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Doug-Iowa

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Seems the first thing we need to do on a new piece of equipment is start modifying it. The old loader has a grab hook welded on each corner of the bucket, was that way when I got it. My son says we need to weld hooks on my brand new loader. I never used them because if I need to lift something I change to the pallet forks but he seems to use them often. I just hate the thought of welding on a new bucket. Maybe if I wait a few months the bucket will be all scratched up anyway so it won't bother me so much. What do you guys think of chain hooks on a bucket?
 
I can't imagine having a loader without hooks! I did the best job I could and painted them green when I was done, use them all the time. I have pallet forks too, but don't change very often.
 
If you buy the proper weld-on hooks, you can do a very professional job of it. A bit of paint and they look factory. I have them on all my buckets. On my Bobcat buckets I put two upside down on the back of the bucket. One on each side, just to the side of the attachment point. Then I run my chain up and over the bucket for lifting. It's best if you keep the hook near the attachment point. It can get tippy if they are too far to the outside edges.

Troy
 
Could you provide some pictures and/or explanations of how they're most often used, please? I've bought used equipment with hooks, and they look handy, but I've never actually used them for anything. Maybe once, using a chain to lift a snowblower off of a trailer.
 
Another handy trick besides hooks on your bucket is cut a hole in the end of your forks. You can hook a clevis to it for lifting, put a ball on it for moving trailers or use it to back in wagons( works real good on a skidder).
 
No can't have holes in lifting surface of forks by Osha rules. Best to make a lift ring to slide over your forks
 
I added hooks to mine, I used the hooks with holes and pin that is used to attach to a chain. I drilled holes in the top of the bucket and pinned them on.
 
My forks are not OSHA approved, they both have holes in the ends. They are only made out of 5 inch channel, but they are strong enough for my tractor, it only has a 2500 lb. lifting cap.
 
Well dang it I guess with all this advice son's right, we'll put hooks on it. I did see they offer bolt on hooks but he's already bought the weld on ones so that's what we'll do. Like someone said I prefer forks, mine have holes in the ends as well. Can't have them that way in the factory but I can use them on the farm. With an eyebolt it makes a very safe pick point for lifting motors and such. Another trick is to push a vehicle around by placing the hole in the fork over the end of the hitch bolt. A little up pressure and you can move a dead vehicle around very easily. Thanks all.
 
The last new bucket I had to weld a hook onto I had to weld a plate down first then attach the hook. Buckets now are so light. The only time I use the ones at the corner are when I use my extension pole on the bucket on the bucket. I use the one in the center the most so it pulls evenly on the loader frame.
 
have 1 on each side of the skid loader bucket along with 1 in the center on the top side of the bucket. Am always pulling a post or a small tree out. Would hate to be without them on there.
 
i welded a large D-ring in the center of my bucket and hooks on the ends, i run the chain through the D-ring and then use the hooks to adjust the length of the chain, that way i'm pulling from the center of the bucket to avoid tipping
 
Lots of time forks don't work very well unloading/loading equipment so I weld 3 hooks on every bucket,one in the middle and one on each side about 4 inches in from the side.
 
Hard to see but I have hooks bolted on and able to pick up and drop off forks without leaving the tractor seat. Works great.
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I like to bolt my hooks so hook can swivel and I can have chain go behind or in front of bucket.
 
I like the hooks on mine too. I bolt them on, One in each corner and one in the middle. I have done it to the last three new loader tractors I've got.
I know what you mean about scratching up a new bucket. I hate to do it at first but I get over it after a few weeks.
 
I remember finding out there was such a thing as weld on hooks about a week AFTER I bought regular
hooks, ground a flat on the backside and welded them on.

Sometimes you just don't know what's available

Fred
 
I bolted on hooks from an old school bus. Works great for pipe or logs. Chain each end of the log & run the chain thru the hooks. Lot easier than driving 1/2 mile to get the forks.
 
First thing I do is weld 3 hooks on, left, right, center. Immeasurable value when you need them.
 
D-rings bolted/welded inside the bucket work well too.
Mount them right where the pin brackets are.
Double thickness right there and directly in line with the
loader arms.
A chain between them and you have lots of grab points.
I leave my chain in there all the time, doesn't hurt nothing, and if I hear it rattling...I know I didn't get a full scoop of whatever.
Best of all?.......no bent/warped top bucket edge.....
 

It maybe different where you are but around here there is a lot of stuff not sitting on a pallet.
 
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