Description
🏭USA
🔧Quick attach
📘 Overview
This heavy duty rock bucket is the large-rock build of the Top Dog skeleton bucket, and it differs from the standard model on two axes at once: tines step up from 3/8" to 1/2" thick, and spacing opens from 3" to 6". Wider gaps let gravel and small rock drop straight through so only the large material you actually want to move is collected, while the thicker tines survive the prying that large rock demands. Offered in 62", 68", 75" and 82" widths sharing a 38" inside depth and 21-1/2" overall height, with collected rock riding in a curved pocket rather than rolling out.
Buyers usually reach this page after finding that a standard skid steer rock bucket bends tines on the rock they are actually moving. As a skeleton bucket the geometry is unchanged; what changes is the tine section and the gap between them. If you are screening topsoil or collecting smaller stone, the standard rock bucket attachment is the better tool — 6" gaps let too much through to work as a sifting bucket. The HD also serves as a rock bucket for tractor loaders with a universal quick attach coupler.
⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments HD Rock Bucket
- 1/2" thick tines — a third thicker than the standard bucket’s 3/8" tines — the difference between prying a boulder free and bending a tine.
- 6" tine spacing — gravel and small rock pass straight through, so the bucket collects only large material worth handling.
- Curved collection pocket — the floor curves so large rock settles rather than rolling back over the cutting edge on lift.
- A50 steel tines, sides and top cross bar — the entire load path is A50, not just the wear points.
- Four widths, 62" to 82" — sized across skid steer and tractor loader capacities from 530 lbs to 660 lbs empty.
- 38" inside depth, 45-1/2" overall depth — the same working envelope as the standard rock bucket.
- Skeleton construction — open framing means soil stays in the field and only rock is lifted.
🔑 Why Choose the HD Rock Bucket?
- Handles rock the standard bucket cannot — 1/2" tines take prying loads that would bend 3/8" tines — this is the bucket for boulders and buried stone.
- Stops collecting material you do not want — 6" gaps drop gravel and small stone straight through, so you are not hauling and re-dumping fines.
- Fewer passes on heavy rock ground — collecting only large material means each load is useful volume rather than a mix you have to sort later.
- Same footprint, more capability — identical 38" depth and 21-1/2" height to the standard bucket, so it handles the same on the machine.
📊 Top Dog Attachments HD Rock Bucket Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Inside Depth | 38" |
| Overall Depth | 45-1/2" |
| Overall Height | 21-1/2" |
| Tine Width | 1/2" |
| Tine Spacing | 6" |
| Tines, Sides & Top Cross Bar | A50 Steel |
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
🔄 HD Rock Bucket Sizes, Part Numbers and Weights
| Part # | Width | Inside Width | Overall Width | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9000270 | 62" | 60 1/2" | 62" | 530 lbs |
| 9000271 | 68" | 66 1/2" | 68" | 570 lbs |
| 9000272 | 75" | 73 1/2" | 75" | 610 lbs |
| 9000273 | 82" | 80 1/2" | 82" | 660 lbs |
🔗 What Is a Heavy Duty Rock Bucket Used For?
- Removing large rock and boulders from fields
- Clearing stone from building pads and access roads
- Land clearing on rocky ground
- Separating large rock from gravel and fines
- Quarry and aggregate handling where fines should pass through
On mixed ground, some operators run the standard bucket for screening and the HD for the boulders, since the two are not substitutes for each other.
🚜 Which Machines Fit the HD Rock Bucket?
Available for two machine classes — the HD Rock Bucket uses a single universal quick attach plate that serves both:
Skid steers and compact track loaders — fits machines with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) mount, including:
BobcatCaterpillarJohn DeereCaseNew HollandTakeuchiKubotaGehl
Compact tractor front-end loaders — fits tractor loaders fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate (Euro 90133219, Euro 2-piece 90133229, JD flat 9033199, JD offset 90133228).
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration before ordering.
❓ HD Rock Bucket Questions, Answered
What is the difference between the HD and standard rock bucket?
The Top Dog HD rock bucket uses 1/2" thick tines on 6" spacing; the standard rock bucket uses 3/8" tines on 3" spacing. The HD is built for large rock — the wider gaps let gravel drop through and the thicker tines survive prying. Choose the standard bucket if you are screening topsoil or collecting smaller stone.
Why would I want wider 6" tine spacing?
Wider spacing means the Top Dog HD rock bucket collects only large material. Gravel and small stone fall straight through during the scoop, so each load is rock worth moving rather than a mix that has to be sorted or re-dumped afterwards.
What size HD rock bucket should I choose?
Match the width to your loader’s rated operating capacity. The Top Dog HD rock bucket runs 530 lbs empty at 62" and 660 lbs at 82", and a bucket loaded with large rock is substantially heavier again.
How thick are the tines on the HD rock bucket?
The Top Dog HD rock bucket uses 1/2" thick tines, compared with 3/8" on the standard rock bucket. Tines, sides and top cross bar are all A50 steel.
Will the HD rock bucket screen topsoil?
It will pass soil through, but 6" spacing is too wide to screen effectively — small stone falls through along with the fines. For screening topsoil, the standard Top Dog rock bucket with 3" spacing is the better choice.
Does the HD rock bucket require hydraulics?
No. The Top Dog HD rock bucket is a non-hydraulic attachment and requires no auxiliary circuit on the host machine.
Will the HD rock bucket fit a tractor loader?
Yes, where the tractor front-end loader is fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders with Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the corresponding Top Dog adapter plate.
How is the HD rock bucket shipped?
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How do I order the HD rock bucket?
Add the item to your cart directly on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Select your width from the variant options, and have your machine make, model, and serial number ready to confirm fitment before ordering. If you have a fitment question before purchasing, call us at (866) 757-8337.
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