Kubota HD 72" round back bucket

[dex3361]

I have a 72" roundback bucket on my LA703 loader that is on an L4400 Kubota. The bucket is a SSQD with a bolt on cuting edge. There is a round pipe that runs across the top of the bucket. The bucket is square backed on the outside and round on the inside. This indicates that the bucket is double walled. The bucket seems to be strong.

 

[nybirdman]

Here's a picture of the 72" round-back..sorry only one I have on my computer.

 

[PHILIP8N]

Here are more pics of the 72" heavy duty round back bucket on a LA724. Philip.

 

[Bswope]

Here are more pics of the 72" heavy duty round back bucket on a LA724. Philip.

When you bought yours did you get a chance to look at any of the other 72" buckets to compare?

 

[PHILIP8N]

When you bought yours did you get a chance to look at any of the other 72" buckets to compare?

No, I bought loader used from Barlow's. This HD square back has a strong piece of pipe at the top for support and strength. Other buckets I have seen are weaker in this area. Philip.

 

[rjkobbeman]

Those pics are interesting. Those HD round backs do look more HD than my bucket. My bucket model number is M1811. The funny thing is it looks like Kubota has "L" part numbers and "M" part numbers on their buckets for L and M tractors. With both having the QA, I figured they would be the same buckets... unless there are different "dutys" in both standard and HD models. Who knows.

I was not aware there were more heavy duty versions since I did not see it in the "build your own" section of the site.

Haven't bent mine yet so I will just have to see how it goes. I have been digging out a bunch of trees and it has held up pretty good so far.

 

[Bswope]

If I decide to go with the HD I will get side by side pics when mine comes in so we and others can see the difference. Ive pretty much made up my mind but you know how that goes, right at the last minute I could change my mind again!:laughing:

 

[Robb71]

Those pics are interesting. Those HD round backs do look more HD than my bucket. My bucket model number is M1811. The funny thing is it looks like Kubota has "L" part numbers and "M" part numbers on their buckets for L and M tractors. With both having the QA, I figured they would be the same buckets... unless there are different "dutys" in both standard and HD models. Who knows.

I was not aware there were more heavy duty versions since I did not see it in the "build your own" section of the site.

Haven't bent mine yet so I will just have to see how it goes. I have been digging out a bunch of trees and it has held up pretty good so far.

My 5040 also came with the M1811.
Considering the 1811 is almost $400 cheaper than the heavy duty L series 72" bucket, I suspect your eye may be correct that the L2296 is a stronger bucket.

I did notice that the MX series gets an "L" bucket and has the HD option but then it's probably closer to the L series frame in reality.

Gratuitous photo op:

 

[moship]

The M1811 72" has the same shipping weight (400 lbs) as the heavy duty 72" L version. With the quick attach Robb71 brings up a good point about price being cheaper for the M series. I'd be half tempted to spec the M series bucket and take the savings. Perhaps they have one in stock and you can see verify fit and function.

Here's the listing in the 2009 price book.

M1811 72" BUCKET, SKID LOADER TYPE QUICK ATTACH 400 $ 686.00
for LA1153 / LA1353 / LA1403 Loaders.

 

[rjkobbeman]

The M1811 72" has the same shipping weight (400 lbs) as the heavy duty 72" L version. With the quick attach Robb71 brings up a good point about price being cheaper for the M series. I'd be half tempted to spec the M series bucket and take the savings. Perhaps they have one in stock and you can see verify fit and function.

Here's the listing in the 2009 price book.

M1811 72" BUCKET, SKID LOADER TYPE QUICK ATTACH 400 $ 686.00
for LA1153 / LA1353 / LA1403 Loaders.

Yeah, I would love to know the difference between our M1811 and the HD Round Back L buckets.

TripleR -- I think he has both. He has a M8540 with a bucket like mine (I think) and an L/GrandL with the HD round back (I think). I'm pretty sure he said his HD bucket on the L is beefier. Funny the HD round back was not an option on the Build Your Own site.