HLA 48-Inch Rock Bucket for Skid Steers
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Overview
The 48-inch-inch rock bucket is designed for picking and sorting rock, frozen clods, concrete rubble, and demolition debris on Canadian construction and farm sites. The open bar/skeleton design lets soil and fines fall through while retaining material. HLA Attachments, headquartered in Elmira, Ontario, is one of Canada's largest domestic attachment manufacturers, with wide dealer coverage across the country. Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding.
Canada Availability
Best for: rock picking, land clearing
Compare with: Blue Diamond 48-Inch General Purpose Bucket · Blue Diamond 48-Inch Standard GP Bucket for Mini Skid Steers
Key Facts
- Working width: 48-inch
- Type: skeleton rock bucket
- Application: rock picking, land clearing
- Mount: universal SSQA
- Typical weight: 280–360 lbs (varies by manufacturer)
- Hydraulic flow: no auxiliary hydraulics required — standard SSQA mechanical mount
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You break and move rock, frozen ground, or heavy demolition debris regularly
- You need a bolt-on cutting edge that's replaceable when worn
⛔ Skip if…
- Your work is mostly topsoil, gravel, and light debris — a GP bucket is lighter and faster
- You need a wider bucket — rock buckets max out around 84 inches for most machines
🔍 Also consider…
- GP bucket for general-purpose daily work
- Skeleton (rock sieve) bucket if you need to separate fines from rock
Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach. No auxiliary hydraulics required — operates off the loader arms.
About HLA in Canada
HLA Attachments is an Ontario-based manufacturer that designs and builds attachments in Waterloo, ON, with a dealer network spanning all provinces. Backed by a Canadian warranty and local parts availability, HLA is one of the most trusted names on Canadian job sites.
✅ Last checked: March 2026