I just purchased a new BX 2380. I have seen other tractors with that blade that is bolted to the bucket. Is that something that is worth getting?
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dirtydeed
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Congrats on the machine...
The answer to your question is Yes. They work very well for grubbing, digging and all around general destruction. Most go with the Piranha tooth bar.
The answer to your question is Yes. They work very well for grubbing, digging and all around general destruction. Most go with the Piranha tooth bar.
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As DD said.....well worth the price, the increase in work completed per unit of time as well as keeping the original edge untouched.
I have never heard of anyone saying...."I paid too much for this and it is not worth the money" .....that being said of the Piranha tooth bar.
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My PTB probably increased the bucket's digging power by a factor of ten.
Every couple years I need the clear the end of a county culvert to prevent dirt from washing in. If I use the bucket without the toothbar, the bucket just skitters along the surface, removing maybe an inch of material. I have had to resort to the backhoe in the past. With the toothbar, I did it easily in 2 scoops. Pretty amazing.
Check out posts #75-#78:
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38299&highlight=Piranha&page=8
Do a search for Piranha Toothbar, there are several threads.
Every couple years I need the clear the end of a county culvert to prevent dirt from washing in. If I use the bucket without the toothbar, the bucket just skitters along the surface, removing maybe an inch of material. I have had to resort to the backhoe in the past. With the toothbar, I did it easily in 2 scoops. Pretty amazing.
Check out posts #75-#78:
http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38299&highlight=Piranha&page=8
Do a search for Piranha Toothbar, there are several threads.
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As Hokie said. Money well spent. It protects the original edge and really strengthens the bucket. It is really easy with the holes already in the bucket and a cutting edge made to fit. I bought one, had to cut to fit, and drilled holes with a magdrill to install on my B2650. I also welded on a couple of wear strips on the bottom while I was at it.
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After reading about it looks like I might have to get the Piranha Blade. I live on a hill and am wanting to terrace it over time. I took the bucket as it came with the tractor and dug straight in to the hill and was surprised that this was not going to be as easy as I thought. Dragging backwards would do better. So you guys think with this I can dig straight into the hill? It's not hard land at all.
There's a reason they named that attachment a Front End Loader. They don't call it a Front End Digger.
When equipped with a decent edge (or plenty of horsepower) it is capable of some digging. About 6 years ago I used a B7500 and the L3200 to move a good part of the yard to bury a 1,000 gallon propane tank. I had the vendor set it at the base of a bank, then extended and tapered the bank to cover the tank.
The soil was taken from an area that I could take a cut from that was from zero on one end to over foot on the other. Both buckets had DIY edges added that were sharpened on an angle. This allowed me to go along and shave an inch or so at a time.
Last week (pics below) I made an edge for the L4240 bucket from a plain piece of 3/8 thick x 4" or 5" steel that I found in the scrap bin at work. This one isn't sharpened and only serves as a sacrificial piece in case the bucket gets used for snow.
The Piranha edges really look like they would make digging easier, and if I had an application for one I'd love to give it a try.
When equipped with a decent edge (or plenty of horsepower) it is capable of some digging. About 6 years ago I used a B7500 and the L3200 to move a good part of the yard to bury a 1,000 gallon propane tank. I had the vendor set it at the base of a bank, then extended and tapered the bank to cover the tank.
The soil was taken from an area that I could take a cut from that was from zero on one end to over foot on the other. Both buckets had DIY edges added that were sharpened on an angle. This allowed me to go along and shave an inch or so at a time.
Last week (pics below) I made an edge for the L4240 bucket from a plain piece of 3/8 thick x 4" or 5" steel that I found in the scrap bin at work. This one isn't sharpened and only serves as a sacrificial piece in case the bucket gets used for snow.
The Piranha edges really look like they would make digging easier, and if I had an application for one I'd love to give it a try.
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Allen, don't know about your experience with using a loader, but just a work of caution when back-dragging.
Do not extend the cylinders all the way out and have the cutting edge back towards your front tires. Only extend the cylinders to the vertical position as a maximum. Having your cylinders fully extended and back-dragging is a sure way to destroy the cylinders.
When thoust shall install the toothed piranha bar upon thy tractor bucket. Remember that thou shalest place thy bucket flat upon the good earth.
Leave not thy front end loader raised lest ye shall utter words of damnation upon the toothed aggressor.
And words of naughtyness shall flow forth from thy lips, as the blood from thy shin, while ye limpth toward thy castle seeking medical aid.
So end this mornings gospel according to Saint Skeets
Leave not thy front end loader raised lest ye shall utter words of damnation upon the toothed aggressor.
And words of naughtyness shall flow forth from thy lips, as the blood from thy shin, while ye limpth toward thy castle seeking medical aid.
So end this mornings gospel according to Saint Skeets
This. Leaving the bucket tilted a bit on the ground turns the PTB into your worst shin banging experience of all time. My wife even got a nice little injury bumping into it wearing sandals when the edge was about 3" above the ground. Its crazy sharp...
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I split a 2" ABS pipe & a 2" PVC pipe so they slip over (with some tapping) my toothbar to try to minimize lower limb near amputations. Didn't have time to get a pic on the last trip, but I will next time. Not sure which will work best/longest, but I think I favor the PVC just because it's white, higher visibility.
Well I went ahead and ordered the Piranha Blade and the Quick Attach Pallet Forks as well. Looking forward to playing with them. Thanks for all the input.
You found a hill in Florida? Congrats, I lived there 15 years and didn't see too many high elevations of earth, lol.
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I always have some pieces of 4" flexible drain pipe, so I use it for everything. I cut of a piece to put over a bale spike to keep anyone from being impaled.
It would be easy to slice it to fit over a toothbar.
It would be easy to slice it to fit over a toothbar.