I actually made my own for about 50$ worth of material not counting the 15 cutting discs used. I used a 1/2 plate the length of my bucket by 6 inches wide. I liked it so much that I made myself one for the backhoe. On my 16 inch digging bucket, I added again, a 1/2 plate that is 24 inches, and 6 inches wide with a bevel. Very useful to grade a ditch or smooth it out. On that 24 inch plate, I made a bolt on mini seesaw tooth patterned rake. Very useful again for anything.
I too bought the BXpanded toothbar right away after getting my 1025R going on 6 years now. It was a gamechanger for the bucket. I have removed rows of old bushes around our porch like a cheese cutter, literally in minutes. Awesome accessory well worth the price! Thanks for sharing!
12jeeplover No problem. I see a lot of other companies out there claiming the Piranha is made of an inferior steel because they don’t say what they use. I felt it was important to set the record straight that whatever steel they are using is 100% adequate for the job.
You got a like in the first 30 seconds for getting to the point! This was a great evaluation of the toothbar. I looked at a video from 5 years ago, and didn't like a thing about the piranha - it just looked sloppy. It does look like they have improved it quite a bit over 5 years.
SOLD ! I bought a B2601 w/ loader and a Land Pride grapple bucket four days ago to work in the wooded areas of the farm. I have a Ratchet Rake on a M6800 but the tractor doesn't fit in the woods. The Ratchet Rake does a good job clearing brush around the edges of the fields but it isn't designed for digging. The Piranha seems more versatile and yours is holding up well. This should be perfect for a B2601. Thanks
I have used piranha teeth on 2680 for almost two years. The Mindful Homestead I agree with you 100%. Only painful task was grading with bucket and sometimes pushing snow. Bucket was going to deep even on floating mode. But overall great addition to tractor, one of the best !
Thanks for watching. We love that it's transformed the little tractor so much. Grading can be a bit of a bear, but that's what a landscape rake is for, right!?
Like your video the blade I have just ride over a small tree. After seeing your video the Piranha tooth will do what I need. Thanks. Ricky Hammond Stockbridge GA.
I have a L4600 and Ive had my Piranha for ~5 years, love it. It digs better than a smooth bucket (obviously) especially since my land is mostly packed sand and gravel; and it completely obliterates brush and scrub which is mostly what I got it for. Havent even looked to see how sharp it is lately, may have to check next time I use it. My only complaint is that if you want to use clamp-on bucket accessories, like hitch receiver or pallet forks, you have to remove the Piranha. If you have a Kubota BX series, while you're chatting with BXpanded (with the plastic radiator fan in the middle) you should grab one of their "under armor" steel plates to prevent sticks from poking up into the fan and breaking it.
"...it completely obliterates brush and scrub which is mostly what I got it for." Good to hear this, as it's why I am considering one. Figure I'll just remove it for the projects where I want to back drag, something I do from time to time.
I have this tooth bar on order. Can hardly wait to put it to use on my 1960 Oliver OC46. I have a couple acres of ground that had been in CRP for 22 years and I had to mow it every year to keep the hundreds of Mulberry trees in check. I'm hoping this tooth bar will help me clean that ground up, since it hasn't been mowed off it 2.5 years.
Good review. I have the same tooth bar and find it really useful when clearing brush and digging with the bucket. The only time I don't like it is if I'm trying to smooth dirt with the bucket, but I can compensate for that.
Great video, I’ve been a follower of your channel, but I had forgot to ring the bell. Well, I fixed that. Great review of the piranha tooth bar. I’ve been considering buying one. Appreciate the video. You have a great channel.
Great video. I ordered a piranha for my Ariens GT and I’m waiting for it to arrive. Can’t wait to get working on our roughed out back yard here in Conway, NH. When you mentioned rocky soil, I was ready to listen. Haha.
Outstanding Review! I was originally looking at a toothbar from Heavyhitch, but questioned how effective it could be with its tooth pattern. I really liked the design and this one looks like it would be a more effective digger. Gonna order one today.
Chris Nash There are a few tooth bars out there that come with some wild looking designs that are aimed more at digging into your wallet than the dirt. You’ll be super happy with the Piranha. Might take a while to get to you, but it’s worth the wait.
