When it comes to getting specific tasks done on the job site, there’s no doubt that you kind find the perfect skid steer attachment, designed specifically for what you’re trying to accomplish. That’s the beauty of these machines and their attachments, their versatility and efficiency. Removing rocks from dirt and soil is no exception to this premise. Landscapers that have a piece of land in need of loose, pliable soil will find it easier to simply use a rock bucket attachment or skeleton bucket attachment on their skid steer loader. Straightforward, no nonsense, and effective.
There are a number of manufacturers and models available, but the general functionality of the rock bucket attachment remains the same. Designed with steel tines that run the entire depth of the bucket, rock and skeleton buckets allow for your loader to scoop up rocks and leave the loose soil on the ground. Landscapers cannot manicure and plant a piece of land with rock in it. It only makes sense that they go through it with a rock bucket and filter all the rocks out.
Many rock bucket models feature heat treated alloy steel tines that can withstand excessive amounts of rock and cement punishment under the soil and bring it up for disposal, leaving the soil on the ground. They are incredibly strong and highly effective for removing the rock from the ground. Depending on the size of your job and the functionality you require, these attachments come in a variety of widths, including different tine spacing.
The rock bucket on your skid steer loader sifts through the ground well and brings all the stones to the surface, including any other debris that may be in the way. After giving your rocky solid a few passes with an effective rock bucket attachment, you’ll be ready to take the next steps towards cultivating for grass, agriculture, or any other landscaping project you may have in mind. Whether it is for landscaping, farming or ranching, the rock bucket is absolutely essential to scoop up unwanted rocks and material.
Even construction job sites have utilized these buckets for great purposes. Most soil in densely developed area is likely to be littered with brick, cement, rock or other solid debris. It is all too common for past contractors to bury most of this unwanted material instead of hauling it off. That is why it is important to have a rock bucket attachment handy on your skid steer loader to sift through and get rid of it, so the project can begin.
At Skid Steer Solutions, we are machine operators ourselves and use the exact attachments we sell, so we know how to hand-select the finest rock bucket and skeleton bucket attachments that will perform when you need them most. Read on to get some details on our available models.
Bradco Skid Steer Rock Bucket Attachment
Available in 5 different size options to master and job you can throw at it. Select 66, 75 or 84 inch bucket width along with 2 or 3 inch tine spacing. Strong and durable, the Bradco Rock Bucket Attachment collects rocks and debris with ease and can even be outfitted with a hydraulic grapple.
Eterra Skid Steer Skeleton Bucket Attachment
Like all things Eterra, this Skeleton Bucket is heavy duty and built for work. Available in 66, 72 or 80 inch width. Heavy duty tubing and reinforced backing plates make this bucket as tough and as durable as they come.
Virnig Skid Steer Skeleton Bucket
Options, options, options. Available in 6 different widths, as well as standard and heavy duty models. The Virnig Skeleton Bucket Attachment takes away rock and debris while leaving dirt and soil behind. Remove what you don’t want, leave the rest. The Heavy Duty models feature thicker tines that are spaced farther apart.
Haugen Skid Steer Skeleton Rock Bucket
Haugen prides themselves on using high-quality materials, coupled with expert design and functionality. Their Skid Steer Skeleton Rock Bucket is no exception. A whopping seven different widths are available, ranging from 53” all the way to 90”, so no matter your machine or job, there’s an bucket for you.