Artillian Tractor, a division of Curtis Industries, announced the release of a new Direct Attach Rock Bucket, with fitment for John Deere Quick Attach and Skid Steer Quick Attach (per SAE J2513) loaders.

Artillian says the Direct Attach Rock Bucket clears rocks and debris while leaving soil behind. With 2 in. tine spacing, most soil and small objects pass through. The rock bucket works best in dry, loose soil conditions, the company says. The tines and side plates have serrated edges for ripping through roots and compacted soil.

Engineered with a high strength-to-weight ratio, the 54 in. Direct Attach Rock Bucket is perfect for compact and subcompact tractors, Artillian says. The attachment is built from AR400 steel plate and structural steel tubing. At a weight of 190-200 lb., it comes in at just over the weight of a subcompact OEM material bucket, the company says. 

“Most rock buckets on the market are large and over 400 lb.,” says Steve Smith, manager of Design Engineering at Artillian. “We felt that there was a gap in the market for subcompact tractors. Therefore, we sought to design a strong and lightweight rock bucket that was more suitable for smaller tractors. The end result was a rock bucket that is strong enough for a compact tractor up to 40 hp but light enough to be used on a subcompact tractor 25 hp and below.”

54” Skid Steer Direct Attach Specs

  • Weight: approx. 204 lb.
  • Inside width: approx. 54 in.
  • Inside height: approx. 16 in.
  • Inside depth: 22 in.
  • Tine spacing: 2 in.
  • Materials: 
    • Tines: 0.375 in. AR400
    • Tooth bar: 0.25 in. AR400
    • Tubing: ASTM A500 structural steel
    • Side & mounting plates: 0.25 in. hot rolled steel
  • Meets SAE J2513 specification
  • 2 powder coat color options: 
    • Orange
    • Black

54” John Deere Direct Attach Specs

  • Weight: approx.190 lb.
  • Inside width: approx. 54 in.
  • Inside height: approx. 16 in.
  • Inside depth: 22 in.
  • Tine spacing: 2 in.
  • Materials: 
    • Tines: 0.375 in. AR400
    • Tooth bar: 0.25 in. AR400
    • Tubing: ASTM A500 structural steel
    • Side & mounting plates: 0.25 in. hot rolled steel
  • Green powder coat

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