HLA 96-Inch Rock Bucket for Skid Steers
Overview
HLA Attachments' 96-inch rock bucket is a wide skeleton-design bucket for large skid steers picking rocks and sorting coarse material on Canadian farms and construction sites. The 96-inch width covers substantial ground per pass on open terrain. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding. Available through HLA's national Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Best for: rock picking, large-scale land clearing
Compare with: Berlon 84-Inch GP Bucket for Skid Steers · Berlon 96-Inch General Purpose Bucket for Large Skid Steers · Berlon 84-Inch Heavy-Duty Tooth Skid Steer Bucket
Key Facts
- Working width: 96 inches (8 feet)
- Type: rock / skeleton bucket
- Manufacturer: Ontario-made by Horst Welding
- Application: rock picking, large-scale land clearing
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Typical weight: 600–800 lbs (varies by manufacturer)
- Hydraulic flow: no auxiliary hydraulics required — standard SSQA mechanical mount
Is This Right For You?
Buy if
- You break and move rock, frozen ground, or heavy demolition debris regularly
- You need a bolt-on cutting edge that's replaceable when worn
Skip if
- Your work is mostly topsoil, gravel, and light debris — a GP bucket is lighter and faster
- You need a wider bucket — rock buckets max out around 84 inches for most machines
Also consider
- GP bucket for general-purpose daily work
- Skeleton (rock sieve) bucket if you need to separate fines from rock
Wide attachment — verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering. Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach — no auxiliary hydraulics required.
About HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
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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