Spade bucket

[Notforhire]

I had a stump bucket for several years. It worked well on my skidsteer, but my tractor's loader wasn't as powerful.

I was looking at Wildkat attachments site, and I noticed this spade. #37 Spade Bucket | MS Attachments

Although it's not listed online, they make the same bucket with a grapple attached.

I found that the new design will, IMO, penetrate the ground easier than my old toothed stump bucket.
With the grapple, I can grab the stump and pull it back with the tractor rather than just relying on the limited lift power of the loader.
It also makes it easy to carry the stump/tree to the burn pile.

 

[mreynolds]

Anyone ever used the stump bucket made by Express Steel on sale for $427.50
Stump Bucket - Express Steel Inc

 

[Notforhire]

Anyone ever used the stump bucket made by Express Steel on sale for $427.50
Stump Bucket - Express Steel Inc

That bucket looks similar in design to my old one, which worked ok. No moving parts.

What is your intended use?
One of the reasons I went with the spade bucket, was that it penetrated the earth easier than my previous stump bucket.

The limited power of small tractors and weak ag loaders really limits what you can dig.

These stump buckets are really designed for skid steers.

 

[mreynolds]

I have several small 3"-6" stumps left in a clearing that I want to dig up

 

[Notforhire]

I have several small 3"-6" stumps left in a clearing that I want to dig up

It should do what you want. I really do prefer having the grapple, but they will work without one.

I also find them great for removing or transplanting bushes.