subject: Skidsteer Loader Digging Buckets [print this page] Skidsteer attachments like digging buckets need to be tough and durable. While there are plenty of off-brand and low-price attachments out there, it is important to remember that saving money on an attachment is not necessarily a good strategy for running a successful business. Those who look to save money in the beginning realize the true worth of a quality attachment in short time. And a digging bucket needs to be one of the toughest attachments in the skidsteer loader owner's arsenal.
The best digging buckets have been designed and produced with materials that are of top quality and they have been pre-heated when welding to ensure that the weld actually penetrates and bonds well with the metal. Cheap digging buckets do not last because this kind of careful consideration was never employed during their production process.
When buying a new bucket attachment, look for a dimple plated bottom -- it gives the attachment a honeycomb structure -- because these are often up to five times stronger than a raw or flat steel bucket. Plus they weigh a lot less than the regular buckets.
Any loader operator has certainly seen how easily a bucket made of flat steel can warp and bend simply by hitting a rough patch of rock beneath the soil. A dimple-plated bottom can help eliminate this problem.
Even though these types of skidsteer buckets are similar to their ancestral models, they are evolved enough that comparing them to the old style is like comparing a car from today to a car from 40 years ago.
Most skidsteer digging buckets come in different sizes and types, but usually come in a 21 inch height, and differing widths, including 60, 66, 72, 78, and 84 inches in width. Just pick the best width to fit the machine size and capability. It is possible to get a bucket that is too big for its machine, so be sure to consult the owner's manual, or ask the skidsteer attachment dealer whether the new attachment will fit on its intended loader.
Although skidsteer digging buckets were originally designed for digging, they have been known to be one of the most useful and widely utilized bucket for a loader. When they are not digging holes, it is not uncommon to see a digging attachment being used to pull a stump or lifting a boulder out of the ground. Skidsteer loader owners have not been shy about testing the limits of their loaders, and they expect their attachments to be able to stand up to the same wear and tear.
That is why they are always looking for skidsteer attachments that can manage the tasks. A well-built digging attachment is worth every penny paid for it, and is not the place for loader owners to try to scrimp and save -- the money saved will disappear as soon as the welds begin to fail and the skidsteer attachment buckles under the workload.
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by: Robert Leib
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