Bobcat 96-Inch Light Material BucketPremium
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Overview
Bobcat's 96-inch light material bucket is designed for high-volume, low-density materials like wood chips, mulch, compost, and loose topsoil. The wider, taller bucket walls carry more volume per pass, reducing cycle time when moving light materials. Uses Bobcat's Bob-Tach mount for fast attachment changes. Available through Bobcat dealers across Canada — a useful second bucket for operators doing landscaping or compost work.
Canada Availability
Available through Bobcat dealers across Canada. Use the Bobcat dealer locator at bobcat.com/en-ca to find your nearest location.
Key Facts
- Working width: 96 inches
- Type: light material / high-volume bucket
- Mount: Bob-Tach quick attach
- Compatible: Bobcat skid steers and CTLs
- Application: wood chips, mulch, compost, loose topsoil
- Typical weight: 600–800 lbs (varies by manufacturer)
- Hydraulic flow: no auxiliary hydraulics required — standard SSQA mechanical mount
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You move high-volume, low-density material: mulch, wood chips, snow, or loose compost
- You want more cubic yards per pass without exceeding your machine's weight limit
⛔ Skip if…
- Your material is heavy (gravel, soil, rock) — the thin bucket walls will wear fast
- You need a bucket that doubles for digging or grading
🔍 Also consider…
- GP bucket if you split time between light and heavy material
- Snow pusher if snow moving is your primary winter task
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Designed for Bobcat machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About Bobcat in Canada
Bobcat is one of the most recognized skid steer brands in Canada, with a dealer presence in every province. Their OEM attachments are engineered specifically for Bobcat machines but use universal SSQA mounts for cross-brand compatibility.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease the bucket pin and hinge points every 20 hours of use — dry pins wear oval and cause slop in the carrier, which transfers shock to the coupler
- Inspect the cutting edge for wear after work in rock, frozen ground, or hard fill — replace or flip bolt-on edges when worn to 50% of original thickness
- Check coupler latch engagement before every use — a partially latched bucket can release under load
- Clean debris from behind the cutting edge to prevent buildup that warps the edge over time; dried material also traps moisture against bare steel
- Inspect sidewall and base plate welds for cracking after heavy rock or demolition work — cracks spread rapidly if caught late
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/buckets/bobcat-light-material-bucket-96/
