About this product
📘 Overview
The Top Dog skid steer rock bucket is a skeleton bucket with 3" tine spacing that screens dirt, sand and gravel out of a load while retaining rock, offered in 62", 68", 75" and 82" widths. The tines are 3/8" A50 steel and the bucket floor is curved, so collected rock rides in a pocket rather than rolling back out when you lift. All four widths share a 38" inside depth, 45-1/2" overall depth and 21-1/2" overall height; empty weights run 530 lbs at 62" to 660 lbs at 82", so match the width to your loader rather than to the pile.
A rock bucket is also called a skeleton bucket or a sifting bucket, and all three describe the same open-tine construction. Buyers comparing a rock bucket for skid steer work against a solid material bucket should note what the tines actually buy you: a plain bucket lifts the soil with the stone, so every load has to be dumped and sorted. The same Top Dog rock bucket attachment works as a rock bucket for tractor loaders with a universal quick attach coupler.
⚙ Key Features of the Top Dog Attachments Rock Bucket
- 3" tine spacing — fine enough to retain small rock while letting dirt, sand and gravel fall through during the scoop.
- 3/8" A50 steel tines — the tines take repeated ground strike and prying loads; A50 resists bending.
- Curved collection pocket — the bucket floor curves so rock settles into a pocket instead of rolling out over the leading edge when you raise the bucket.
- Skeleton bucket construction — open framing means you are lifting rock, not the soil around it — the load reaching the truck is all product.
- Four widths, 62" to 82" — sized across common skid steer and tractor loader capacities from 530 lbs to 660 lbs empty.
- 38" inside depth — deep enough to hold a working load while screening.
- A50 steel tines, sides and top cross bar — the whole load path is A50, not just the tines.
🔑 Why Choose the Rock Bucket?
- Haul rock, not dirt — the 3" tine gaps screen fines out during the scoop — every pass moves saleable material instead of soil.
- Rock stays in the bucket — the curved pocket floor stops collected rock rolling back out as the bucket comes up, which a flat-floor skeleton bucket does not prevent.
- One tool for clearing and screening — the same bucket picks rock out of a field, screens topsoil, and sorts material by size.
- Sized to your machine — four widths from 530 to 660 lbs empty let you match the bucket to available lift capacity rather than over-bucketing.
📊 Top Dog Attachments Rock Bucket Specifications
Specification Value Inside Depth 38" Overall Depth 45-1/2" Overall Height 21-1/2" Tine Width 3/8" Tine Spacing 3" Tines, Sides & Top Cross Bar A50 Steel Country of Origin Made in USA🔄 Rock Bucket Sizes, Part Numbers and Weights
Part # Width Inside Width Overall Width Weight 9000100 62" 60 1/2" 62" 530 lbs 9000101 68" 66 1/2" 68" 570 lbs 9000102 75" 73 1/2" 75" 610 lbs 9000103 82" 80 1/2" 82" 660 lbs🔗 What Is a Skid Steer Rock Bucket Used For?
- Picking rock out of fields and pastures
- Screening topsoil and separating fines
- Sorting material by size on site
- Clearing rock from building pads and driveways
- Land clearing and debris cleanup where soil should stay behind
For large rock and boulders, compare this against the heavy duty rock bucket, which steps tines from 3/8" to 1/2" and opens spacing from 3" to 6".
🚜 Which Machines Fit the Rock Bucket?
Available for two machine classes — the Rock Bucket uses a single universal quick attach plate that serves both:
Skid steers and compact track loaders — fits machines with a Universal Quick Attach (SSQA) mount, including:
Compact tractor front-end loaders — fits tractor loaders fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the matching Top Dog adapter plate (Euro 90133219, Euro 2-piece 90133229, JD flat 9033199, JD offset 90133228).
Compatibility is determined by mount type, not brand — confirm your machine’s quick attach configuration before ordering.
❓ Rock Bucket Questions, Answered
What is the difference between the standard and HD rock bucket?
The standard Top Dog rock bucket uses 3/8" tines on 3" spacing; the HD rock bucket uses thicker 1/2" tines on wider 6" spacing. Choose the standard bucket for smaller rock and screening work, and the HD for large rock where the wider gaps let gravel drop away and the thicker tines survive heavier prying.
What size rock bucket should I choose?
Match the width to your loader’s rated operating capacity. The Top Dog 62" rock bucket weighs 530 lbs empty and the 82" weighs 660 lbs before any load — and a bucket full of rock is heavy. On most mid-size skid steers the 68" or 75" is the practical maximum.
Will dirt and gravel fall through the rock bucket?
Yes. The Top Dog rock bucket uses 3" spacing between 3/8" A50 steel tines, which lets dirt, sand and gravel fall away during the scoop while rock is retained in the bucket.
Does rock roll out of the bucket when lifting?
The Top Dog rock bucket has a curved collection pocket in the bucket floor, which cradles collected rock and helps stop it rolling out freely as the bucket is raised.
Is a rock bucket the same as a skeleton bucket?
Yes — skeleton bucket is another name for the same tool. The Top Dog rock bucket is a skeleton bucket: open tined construction that screens fines out of the load rather than a solid-floor bucket that carries everything.
Can the rock bucket be used for screening topsoil?
Yes. The 3" tine spacing separates fines from larger material, so the Top Dog rock bucket works for screening topsoil and sorting material by size as well as for rock picking.
Will the rock bucket fit a tractor loader?
Yes, where the tractor front-end loader is fitted with a skid-steer-style universal quick attach coupler. Loaders using Euro/Global or John Deere 400/500 mounts require the corresponding Top Dog adapter plate.
Does the rock bucket require hydraulics?
No. The Top Dog rock bucket is a non-hydraulic attachment — no auxiliary circuit is required. A grapple version is available separately if you need clamping.
How is the rock bucket shipped?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is displayed before you complete your order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
How do I order a Top Dog rock bucket?
Add the item to your cart directly on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Select your width from the variant options, and have your machine make, model, and serial number ready to confirm fitment before ordering. If you have a fitment question before purchasing, call us at (866) 757-8337.
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