How to choose a optimized excavator buckets?

          Matching your bucket to your application is critical for optimized performance.

 The biggest bucket does not necessarily translate into the highest production. Fill factors

and cycle times are what drive production, and larger buckets can reduce your cycle speed. Bigger buckets can also put high demands on the stick and boom. Depending on the job, twisting and torque can adversely impact hydraulics and overall durability.

Your best approach is always to match the boom, stick and bucket together based on the application and the job.

Material density can vary with weather conditions such as moisture, and that affects weight.

So if you’re working in those conditions, you have to factor in the increased weight and bucket fill factors. In some conditions, you might not be able to load a large bucket to  full capacity if the density of material is heavy and hard to get through. In other conditions, a smaller bucket may out-dig larger buckets because the machine can cycle faster.

   Selecting the wrong bucket can easily add to increased operation costs as much as 10 – 20% or more due to accelerated wear. And that Broken Slag High Silica Sandstone High Quartzite Granite

 and that doesn’t include unnecessary wear on the machine or unscheduled downtime for repairs.

Bucket durability is dramatically impacted by the nature of the material in which it works. This chart can help you determine which type of bucket is right for your excavator.