I am going to add 3 weld on hooks onto my 6' wide bucket for the Kioti NX4510. The machine weighs around 7k lbs. with the loaded tires and 3 point weight box on. The lift capacity is 2760 lbs. full height. I'm debating on whether I should go with 5/16" or 3/8" hooks. I have chains that are 1/4", 5/16" and 3/8". Also, should I do a big D-ring in the center of the bucket or a hook? The D-rings are nice for cables and ropes. The hooks are nice for chains.
I’d go at least 3/8 on the D ring, maybe even 1/2”. You’re not always pulling straight and sometimes the little stuff gets bent easier than what it’s rated for. I would imagine the weld pattern is larger on the half inch ring also, so it’s easier on the bucket. Which brings up another thought. I would make sure the area is boxed in for a ways each side of where you are putting the hooks
can always do one of each....I used a 3/8 hook on mine and picked some massive things with it. As always...yanking on it may be different. I ground the bottom of it flat so when I welded I had more surface contact to the bucket itself. Best of luck!
I got what Kioti calls their "heavy duty" bucket. Much beefier and heavier duty than the standard bucket and reinforced along the entire top.
That’s good. My old tractor just had the rolled back top portion and it was bent everywhere from hooking chains on it. The one I have now is boxed in and in much better shape. I would put a 3/8 hook on the left and right and a D ring in the middle
They make weld on grab hooks that have a thicker edge and no hole for clevis pin. I have seen them at the parts and rigging store. A 3/8 grab hook will hold a 5/16 chain, but not the other way around. I agree that a D ring can be versatile. It is nice to have options.
Yes sir. That's what I intended on buying. They are available online as little as $3.99/hook. 3/8" Drop Forged Weld On Heavy Duty Towing Hook G70
I like grab hooks on the edges and a slip hook in the center. Sometimes it’s nice to grab on the outside edge of the bucket. And the slip hook is faster then a D-ring. I do pulling logs with steel cables that have loops on the ends, super quick to throw it over a slip hook. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
That will work. Any type of strong open slip hook and not a solid ring that you need to mess with a clevis or shackles to hook a loop end. I’ve taken tow hooks off of junk trucks and used that in the past. If you really want to get fancy, get a pintle hitch mount. Ball & Pintle Hitch (1-7/8" Ball, 6,000 lbs. Ball Capacity) Then you can move trailers around with ease. We used to put these on our case 580 tractor backhoes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If you go to the 9:40 mark, you can see the setup on my fathers 310 backhoe. He has both a d-ring and a grab hook in the center. I think I like the suggestion about the slip hook the best.
I welded 5/16 hooks on the sides and cut the center piece out and welded on for straps. Center piece is handy, no shackle or Clovis needed. Quick couplers are designed to be strong when loading the bucket with material, not dumping, pulling on the top of the bucket you are basically in the dump position. I would use caution if maxing the machine out.
