LOADER BUCKET ATTACHMENTS

HOW TO CHOOSE LOADER BUCKET ATTACHMENT

The right Bobcat loader bucket helps your skid-steer loader, compact track loader, mini track loader, small articulated loader and compact wheel loader finish faster with cleaner results. Start with the task, then match bucket style, size and options to your material and machine.

Pick the Bucket Style

• Standard-Duty Loader Bucket: Everyday digging, loading and backfilling with clean carry and fast cycles. 
• Heavy-Duty Loader Bucket: Thicker shell, reinforced cutting edge and wear bars for abrasive material and rough ground. 
• Severe-Duty Loader Bucket: Maximum structural protection for high-impact jobs — added gussets and wear guards for demolition and rocky sites. 
• Light-Material (High-Capacity) Loader Bucket: Larger volume profile to move mulch, snow and other light materials faster. 

Size for Performance

Choose a width close to your loader’s outside tires or tracks for efficient grading, and keep total load (bucket plus material) within the machine’s rated operating capacity.

Consider material density and geometry – good rollback and dump angles reduce spillage and make cycles faster. 

Edge and Wear Options

Run bolt-on cutting edges to protect the base edge on paved sites; add tooth bars for penetration in compacted ground. Side cutters, heel plates and wear bars protect high-wear zones and extend life. 

Confirm Compatibility

Verify Bob-Tach® or Power Bob-Tach® mounting for quick changeovers. Match duty level (Standard, Heavy, Severe) and width/capacity to your loader and material. For mini track loaders (MTL) and small articulated loaders (SAL), select the General Purpose bucket sized for your machine. 

Quick Checklist

• Task and material: Dig, grade, carry, sort or sweep – and soil, rock, brush or concrete. 
• Bucket fit: Style and width matched to your loader and jobsite space. 
• Hydraulics: Standard-flow vs. auxiliary needs (4-in-1). 
• Durability: Reinforced build and replaceable wear parts. 
• Support: A trusted equipment dealer to confirm fit and options. 

Fast Picks

• Finish grading: Grading bucket with bolt-on edge and heel plates. 
• Demo cleanup: Rock bucket to sift fine material and carry irregular debris. 

Talk with your local Bobcat dealer to validate capacity, options and warranty on Bobcat construction equipment attachments and implements so your bucket is ready to work from day one.