some work pictures

[willie59]

Tom is that the way your normally do the bottom by runing the wear bars all the way across the bottom. Looks like a better idea then cat does it. I'm geting ready to do a 336d bucket next week. Is the bottom of the bucket 3/8 like the sides? Thanks for sharing.

Jason

TomV may have additional comments, but I prefer doing it that way as it's just as effective as a wear bar compared to bars that are fitted linear with bucket teeth, and it's far faster and less costly to install as fitting them lateral doesn't require heating with a torch and bending the metal.

 

[nowing75]

Thanks willie. I was talking about runing across the bucket going to the edge. Looks like the stock bucket has the floor welded I between the sides causing them to be higher. Looks like the way tom does it would be much better. Now I just need to find some ar400.

 

[TOM V]

Jason, the bucket floor was formed out of 1/2" Hardox 450, and you are correct as the bottom was welded between the sides from the manufacturer,and the floor was wore out from the inside before the wear bars. As far as wear bars I have always put them across the bottom as they prevent abrasion from wearing the bottom of the floor, and also stiffens up the bottom.
Regards, TOM V

 

[nowing75]

Thanks Tom. Do you feel it's worth the extra price to use hardox for the bottom. Do you know what the factory uses for material? Thanks again for the info

Jason

 

[FSERVICE]

I think its worth the extra $$ to use the hardox or the AR plate!! It really makes a notable difference in the life of the repair.

 

[nowing75]

I will have to call alro and get a price. The shop I talked to about forming it said 2 weeks. Looks like every one is starting to get bussy.

 

[TOM V]

Thanks Tom. Do you feel it's worth the extra price to use hardox for the bottom. Do you know what the factory uses for material? Thanks again for the info

Jason

Jason, definitely worth it, at least use AR400. I don't know what the oem uses but it does not last very long.

 

[nowing75]

Thanks for the input. I talked to alro today and they have a drop I can get at a reasonable price. Looks like you use 3/4 for the bottom wear bars on a 336 bucket.

 

[willie59]

I will have to call alro and get a price.

Just to compare prices and lead time, give Leeco Steel a call. > http://www.leecosteel.com/

 

[TOM V]

Thanks for the input. I talked to alro today and they have a drop I can get at a reasonable price. Looks like you use 3/4 for the bottom wear bars on a 336 bucket.

The wear bar I used on the 336 bucket was 1"x4" Hardox 450.

 

[FSERVICE]

nowing I tried to send you a PM but I guess your box is full!!

 

[TOM V]

New MILLER going on the truck today.

 

[willie59]

Nice. Did you wear the other one out? Or just time for an upgrade?

 

[TOM V]

Willie, it's 17 years old, was getting tired, can't have it going down in the middle of a job so it was time to give her a break.

 

[Mike L]

How many hours did you run it?

 

[TOM V]

How many hours did you run it?

Has just under 5200 hours on it, still runs good, just some small things starting to go.

 

[willie59]

Willie, it's 17 years old, was getting tired, can't have it going down in the middle of a job so it was time to give her a break.

Amen, and after 17 years of service, I'd say it's earned some retirement time.

 

[still learn'n]

Did you trade it in on new one? Is that new one a 500D? Jerry

 

[TOM V]

Jerry, I am going to keep the old machine for a spare and the new one is a BIG BLUE TURBO.

 

[RBMcCloskey]

Tom,
Do you have a shop in addition to your field service operation?
Bob