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Excavators are among the most versatile pieces of machinery used across industries such as construction, demolition, agriculture, and landscaping. While their primary function is excavation, their true potential lies in the wide range of attachments available for various specialised tasks. These attachments enhance the machine’s capabilities, transforming it into a highly adaptable, multi-functional powerhouse. Choosing the right attachment can significantly boost productivity, improve efficiency, and contribute to the overall success of your project.
In this guide, we’ll explore the most common types of excavator attachments, their functions, and the specific jobs they are best suited for. We’ll also delve into how to choose the best attachments for your needs and the benefits of using them effectively.
1. Excavator Buckets
Excavator buckets are the most widely used and versatile attachments. They are designed primarily for various digging tasks, and moving materials. With a variety of designs available, buckets can be tailored/customised to suit specific tasks. From everyday operations to heavy-duty applications, there is a bucket designed for every need. Let’s dive into these buckets and their applications:
Digging Buckets
The Digging Bucket Range has various types of Buckets under this category available for many different use cases. These types of buckets consist of the following; Trenching Bucket, Gummy Bucket as well as your GP (General Purpose Bucket). Each model is typically designed to be compatible with excavators ranging from 1 to 48 tons.
Built to withstand tough conditions and ensure long-lasting durability, it is one of the most popular attachments and an essential tool for all excavator operators. Ideal for everyday operations including general digging, trenching, material handling and more, these buckets are suitable for working with soil, sand, gravel and materials alike.
Rock Buckets
Built for heavy-duty applications, rock buckets feature high-penetration teeth for added durability when working with rocks and debris. They are essential for tasks in harsh conditions. A rock bucket is also known as a heavy duty GP bucket.
The performance and durability of a rock bucket are crucial. That’s why Aussie Buckets incorporates replaceable high-penetration rock teeth in its rock buckets. Additionally, side cutters are used to assist in penetrating sloped surfaces. These not only provide protection but also ensure smooth motion when digging through dirt, rock piles, and other materials, pushing large rocks off the side walls for seamless operation. With models constructed from high-quality MILD steel as well as HARDOX450 and NM400, these buckets are designed for exceptional longevity and durability.
Tilt Buckets
Tilt buckets allow for angled digging and grading, making them ideal for precision work on slopes or uneven terrain. Their versatility can save time on complex grading tasks. A tilting bucket is also known as a leveling bucket, trimming bucket, or finishing bucket.
The Tilting Bucket offers precision and durability with a 45-degree tilt, twin dual-acting cylinders, and a push-pull configuration. This ensures smooth pivoting, accurate grading, and ease of use. Built from 400-grade steel, with optional HARDOX 450 or NM400 upgrades, it includes pre-installed wear parts, bolt-on edges, hoses, couplers, and pins, making it quick-hitch ready and perfect for efficient surface leveling and grading.
