Our buckets with 6” spacing allow more soil to filter through. Contractors who have to pay for emptying dumpsters or for customers who want to leave as much soil as possible in place usually choose a bucket with 6” spacing. Those who want to handle rocks or smaller pieces of debris find the 4” spacing a good choice. Also, for some who are using smaller machines making weight an issue and who need closer spacing the 6” tine spacing bucket can be built with smaller filler bars between the tines.

When in the raised position, the grapple arms protect the cylinders. On our buckets for skid steers the hoses feed through the raised step on the bucket. Most machine manuals address the placement of attachment hoses to give the best protection. That will vary by machine.

Our buckets include the cylinders and a hose kit. Because there are different styles of hydraulic quick couplers used to connect hoses to the machine they are not included in the hose kit; however, we have two styles of 1⁄2” flat face hydraulic quick couplers available for our customers who know that is what they need. Please see our accessories page.