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Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

w'burg

Posted 8/4/ 06:29 (#)
Subject: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

Marengo, Ia.

I'm needing to do some dirt work in my feed lot to prep for some concrete.
I have a smooth edge bucket that is having a hard time penitrating the hard dirt.
Would a serrated cutting edge do what I want or do I need to get a toothed bucket?
I'd rather not have another bucket laying around, but if it works, so be it.
Any other handy uses for a toothed bucket?
Thanks everyone.

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olivetroad

Posted 8/4/ 06:37 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

Kingdom of Callaway - Fulton, Mo

You need a toothed bucket. The serrated one is better than smooth, but you won't be happy with it and it wears a lot faster.

We use a toothed bucket pulling t-posts. Put a ring big enough to go over one of the teeth on a chain, and pull them out, then carry them in the bucket. Tennessee Cattleman

Posted 8/4/ 06:37 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

If the loader is universal quick attach compatible you might be able to rent a bucket. WisTreemover

Posted 8/4/ 06:40 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

East Central wisconsin

You can purchase just toothed bars that slip over your existing edge and bolt to the side of bucket. Works good for those jobs. Good luck

Edited by WisTreemover 8/4/ 06:40

IowaMark

Posted 8/4/ 07:02 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

NW Iowa. / SW Arizona

NW Iowa. / SW Arizona

I have no experience with a serrated bucket so I can't comment on it but do have a tooth bucket. My last skid loader I bought came with a new 72" smooth bucket and I didn't want to spend the money for a tooth bucket so just used the smooth bucket for different jobs. I was like you in hard dirt it was hard to penetrate the dirt to do a good job. I finally bit the bucket and bought a tooth bucket and it's amazing how much easier it is working with dirt, I wish I had bought it years before.

Like I said I have no experience with the serrated bucket or even seen one in action but either one would be better then a smooth bucket in hard dirt. Personally I've never seen a serrated bucket used by any construction company they all use tooth buckets so that should tell you something.

Good luck with your decision, Mark. Breeggy

Posted 8/4/ 07:41 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

Couple options.

Like stated above, there is a serrated cutting edges that slips on the bucket edge and bolts tight to the side of the bucket.

Or,

If you have a smooth bolt on cutting edge, for the time, you can take the edge off and but a set of bolt on tips which would bolt into the same holes as the edge. then when your done, reinstall your flat edge if desired.

Either way, for now you wont have a second bucket laying around or to rent one.
Drilldo

Posted 8/4/ 07:55 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

Texas

We had one of these http://bxpanded.com/piranha-toothbar on a backhoe and it worked pretty good. Easy to take on and off and they custom build it for your bucket. You just need to make a very precise measurement.

We also have buckets with actual teeth and they are hard to beat but the piranha works pretty darn good. Digging with teeth or the piranha is like night and day compared to a smooth bucket.

The other thing you might consider is ripping up the ground first. We dug a half acre pond at our place and in the early stages before it got to steep we would make a pass or two over the area with a chisel plow and then just scooped up the dirt with the loaders. Cliff SEIA

Posted 8/4/ 08:03 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

Want more information on Loader Spare Parts Cutting Edges? Feel free to contact us.

Have a serrated edge on our dirt bucket and a tooth bar on our grapple bucket. The serrated cutting edge is twice as aggressive as a smooth edge and the tooth bar is twice as aggressive as the serrated edge. The nice thing about the serrated edge is you will like it almost every time you use the bucket, we've had our's for almost 4 years and I can't imagine going back to a smooth bucket.

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w'burg

Posted 8/4/ 15:45 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

Marengo, Ia.

Where did you get the cutting edge if you don't mind me asking?
I think I'm going to try it and keep my eyes open for a tooth bucket on auction time or Craigslist. Cliff SEIA

Posted 8/4/ 18:36 (# - in reply to #)
Subject: RE: Serrated cutting edge or tooth bucket?

Our local Case construction dealer had some in stock.

Best Practices

Cutting Edge Tips

Operating Tips

Avoid back dragging
Back dragging reduces cutting edge life by causing it to break before it wears down.

Minimize excessive down pressure
Buckets last longer if the operator minimizes the amount of pressure applied when the bucket is engaged with the ground.

Avoid using blades in wet conditions
Blades wear faster in wet conditions.

Equipment Tips

Use corner attachments
Corner guards increase the bucket&#;s strength. Not using corner guards can cause premature wear.

Use a thicker edge
More powerful machines can use thicker edges, and, in most cases, they should.

For grader blades, consider using single bevel curved blades instead of double bevel curved
The leading bevel on double bevel curved blades wears out quickly, turning it into a single bevel curved blade. Single bevel curved blades last longer and are more cost effective.

Use proper bolts and nuts
Loose bolts and nuts cause the cutting edge to be loose on the moldboard, which can lead to breakage. Use Grade 8 bolts or higher; lower quality may stretch and loosen.

Rotate the cutting edge consistently
Flipping the blade regularly can double the blade life. The flipping interval depends upon what type of material it&#;s used for, and the application.

Protect snowplow cutting edges with a standard flat blade
The steel in carbide snow plow blades can erode, causing the carbide inserts to fall out.

Inspection Tips

Inspect loader edge position
The base edge is the primary support for the bucket system, while the primary engagement edge should be the bolt-on cutting edge. If the base edge is worn out, the bucket is not as stable.

Inspect loader wear plates and replace when needed
Increase the life of the bucket and cutting edge by replacing wear plates regularly.

Routinely inspect and secure bolts
Loose cutting edges can easily be damaged and may fall off and damage surrounding equipment.

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