and it has skids pads / strips on it then putting a cutting edge on it will cause the bucket to want to tilt back thus causing the cutting edge not to squarely sit on the ground.

 

[Corney]

I just welded on a worn out skidsteer cutting edge.

It will out last the life of this old girl.

 

[Bulldog]

If you want to install a cutting edge go by Bobcat, Cat or ect and let them measure your bucket to see if they have a edge that will match your bucket. A factory edge will last a long time or if you really want a good aftermarket look at a ESCO brand edge. ESCO will cost more but you'll never wear it out.