Kubota BX 25 Bucket hooks, are these any good ? which style?

Henro

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In over 20 yearsI’ve never felt the need for a D ring on the bucket.

I would go with the grab hooks only, as shown in the second link.

There’s a thread here somewhere titled something like "show us your bucket hooks” you might do a search for. It would give you a lot of examples of what people here find useful.

Edit: This one:

 
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yorkies77

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I got mine from bxexpanded, no welding and you can adjust them yourself for each time you use them. Took me one minute to install them. Absolutely love them.
 

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Bolt-On Hooks - BoltOnHooks LLC
Bolt-On Hooks and other accessories for compact tractors.

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Bolt-On Grab Hook™ with Hardware - BoltOnHooks LLC
Bolt on hooks. Bolt on tractor hooks, Bolt on bucket hooks. Bolt on loader hooks.

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1/2″ Bolt On D-Ring - BoltOnHooks LLC
4,000lb *WLL Zinc Plated May be Welded *Bolts NOT included* Imported

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Bolt-On Clevis Mount™ without Hardware - BoltOnHooks LLC
Clevis mount, pad eye.

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Grab Hook/Clevis Combo - BoltOnHooks LLC
Bolt on hooks. Bolt on tractor hooks, Bolt on bucket hooks. Bolt on loader hooks.

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1/2" USA Made Screw Pin Shackle - BoltOnHooks LLC
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Henro

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Did a new member just spam the the thread with an advertisement?

Did we get sucked into answering his original question?

Edit: not implying the products shows are not quality items from the looks of them. And I want to think Boltonhooks may be a paid member here as well. Curious...
 

Joe.G

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I am not spamming These are from my post on Tractor by net that someone had shown me.
 

DustyRusty

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Did a new member just spam the the thread with an advertisement?

Did we get sucked into answering his original question?

Edit: not implying the products shows are not quality items from the looks of them. And I want to think Boltonhooks may be a paid member here as well. Curious...
He just gave you the opportunity to make another post. What are you now averaging 6 or 8 a day?
 

Mark_BX25D

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I am not spamming These are from my post on Tractor by net that someone had shown me.

It would have been a good idea to explain that with your pictoors. We just had a
"new member spammer" incident, and I guess maybe we are a bit touchy.

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On another note, I'm with Henro on the D rings. I think they will be in the way with that setup.

Unless you expect a regular need to use ropes, I would stick with the grab hooks. If you really think you need the D rings, I'd put them a few inches away from the grab hooks.
 
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Joe.G

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I am confused? If this is pointed towards me I am not trying to spam, I am just a new owner with a questions.

I have things that I want to do to make it mind/set up for me and trying to learn from people that know.
 
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Joe.G

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I know the hooks would be more useful, Just wasn't sure if I was missing something with the D rings. Figured Id ask because I only want to drill holes once.
 
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If you aren't into fabricating go with Ken's. My BIL (also a "Ken") has some of Ken's BOH's and they are top notch. I would recommend Ken's products to anyone who wants something that is made well and looks good.
 
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Joe.G

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I looked at some other ones on Kens site and they seem like they would fit teh particular buck I have better then some in the links.
Kens just came highly recommend from another site I was reading, I think I will just go with the bolt on hook, I may weld one on to the Backhoe bucket as well.
 
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BXHoosier

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I went the cheap route and bolted on some weld-on hooks to the sides of the bucket with 3/8” bolts.
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Henro

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I went the cheap route and bolted on some weld-on hooks to the sides of the bucket with 3/8” bolts.
Interesting! First time I’ve seen that done!

Certainly thinking outside the box!

I suppose you could hang a bit of excess chain over the bucket top lip, and that would keep the chain in the hook until you got it under tension.
 

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Ideally install 'inline' with the loader arms 'for best results'.
Might consider a thick flat bar or angle iron 'stiffener' on the inside of the bucket to prevent top lip from curling down.
 
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I like my hooks welded on a 2"×3" - 3"×3" plate, then the plate welded inline with the loader arms. *The more surface contact the better.*
 
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Hooks inline with the lift arms are best. For center lifting, drape a chain on both hooks and connect in the middle to center the chain.
 
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Just catching up here, I have also responded on TBN.

Looks like you need our 1-5/8" spacered hooks, the ones in the "pin-on" section of the website I linked earlier. There are also measuring instructions on that page.



These look good. Will have to see if they will work for my 1880.
 
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