High Capacity Skid Steer Bucket | Open Back Design | Quick Attach | Reinforced Steel Construction | EIP Manufacturing

Overview

High capacity skid steer bucket with open back design allows operators to efficiently move mulch, snow, feed, and light materials while maintaining excellent visibility and load control. When you need to move large volumes of material quickly without the hassle of emptying from the front, the XL High Capacity Open Back from Eip Manufacturing delivers exactly what you need. This oversized bucket combines the carrying capacity of a traditional loader bucket with the convenience of an open rear design that lets you dump, spread, and distribute materials on the move. Whether you're hauling mulch across a landscape job, distributing feed across pastures, moving firewood, clearing snow, or transporting rock and gravel, this bucket turns your skid steer or compact tractor into a highly efficient material handler.

The open back design is what sets this bucket apart from standard models. Instead of raising the bucket high to dump over the front edge, you simply drive forward and let gravity do the work through the open rear. This approach saves time on every single load and gives you precise control over where materials land. Spread mulch beds evenly without repositioning. Lay gravel along driveways in one smooth pass. Distribute livestock feed across multiple feeding areas without stopping to dump. The efficiency gains add up fast when you're moving dozens of loads per day.

Eip Manufacturing built this bucket with an extra-large capacity that significantly reduces the number of trips you'll make on any project. The 30¾-inch height and 40⅛-inch depth create serious volume for bulky materials like wood chips, compost, manure, and lightweight aggregates. You'll carry more per load than smaller utility buckets, which translates directly into fewer hours on the machine and lower fuel costs. For contractors billing by the job rather than the hour, that efficiency means higher profit margins and the ability to take on more work.

The structural engineering behind this bucket ensures it handles the stress of heavy, repeated use without warping or failing. Inside the bucket, Eip Manufacturing incorporated a 3/16-inch steel horizontal formed channel that runs across the width, distributing loads evenly and preventing the sides from bowing outward under pressure. Vertical upright braces made from 5/16-inch steel provide additional reinforcement at critical stress points. These aren't cosmetic additions—they're fundamental structural elements that keep the bucket straight and true even when you're pushing the weight limits with dense materials like wet soil or compacted snow.

The upper frame features a 2½-inch square tube support that ties into the quick attach mounting plate, creating a rigid connection between the bucket and your machine. This upper support prevents flexing at the attachment point, which is where cheaper buckets often develop cracks and failures. The 5/16-inch steel side stiffener plates further reinforce the bucket walls at the points where torsional stress is highest—typically where the cutting edge meets the sidewalls during scraping and loading operations.

At the base of the bucket, you'll find a ¾-inch by 6-inch steel cutting edge that gives you a clean, aggressive bite into piles and lets you scrape surfaces level. The cutting edge is substantial enough to hold up to rocky ground and frozen materials, but it's also designed as a wear component that can be replaced when needed. Paired with the cutting edge are ½-inch by 4-inch steel runners that protect the underside of the bucket as you drag loads across rough terrain. These runners extend the life of the bucket considerably and prevent the bottom from wearing through during ground-level scraping work.

Forge Claw is proud to distribute Eip Manufacturing products because they consistently deliver the durability and performance our customers demand. This XL High Capacity Open Back arrives with a durable powder-coated finish that resists corrosion and stands up to the weather, chemicals, and abrasion that come with daily use. The powder coating isn't just for appearance—it's a functional protective layer that extends the service life of the steel components and keeps your investment looking professional season after season.

The quick attach mounting system makes this bucket compatible with most skid steers and compact tractors equipped with standard quick attach plates. You'll swap between this bucket and your other attachments in seconds without tools, which matters when you're moving between different tasks throughout the day. Load mulch with the open back bucket in the morning, switch to forks for a pallet delivery at lunch, and finish the day grading with a box blade. The versatility of the quick attach system maximizes the utility of your machine.

This bucket shines in agricultural settings where you need to distribute materials across large areas. Ranch and farm owners use it to spread hay, deliver grain to feeders, distribute bedding in barns, and move compost to fields. The open back lets you create windrows of material or spread it evenly as you drive, giving you control that a standard dump bucket simply can't match. Landscapers appreciate the same capability when installing mulch beds, topdressing lawns, or spreading soil amendments across planting areas.

