Winter project build
 

After numerous times debating on if I wanted this, need this, or even have use for it, i decided i was going for it. Trent (rescue11) builds these buckets that you all have probably seen. I should have posted some pictures during the build but sometimes thats last on the mind.

Looks good. The important thing is “you have it” whether you “need it or not” lol

LOOK OUT!!!!!

He's backing up!!!!
BEEP.....BEEP...BEEP!!!

Looks impressive! Nice build!!:beerchug:

I know this thread is older, but I was wondering how well it works. Is the front end too light? It seems like it might be the answer to my wish for a loader (that I don't really need very much). I would probably end up using it like a power wheelbarrow as much as anything. I do already have a cart, but of course this cart is much closer to loading itself.

Anyone else have experiences to share?

I'd like to know how much material he can put in it. The stock 3pt set up doesn't have a very high lift capacity. Big as that bucket is, I'd be surprised if it will lift it even half full.

Or is it half MT?

Ain't worth a chit,
first off, I don't know how you guys stick them things to vertical walls like that.
Second, a front loader goes on the front not the back.
OR
the steering wheel/seat is facing the wrong direction.:biggrin2:

I suppose it would depend on the material. Wet sand, maybe half. Mulch or wood chips. Maybe full. But then again, I'm an optimist.

Don’t forget about snow too. It’s all about the leverage. Trent has some videos posted that show it in action with some pea gravel if I remember right.

So i saw pictures from trents bucket and decided to build one. Is it that big of a deal? Just so everyone knows, it does take a lot of time and patience to make this. Yes, i need front weights on mine, unless its light material, but my 3 point is also not factory so it lifts a lot more.This bucket i made i bet is 50 to 75 pounds heavier than trents. I put condsiderations of snow removal and thats why i made it the size i did.

You did a great job. Its awesome that it lifts lots of weight! How much weight do you think approximately ? Some doubters said half bucket or less which means nothing unless material is specified but to cure their curiosities can ya get it pretty full?

Again. Great job on it!:IH Trusted Hand:

You still didn't answer the question: How much materiel will the hitch lift? How does the bucket dump when loaded?


Just for the record: I know you contacted Trent and wanted the plans to build the R Bucket. It's not that you built one, it's that you wanted the builder to tell you how to do it. Then, you show it off on the same site. It's one thing to build something someone else has... it's another to expect the builder to give up his info without any compensation. He (Trent) builds them and sells them. You could have at least offered to pay for the plans. It's not like he patented it or anything... so other than just principle, there nothing to it. It's kind of like when Sam designed the rear braces and people wanted to have a set, but not pay for them. People were always wanting the dem's for them, or trying to make their own, and he kind of got upset about it a few times on here. It's understandable. I'd be upset if it was my design too.

Not sure on weight, sorry i dont have a scale on my bucket or tractor.I know that with 150# up front it will lift the front end off the ground. Fyi jon, yes i did contact him, but never did i ask trent for his plans, i asked for some dimensions and material thicknesses, and thats why i wanted to talk to him in person to be more specific( why you know i contacted him im not sure). Maybe trent took it the wrong way. Sorry for that trent!! I made my own rear axle braces for the rear end too, so im sorry for that sam.

Where are the facts to back that up?

What facts? The weight of the bucket and lift frame you want to know?

Swacor, Maybe the easiest way to solve this is just load it up and take a picture. Sucks that some things need to be verified like that here but it would be the path of least resistance I think. Besides, I want to see that thing in action! :beerchug:

Jus want to know which one I have built is 40 to 50 lbs lighter, also which one I have built that isn't adequate for moving snow.

Coop, I too am interested in a video. Nothing wrong with verification. The only time someone should be but hurt about verifying anything is if they cant...

Or is it half slow?

Video would be cool.. I would just like to see it working just to see it. And if it does what he says more power to him!

I think it needs decals,, :bigeyes:
it ain't worth a hoot without a model number,,, :bigthink:






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No videos yet, but heres #700 pounds in the bucket. I dont have a pile of gravel or anything to play with so this will have to do for now.

That is really a substantial amount of weight! How much weight is on the front of the tractor to counter so much in the rear?

I had 225 up front but i think 150 would have been enough to hold it down somewhat. I'm using 75 pound waits up front if your wondering.

I am wondering a little.. I would not mind building one myself actually. I think they would be great for smaller jobs where its tough to get a FEL in or a bigger machine. I have a skidsteer but sometimes its over kill and if its not dry out it can screw up the lawn pretty easily.