I have been looking at videos for ideas on attaching hooks. Glad I watched your video you made some good points. I think I'll still add the hooks but I'll be careful about how I use them. I'm going to go buy a draw bar too. Thanks.
First of all I would never use the bolt on type I would weld my hooks on like I have in the past I would never use the hooks to try pulling anyting just lifting certain things... like you said pulling is for the draw bar. Good pointers
Thanks for the feedback. If I did install them I think I would weld them too. I know they're a cheap and easy mod, just not sure I'd use them more than a couple times.
@@stonehousebarn2737 only time I use them is to maybe grab a Implement to move it around or on load one from the back of the truck or trailer nothing too aggressive I have a back hole for the heavy stuff and I have a grapple bucket just every now and then the hooks on the bucket do come in handy maybe to hold a 55 gallon drum in place while you're carrying it and so forth... I do agree with you 100% cuz there are some people that just try foolish things
You have some great points I welded the hooks on and really don't use it much because of traction and tipping hazard like you mentioned. I do use the hooks on my stump bucket more to lift and move stumps out of the hole. Great information for people that are thinking about hooks. 👨🏻🏭🚜💨💡
Thanks, I know its a cheap, easy mod and they really do have some benefits, but I'm not sure a lot of users understand the limitations. I know everyone has to work with what they have and it shouldn't be any concern to me how they use their equipment, but its kind of a pet peeve for me. Just like driving with the loader bucket too high.
Good input! Thank you for sharing this information. I’m adding hooks to protect my bucket and distribute the load evenly when lifting plants from my flower beds. Forks would be best, but my sub compact has only a pin on bucket and I am waiting for bolt on forks from my dealer. I have a compact tractor with forks and a grapple for heavier lifting. Your information is very helpful and prompted me to seriously consider how I plan to use my tractors.
I understand the points about the bucket to skid steer attachment concerns . But surely the axle & loader to frame loads and sideways motions are the same with a grapple or forks . Mine a pinned on bucket( heavy duty) as quick attach is not available in Thailand
@Thaijohn1968 I understand what you're saying, but you should have enough rear ballast to keep the rear end on the ground with the bucket, grapple or forks. Also, the connection point to the loader bucket, when pulling in reverse, is most likely above the front axle which increases the chances of lifting the rear.
Seems more like a safety video than proof hooks are a bad idea. You make excellent points, but it looks like hooks are useful for certain light tasks. Example: lifting a disconnected bucket. Glad I watched this.
Thanks for the comment. I do agree with you that they can be useful for certain LIGHT tasks. But I'm sure you've seen a lot of the same videos I have where people seem to think this little hook turns your subcompact tractor into a 10 ton crane or a tow truck. I've definitely ruined my share of equipment over the years and hope to share something with others that might keep them from repair bills.
That's a good point. There are some uses where they're really helpful. I just hate to see someone damage their tractor, if they don't know what they're doing.
I appreciate you watching and commenting, but when you say "The rest of us" can use them with no problem, you lost any credibility with me. I personally know people that have had a problem. Maybe they're not the keyboard expert that you are but to make a blanket statement like you did? Shows me you really don't know what you're talking about. Also, I do have them on one my tractors and they do have some beneficial uses, but too often people with less knowledge and experience than you and "the rest of us" use them wrong.
HAHAH the cows look like they are doing a good job... I have not attached hooks and may not have to since I got pallet forks and will have a grapple in spring/Summer... Good info for us noobs.
I have been looking at videos for ideas on attaching hooks. Glad I watched your video you made some good points. I think I'll still add the hooks but I'll be careful about how I use them. I'm going to go buy a draw bar too. Thanks.
First of all I would never use the bolt on type I would weld my hooks on like I have in the past I would never use the hooks to try pulling anyting just lifting certain things... like you said pulling is for the draw bar. Good pointers
Thanks for the feedback. If I did install them I think I would weld them too. I know they're a cheap and easy mod, just not sure I'd use them more than a couple times.
@@stonehousebarn2737 only time I use them is to maybe grab a Implement to move it around or on load one from the back of the truck or trailer nothing too aggressive I have a back hole for the heavy stuff and I have a grapple bucket just every now and then the hooks on the bucket do come in handy maybe to hold a 55 gallon drum in place while you're carrying it and so forth... I do agree with you 100% cuz there are some people that just try foolish things
You have some great points I welded the hooks on and really don't use it much because of traction and tipping hazard like you mentioned. I do use the hooks on my stump bucket more to lift and move stumps out of the hole. Great information for people that are thinking about hooks. 👨🏻🏭🚜💨💡
Thanks, I know its a cheap, easy mod and they really do have some benefits, but I'm not sure a lot of users understand the limitations. I know everyone has to work with what they have and it shouldn't be any concern to me how they use their equipment, but its kind of a pet peeve for me. Just like driving with the loader bucket too high.
Good input! Thank you for sharing this information. I’m adding hooks to protect my bucket and distribute the load evenly when lifting plants from my flower beds.
Forks would be best, but my sub compact has only a pin on bucket and I am waiting for bolt on forks from my dealer. I have a compact tractor with forks and a grapple for heavier lifting.
Your information is very helpful and prompted me to seriously consider how I plan to use my tractors.
I understand the points about the bucket to skid steer attachment concerns . But surely the axle & loader to frame loads and sideways motions are the same with a grapple or forks . Mine a pinned on bucket( heavy duty) as quick attach is not available in Thailand
@Thaijohn1968
I understand what you're saying, but you should have enough rear ballast to keep the rear end on the ground with the bucket, grapple or forks. Also, the connection point to the loader bucket, when pulling in reverse, is most likely above the front axle which increases the chances of lifting the rear.
Seems more like a safety video than proof hooks are a bad idea. You make excellent points, but it looks like hooks are useful for certain light tasks. Example: lifting a disconnected bucket.
Glad I watched this.
Thanks for the comment. I do agree with you that they can be useful for certain LIGHT tasks. But I'm sure you've seen a lot of the same videos I have where people seem to think this little hook turns your subcompact tractor into a 10 ton crane or a tow truck. I've definitely ruined my share of equipment over the years and hope to share something with others that might keep them from repair bills.
great video
Thanks, I appreciate that and thanks for watching.
How about lifting something off a trailer when pallet forks won't work...? So lifting not pulling.
That's a good point. There are some uses where they're really helpful. I just hate to see someone damage their tractor, if they don't know what they're doing.
Well, since you have convinced yourself...don't put them on your bucket. For the rest of us...we can use them with no problem.
I appreciate you watching and commenting, but when you say "The rest of us" can use them with no problem, you lost any credibility with me. I personally know people that have had a problem. Maybe they're not the keyboard expert that you are but to make a blanket statement like you did? Shows me you really don't know what you're talking about. Also, I do have them on one my tractors and they do have some beneficial uses, but too often people with less knowledge and experience than you and "the rest of us" use them wrong.
HAHAH the cows look like they are doing a good job... I have not attached hooks and may not have to since I got pallet forks and will have a grapple in spring/Summer... Good info for us noobs.
I think that's a good choice. My pallet forks are the most used attachment, but the grapple is definitely the most fun.