HLA 84-Inch Snow Bucket for Skid Steers
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Overview
HLA Attachments' 84-inch snow bucket is a high-volume bucket for moving snow on commercial and residential properties with mid-size to full-size skid steers. The curved high-capacity back maximizes payload per scoop. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding for durability through Canadian winter use. Available through HLA's national Canadian dealer network.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through HLA Attachments dealers. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding.
Key Facts
- Working width: 84 inches
- Type: snow / high-volume bucket
- Manufacturer: Ontario-made by Horst Welding
- Application: commercial and residential snow removal
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Typical weight: 520–680 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
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-snow-bucket-84/
