Paul Woodward Timmins - Tips to Select the Right Excavator Bucket

Tips to Select the Right Excavator Bucket

Introduction ď ˝

We may not have knowledge how excavator buckets work but they are really essential in starting a building construction project or perhaps a trenching project. With no contribution of the excavator, human effort would need to be properly used for digging trenches and other excavation work which may be quite hazardous for individuals to interact in.

Tips to Select the Right Excavator Bucket    

Choose a bucket type with soil conditions in mind Select a bucket style to suit your digging needs Add accessories to customize buckets Inspect wear items and replace parts

Choose a Bucket Type with Soil Conditions in Mind  

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There are two primary bucket types for contractors to choose from: Heavy-duty buckets are the most common excavator bucket type because they work well in a variety of soil conditions, such as clay, gravel, sand, silt and shale.

Severe-duty buckets are best suited for excavator operators who are handling abrasive materials in heavy or severe digging and truck-loading applications.

Select a Bucket Style to Suit your Digging Needs 

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Trenching buckets can easily dig narrow, deep trenches while maintaining excellent breakout force and contributing to fast cycle times for the excavator.

Ditching buckets have a similar profile to standard digging buckets, but have a wider, deeper profile for smooth operation in sand and clay.

Angle tilt buckets are versatile and cost effective when used in finishing, grading and land-clearing applications.

Add Accessories to Customize Buckets ď ˝

Excavators may be operated to lift, carry and place pipe using a bucket’s lift eye. This is common among utility contractors working on wet or dry utility projects and placing pipe in an open trench.

Inspect Wear Items and Replace Parts ď ˝

Maintaining excavator buckets is just as important as following regular maintenance schedules on the excavator itself and should not be overlooked. Smith recommends daily inspection of the bucket teeth, cutting edges and heel of the bucket for obvious wear or breakage.

Excavator Bucket Types    

Digging Bucket V Bucket Cleanup Bucket Rock Bucket

Digging Bucket ď ˝

Most excavator models come with a digging bucket.

Because most excavators have a digging bucket, this is a standard feature. There are few digging buckets: one for soft soils which has short blunt teeth, and another for rock or frost which is usually longer and provides better concentration of force.

V Bucket ď ˝

Although it is similar to a digging bucket, this bucket type has unique design that provides extraordinary energy savings and improves the efficiency of the excavator.

Unlike the typical digging bucket, this V-shaped bucket delivers better results.

Cleanup Bucket ď ˝

An excavator with a cleanup bucket is a perfect machine for scooping applications. It is also a type of a digging bucket with no teeth. The cleanup bucket is ideal for soft materials, and offers large capacity.

Rock Bucket ď ˝

The rock bucket is known for its long sharp teeth and its heavy-duty structure, which makes it extremely efficient for such applications.

Who I Am.. ď ˝

Paul Woodward Timmins is the Vice President of the Bucket Shop Group who provide the help in fleet management and manufacturing industry.