Buying a Buckets (GP/Dirt)
General purpose dirt buckets for loading, grading, and material handling.
$600-$3,500
New Price Range
$200-$1,500
Used Price Range
No Hydraulics
Passive Attachment
Spec Benchmarks
No Hydraulics Needed
This is a passive attachment. It works with any skid steer or CTL equipped with a universal quick-attach (SSQA) mounting plate. No auxiliary hydraulic connections required.
Brand Recommendations
OEM ensures perfect fit
Excellent Canadian value
Made in Listowel, ON
New vs Used Pricing
| Tier | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Budget New | $600-$1,200 |
| Mid-Range New | $1,200-$2,000 |
| Premium New | $2,000-$3,500 |
| Used (Good Condition) | $200-$1,500 |
Used prices estimated at 40-65% of new for items in good condition. Auction prices typically 30-55% of new.
Canadian Buying Considerations
Import Costs: US attachments face a 45-90% effective markup in Canada when factoring exchange rates (CAD ~1.35-1.40/USD), potential 25% steel surtax, GST, and cross-border shipping.
Cold-Rated Steel: Canadian-built equipment uses cold-rated steel (CSA G40.21) suitable for -40C. Cheaper imports may use steel that becomes brittle in extreme cold.
Domestic Options: Consider Canadian manufacturers like HLA (Listowel, ON), Conterra (Strathmore, AB), Baumalight (Wallenstein, ON), and Denis Cimaf (Roxton Falls, QC) to avoid import costs.
Common Use Cases
Construction and Site Prep
Digging, loading, backfilling, grading. Every machine ships with one.
Mining and Aggregate
Aggregate, ore, sand, gravel, overburden. Reinforced edges for abrasive materials.
Demolition
Scoops, pushes, hauls debris. Knocks light structures.
Agriculture
Grain, feed, manure, bedding, snow, gravel. Multiple types needed.
Property Maintenance
Scooping, moving mulch, topsoil, gravel, debris.
Snow Removal
Low cost, multi-season. Good for light duty. No trip mechanism is the drawback.