Bucket edge for snow removal.

[toddsand]

Need suggestions for the edge on my 66" bucket on my Bobcat 773. For the bulk of our snow removal we use a snow box with a rubber cutting edge; however, I use the bucket for doing the smaller detail work. I don't want to tear up our asphault and would like to preserve the coating finish as much as possible. I can't seem to find a reasonable edge material. Thanks!

 

[Wirenut2266]

Sad to say I've seen a lot of folks just use a 2"x6", but for any real use that's kind of a joke. You could try some 1/2" 2x6" MDF material from Menards/Home Depot. That crap is extremely dense and very hard to cut. This is what I am going try to preserve the finish on my driveway. If you look for it, it is mostly used for trim work around doors/windows. I have access to plastic sheets, tried it, no good, don't waste your time and $$$. Bruce

 

[anti]

How about a strip of UHMW polyethylene?
You can get it cheap at a plastics supply place. Some people call it poor mans teflon.
It will wear well and you can use a router, drill or saw on it with no problem.
Good luck!