Description
Description
Although this bucket hook will work on any tractor bucket, the Ai2 Bolt-On Bucket Hook & D-Ring were designed specifically to work with the Kubota BX factory bucket.
Because Kubota uses a reverse rolled lip at the top of their bucket, a spacer is needed to offset it enough for the hooks to be usable without damaging the bucket. Ai2 came up with the perfect solution to fix that problem, while also adding flexibility for how the hooks can be installed. The design uses a high strength 1″ HDPE (high-density polyethylene) spacer. This spacer design gives you the flexibility to reverse the hook’s installation. This design includes a reinforced backer plate that has a D-ring on the opposite side from the hook. You can have the hook above the bucket and keep the D-ring on the inside of the bucket, or reverse them if your situation calls for it. Other brands on the market have the hook welded to a spacer, which doesn’t give you the option to do this.
The hook can be installed in any location along the bucket – or install multiple hooks for maximum utility! In our opinion, a bucket hook is a must-have accessory for your Kubota BX tractor.
The Ai2 Bolt-On Bucket Hook & D-Ring is a great tool for your bucket!
Specifications
| Model | Bolt-On Bucket Hooks & D-Ring |
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Length |
3″ |
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Width |
2.75″ |
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Height |
3.75″ |
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Weight |
3 lbs |
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Maximum Chain Size |
3/8″ |
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Strength Rating |
5000 lbs |
- Durable powder coated finish in dark grey
Warranty
Two year manufacturer’s warranty.
Michael D Montgomery (verified owner) –
I should have bought these earlier-
Just moved the garage, and had to unload several large items like my snowbolwer and my 80 gallon compressor using the tractor bucket. The way I secured the items was pretty sketchy, so I ordered these so I’ll never have to do that again.
These went in very easily, about 10 minutes for the pair. I measured the locations to center them, used a sharpie to make marks in the mount plate holes, hit the marks with a center punch, and then drilled. The Kubota bucket is mild steel and pretty easy to drill through, but I still used a 3/16 bit to start the holes and then finished with a 13/32 drill bit. A step bit would have been nicer, but I sed what I had and got them installed very fast.
Angela Ashwill –
Glad to hear it Michael! Thank you for your purchase.
Bob Scott –
Great product. I especially like the all steel extension to fit the raised edge on my pin on bucket. They are stronger than the tractor will lift. Used a short piece of chain to pull metal fence posts and dead sapplings up like butter. Great product.