Bobcat 324 bucket.

[Joel/ak]

Currently we have a 9" bucket. Considering going to a 12". Any thoughts?

I know it's a small mini but can a 12" be beneficial?

 

[Peter 315]

I would get a 18'' bucket not a 12"....

 

[Joel/ak]

It's only 14hp or so, can it handle that big of a bucket? I really don't know, hence why I'm asking

 

[Peter 315]

It's only 14hp or so, can it handle that big of a bucket? I really don't know, hence why I'm asking

It depends what your digging...
Bobcat X324 Digging Bucket - 18" / 450mm | Rhinox Group US

 

[Joel/ak]

So far no clay just standard soil. About 1 foot or 2 down is sand. Alot of roots

 

[Peter 315]

For the money I can't see getting the 12'' bucket and only gain 3''..

 

[Joel/ak]

I agree which is why I haven't gone bigger. Guy I bought this little digger from had a twin but with a 12" ( looked bigger than 12) but he said he had issues with a 12.

Could be that mini, could be what he was using it for....don't know