40" Mini Excavator Skeleton Bucket – 0.8T to 1.7T
Heavy-duty 40-inch skeleton bucket built in Hamilton, Ontario for mini excavators in the 0.8 to 1.7 ton class. Parallel-bar grate design sifts soil from rock and debris on the fly — ideal for rock removal, root extraction, demolition cleanup, and landscaping work.
Includes integrated split brace. At 40" of width, this bucket includes a reinforcing split brace welded into the grate structure to maintain rigidity under load. Standard on all 40" units.
Available in three shell thicknesses — 1/8" (light duty), 3/16" (standard), and 1/4" (heavy duty). Choose at checkout based on your work cycle and machine capacity. Heavier shells handle harder material, more wear cycles, and bigger machines.
Available mounts: Pin-On, Kubota Wedge, John Deere Wedge, or custom-fit to your specified machine. Tell us your make and model at checkout and we'll build to fit.
Quick specs: 40" (1016 mm) cutting width · skeleton (parallel-bar grate for sifting) profile · shell thickness 1/8" (3 mm), 3/16" (5 mm), or 1/4" (6 mm) · smooth high-tensile, no teeth · Hardox-grade side cutters · approx 80 lb (36 kg) at 1/8" · 90 lb (41 kg) at 3/16" · 95 lb (43 kg) at 1/4" · fully welded high-strength structural steel · mini excavator attachment for 0.8 to 1.7 tons machines · pin-on, kubota wedge, john deere wedge, or custom-fit mount, custom-sized per make and model.
Specifications
- Cutting width: 40" (1016 mm)
- Profile: Skeleton (parallel-bar grate for sifting)
- Shell thickness: Choose at checkout — 1/8" (3 mm), 3/16" (5 mm), or 1/4" (6 mm)
- Leading edge: Smooth high-tensile, no teeth
- Wear material: Hardox-grade side cutters
- Approximate weight: 80 lb (36 kg) at 1/8" · 90 lb (41 kg) at 3/16" · 95 lb (43 kg) at 1/4"
- Mount options: Pin-On, Kubota Wedge, John Deere Wedge, or custom-fit
- Mount specs: Sized to your machine at order — pin diameter, centres, and arm width set per make/model
- Machine class: Mini excavators 0.8 to 1.7 tons
- Construction: Fully welded high-strength structural steel
- Origin: Made in Hamilton, Ontario
- Reinforcement: Integrated split brace (standard at this width)
Compatible Machines
Built to fit any 0.8–1.7 ton mini excavator. Common machines in this class:
- Kubota: K008-3, K008-5, U10, U10-3, U10-5, U15, U17, U17-3, KX018-4
- Bobcat: E08, E10, E14, E16, E17, E19
- CAT: 300.9D, 300.9D-S, 301.5, 301.7
- Yanmar: SV08, SV15, SV17, ViO17
- JCB: 8008, 8010, 8014, 8016
- John Deere: 17G, 17ZTS
- Sany: SY16
Mount options at checkout: Pin-On · Kubota Wedge · John Deere Wedge · Other (specify)
Machine not listed? We custom-fit to any mount. Send your make, model, and a photo of your stick — quote within 24 hours. Request a custom quote →
What's Included
- 40" skeleton bucket, fully assembled and welded
- Smooth high-tensile leading edge (no teeth)
- Integrated split brace reinforcement
- 2× self-greasing pins, sized to your machine
- Mount-specific bushings
- 1-year manufacturer warranty
Shipping & Warranty
Shipping. Ships from Hamilton, Ontario. Freight calculated at checkout for Canada and the USA — door-to-door delivery on most orders. Made to order — typical lead time 2–3 weeks from order confirmation.
Warranty. 1-year manufacturer warranty against defects in workmanship and materials. If something goes wrong from how it was built, we'll make it right. Full warranty terms →
FAQ
Will this fit my machine?
This bucket is custom-fitted at the time of order. Select your mount option (Pin-On, Kubota Wedge, John Deere Wedge, or Other) and provide your make and model at checkout, or send us a photo of your stick and pins for confirmation.
What's a skeleton bucket good for?
Skeleton buckets are designed to separate soil from larger material — rock, roots, demolition debris, mulch, gravel. The parallel-bar grate lets fines fall through while keeping the rest in the bucket. Common uses: site cleanup, rock picking, root removal, landscaping prep.
Can I add a back plate or solid floor?
Yes — add a note at checkout or contact us before ordering and we'll configure to your spec.
How does the warranty work?
One year from delivery. If you have a manufacturing defect, send us photos and we'll arrange repair, replacement, or refund.
Do you offer rush fabrication?
Sometimes — call 416-220-8550 to discuss your timeline.
What's the difference between trenching, grading, and skeleton buckets?
Trenching buckets are narrow with high break-out force for clean wall finish in utility and footing work. Grading buckets are wide with a straight cutting edge for finish work, backfilling, and site cleanup. Skeleton buckets sift material on the fly — ideal for rock and root separation in landscaping.
