Blue Diamond 72-Inch 4-in-1 Bucket
Overview
Blue Diamond's 72-inch 4-in-1 bucket serves as a GP bucket, grapple, blade, and scraper. The hinged clamshell front opens hydraulically to grab brush, debris, and loose material. A versatile choice for operators who want grapple capability without buying a separate attachment. Blue Diamond has Canadian distribution through dealers and online retailers. Well-suited for acreage and farm operators who do varied work.
Canada Availability
Best for: general purpose, brush, debris, backfill
Compare with: Berlon 60-Inch General Purpose Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 84-Inch GP Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 72-Inch Heavy-Duty Smooth-Edge Skid Steer Bucket
Key Facts
- Working width: 72 inches
- Type: 4-in-1 multi-purpose bucket
- Functions: bucket, grapple, blade, scraper
- Drive: hydraulic (clamshell jaw)
- Application: general purpose, brush, debris, backfill
- Compatible: mid-frame skid steers, SSQA mount
- Typical weight: 430–560 lbs (varies by manufacturer)
- Hydraulic flow: no auxiliary hydraulics required — standard SSQA mechanical mount
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You want one bucket that can grab, grade, spread, and load without switching attachments
- You do finish grading or move loose material piles on the same site
Skip if
- Your priority is capacity and speed — a GP bucket moves more per cycle
- The added weight of the 4-in-1 mechanism pushes you near your machine's ROC limit
Also consider
- GP bucket if capacity per cycle is more important than versatility
- Industrial grapple if bulk debris handling is a bigger priority than bucket work
Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach. No auxiliary hydraulics required — operates off the loader arms.
About Blue Diamond in Canada
Blue Diamond Attachments manufactures in the USA and distributes widely into Canada. Known for heavy-duty construction and a broad catalog, Blue Diamond is a go-to brand for contractors who want North American-made quality.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease the bucket pin and hinge points every 20 hours of use — dry pins wear oval and cause slop in the carrier, which transfers shock to the coupler
- Inspect the cutting edge for wear after work in rock, frozen ground, or hard fill — replace or flip bolt-on edges when worn to 50% of original thickness
- Check coupler latch engagement before every use — a partially latched bucket can release under load
- Clean debris from behind the cutting edge to prevent buildup that warps the edge over time; dried material also traps moisture against bare steel
- Inspect sidewall and base plate welds for cracking after heavy rock or demolition work — cracks spread rapidly if caught late
How to Connect
- Position bucket face-down on ground
- Drive forward into Bob-Tach receiver arms
- Pull both lock handles to engage
- Verify orange indicators show LOCKED
- Test lift 6 inches — do not drive until confirmed locked
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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