HLA SBLP78HDT8 78-Inch Heavy Duty Low Profile Skid Steer Bucket
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Overview
The HLA SBLP78HDT8 is a 78-inch heavy duty low profile skid steer bucket from HLA Attachments in Ontario. The 78-inch width sits between 72 and 84 inches — useful when operators want more coverage than 72 inches provides but need to stay under the 84-inch width threshold for gate clearances or travel width on rural roads. Eight ripper teeth assist with hard ground and frozen material. Built to HLA's standard heavy duty spec with 1/4-inch steel and a bevelled cutting edge.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured.
Key Facts
- Inside width: 78 inches
- Struck capacity: 13.5 cu. ft.
- SAE heaped capacity: 18.9 cu. ft.
- Weight: approximately 715 lbs
- Number of ripper teeth: 8
- Material: 1/4" steel with 1/4" end plates
- Cutting edge: 3/4" x 6" bevelled
- 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
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/buckets/hla-sblp78hdt8-bucket/
