mike_sdak Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I ran across a johnny bucket Jr for a 900 series allis, for 300.00. I would probably use it to transport mulch across the yard, a little black dirt spreading and leveling, and possibly a little gravel work on my drive. I have a hydraulic lift, so that will help a bunch. 1. Is the frame and front end strong enough for the JBJ? Would I need to reinforce as Daddycat did for his BGB mount? 2. Would it work OK for what I propose?
rokon2813 Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 It should work fine for what you want. Y might want a little extra weight on the rear for gravel. What Daddycat reinforcement are you refering to?? Just curious
mike_sdak Posted April 26, 2011 Author Posted April 26, 2011 Rokon, I heard about it somewhere on this forum. Apparently, he broke a BGB housing and wanted to make sure it wouldn't happen again. Here are a few posts on the topic: http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=9173 http://www.simpletractors.com/club2/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=9666&SearchTerms=BGB%2Creinforcement
RickS Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Mike, I have a Johnny Bucket that I have used on my 7012 and now on my 7118. both tractors had no problems moving what ever I asked of it. Yes I overloaded it several times that I needed to help lift the bucket (tractor had a hydraulic lift on it). Depending on what you are moving around and how full the bucket is you may or not need a rear weight. That said if you plan to move a lot of gravel (or other heavy materials) around then a weight box is a good idea. The weight box is more to provide weight on the rear wheels for filling the bucket and driving the tractor. If you attempt to drive into the gravel pile with the bucket down, the additional weight will help prevent the tires from spinning which in turn will help fill the bucket with the gravel. If the bucket has too much weight in it the rear tires can lift (or at least lighten) making it hard to move the tractor. When I stated "drive into the gravel pile" I am not suggesting (nor do I recommend) ramming the gravel pile. These tractors are not designed for that kind of abuse. You will find the bucket a valueable tool. While I don't use it everyday, it has saved me hours of work moving dirt, stone dust, and gravel by wheelbarrow. Given the price of a new Johnny Bucket; $300.00 dollars is a great price. I paid that much over six years ago and would not part with it for $300.00. Rick.......
sbull78 Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 that is a really good deal...those things will do almost everything a loader will...they are extremely well built...i just used my johnny bucket sr. to move 2 dumptruck loads of dirt in 2 days...your tractor should be plenty strong to hold it..i would recommend some fulid filled tires, wheel weights or a weight box in the back however....
Mike Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Driving into a pile of anything is hard on crankshafts. I love my bucket, 300 is better than fair...
hotrodtractor Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 I have the simplicity version power bucket and love love it.. my favorite attachment by far. I use a rear stinger weight with double weights and fluid filled tires and she digs everything I have asked her to.
rokon2813 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Ah, I thought maybe those were what you referred to. Kirk did a great job on those. I don't know how well they tested out for his purpose, but those parts are still around.....:O:O:D:D
mike_sdak Posted May 16, 2011 Author Posted May 16, 2011 I just picked up the Johnny bucket Jr. It is a manual trip type model. Is there supposed to be a dedicated lift rod for this, or should I just use my snowblower lift rod (with spring?) I used the snowblower lift rod for a while, but I don't know how well it will work.
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