Very good review. I have an L2501 that you may consider for an upgrade from your current tractor. I will be purchasing a Piranha tooth bar for my bucket in the near future. I live in Kentucky with a lot of clay and rock and am sure the tooth bar will help me a great deal. I am in the process of waiting on a grapple and just had a 3rd function valve put on the tractor so you can see why I am still waiting on purchasing the tooth bar. The high ticket items were higher on the list. I also have an land plane, wood chipper, rotary cutter, and forks for the tractor. I do see in the height of the garage door why you may have went with a BX and perhaps the mower option as well. I have a barn at the farm and a little larger tractor was not a problem with 14 foot doors. Again nice video you do a good job on them.
Great review. I ordered one for my Yanmar 276 and unfortunately still no shipping after 6 weeks but understand situation is likely staffing. I've been using a ratchet rake for a year now and would day for land clearing/cleaning it's amazing but I need to also be able to dig so i plan to use both attachments as needed
How is the Piranha bar for cutting sod? I have a 2’ sidewalk I’m taking out, and going to dig the width of the bx bucket for the new sidewalk. Hoping to use the FEL to make easy work of it.
This is the video I was looking for. I was looking into buying one but wanted to see a long term use review. Perfect timing for me! I’m ordering one today!
Thanks! Great information on the Pirana Tooth Bar. I am a novice tractor owner and am having trouble removing sod with the tooth bar. I guess I am not curling the buck right or something. It has been frustrating. All I have done so far is make a mess.
Any tooth bar can be a benefit for an assortment of tasks. A cheap tooth bar will serve many people's needs. Some won't need a tooth bar at all. Make your choice based on what you will be doing.
@@jondevos7535 If you look carefully at the way the front of the bar is cut, you'll see the Piranha is angled to a bevel the entire way across the bar, including in the inside corners of the teeth. If you look at the Wicked, they put a jagged "step" design in there, which looks cool, but means you are going to be pushing an unsharpened edge into dirt. Think of it like a serrated knife where only the tips of the points are sharp and you can't saw. If something were to land in the notch between teeth, it's a flat edge you're trying to push cut with. Not an issue with a huge, powerful tractor, but on a small unit where every bit of advantage helps, the Piranha is a better design. They might use a fancy, branded steel, but that means nothing with a sub par design.
@DRT Hunt Club I feel like it's sort of a personal opinion/use thing. If that small flat edge stops you from digging in I'd think you need a bigger tractor for what you're doing. Both look like good options to me.
I have a Kubota M6060. I can do much more work with the Piranha than I could before, period. If you have a tractor that you wish to use then buy this. I am a real guy who uses tools and is quick to say Horse dookey if it sucks. This is a must have.
Looking at buying this tractor for my application and you answered many of my questions. One of the main reason I do not like a back hoe attach is because it makes the tractor much more cumbersome when trying to get around anything that is not a perfect level surface and much easier to get the tractor stuck. My experience with using a loader to dig and haul is that it can make the tractor very unstable with a full load if you do not have some counter weight ie a implement on the back. Does this tractor get tipsy when the bucket is full without anything on the back say like a box scraper?
you are standing on flat,desolate earth - with only horizon visible in every direction. You put up a 20' long / 8' high wall with a double hung window in the center. Now open the window. Are you looking in or out the window?
@@wiggybends3632 I see what you’re saying. Some say a bucket only has two sides: an inside and an outside. My question was really: which side of the box to you expect to bang up the most that will do most damage to bolt threads that pass through nut? For my usage, the inside would.
Greetings from the NH seacoast. Excellent review made especially credible since you’ve worked with the product for over a year. I’ve been thinking about some sort of tooth bar for some time. I live on a hilly property and need to cut down the crest of a trail I cautiously navigate most every day. While I’m sure renting a Bobcat or small dozer would be faster the cost of a one day rental would be substantially more than an investment in this product. I’ll just take it slow and see what happens. If it doesn’t work out I can always rent a different machine but there will be plenty of other chores I can do with the Piranha. BTW, if you have any suggestions for managing trails with the BX I’d be interested to hear. Many thanks and I’m going to subscribe to your channel! Bern
Thanks Bern! Love having local viewers. You should be fine with the Piranha provided you don’t get into any super gnarly roots. The main limitation is going to be the tractor size and power itself. Worst case is like you said, you need to rent a machine, and you have the toothbar anyway. Just go slow and I bet you’ll be fine! Good luck!
I just ordered one. I have been using the heavy hitch tooth bar, it has its limitations, this looks like it can stay on for everything. What tire chains do you have?
