HLA Skid Steer Swale Bucket
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Overview
HLA's swale bucket has a V-shaped bottom profile to shape drainage swales in a single pass. Available in mini and full-size skid steer mounts. The standard model is 30 inches deep and 17 inches high with a reinforced top lip and a flat top that acts as a level indicator. Ontario-manufactured by Horst Welding in Listowel and available through Langner Equipment. Used widely on Canadian rural properties for ditch and drainage work.
Canada Availability
Canadian-manufactured by Horst Welding (Listowel, ON). Available through HLA dealers and Langner Equipment. Pricing on application.
Key Facts
- Type: V-bottom swale bucket
- Depth: 30 inches (standard model)
- Height: 17 inches (standard model)
- Material: 3/16" steel, 1/4" end plates
- Cutting edge: 3/4" × 4" bevelled
- Flat top acts as level indicator
- Mini and full skid steer mounts available
- SSQA skid steer quick attach
- 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
🔧 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.
✅ Last checked: March 2026