I had problems with my loader bucket at the top starting to bend, and split. I use this loader ALOT, for just about anything. I took a 1/4 thick piece of angle and welded it to the top and I have had no problems since. I have pushed over some good sized trees with it. Also welded on a hook in the middle to pick up things with a chain.
At the top??? Perhaps it's more common than I realize, but I don't believe I've ever heard of one splitting up there. I certainly have heard about them splitting on the leading edge on the bottom from heavy work, but never the top. I would like to eventually add a tooth bar to my bucket but they're not cheap, so I'll wait a little before adding one. Besides, I really think I need a rake first in light of all the work we're doing at the farm right now with trenching in water and electric. Lots of rocks to contend with now. Love the hook idea, by the way.
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