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Rick Fanning

03-09-2007 06:57:17

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I recently purchased a Paulson front end loader to put on my WD-45. When the loader was delivered to the pick up point, the guy I bought it from said he could not find the bucket that was supposed to be with it. So I am stuck with trying to locate a bucket and they seem to be very hard to find. I called the Paulson company and they said they could make me a new one for $611 plus shipping and that it would take at least several weeks to get it. Since the loader was only $200 I'm not saure I want to go that route. I was thinking about the possibility of making my own bucket. Paulson would not give me any specs on the bucket. Has anyone out there ever built their own bucket, and if so could you provide me with a little info such as what kind and thickness of steel to use, any tips about welding or any onfo on how to determine pivot point for the trip bucket operation? Also, does anyone have or can anyone get photos of a Paulson 40 inch bucket. Finally, if anyone knows of a used bucket that fits the bill and that is reasonably close to East TN. I could use that info also. Not asking for much, huh?

Thanks in advance.

Rick

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JMS/MN

03-09-2007 21:28:05

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

I have a couple Paulson loaders with buckets/forks. Will be glad to send you drawings, pix, etc.

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Rick Fanning

03-10-2007 09:13:45

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to JMS/MN, 03-09-2007 21:28:05

If they are trip buckets that would be very helpful.

Thanks,

Rick

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JMS/MN

03-10-2007 16:48:41

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-10-2007 09:13:45

The one on the reversed WD is changed over to hydraulic and quik-tach. Have another for WD with trip- with fork and slip-on snow bucket, one for a Ford with trip.

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Keith-OR

03-09-2007 21:24:47

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

Rick, here is ones I said in email that I would post for you...HTH

Bucket is 60 inches wide.

Keith & Shawn

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Rick Fanning

03-10-2007 09:11:16

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Keith-OR, 03-09-2007 21:24:47

Got em.

Thanks Keith

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omahagreg

03-09-2007 17:30:31

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

Is this the loader you have? I put a home made snow blade in place of the bucket on Dad's for winter, so I have the bucket loose at the moment. If you would like dimensions and pictures of details, I would be willing. My bucket measures 40.5" wide. Greg

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Rick Fanning

03-10-2007 09:07:58

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to omahagreg, 03-09-2007 17:30:31

Greg,

If you get a chance that would be great! Thanks

Rick

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135 Fan

03-09-2007 15:32:30

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

It's 40 inches wide and non hydraulic? Take a look at a bobcat bucket. It has about a 1/2 inch x 6 inch beveled cutting edge and a couple of 1/4 or 3/8's wear strips on the bottom. The main shell of the bucket is about 10 gauge (1/8) steel. The whole bucket doesn't need to be real heavy, only the working parts. If the bucket is too heavy, you won't be able to carry anything let alone steer. Modifying an existing bucket might be easier than building one. You want to make sure it sits flat on the ground and isn't twisted side to side. You would also have to clamp it somehow so it wouldn't twist from welding if you made your own. It can certainly be done but might be a real headache as well. Good luck. Dave

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Keith-OR

03-09-2007 09:03:43

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

Rick, If I can pictures of the bucket I made I will post them. I used 3/16 plate and a piece of 2x4 w/0.25 wall thickness across the top, this was to weld hooks for using chains to pickup heavy items that would not fit in my bucket.

If I don't find the pictures today I will try to post them Monday or email them, as we are headed out early in the morn(long drive) to State Special Olympics Power Lifting finals this week-end. Shawn(son) is participating.

Keith & Shawn

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IH2444

03-09-2007 08:57:12

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

You might want to double up the bottom if you are going to do much rough digging with it.
My loader had a good sized rock bucket on it, the bottom is 3/4 inch...No chance of bending that one.

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glennster

03-09-2007 07:52:27

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

i picked up a tooth bucket off an old jd skidsteer and modifyed the brackets to fit my farmall m. works good and cheap

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Rick Fanning

03-09-2007 07:59:13

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to glennster, 03-09-2007 07:52:27

Thanks glennster. Bracket modification would be ok. Would need the top lip to catch on the trip pin so I would need to find the right height or make that modification. I know a fellow that has a coule of old buckets, but he doesn't have any specs on them. I may check with him.

Rick

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old

03-09-2007 07:31:06

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to Rick Fanning, 03-09-2007 06:57:17

A lot depends on what your going to be using the bucket for. I have built more then one of them. I always use 1/4 inch steel and then use doubled on the cutting edge area to make it stronger. I sort of half it so about an inch or 2 is past the other part so thats 1/2 at one point up front. But I also have a bale spike on my bucket so it has to be extra strong in that area.

Hobby farm

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rrlund

03-09-2007 11:59:30

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to old, 03-09-2007 07:31:06

I REbuilt one. Used a piece of roadgrader blade to stiffen up the front. Beveled so it cuts in good too.

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RIck Fanning

03-09-2007 07:53:51

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Re: Bucket Fabrication in reply to old, 03-09-2007 07:31:06

Thanks old. I kinda suspected 1/4 steel. I guess a dirt/material bucket is what I'm looking for. I will be moving a lot of gravel and some loose dirt. May also use it when clearing rocks.

Rick

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