Tree service professionals and firewood operators find this bucket particularly useful for moving split wood and chips. The high capacity means fewer trips from the splitter to the storage area, and the open back design lets you create organized piles exactly where you want them. Municipal and commercial snow removal crews use these buckets to push snow into piles and then distribute it across fields or parking lot perimeters where it can melt without creating drainage issues.

The construction quality you get from Eip Manufacturing represents decades of experience building attachments that hold up under real-world conditions. The welds are clean and full-penetration where it counts. The steel selection matches the application—thicker where stress concentrates, appropriately sized everywhere else to keep weight reasonable without sacrificing strength. When you order from Forge Claw, you're getting an attachment that's been engineered and built right the first time, backed by a company that stands behind its products.

We offer shipping calculated at checkout nationwide on this XL High Capacity Open Back, which means the price you see is the price you pay. No surprises, no hidden freight charges, no regional upcharges. We ship directly to your location whether you're in a major metro area or out in rural country. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to get the right equipment at a fair price with service you can count on.

Specifications

• Overall Height: 30¾ inches
• Overall Depth: 40⅛ inches
• Back Construction: 3/16-inch steel, open design
• Side Wall Construction: 3/16-inch steel
• Internal Horizontal Brace: 3/16-inch formed steel channel
• Upright Braces: 5/16-inch steel
• Upper Frame Support: 2½-inch square tube
• Side Stiffener Plates: 5/16-inch steel
• Cutting Edge: ¾-inch x 6-inch steel
• Bottom Runners: ½-inch x 4-inch steel
• Mounting System: Universal quick attach
• Finish: Powder coated
• Country of Origin: USA

Features

• Open Back Design — allows continuous material distribution while driving forward, eliminating the need to stop and dump for tasks like spreading mulch, feed, gravel, or snow
• Extra-Large Capacity — 30¾-inch height and 40⅛-inch depth provide maximum volume for bulky materials, reducing trips and increasing productivity on every job
• Internal Horizontal Formed Channel — 3/16-inch steel brace runs across the bucket width to distribute loads evenly and prevent sidewall deformation under heavy materials
• Heavy-Duty Upright Bracing — 5/16-inch steel vertical supports reinforce critical stress points and maintain bucket integrity through years of demanding use
• Reinforced Upper Frame — 2½-inch square tube support creates a rigid connection to the quick attach system, preventing flex and failure at the mounting point
• Substantial Cutting Edge — ¾-inch by 6-inch steel edge delivers aggressive material penetration and scraping capability while serving as a replaceable wear component
• Protective Bottom Runners — ½-inch by 4-inch steel runners shield the bucket bottom from abrasion during ground-level scraping and dragging operations
• Durable Powder Coat Finish — professional-grade coating resists corrosion, chemicals, and weathering to protect your investment and maintain appearance through heavy use

Benefits

The time savings from the open back design become immediately apparent once you start using this bucket. Traditional buckets require you to drive to the pile, load material, drive to the dump location, raise the bucket high, dump the load, lower the bucket, and return for another load. With this open back design, you eliminate the raising, dumping, and lowering steps on every single cycle. You simply load and drive, letting material discharge as you move. Over the course of a full day moving dozens of loads, you'll save hours of cycle time that you can redirect toward completing more work or finishing early.

Material distribution becomes significantly easier and more precise with this bucket. When you're spreading mulch around plantings, you can drive along the bed line and leave an even windrow that you'll rake into place in a fraction of the time it would take to dump piles and move them by hand. When feeding livestock, you can create feeding lines that give all animals access rather than creating crowded dump piles. When spreading gravel on a driveway, you control exactly how much material drops and where it lands. This level of control reduces waste, improves results, and makes your work look more professional.

The durability built into this bucket protects your investment and eliminates downtime from repairs. The internal bracing system—the horizontal channel and vertical uprights—distributes stress throughout the structure rather than concentrating it at weld points or thin sections where failures typically start. The reinforced sidewalls and upper frame handle side loads and twisting forces that occur when you're scraping uneven ground or pushing into compacted piles. You won't see the bucket walls bulging outward or the frame cracking at the mounting plate after a season of use like happens with lighter-duty designs.

