My father bought a Case 580 tractor with three point hitch in 1968. We still use it here at the yard.
In '94 we added some forks to the front bucket.
These are hung from three hooks welded to the top edge of the bucket.
Here is a shot of the forks lifting a bent in a frame:


Due to the extended reach of the forks the load is reduced to about 1000 lbs.

If you can add forks to your bucket it makes it very easy to just drive up and clip on or release. You don't even have to leave the drivers seat.

Hope this helps.

Jim Rogers