Heavy duty bucket?

[VirtualTractor]

We just signed an agreement to by a MY17 2032R. For $175 more we can get the heavy duty bucket. Is it worth it? I can't see a little tractor like that being too hard on a bucket in the first place.

 

[ovrszd]

Without kicking the light duty bucket I can't say for sure. Weight is an issue on small tractors. Did they mention how much more the heavy bucket weighs??

I always give the engineers the benefit of doubt. I'm guessing the light duty bucket on your tractor has the same success expectations as a light duty bucket on a tractor twice that size.

 

[Eric102]

Does the HD bucket give you the option of a bolt on reversible/replaceable cutting edge? If so its worth it just for that.

 

[aarolar]

I would and did go for the lighter bucket any extra weight added to the bucket is less you can lift.

 

[beenthere]

When I had the choice, I picked the heavy duty.. but it was not as wide as the light duty (which was more for snow and moving light materials so had a larger volume). Have not regretted my choice..

And heavy duty bucket has a good edge.. not been bent once. Also has a solid double wall top edge.

 

[holeycow]

as noted, get a bucket that can have a cutting edge. A good edge will save the bucket from bowing. Weld-on or bolt-on, any good quality edge is a must or you WILL bend your bucket.

 

[LD1]

I like heavy buckets. But I have hooks welded to mine, dig stumps, pry out rocks, push on trees and logs, etc

If all you are doing is moving loose material, snow, mulch, bags of stuff from here to there....the lighter bucket is just fine. But if you plan on using it hard, I'd spring for the heavy duty bucket.

 

[MF283]

If all you are doing is moving loose material, snow, mulch, bags of stuff from here to there....the lighter bucket is just fine. But if you plan on using it hard, I'd spring for the heavy duty bucket.

It starts out that way, then we push them to the limit's I'd go with the heavier bucket, it can help counter balance implement's on the rear.

Ronnie

 

[Deadman]

After a few times, you will strait abusing your bucket like the rest of us, and hope it doesn't bend…….

 

[jenkinsph]

Big or small tractors most of the ones with bent buckets are light duty. I am compelled to go for HD buckets.