The cutting edge and bottom runners work together to extend the bucket's service life considerably. The cutting edge takes the brunt of abrasion when you're loading from hard surfaces or scraping down to grade. When it eventually wears, you replace the cutting edge rather than the entire bucket. The bottom runners protect the bucket floor from wearing through when you're dragging loads across gravel, concrete, or frozen ground. These protective features mean you'll get years of service from this bucket rather than months, and your maintenance costs will be limited to occasional cutting edge replacement rather than major structural repairs or premature replacement.

Productivity improvements come from both the increased capacity and the operational efficiency. The extra-large volume means you're carrying more material per trip, which directly reduces the number of cycles needed to complete any job. Fewer cycles means less fuel consumption, less machine wear, and less operator fatigue. When you combine the capacity increase with the time savings from the open back design, you're looking at productivity gains of thirty to forty percent compared to working with a standard smaller bucket. For contractors, that efficiency translates directly into higher profitability and competitive advantage.

The versatility of this bucket makes it valuable across multiple seasons and applications. Use it for mulch and soil in spring, gravel and aggregate in summer, livestock feed and bedding in fall, and snow removal in winter. The powder-coated finish holds up to all of these materials and conditions without deteriorating. One attachment serves multiple roles throughout the year, which improves your return on investment and reduces the number of specialized attachments you need to own and store.

Working with Forge Claw means you're getting straightforward pricing, shipping calculated at checkout, and access to quality equipment from Eip Manufacturing. We don't play games with pricing or try to upsell you into something you don't need. This XL High Capacity Open Back is the right choice if you need to move large volumes of material efficiently with the convenience of an open back design. It's built to last, priced fairly, and ships fast to your door.

Additional Information

This bucket is ideal for contractors and operators who regularly handle bulk materials and need the efficiency of on-the-go distribution. Landscaping companies working on commercial properties will appreciate the speed of mulch installation. Agricultural operations with multiple feeding locations benefit from the ability to distribute feed along fence lines. Tree services and firewood businesses move more wood with less effort. Municipal crews handle snow removal and material spreading with equal capability. If your work involves moving and distributing materials rather than just dumping them in piles, this open back design will change how efficiently you operate.

The universal quick attach mounting system provides compatibility with most modern skid steers and compact tractors. Before ordering, verify that your machine is equipped with a standard quick attach plate. The bucket's size and capacity work well with machines in the 1,500 to 3,000-pound operating capacity range, though smaller machines can certainly use it with lighter materials. Larger machines will appreciate the bucket's robust construction that matches their capability. The 40⅛-inch depth provides good visibility over the bucket while still maintaining substantial capacity.

Operating this bucket effectively requires understanding that material distribution happens continuously as you drive. Load the bucket fully, then drive forward at a controlled speed over the area where you want material deposited. Faster driving speeds spread material more thinly over a longer distance. Slower speeds create a thicker, more concentrated distribution. You'll develop a feel for the right speed based on the material you're handling and the application. For precise placement, make multiple passes with partial loads rather than trying to get everything perfect in one pass with a full load.

Maintenance requirements are minimal but important for long-term performance. Keep the powder-coated surfaces clean of corrosive materials like fertilizers and manure—a quick rinse after use prevents chemical damage to the coating. Inspect the cutting edge periodically for wear and replace it before it wears so thin that the bucket bottom starts taking damage. Check the quick attach pins and locks regularly to ensure they're functioning properly and keeping the bucket securely mounted. Store the bucket off the ground when not in use to prevent the runners and cutting edge from sitting in moisture. These simple practices will keep this bucket working reliably for many years.

Warranty Info

Manufactured by Eip Manufacturing, this product is covered under the manufacturer's 12-month warranty for defects in materials and workmanship, valid for the first registered owner from the date of invoice. Replacement parts are warranted for 30 days from delivery. The warranty does not cover wear items such as belts, shear pins, oil, grease, tires, tubes, hydraulic hoses, knives, and PTO components. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized EIP Manufacturing dealer. Order your XL High Capacity Open Back from Forge Claw today. We offer flexible, easy financing and shipping calculated at checkout so every operator can get their hands on top-quality equipment.