I have a bx23s. What I'm worried about is when I go back to the factory leading edge I will be stuck with two holes on the side. Where lets say you would get spillage from fine materials? Thanks Mate
You could always just toss a plug in there, or put the bolts and washers back in when you don’t have the edge on. Truthfully, I haven’t taken it off in 3 years now. You can backdrag just fine with it.
ummm . . where is your rear ballast? you know, when doing any front attachment work. I'd suggest your wife stand back there but you can when she operates.
I have a Piranha tooth bar on my B2601. I have to admit I am surprised by it. I can dig in dry clay-ish soil and get a 1/2 bucket full with little effort. They did a nice job with this tooth bar. Easy on, Easy off if needed. I also like taking small garbage trees out along the edge of my forest with it.
Good video I put one on my tractor with a 66 inch bucket ,and that was the best move I ever made ,my tractor weighs about 6000 pounds and it cut and digs like a knife in butter ,I have had mine about 2 yrs and never took it off and dont plan too..good luck and have a good day...
Nice video. As long as you are able to take it on and off so easy, it would be interesting to see you try to dig a spot with it and without it. Thanks.
Great review and great channel! I'm ordering a BX23S and will be getting a Piranha Tooth Bar but I have a question about the Kubota bolt on cutting edge. Do you see any advantages/disadvantages of installing it with the bolt on edge vs without? Trying to decide whether to get the factory edge as well or not, the extra cost being irrelevant.
I've always understood the factory edge to be more about strengthening the bucket and being a replaceable wear surface than for cutting into dirt. Our dealer recommended it for that purpose. I haven't run into any issues with the factory bolt on edge yet.
I installed the Piranha tooth bar from my old pin on bucket on my virgin SSQA bucket right away . I like it so much, I got the Piranha "Toothless) straight bar for snow removal on pavement (and back blading when needed) Saves the virgin factory edge!
I noticed you have what looks like a bucket level indicator on your bucket, is that homemade or did you buy it, if you made it how did you do it or if you bought it where did you get it? Great video by the way, just got my bar yesterday looking forward to putting in on today and trying it out...
That’s the Kubota factory bucket level. Honestly, I probably didn’t need it after the first few hours of operating the tractor, but it’s great for the wife who doesn’t get as much seat time while doing loader work.
This was one of my first BX purchases - don't regret it one bit. We have both rocks and clay and yes, this is a life-saver for us! I 100% agree with the limitations; it's a light tractor so definitely limited by that.
I laugh at this because my wife wanted me to get a 37 hp tractor. We live on 2 acres so anything bigger than a sub seemed gratuitous. Just ordered my tooth bar so thanks for the review
Don’t have one yet, what’s the weight of the tooth bar? My only other concern is taking it on/off and the wear on the bolt on edge. Assuming you can get a new edge fairly easy but unsure of the cost for a replacement
If you look carefully, you can see the “arms” of the Piranha have slotted holes for the mounting bolts. Any wear on the original edge is fine as the Piranha will simply slide a little further back on the worn edge, and is still able to be secured. It’s a pretty ingenious feature. It’s not too heavy. Maybe 40lbs?
Just bought a new BX2680 and my bucket has empty bolt holes near its edge. Is the standard cutting edge suppose to come with the tractor, or is that a extra purchase??
is there anywhere else you can get the tooth bar that you know of. I just bought my tractor and want it sooner then BXpanded can deliver. By the way i'm in Maine and 30 mins from your tractor dealer
Just ordered one. I got frustrated clearing out a grove of Chinese Sumac (Tree of Heaven) down my road. My big issue was that I couldn't "grab" anything with the normal bucket, seemed weak. I'd get out and dig stuff up with my Pulaski axe, then hop back in the seat and go. Only to get bogged down by like a 2" root. Hoping this thing helps with that. Also, my ground is rocky as....well, my only.....I don't want to talk about dirt or loam. BX2680 checking in. Love all your vids
Everything Attachments makes one as well…much beefier, much….but yea, as you’d expect, twice the price. But a game changer no doubt. I’m in NH as well, other side of the state in Milton, and rocky soil, is why we’re known as the granite state!😁 Got a couple other channels you might enjoy, Gagnon Mountain Homestead and, Lumnah Acres. Another fun channel more over your way, is Boss of the Swamp.
Just bought a BX23S and was considering the Piranha edge. I am in the Monadnock region also, and you have convinced me to purchase one. Thanks for your review.
