John Deere 96-Inch Rock Bucket for Skid Steers in CanadaPremium
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Overview
The 96-inch-inch rock bucket is designed for picking and sorting rock, frozen clods, concrete rubble, and demolition debris on Canadian construction and farm sites. The open bar/skeleton design lets soil and fines fall through while retaining material. John Deere Worksite Pro attachments are stocked and supported by Brandt and John Deere dealers at over 100 locations across Canada. 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 / diameter: 96 inches
- Application: high-production rock picking on large CTLs
- Mount: John Deere quik-tach / universal SSQA
- Typical weight: 600–800 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
Wide attachment — verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering. Compatible with all skid steer brands via universal SSQA quick attach — no auxiliary hydraulics required.
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
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/buckets/john-deere-rock-bucket-96/
