Welding a Chain Hook on Kubota l2501 HST Loader

This is a DIY welding project, not a tractor review: the owner welds a forged Harbor Freight chain hook onto the center of a new L2501's loader bucket, detailing rod choice (6011 root pass, 7018 cover pass), amperage settings, and welder used (Lincoln AC 225 Tombstone). Welding itself isn't filmed due to camera limits. Useful for owners wanting a practical, specific how-to on this exact modification, not a tractor overview.

An individual L2501 owner documenting a personal DIY modification on their own tractor, not a dealer or professional fabricator.