4 in 1 bucket for a Cat

[wh22366]

Nice, friendly site you have here. I'm a homeowner who just picked an '86 Cat 416 4WD with the standard single-piston front bucket. I'm wondering how much of a job a conversion to a 4 in 1 bucket might be (and where I might find a used one). I live in New Hampshire and between the rocks and the stumps, it seems to me that a 4 in 1 would be a practical addition. Advice?:)

Wayne

[Cat420]

Welcome!

The real issue is not concerning the single cylinder front bucket linkage, but if you have a thrid valve or not. The third valve is what provides the hydraulic hook up and controls for the 4 in 1 bucket. The bucket will cost about the same amount for different configurations, but adding a third valve could add some expense and difficulty to the project.

[cat320]

Cat 420 hit it right first ya have to have that third valve.no minde you if you need to have that kind of bucket for what you want to do you might be able to find one but it will be a job to put the new in and take the old out pluse what the part sodt.I know i inquired about one for my 580 case and it was $1500 plus labor

[digger242j]

I know i inquired about one for my 580 case and it was $1500 plus labor


And Caterpillar's prices may well be higher...

[wh22366]

Thanks for the advice guys. It's scrounging time.

Wayne

[denick]

Wayne,

We have a 86' 426 that we took the 4 in 1 bucket of and put on a 416 general purpose bucket on. The bucket is in good shape. We will sell it if you find out about your hydraulics.

Nick

[wh22366]

How much for the bucket Nick? Mail me at whackett@together.net. Thanks

[DrKing]

I have a 426b that i would like to put a 4in1 on. did you sell that bucket?

[denick]

Sorry guys I haven't checked in for a long time. I do still have the 4in1 bucket if anyone is interested. $ 1,800.00

[Cat416guy]

I have a 1990 Cat 416 2wd. The front bucket is now intermittent in raising up and down. The tilt works fine and the rear bucket woks fine, it is just the front up and down. Any suggestions????:usa

[Countryboy]

Welcome to HEF Cat416guy! :drinkup

[denick]

416guy,

The first thing I would check if all other hydraulic functions are normal is the linkage from the handle in the cab to the valve, for adjustment or something being bent.

Nick

[Cat416guy]

Thanks Nick, I have already done that. I removed the joystick cover and everything is moving properly. I traced the lines front to back and there is no damage to either side.

[Cat416guy]

Thanks Countryboy! Proud to be here.:)