New bucket, where to mount hooks?

[S-G-R]

I hsve a HLA 60" bucket and am going to add Hooks and clevis mounts. There are two supports in line with the cylinders so the Hooks need to go to the outside edge of the SSQA bracket or to the inside.

I'm leaning towards the inside but would like to hear what you guys/gals think.

Inside



Outside

 

[rc51stierhoff]

I’d suggest to Leave yourself enough room to get your chain on / off the hooks (and if using shackles enough room to put pin in / out)….beyond that your guess as good as mine…personally I think I’d try to get them in line with the loader arms.

 

[S-G-R]

I’d suggest to Leave yourself enough room to get your chain on / off the hooks (and if using shackles enough room to put pin in / out)….beyond that your guess as good as mine…personally I think I’d try to get them in line with the loader arms.

Another reason why I'm leaning towards the inside. The outside edge is on the outside of the arms. The inside isn't dead on either but catches a piece of them.

 

[JeepinMaxx]

Mine are mounted towards the inside and work great

 

[B737]

how do you like the HLA bucket compared to your old one SGR? Did you post pictures of it somewhere, i may have missed.

Congrats on getting your new 3310 home!!!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Inside is always my choice, lowers the tipping / twisting potential.

 

[Bmyers]

I went on the inside

 

[S-G-R]

how do you like the HLA bucket compared to your old one SGR? Did you post pictures of it somewhere, i may have missed.

Congrats on getting your new 3310 home!!!

Not yet. I'll get some pics and thoughts for this thread tomorrow.

 

[S-G-R]

Inside is always my choice, lowers the tipping / twisting potential.

Inside was my first instinct but I thought I'd check before drilling. Off to the garage now.

 

[S-G-R]

Hooks/clevis brackets and receiver tube are done.

Got a good 3/4" cutting edge on the bucket that keeps the bottom of it off the ground.

 

[Kennyd4110]

They look great SGR, we appreciate the business!

 

[S-G-R]

They look great SGR, we appreciate the business!

You're quite welcome! You make great products and your business was A1 to deal with.

 

[joearizona]

Here is mine.

 

[Kennyd4110]

Here is mine.

You've had those awhile!

 

[ferguson]

more is always better

 

[HuntIL2]

Newbie here....where did you guys purchase your hooks from?

 

[RCW]

Newbie here....where did you guys purchase your hooks from?

From Kenny, the person that posted on this thread.

Home - BoltOnHooks LLC

Bolt-On Hooks and other accessories for compact tractors. KBOH Hooks. KBOH. USA hooks. Forged in the USA

www.boltonhooks.com

 

[ferguson]

Bought clevis end hooks from harber fright & cut off the clevis ends / welded to 1/4" X 4" flat stock / the reese hitch got from tractor supply its just a tube with a hole in it / pad eyes are 1/2" with 3/4" holes for 3/4" shackles