Cat 977L

[Welder Dave]

I don't think either of those scenarios would bend them, Most likely bent by tying a chain around them and trying to pull something.

The teeth on that 4 in 1 bucket are out in front by a fair amount more than a standard GP bucket. Tilting them down at 45* or more would put a heck of a lot leverage on the bucket arms and cylinders. Prying on stumps could possibly have bent the arms too. That bucket is huge.

 

[DMiller]

Would be willing to bet that Root Rake/Grapple head they had on it was a defined Culprit.

 

[ChrisUK]

Are the arms for the bucket tilt bent or are they supposed to be curved?

Morning @Welder Dave yes the bucket link arms are bent.
It’s from when it was fitted with a timber grab before I put the bucket on.
The geometry / mounting pints on the grab are not correct as when the grab was tipped all the way forward the bucket links fouled on the end of the loader frame main bucket pivot points before anything hit its stops.

I guess a combination of wrong geometry and operator error / rough use has contributed.

Cheers Chris.

 

[ChrisUK]

Would be willing to bet that Root Rake/Grapple head they had on it was a defined Culprit.

@DMiller yes sir, it is definitely the culprit

 

[ChrisUK]

Had the 977L out, winch rope off and on and moving the new scraper box round.
Cheers Chris
Looking at the pics I think we need a new phone camera haha

 

[DMiller]

So Jealous Chris!! Bought my Allis with a MP hoping could actually get much done with it, should have waited and gotten a Bigger machine as Yours.

 

[ChrisUK]

So Jealous Chris!! Bought my Allis with a MP hoping could actually get much done with it, should have waited and gotten a Bigger machine as Yours.

Still a few out there your side of the pond I’m sure sir !
Chris

 

[DMiller]

Prices went nuts, no longer can manage

 

[IceHole]

This is the winch the several I've seen have.

 

[ChrisUK]

This is the winch the several I've seen have.

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Nice, would that be a Hyster made unit ?
Chris