Virnig V60 SBHV96 Heavy-Duty Snow Bucket
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Overview
The Virnig V60 SBHV96 is a 96-inch heavy-duty snow and light-material bucket with 59.3 cubic feet heaped capacity — one of the largest offerings in Virnig's snow bucket lineup. The wide, tall back catches maximum snow volume, and window openings maintain visibility while hauling full loads. Weighing 1,195 lbs, this is serious equipment for large-frame skid steers above 2,400 lb capacity. Ideal for high-volume snow clearing on large commercial properties. Ships to Canada through authorized dealers.
Canada Availability
Virnig attachments available through authorized North American dealers shipping to Canada.
Key Facts
- Model: SBHV96
- Overall width: 97.5 inches
- Height: 40.5 inches
- Depth: 47.6 inches
- Struck capacity: 49.4 cu ft
- Heaped capacity: 59.3 cu ft
- Shell thickness: 0.25 inches
- Structural wear bars: 5
- Weight: 1,195 lbs
- Recommended loader capacity: greater than 2,400 lbs
- Mount: universal SSQA
- 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
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 Virnig in Canada
Virnig Manufacturing is a Minnesota-based producer known for consistent build quality and a wide model range. Their attachments ship to Canadian dealers regularly and are a common sight on Western and Prairie 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/virnig-v60-snow-bucket-96/
