Using Ratchet Straps to Hold Our New Clamp on Forks...BAD Idea!
Overview
A real-world first use of clamp-on bucket forks on a Kubota BX23S, centered on a specific lesson: ratchet straps are a bad substitute for chains because sharp metal edges on the bucket cut through them mid-job. The video follows an actual work project, moving railroad ties as DIY parking blocks, rather than a staged demo. Best for BX owners curious about clamp-on forks before buying.
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Kubota BX23S
- PTO horsepower
- 17.7 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 6258 N (1407 lbs) [LA340] / 5719 N (1286 lbs) [LA340S]
- 3-point lift capacity
- 1,213 lbs.
- Hydraulic flow
- 6.2 gpm (23.5 l/min.)
