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The Star Industries Extreme Duty Skid Steer Bucket is the company's heaviest-built general-purpose bucket — engineered for the most demanding rock, frozen ground, and demolition applications where standard buckets fail. The XD series features a 25% heavier bucket shell than the HD line, AR400 heel plate, AR400 wear bars (scuff bars), 3/8" plate quick-tach frame, and a reversible 5/8" × 8" bolt-on cutting blade that delivers 3× the wear of a standard edge. Series 23 pin-on teeth (2-1/4" point width) bolt-on for rock and hard-material applications. Available in 72", 78", 84", and 96" widths. 5-year factory guarantee. USA made since 1981.
⚙️ Key Features
- 25% heavier shell than standard HD bucket — extra material in the highest-wear zones
- AR400 heel plate — abrasion-resistant steel where ground contact is highest
- AR400 wear bars (1/2" scuff bars) — protect bucket floor in rock-dragging applications
- 3/8" plate quick-tach frame — built for new high-powered skid steers
- Reversible 5/8" × 8" bolt-on blade — 3× wear life vs standard cutting edge; flip to double life
- Series 23 pin-on teeth (2-1/4" point) — heavy-duty bolt-on teeth for rock and hard material
- Fully welded seams inside and out — continuous weld prevents shell separation
- Hat section cross-member — unyielding strength across the full bucket top
- Low-profile square bottom — backdragging capability and ground-level visibility from cab
- Steel side blades | 5-year factory guarantee | USA since 1981
🔑 Benefits
- AR400 steel is the correct material for rock and demolition work — mild steel is not — AR400 (400 Brinell hardness) is approximately 4× harder than standard mild steel (A36 at ~120 Brinell). In rock digging, frozen ground, and demolition applications, mild steel bucket floors and heel plates wear through in a fraction of the time AR400 survives. The XD's AR400 heel and scuff bars target exactly the two zones where standard HD buckets fail first.
- 5/8" × 8" reversible bolt-on blade replaces the cutting edge before it destroys the bucket floor — standard skid steer buckets use a 1/2" × 6" welded-on cutting edge. Once this edge wears down, the bucket body begins to wear — at which point the repair is the entire bucket, not just an edge. The XD's bolt-on blade is replaced when worn (not when the bucket is destroyed), and the reversible design doubles the blade life before replacement.
- Fully welded seams inside and outside prevent the shell-separation failure mode — partial-welded bucket shells separate at the seams under repeated impact from rock and hard material, allowing the shell to flex and eventually crack. The XD's inside-outside full weld eliminates this failure path.
- 3/8" quick-tach frame handles the torque loads of high-powered modern skid steers — new-generation skid steers (100+ HP) generate significantly higher breakout forces than machines from 10–15 years ago. Many older bucket designs used thinner quick-tach frames not engineered for these loads. The XD's 3/8" plate frame is explicitly rated for current high-powered machines.
📊 Specifications
| Model | Width | Capacity | Key Spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| XD-72 | 72" | — | 25% heavier shell, AR400, 5/8"×8" edge |
| XD-78 | 78" | — | 25% heavier shell, AR400, 5/8"×8" edge |
| XD-84 | 84" | — | 25% heavier shell, AR400, 5/8"×8" edge |
| XD-96 | 96" | — | 25% heavier shell, AR400, 5/8"×8" edge |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Shell | 25% heavier than HD — extra material in high-wear zones |
| Heel Plate | AR400 abrasion-resistant steel |
| Scuff Bars | 1/2" thick AR400 wear bars |
| Quick-Tach Frame | 3/8" plate steel |
| Cutting Blade | Reversible 5/8" × 8" bolt-on — 3× wear life |
| Side Cutting Teeth | Series 23 pin-on, 2-1/4" point width — bolt-on |
| Seams | Fully welded inside and outside |
| Cross-Member | Hat section for top-of-bucket rigidity |
| Bottom Profile | Low profile — square bottom for backdragging |
| Side Blades | Welded for side protection |
| Mount | Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) |
| Warranty | 5-year factory guarantee |
| Origin | Made in USA since 1981 |
🔗 Attachment Compatibility
Universal Quick Attach (SSQA). Available in 72", 78", 84", and 96" widths. Select based on machine rated operating capacity and application — wider buckets at equivalent fill weight approach machine ROC limits faster. Tooth bar (Series 23) is bolt-on and can be added or removed based on application.
🚜 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with skid steer loaders and compact track loaders with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) system:
| Bobcat | Caterpillar | John Deere | Case |
| New Holland | Takeuchi | Kubota | Gehl |
Verify machine operating capacity matches XD bucket capacity for your application. 3/8" QT frame rated for high-powered current-generation skid steers.
❓ FAQs
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Q: What makes the XD "Extreme Duty" vs the standard HD bucket?
The XD uses a 25% heavier bucket shell, AR400 steel heel plate and scuff bars (versus mild steel on the HD), a 3/8" quick-tach frame (vs thinner frames on HD), and a reversible 5/8" × 8" bolt-on cutting blade (vs standard 1/2" × 6" welded edge on HD). The XD also has fully welded seams inside and out. These differences specifically address the failure modes that occur in rock, frozen ground, and demolition applications. |
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Q: Can the bolt-on cutting blade be reversed when one edge wears?
Yes — the 5/8" × 8" cutting blade is reversible. When the leading edge wears down, flip the blade to expose the unworn trailing edge. This doubles the blade life before a replacement is needed. The bolt-on design also allows blade replacement without welding — just unbolt, flip or replace, and re-bolt. |
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Q: Are the Series 23 teeth standard or optional?
The Series 23 pin-on teeth are available as a bolt-on option — the bucket comes with the cutting blade standard. If your application requires teeth (rock penetration, frozen ground, root cutting), the pin-on tooth system can be installed on the existing tooth bar that is part of the bucket. Contact eSkidSteer at 866-757-8337 for tooth configuration options. |
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Q: Can the XD bucket backdrag for grading?
Yes — the square bottom low-profile design allows backdragging to level and grade material. The low profile also improves operator visibility of the cutting edge from the cab. This is the same backdragging capability as the HD low-profile series, with the XD's added durability for mixed rock and hard-material grading. |
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Q: What is the difference between AR400 and standard steel in a bucket?
AR400 steel has a Brinell hardness of approximately 400, making it roughly 4× harder than standard A36 structural steel used in most bucket shells and wear components. In abrasive applications (rock, gravel, frozen ground, demolition debris), harder steel resists gouging and abrasion wear dramatically longer. AR400 is the industry standard for wear components in heavy-duty earthmoving, mining, and demolition equipment. |
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