Description
XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket
The XTREME DUTY Skid Steer Skeleton Bucket from Construction Attachments is designed for sifting, sorting and separating rocks, soil, brush and construction debris. Built for skid steer and tractor loaders from 51–100 horsepower, its open-tine design allows smaller material to fall through while retaining larger rocks and debris.
This makes the skeleton bucket an efficient attachment for landscaping, site preparation, rock sorting, construction cleanup and other applications where material separation is more important than carrying everything in the bucket.
XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket Features
- Designed for 51–100 HP skid steer and tractor loaders
- Available in 66″, 73″ and 82″ widths
- 2-7/16″ tine spacing
- Open-tine design for sifting soil and smaller material
- Rock dam section helps prolong screening without losing material
- Low-profile design improves operator visibility
- Extended bottom provides excellent material control
- Ideal for rocks, brush and construction debris
- Built for landscaping and site preparation
- Multiple widths for proper machine matching
- 24-Month Factory Warranty
Separate Rocks & Debris From Soil
The open design of a skid steer skeleton bucket allows loose soil and smaller material to pass between the tines while larger rocks, roots and debris remain in the bucket.
As a result, operators can separate material directly at the worksite instead of carrying unnecessary soil along with the debris being removed.
Typical applications include:
- Rock removal
- Rock sorting
- Soil screening
- Landscaping
- Site preparation
- Construction cleanup
- Brush cleanup
- Land clearing
- Mining and rock sorting
- General property cleanup
2-7/16″ Tine Spacing
The XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket uses 2-7/16″ tine spacing across all three available widths.
This spacing provides an effective balance between retaining larger material and allowing smaller soil and debris to fall through.
Because the spacing remains consistent across the product line, customers can choose the bucket width that best matches their machine without changing the basic screening characteristics of the attachment.
Rock Dam for Better Material Screening
The integrated rock dam section helps retain larger material while the operator continues screening.
This allows soil and smaller material to fall through the tines without allowing the rocks and debris you’ve already collected to escape as easily.
For landscaping, site preparation and rock cleanup, that can make the screening process faster and more controlled.
Low-Profile, Extended-Bottom Design
Visibility matters when sorting and handling material.
Therefore, the XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket combines a low-profile design with an extended bottom to help maintain the operator’s line of sight to the front of the attachment.
The extended floor also provides a large working surface for scooping, sorting and carrying rocks and debris.
Available Skeleton Bucket Sizes
Choose from three widths based on your host machine and application:
| Width | Number of Tines | Tine Spacing | Est. Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66″ | 25 | 2-7/16″ | 568 lbs |
| 73″ | 27 | 2-7/16″ | 600 lbs |
| 82″ | 31 | 2-7/16″ | 694 lbs |
All three sizes use the same 2-7/16″ tine spacing for consistent material separation.
Skeleton Bucket vs. Standard Bucket
A standard bucket is designed to retain both the material being moved and the soil surrounding it.
A skeleton bucket, sometimes called a rock bucket or sifting bucket, uses an open tine structure that allows smaller material to fall through.
Therefore, a skeleton bucket is particularly useful when the goal is to:
- Separate rocks from soil
- Remove debris without carrying excess dirt
- Sort construction material
- Clean landscaping areas
- Screen material directly at the jobsite
If the primary job is conventional digging or carrying loose material without screening, a general-purpose bucket may be more appropriate.
Skid Steer & Tractor Loader Applications
The XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket is designed for appropriately sized skid steer and tractor loaders from 51–100 HP.
Because machine capacity and hitch configurations vary, attachment width and weight should be considered when selecting the correct model.
Specify the make and model of your host machine when ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a skid steer skeleton bucket used for?
A skid steer skeleton bucket is used to sift and separate rocks, soil, brush and debris. The open tine design allows smaller material to fall through while retaining larger material.
Is a skeleton bucket the same as a rock bucket?
The terms are often used for similar attachments. A skeleton bucket or rock bucket uses spaced tines to separate rocks and larger debris from soil and smaller material.
What is the tine spacing?
The XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket has 2-7/16″ tine spacing.
What widths are available?
The bucket is available in 66″, 73″ and 82″ widths.
How much does the skeleton bucket weigh?
Depending on width, estimated attachment weight ranges from approximately 568 to 694 lbs.
What size machines is it designed for?
The XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket is designed for skid steer and tractor loaders from 51–100 horsepower.
Does this bucket include a grapple?
No. This product is the Skeleton Bucket without a hydraulic grapple.
Construction Attachments also offers a separate XTREME DUTY Skeleton Grapple Bucket for applications requiring hydraulic clamping.
Will this skeleton bucket fit my machine?
Compatibility depends on the host machine, loader capacity and hitch configuration. Specify your machine make and model when ordering so the proper configuration can be confirmed.
Choose Your XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket
Choose from 66″, 73″ or 82″ widths based on your machine and application.
For landscaping, rock sorting, site preparation and cleanup, the XTREME DUTY Skeleton Bucket provides effective material separation with excellent visibility and a rugged open-tine design.
Need help selecting the correct width or hitch? Call Construction Attachments at 800-255-4461 with your machine make and model.
24-Month Factory Warranty
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