The CAEL Skeleton Bucket with Bolt-On Cutting Edge is designed for efficient material separation, light excavation, landscaping, utility trenching, and site cleanup in rocky or debris-filled ground conditions. Available in 42" and 48" widths, this attachment is built for 5–6 ton class excavators and combines effective screening performance with durable edge protection.

Its open-frame design allows finer soil and loose material to pass through while retaining larger rocks, roots, gravel, and debris, helping improve material separation and excavation efficiency.

Key Features & Specifications

• Available Widths: 42" and 48"
• Weight: 42" – 400 lbs
• Weight: 48" – 450 lbs
• Construction: T1 and AR400 high-strength steel
• Wear Protection: AR400 side wear plates
• Cutting Edge: Bolt-on, reversible AR400 steel
• Rib Spacing: 3.5"
• Excavator Class: 5–6 ton

Applications

The CAEL Skeleton Bucket is ideal for utility trenching, landscaping, site cleanup, material separation, and light excavation where soil needs to be screened from rocks, roots, gravel, and other debris.

The open-frame design allows fines and loose soil to fall through during excavation, helping reduce retained load weight and improve cycle efficiency.

Suitable for:

• Rock and gravel separation
  
• Root removal
• Utility trenching
• Landscaping
• Site cleanup
• Light excavation
• Soil and debris screening

Built for Durability

Constructed with a high-strength T1 steel frame and AR400-reinforced side plates, the CAEL Skeleton Bucket is designed to withstand abrasion and impact in demanding excavation conditions.

The reversible bolt-on AR400 cutting edge provides additional protection along the working edge and can be reversed or replaced when worn, helping extend usable service life and reduce maintenance requirements.

Compatible With

• John Deere 50–60 Wedge (WBM 50)
• Hitachi 50–60 Wedge (WBM 50)
• Sany 50–60 Wedge (WBM 50)
• Kubota 50–60 Wedge
• Yanmar 50–60 Pins
• Caterpillar 305–306 Pins
• Komatsu 50–60 Pins
• Bobcat X-Change