Lets see your weld on bucket hooks

[Tarmy]

Bolt on dont count

Hey now…I did weld them to the plate!

I had welded them on the original bucket which was before I installed the quick attach plate. I found that in certain odd applications I may want to switch around the D rings so I did the bolt on plates for this one.

 

[g_man]

I put some shackle lugs on my FrostBite Grapple.

I can hook stuff in a variety of ways

I found most of the time I just wanted a grab hook and didn't like the complication of the shackle just for a grab connection so I added a grab hook too

I bought a used M5640 that had a middle bucket hook. Added A set of hooks and a lug in line with the Loader Arms. First hook I put on backwards - DUH - Decided to leave it and put one on both sides with a correct facing one. I actually use the backwards hooks for hanging heavy stuff close the the lift pins.

gg

 

[MOOTS]

Here is a batch of mine, pre-welded . There's about 5000 in the box.

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We all know you’ve Scrooge McDuck’d that box.

 

[Old Machinist]

This is how I modified my light duty JD bucket. I cut one leg off of a 4x4x1/4 piece of angle with a plasma cutter leaving about 3/4" on the front side. I cut one leg off some forged HF hooks and welded those onto the top. I used the leg I cut off the angle to make pieces to reinforce the side like the HD bucket has.

 

[Kennyd4110]

We all know you’ve Scrooge McDuck’d that box.

I' m not even sure what that means? Insult or compliment?

 

[MOOTS]

I' m not even sure what that means? Insult or compliment?

Stupid gif doesn’t work. He dives into his money like a swimming pool.

 

[John T]

I agree with attaching in line with lift arms, but have never saw the need for a center hook. I always attach my lifting chain to both hooks, then drape and connect the hook to the chain in the center of the bucket to center how the chain hangs. It’s stronger because the weight is distributed to both hooks, yet the lifting chain is centered.

I never put a center hook either.... but it might come in handy when using a long chain..... you can loop the extrachain in the middle instead of dragging it and running it over with the tires....

 

[jyoutz]

I never put a center hook either.... but it might come in handy when using a long chain..... you can loop the extrachain in the middle instead of dragging it and running it over with the tires....

I always stick the extra chain inside the bucket.

 

[John T]

I always stick the extra chain inside the bucket.

Good plan....

however things don't always go according to plan.



hold my beer...... I'll git it with the tractor....

 

[JRHill]

Both the tractors have chain attachments but where I really like the welded hook is on the receiver hitch of the Gator.

 

[jimmyjoe]

Out in the shop figuring out placement of my weld on hooks forbucket and hoe. Wont be lifting heavy stuff. Nice to pluck engine blocks,transmissions and a hit miss motor out of pickup.
Wont be using bolt on hooks.
The LA350 pin on bucket probably not the strongest so couple plates welded in a must.

 

[1kubotakid]

I agree with attaching in line with lift arms, but have never saw the need for a center hook. I always attach my lifting chain to both hooks, then drape and connect the hook to the chain in the center of the bucket to center how the chain hangs. It’s stronger because the weight is distributed to both hooks, yet the lifting chain is centered.

I dont think you can have too many hooks,. u usually don't have enough. the center tie down is one of the important ones.

 

[jyoutz]

I dont think you can have too many hooks,. u usually don't have enough. the center tie down is one of the important ones.

Lifting heavy with a center hook is a great way to bend your bucket. Doing it the way I described distributes the weight between the strongest bucket lifting locations.

 

[Old Machinist]

I put 3 hooks on my JD and reinforced the top of the bucket. I very seldom use the center hook. I normally connect to both of the outer hooks when hoisting things. My outer hooks are outside the cylinder centers and I haven't had any trouble. I do have generic cylinders with larger than stock bore and rods though.

I have a couple of hooks ordered to weld onto my light duty Kubota bucket. I am planning to weld them directly to the bucket because I feel it will be at least as strong as the loader capacity on my tractor. I am going to align them with the cylinders but I'm not sure how that matters since the Quick Attach pads are set off center of them.

 

[JRHill]

Lifting heavy with a center hook is a great way to bend your bucket. Doing it the way I described distributes the weight between the strongest bucket lifting locations.

It depends on the machine doesn't it? But even with a 1.5 yard bucket on a commercial duty machine it is best practice to keep the load centered. Going to the sides is inviting disaster. The bigger the machine the greater the disaster.

On the B7100 when I work it I watch the bucket. If the top of the bucket changes relative to the machine I stop and figure something else out. And on that rig I don't have to think about chains or cables breaking and killing me. On the big unit it is a major consideration. But the big machine is over built. I have hit a big, deep boulder in 2nd and it threw me into the steering wheel as in dead stop. 20,000 lbs. Ya adjust what you do after something like that.

SCUTs and other bigger stuff, be really careful.

If you don't have the power to ease or push into it you don't ram it.

For the record the big rig has a factory triangle on the loader bucket for a chain hook. I am careful with it. On the SCUT I have a single welded hook in the center. There is no way I would hurt either machine if I was watching and moving within the machine's limits.

 

[jyoutz]

It depends on the machine doesn't it? But even with a 1.5 yard bucket on a commercial duty machine it is best practice to keep the load centered. Going to the sides is inviting disaster. The bigger the machine the greater the disaster.

On the B7100 when I work it I watch the bucket. If the top of the bucket changes relative to the machine I stop and figure something else out. And on that rig I don't have to think about chains or cables breaking and killing me. On the big unit it is a major consideration. But the big machine is over built. I have hit a big, deep boulder in 2nd and it threw me into the steering wheel as in dead stop. 20,000 lbs. Ya adjust what you do after something like that.

SCUTs and other bigger stuff, be really careful.

If you don't have the power to ease or push into it you don't ram it.

For the record the big rig has a factory triangle on the loader bucket for a chain hook. I am careful with it. On the SCUT I have a single welded hook in the center. There is no way I would hurt either machine if I was watching and moving within the machine's limits.

You didn’t read my original post. I hook to both hooks and then hook the chain together so it drapes down the center of the bucket. The load is centered for lifting but the weight is distributed between the two hooks that are mounted in a stronger location.

 

[JRHill]

Some people didn't see that OP.

Some people use their SCUTs like their pickup - just hook up and yank the thing.. Those people complain about manufacturing quality and it breaks.

You ease everything. You never yank it. Friggin city people.

Never yank.

 

[1kubotakid]

Lifting heavy with a center hook is a great way to bend your bucket. Doing it the way I described distributes the weight between the strongest bucket lifting locations.

I was referring to attaching things for stability and control, not so much grunt lifting. when I build a trailer I usually have an attachment point every 2 feet. I never know what I'll be hauling . and I am probably over doing it but it works for me.