bent bucket, fix or sell?

[dangerdoc]

I bought an tractor and loader. The bottom of the bucket was rounded. Not a huge problem because I wanted to switch it over to quick attach and add a 4n1 loader with tooth bucket which I have done.

I planned on getting the bucket straightened out and converting it to quick attach and keeping it for a smooth bucket. I have the converter plate but have not worked on the bucket.

I started thinking about making a hay spear with the adapter plate and maybe selling the bucket, however, I really don't know if it would be worth selling.

If there is any kind of resell value to a very used bucket, I would probably sell it and put the money towards a grapple bucket. If it is basically worthless to someone else, I'll keep it and fix it.

Anybody with experience selling buckets?

 

[IH2444]

Might help to know the brand /model of the loader.

 

[Dan-IA]

How big is it? I have a feeling an old dump bucket on a stanhoist loader might not bring much in rough shape. But I'd expect a fair amount for the bucket on our westendorf loader - it's built pretty heavy.

 

[2x4]

at auction probably $25

 

[balatonm]

some pics would help if you can get them.

 

[paul]

Typically worth about scrap price, unless it is something special. Bent bucket would like like scrape iron to me.

-->Paul

 

[dangerdoc]

Kubota bucket off a LA1001 loader.