Go Bottom

---

Hooks after 400 Hours

ncrunch32 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 762 Kingston, NY   Pics

2006-01-21          123188

Finally, after 400 hours of use on my JD4310, I finally had hooks welded to the bucket. Up until now I had been wrapping the chain around the bucket. I should have done this long ago but finally got the time and inclination. I purchased 3 weld-on 3/8 grab hooks from AW Direct, 70 grade, they arrived 2 days later for about $22.00.

An old timer stopped by the house and welded them on for $30 - I gave him $40. Done for $62. The best thing is that AW Direct sent me a little pull-back plastic tow truck toy that I let fly down the hall-way at work.

Of course I violated every tenant I've seen about re-inforcing the bucket. I have a heavy duty 61 inch bucket. I don't really stress this machine too much. I had asked the welder about reinforcing plate for the middle hook - he looked at the bucket and didn't think I needed it. I'll let you know when I bend the top of the bucket :)

Reply to | Quote Reply | Add Photo


   Go Top


Share This

Create New Member Account

Member Login

Userid:

Password

Login

Ask A Question !