Do jcb buckets fit fermec

[grant]

Hi just wondered if anyone knows if jcb buckets fit a fermec digger i'am getting a shot of a fermec to do a job at the stables and I have a tree stump to dig so I was going to try and fit our jcb ripper tooth to slacken up round the tree the fermec is a non q hitch

[usedjcbdave]

No-Fermec buckets do not fit JCBs

[grant]

Ok thanks I shall just have to dig around the tree stump with a narrow bucket what is the easiest way to swap buckets over as I've only ever used quickhitches

Thanks

[martyn williams]

Pre quick hitch days, we used to mod the bucket hangers by cutting the welds and reposition the hangers also alter bucket bushes to suit a machine if required.
Martyn

[FOWLER MAN]

Hi Grant,
The easy way to fit a bucket without a quick-hitch.
First obtain a short bar 16 or 20 mm in diameter. Offer up the arm to the front bucket pin hole and pop the small bar through.
Lift the arm to a convenient height,( no need to bend). the bucket will hang and swing on the bar.
Set the crowd link somewhere near the rear bucket pin hole, you will now be able to swing the bucket and link quite easily to line them up and push or tap in the pin,( easier if their greased).
The bucket will then hang from the link, move the arm and link to line up the front holes, and withdraw the bar.
The bucket will swing on the back pin so you can easily line up and push in the front pin. Simples.
Good luck.
Fred

[FOWLER MAN]

Pre quick hitch days, we used to mod the bucket hangers by cutting the welds and reposition the hangers also alter bucket bushes to suit a machine if required.
Martyn

Hi Martyn,
Not only before quick hitch days, but we still alter the tops of buckets in the same way to fit quick hitches on different machines.
Fred

[grant]

Thanks for your help guys that sounds easy enough Fred I had visions of jumping in and out of the machine trying to line up the pins I only ever use quick hitches apart from the odd mini digger but they are easy enough to pick up i'am borrowing it from a local farmer as I was getting riddiculous prices from hire company's