Backhoe Bucket Downsize

[KiotiTom1231]

Kioti KB2485 backhoe with 12" bucket, the smallest bucket available from Kioti. Any idea where I can get a smaller bucket, maybe 8" or 10"? A resource in Montana would be great, but a ship to resource would work too.

 

[Sparkeee24]

Out of curiosity, what is the reasoning for such a narrow bucket request? They tend to pack up and not release material out once they start getting smaller then 12". I think Michigan iron equipment has aftermarket stuff for these backhoes. Thumbs, ripper shank, miscellaneous...

 

[NetbyTractor]

MIE sells a 9"

 

[rhunt]

Smaller bucket makes easier stump removal for me. Bob

 

[KiotiTom1231]

Reason for the narrower bucket is a ditch along the side of the road I am trying to re-establish, and it is less than 12" wide. I have seen posts about the narrower buckets not releasing the material. If that becomes the case then fine, I would at least like to have the option to try. And I do have some stump removals to do that I, like rhunt, thought a narrower bucket might be helpful for.

MIE sells a 9" - Thanks! I will check them out.

 

[Doofy]

MIE also sells a nice backhoe ripper tooth/trencher that would be perfect for ripping roots and digging narrow trenches.