HLA High Volume Snow Bucket 78-Inch Skid Steer🔵 Mid
✓ No hydraulics required
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
The HLA 78-inch high volume snow bucket handles generous loads on larger skid steers doing high-cycle snow hauling work. With 38 inches of depth and a 32-inch back height, it fills quickly and empties cleanly thanks to the reinforced round back and tapered end plates. The flat top serves as a level indicator when loading is complete. Made in Canada and available through TAG Equipment and other Canadian 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
- Depth: 38 inches
- Height: 32 inches
- Cutting edge: 3/4" x 4" beveled
- Material: 3/16" shell, 1/4" end plates
- Flat top level indicator
- 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
How to Connect
- Position bucket face-down on ground
- Drive forward into Bob-Tach receiver arms
- Pull both lock handles to engage
- Verify orange indicators show LOCKED
- Test lift 6 inches — do not drive until confirmed locked
⚠ Safety NoteBob-Tach / Bob-Lock verification is critical — look for orange indicator pins fully engaged
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/buckets/tag-hla-snow-bucket-78/
