Bobcat 96-Inch Light Material Bucket

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No hydraulics requiredFits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Bobcat 96-Inch Light Material Bucket

Overview

Bobcat's 96-inch light material bucket is designed for high-volume, low-density materials like wood chips, mulch, compost, and loose topsoil. The wider, taller bucket walls carry more volume per pass, reducing cycle time when moving light materials. Uses Bobcat's Bob-Tach mount for fast attachment changes. Available through Bobcat dealers across Canada — a useful second bucket for operators doing landscaping or compost work.

Canada Availability

Available through Bobcat dealers across Canada. Use the Bobcat dealer locator at bobcat.com/en-ca to find your nearest location.

Key Facts

  • Working width: 96 inches
  • Type: light material / high-volume bucket
  • Mount: Bob-Tach quick attach
  • Compatible: Bobcat skid steers and CTLs
  • Application: wood chips, mulch, compost, loose topsoil
  • Typical weight: 600–800 lbs (varies by manufacturer)
  • Hydraulic flow: no auxiliary hydraulics required — standard SSQA mechanical mount
Specs sourced from bobcat.com · Last verified: March 2026

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
Machine Compatibility

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

  1. Position bucket face-down on ground
  2. Drive forward into Bob-Tach receiver arms
  3. Pull both lock handles to engage
  4. Verify orange indicators show LOCKED
  5. Test lift 6 inches — do not drive until confirmed locked
Safety NoteBob-Tach / Bob-Lock verification is critical — look for orange indicator pins fully engaged

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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✓ Last checked: March 2026