I recently bought a BX23S with a quick release bucket and would like to weld on chain hooks. I am looking for suggestions on how and where would be the best place to install them that doesn't interfere with the top cradles.
Look up Ken's hooks.....a member here.I recently bought a BX23S with a quick release bucket and would like to weld on chain hooks. I am looking for suggestions on how and where would be the best place to install them that doesn't interfere with the top cradles.
I was thinking of buying one for my bx1880 for pulling up small trees and such. Is that a bad idea? Better to go with two?Welcome to OTT!
Not much more I can say that hasn't been written already (thanks everyone), that bucket has two great spots on top to weld hooks to if that is what you want to do. Here is a picture with our Bolt-On Hooks mounted just inside the QA, you can see the area just to the outside of those that you can weld to. We can provide either option as well as other accessories to compliment them.
The top of the buckets are just mild steel, with a good bit it shouldn't be that hard.If doing bolt on be prepared to drill a long time. Get several drill bits and use an impact or hammer drill to assist. I also would recommend Ken’s and have used them to lift downed trees and move small boulders.
Thank you sir!Ok...ya talked me into it...I just placed my order for a set of these bolt on hooks. The option 2 with the 1/2 inch shackles....
Can not wait...!!!!
Going on my new BX23S with the SSQA as well.....
Thanks...
Use two, that way the load will be distributed between the two rather than just one. Not really sure your 1880 will have the power to pull up small trees though, maybe some tiny saplings but once they get rooted in they are harder to pull than you'd think.I was thinking of buying one for my bx1880 for pulling up small trees and such. Is that a bad idea? Better to go with two?
Thanks,
Jeff
Check out the anchor hook on Ken's website, more expensive than a hook but it gives you more security, especially if you want to use a strap. I really like mine and am glad I went with this setup, hooks on each end and anchor hook in the middle.You'll be glad you went with Ken's. I have a pair on my B2650. Going to add a 3rd in the middle for lighter stuff. Check out his other items. I picked up some nice chain accessories and straps from Ken...