Bobcat 72-Inch Light Material Bucket
Overview
Bobcat's 72-inch light material bucket is a high-capacity, high-sided bucket for moving large volumes of lightweight material — wood chips, compost, mulch, loose snow, and straw. The tall side walls and deep profile hold more volume per pass than a standard GP bucket. Commonly used on municipal yards, landscaping operations, and facilities maintenance. Available through Bobcat dealers in Canada.
Canada Availability
Best for: wood chips, compost, mulch, loose snow
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: high-sided light material / high-capacity
- Application: wood chips, compost, mulch, loose snow
- Mount: Bobcat Bob-Tach
- Compatible: mid-frame and large-frame Bobcat skid steers
- 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 move high-volume, low-density material: mulch, wood chips, snow, or loose compost
- You want more cubic yards per pass without exceeding your machine's weight limit
Skip if
- Your material is heavy (gravel, soil, rock) — the thin bucket walls will wear fast
- You need a bucket that doubles for digging or grading
Also consider
- GP bucket if you split time between light and heavy material
- Snow pusher if snow moving is your primary winter task
Designed for Bobcat machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About Bobcat in Canada
Bobcat is one of the most recognized skid steer brands in Canada, with a dealer presence in every province. Their OEM attachments are engineered specifically for Bobcat machines but use universal SSQA mounts for cross-brand compatibility.
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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