Difference Between a Light & Heavy Material Bucket
What is the material bucket difference?
The skid steer loader is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment. They are used across a wide range of industries, and with so many skid steer attachments available, they can tackle a vast array of jobs.
When you look at the assortment of skid steer attachments that are on the market, you will see plenty of specialized pieces. These attachments produce some really impressive results. But, it is the skid steer buckets that are the most popular. For the most part, skid steer buckets are for handling material, but you have buckets that are designed for handling different types of material.
Now, you do have specialized attachments like your rock buckets, but if you want something that is a little more versatile, you would go with something like a light material bucket or a heavy material bucket. In this post, we are going to look at the differences between these two types of buckets for your skid steer.
What will your bucket handle?
The first and most obvious difference is the types of material these two buckets handle. A light material bucket is intended for lighter, loose material. This would include things like sand, soil, snow and gravel. A heavy material bucket is for larger, heavier materials. This includes chopped wood, large stones and chunks of concrete.
Now, it is true that a light material bucket could be used for some heavy material handling and the same is true in the reverse, but it is the design of the buckets that makes them better for their intended purposes. A light material bucket is going to have a high, straight back for pushing and piling light material. Additionally, it is going to have angled sides to help it cut into piles of light material. A heavy material bucket can come in various designs. Instead of the straight back, they are more likely to have a round back or a back that is angled. Additionally, they might have angled sides, but they can also come with straight sides.
Different Attachments, Different Features
Even within the two different categories of material bucket, you will find attachments that have slightly different design features. Some may have additional reinforcement to handle more weight. You can find material buckets that come with different load capacities. And there are material buckets that are designed to work with different types of skid steer loaders.
If you are looking to get a material bucket for your skid steer loader, you need to know more than just the difference between heavy material buckets and light material buckets. You also need to know the specs of your machine, and find a model that is compatible with your skid steer loader. If you’re looking for a material bucket to fit your skid steer loader or tractor, contact Stinger Attachments today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a light and heavy material bucket?
A light material bucket is built for lighter, loose materials like sand, soil, snow, and gravel, with a high straight back and angled sides for cutting into piles. A heavy material bucket uses a sturdier design to handle larger, heavier materials like chopped wood, large stones, and chunks of concrete.
Can I use a light material bucket for heavy materials?
You can in a pinch, and the same goes for using a heavy bucket on light material. But each bucket is designed for its intended load, so matching the bucket to the material gives you the best performance and longevity.
What materials can a light material bucket handle?
Light material buckets are ideal for loose, lighter materials such as sand, soil, snow, and gravel.
How do I choose the right material bucket for my skid steer?
Consider the type and weight of material you handle most, then match it to a bucket with the right design and load capacity for your machine. Check your skid steer specs for compatibility, or call us at 507-416-7956 and we will help.
Where can I buy light and heavy material buckets?
Stinger Attachments offers material buckets in multiple series directly at stingerattachments.com. We build them in-house in southern Minnesota and ship factory-direct.
