rock bucket recommendation.(purchased with a picture)

[47sawdust]

I'm looking for a 72'' Q/A rock bucket,no grapple,for my tractor.Homeowner use to sift stones and move firewood.
I would like to keep the weight under 700#.
Have any suggestions?

Thanks,Mick

[AfraidChocker]

I built my own, but I cobbled it together so it is pretty ugly. This person did a far better job. Maybe it is something you can do or have done for you?

[North River Energy]

I found this MDS bucket on Craigslist a few years back. Have used it on the S185, mid-sized John Deere tractor, and presently on a Hough H30.
Takes some getting used to, but very pleased with the purchase. They are available with different tine diameter/spacing.


 

[sandhills]

Did it much modification to put it on the Hough?

[North River Energy]

Wasn't too complicated. Turned a set of pin bushings, welded those to the existing brackets. Welded each set of brackets together for final bore to size, and then made a third bracket for the Z-link bar.
Should have used heavier channel for the third bracket, but that's an easy fix.


 

[47sawdust]

Well here's the rock bucket I bought from Stinger attachments.It is very well made and excellent for moving split firewood away from the splitter when I get jambed up.I really like having a see thru bucket.Can't wait to use it for sifting my boney gravel .



 

[North River Energy]

Looks like a decent match to the tractor, weight wise.
Interested to know how the plate tooth arrangement/reinforcement bar works so far as 'pushing dirt' while loading out firewood.
Maybe post an update when you get a few hours on it?

[47sawdust]

My firewood is stacked on 1/3 cord pallets by hand,so dirt isn't an issue for me.All my splitting is done while we have snow cover and I'm done for this year.
The bucket weighs 700#,my loader is rated for about 2000#+.I will check in again with an update.

[thecfarm]

You got some snow up your way.Bare ground out in the open,out in the woods there was some. But this rain might take that away too.