HLA High Dump Bucket 78-Inch Skid Steer
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Overview
The HLA 78-inch high dump bucket raises dump height by 48 inches, making it practical for loading large trucks, containers, and industrial receptacles that can't be reached with a standard bucket. The wider 78-inch profile handles more material per cycle on larger machines. Flat bottom bucket design speeds clean-out. Made in Canada and available through TAG Equipment and other Canadian HLA dealers.
Canada Availability
Made in Canada by HLA Attachments (Horst Welding). Available through TAG Equipment and other Canadian HLA dealers.
Key Facts
- Width: 78 inches
- Dump height increase: 48 inches above standard
- Bottom design: flat bottom
- Available versions: regular and high-volume
- Application: large trucks, industrial containers, elevated receptacles
- Made in Canada
- 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/tag-hla-high-dump-78/
