{"product_id":"10-14-tonne-excavator-grading-bucket","title":"10–14 Tonne Excavator Grading\/Ditching Bucket – 1800mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 tonne excavator grading bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fixed, smooth-edged bucket designed for larger excavators completing ground levelling, site reinstatement, ditch maintenance and general finishing work. Its 1800mm working width provides a broad contact area for shaping surfaces and moving loose material efficiently across construction sites, civil engineering projects and larger groundwork applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as a \u003cstrong\u003e10–14 tonne ditching bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e, this model combines a 499-litre heaped capacity with a 20 × 200mm HB400 abrasion-resistant cutting edge, reinforced floor wear strips, a low-profile shape and an extended flat base. The wide, toothless working edge is designed to produce a cleaner finish than a conventional digging bucket while helping operators cover larger areas with each pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for excavators in the 10–14 tonne carrier class\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1800mm working width, approximately 70.9 inches or 6 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e499-litre heaped capacity and 360-litre struck capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e20 × 200mm HB400 abrasion-resistant cutting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReinforced wear strips help protect and strengthen the bucket floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWide, toothless edge supports accurate grading and a cleaner surface finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-profile shape improves visibility of the working edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtended flat base supports controlled levelling and efficient loading\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFixed design for grading, ditch cleaning and loose-material handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e10–14 Tonne Grading Bucket Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e100-DT\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucket type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003eFixed grading \/ ditching bucket\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcavator carrier weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e10–14 tonnes\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucket width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e1800mm – approximately 70.9″ \/ 6ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting edge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e20 × 200mm HB400 abrasion-resistant steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeaped capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e499 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStruck capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e360 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBucket weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dddddd;\"\u003e367kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere This 1800mm Ditching Bucket Works Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1800mm width gives larger excavators a productive working face for open grading, reinstatement and material-handling work. It is particularly useful after the main excavation has been completed and the surrounding ground needs to be levelled, shaped or cleared before the next stage of the project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLevelling topsoil, sub-base and loose aggregates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReinstating larger areas following drainage, utility and foundation work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCleaning established ditches, swales and drainage channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaping banks, verges, batters and site contours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpreading fill and trimming construction plots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePreparing ground for roads, paths, paving, turf or landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMoving loose soil during site clearance and earthworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompleting final grading after bulk excavation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003efixed grading bucket\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not tilt hydraulically from side to side. It works best where the excavator can be positioned to create the required working angle. If the bucket needs to change angle without repositioning the excavator, a hydraulic tilt grading bucket is a different attachment and should be specified separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCapacity, Material Weight and Machine Stability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stated 499-litre heaped capacity describes the volume of the bucket rather than the weight it can safely carry. Wet clay, saturated soil and dense aggregate can weigh considerably more than dry topsoil or other lighter materials. The practical load will also change according to the excavator’s reach, boom position, undercarriage orientation, quick-hitch weight, site gradient and ground stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways account for the bucket’s 367kg empty weight before material is added. Follow the operating limits specified by the excavator and hitch manufacturers and do not select a bucket based only on carrier class, width or capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcavator grading buckets are not universal. The 10–14 tonne carrier rating provides a useful starting point, but it does not confirm that the linkage will fit a particular excavator or quick hitch. Before ordering, confirm the exact machine make and model, operating weight, hitch type, pin diameter, pin centres and dipper gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-measure-an-excavator-for-a-new-bucket\"\u003eguide to measuring an excavator for a new bucket\u003c\/a\u003e explains how to take the required measurements. If you would like us to confirm compatibility, use our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-quote\"\u003erequest a quote form\u003c\/a\u003e and include your machine details, linkage measurements and clear photographs of the hitch or an existing bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrading Bucket or Digging Bucket?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this grading bucket when the priority is a broad working surface, smooth cutting edge and controlled movement of loose material. It is designed for levelling, shaping, ditch cleaning, reinstatement and finishing rather than aggressive penetration into hard or compacted ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the job involves breaking ground, excavating foundations, opening trenches or digging through compacted material, a toothed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10-14-tonne-excavator-digging-bucket\"\u003e10–14 tonne excavator digging bucket\u003c\/a\u003e will normally be more effective for the main excavation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor other machine sizes, browse our complete range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-grading-buckets\"\u003eexcavator grading and ditching buckets\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also compare digging and finishing attachments in our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/excavator-buckets\"\u003eexcavator bucket range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery and Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis grading bucket is supplied to suit the confirmed excavator and hitch specification. Typical fulfilment is within 7–10 working days, although stock availability, factory workload and fitment requirements can affect the exact lead time. Please contact us before ordering if the bucket is required for a fixed project date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e10–14 Tonne Grading Bucket FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow wide is this grading bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bucket is 1800mm wide, equal to approximately 70.9 inches. It is commonly described as a 72-inch or 6-foot grading and ditching bucket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the capacity of the bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bucket has a 499-litre heaped capacity and a 360-litre struck capacity. These figures describe volume rather than the maximum safe material weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does the bucket weigh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe empty bucket weighs 367kg. The weight of the quick hitch and the material carried must also be included when checking the excavator’s operating limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit every 10–14 tonne excavator?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Excavators within the same weight class can use different pin sizes, pin centres, dipper gaps and quick-hitch systems. The machine and linkage dimensions must be confirmed before supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a grading bucket the same as a ditching bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor this fixed, smooth-edged design, grading bucket and ditching bucket are alternative names for the same attachment. It is intended for levelling, shaping, ditch cleaning and moving loose material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this a tilt grading bucket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a fixed grading bucket and does not tilt hydraulically. A tilt bucket is a separate attachment used when the working angle needs to change without repositioning the excavator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this bucket be used for digging?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can collect loose soil and complete light excavation or ditch-cleaning work, but its wide, toothless design is not intended for aggressive digging in hard or compacted ground. A toothed digging bucket is normally more effective for penetration and trenching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat details are needed to confirm fitment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProvide the excavator make and model, operating weight, hitch type, pin diameter, pin centres and dipper gap. Photographs of the hitch and an existing bucket are also useful when checking compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardlife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65349852954973,"sku":"100-DT","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9049\/8653\/files\/100-DT-1800-WP65___01_1_1.webp?v=1784833733","url":"https:\/\/mammothattachments.com\/products\/10-14-tonne-excavator-grading-bucket","provider":"Mammoth Attachments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}