John Deere 78-Inch General Purpose Bucket for Skid SteersPremium
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Overview
The 78-inch-inch bucket is purpose-built for skid steers and compact track loaders working in gravel, soil, construction material. John Deere Worksite Pro attachments are stocked and supported by Brandt and John Deere dealers at over 100 locations across Canada. Features a replaceable cutting edge and universal SSQA mount for broad machine compatibility. Available in Canada through Brandt and John Deere Worksite Pro dealers.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Brandt and John Deere Worksite Pro dealers.
Key Facts
- Working width: 78 inches
- Application: gravel, soil, construction material
- Cutting edge: bolt-on replaceable
- Mount: John Deere quik-tach / universal 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 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 John Deere in Canada
John Deere attachments are available through an extensive Canadian dealer network, ensuring local service, parts availability, and warranty support coast to coast. Designed to pair with JD machines but compatible with any skid steer via universal quick attach.
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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