HLA SBLP72HDT8 72-Inch Heavy Duty Low Profile Skid Steer Bucket
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Overview
The HLA SBLP72HDT8 is a 72-inch heavy duty low profile skid steer bucket from HLA Attachments, a Canadian manufacturer based in Ontario. The low-profile design lowers the centre of gravity for improved stability and operator sightlines to the cutting edge. Eight bolt-on ripper teeth are standard, and the tapered end plates are self-cleaning to reduce material build-up. Suited to general construction, demolition debris, and mixed earthwork on Canadian job sites.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers including GLC Equipment and Maxwell Farm Service. HLA is an Ontario-based manufacturer — no cross-border shipping required.
Key Facts
- Inside width: 72 inches
- Struck capacity: 12.5 cu. ft.
- SAE heaped capacity: 17.4 cu. ft.
- Weight: approximately 680 lbs
- Number of ripper teeth: 8
- Material: 1/4" steel with 1/4" end plates
- Cutting edge: 3/4" x 6" bevelled
- Reinforced top lip
- Tapered end plates — self-cleaning
- SSQA universal skid steer quick attach mount
- Hydraulic flow: no auxiliary hydraulics required — standard SSQA mechanical mount
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You need one versatile bucket for gravel, soil, concrete chunks, and general debris
- Your machine is mid-frame (S450–S650 class) or CTL
⛔ Skip if…
- You work primarily in rock, frozen ground, or heavy demolition — a rock bucket handles that better
- You need clamshell/4-in-1 functionality
🔍 Also consider…
- Rock bucket if your primary work is shot rock or frozen ground
- 4-in-1 (multipurpose) bucket if you also need occasional grading or clamshell action
🔧 Machine Compatibility
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.
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
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