Cutting edges

550Doug · Jan 15, 2023

I have a 5 ft loader bucket with only half of a cutting edge left on it and I have an old Ford 3pth blade that is frozen stiff and will not swivel. I think the cutting edge on the 3pth blade should work on the bucket. Has anyone done such a swap?

Janicholson · Jan 15, 2023

Sure. There are two issues Getting the old blade off of the bucket if welded on, and drilling holes for the new blade. A oxy/actylene torch is your friend. Jim

matthies · Jan 15, 2023

Are they both flat, 3pt blade is usually curved, where the bucket is flat.

leroy in ne · Jan 15, 2023

Do search for loader bucket cutting edge. Work with new material not trying to salvage and repurpose. Time savings and supplies will pay for it and end up with a better
project.

caterpillar guy · Jan 15, 2023

For replacement cutting edges on loader buckets we used to use old grader blades, and cut off what was to long. We would clamp the grader blade to the bucket using it for the alignment of the new edge then cut the old edge out and weld the new edge in. By tacking it on both sides before welding we had less warp or weld pull. also would weld the ends to the side sheets first to hold them together better. Used to do it right on the loader frame. That way we could hold it flat for the top and with it tipped clear over we could weld along as a crosswise vertical then finish with it unpinned and held upside down or we might just finish it tipped over still on the frame. Would take about a day between milkings at the time. Sure would scrap good for awhile that way.

kcm.MN · Jan 15, 2023

X2 on used grader blade edges. Can get them cheap from your local scrap yard. You may have to call ahead of time as sometimes they cut them too small for a loader bucket, so measure your loader bucket and give 'em a call with your needs.

fastfarmall · Jan 15, 2023

Do you live close to the County Seat, if you do and know the road boss usually he well say help your self.But for the IHC loader you could buy new edge's , any way years ago it was possible, i am sure to expensieve now! Good Luck.

moresmoke · Jan 15, 2023

I bought an 8 foot piece of 6 inch weld on cutting edge from the local steel supplier this spring. I dont remember exactly what I paid, but it
wasnt unreasonable. I rebuilt the edge of the bucket with regular bar stock, then welded the cutting edge under it. That way it is easy to cut
off and replace if I need to.

r.w.b. · Jan 16, 2023

x2 the grader blades. curved edge can help you too. replaced worn
edge on nh 555 skidloader.original blade tended to not want to cut.
instal;led curved grader blade and gave it suction like the
blacksmiths did to conventional plow shears when plowing hard
dry soil in summer

Blackhole49 · Jan 16, 2023

Without pictures, hard to tell, but I'm pretty sure the edge on the back blade is bolted on. Just remove and drill holes in loader and bolt on. I made 2 cutting edges for my 4' Kubota and bolted them on. I also have 2 5' grader blades for bolting on my skid steer. I prefer bolting so I can change between smooth and teeth.

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