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Skid steer bucket question

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chuckinnc

12-10-2007 07:41:08




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Ive noticed two rows of 3/4" holes on a plates welded to the top lip of most skid steer buckets, what are these for? Also are quick attach (Bobcat) buckets only for Bobcat or is this a standard quick hitch system for all skid steers that have quick hitch?




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FM

12-12-2007 10:09:56




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to chuckinnc, 12-10-2007 07:41:08  
They are so you have a place to put your feet without slipping on the top edge of the bucket.

Mike



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135 Fan

12-12-2007 10:48:38




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to FM, 12-12-2007 10:09:56  
I think you're right. They are steps to make it easier to get in. The holes are so dirt and stuff doesn't pack on them and stop your foot from sliding. He said on the bucket lip though. I always considered the bucket lip the cutting edge. I guess not everyone uses the same terminology. I find it hard to believe that other skid steer owners didn't know what they're for. Dave



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FM

12-12-2007 14:48:48




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to 135 Fan, 12-12-2007 10:48:38  
I would call the cutting edge the lip too. I haven't ever seen anything like his description sounded like so I followed the link and those steps are the only things I saw that sounded like they might could be what he was talking about. Those steps are better than nothing but I have still fallen trying to climb over that dang bucket. If I ever own a skid loader I'm going to weld steps on the back of the bucket towards the ends to make it easier to find a place to put your feet.

Mike

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135 Fan

12-12-2007 21:21:45




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to FM, 12-12-2007 14:48:48  
Get a JCB robot. You enter from the side. It has a one arm boom on the other side. Quite interesting. Dave



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JMS/.MN

12-12-2007 08:59:57




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to chuckinnc, 12-10-2007 07:41:08  
The quick attachment system on new skidloaders of all brands is called a "universal" plate. My Gehl 4625SX is one series too old for that, but it is possible to make an adapter to mount the plate on my exising quicktach. If I buy a snowblower for this machine, I"d make the plate, otherwise I don"t have a current need for it.



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JCSinGA

12-10-2007 13:51:39




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to chuckinnc, 12-10-2007 07:41:08  
The holes are for adding shanks and teeth on the bucket.



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135 Fan

12-10-2007 23:52:33




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to JCSinGA, 12-10-2007 13:51:39  
I thought for teeth or a cutting edge at first but he said on the top of the bucket. Maybe he meant front of bucket (cutting edge). Dave



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chuckinnc

12-11-2007 06:03:46




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to 135 Fan, 12-10-2007 23:52:33  
Yep they are ontop the bucket on the lip (top
edge) they are two flat raised metal platforms
about 2-3 x 10" with 6 - 7/8" holes close spaced. Ive seen these on most all brands of skidsteer buckets made in the last 10 yrs. Only thing i can guess is they may be toe motor type forks &
adjusting using these holes like on a toe motor lift rail.



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135 Fan

12-11-2007 15:49:32




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to chuckinnc, 12-11-2007 06:03:46  
I've never seen what you describe and I own a skid steer. Could you post a picture? I'm curious now. Couldn't see it used for forks. It would bend the bucket. Dave



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chuckinnc

12-12-2007 08:48:35




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to 135 Fan, 12-11-2007 15:49:32  
Link
contractors that have many skidsteers and they cant answer it either, but there on all of their
buckets too.



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135 Fan

12-10-2007 11:14:32




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to chuckinnc, 12-10-2007 07:41:08  
The holes might be for a grapple or something. I haven't seen that before. Around 1995/96 manufactures finally decided to make their quick attaches universal. I think it might be to the original Bobcat one. Case used to be only 1/4 in. diifference so it wouldn't be patent infringment. I know this because my 1994 Thomas is a totally different quick attach that I can't rent attachments for anymore. A year newer machine I could fit anything I needed. Dave

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Wisconsin_Cowman

12-10-2007 08:20:39




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 Re: Skid steer bucket question in reply to chuckinnc, 12-10-2007 07:41:08  
There is a standard quick attach system. Gehl, Bobcat, Deere, Case, and others too out there have them so all their buckets and stuff all fit each others skid loaders.



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