July 8, 2025
Bucket attachments are special attachments used on heavy equipment machinery, like tractors and skid steers, to scoop and carry materials such as dirt, debris and gravel. Bucket attachments come in a wide variety of sizes and types, each meant for a particular use case.
Bucket teeth are heavy duty metal spikes that attach to the bottom, or lip, of a bucket attachment. They are frequently used together with excavators and loaders to perform tasks that require high penetration, such as digging and trenching.
Properly selected bucket teeth enhance your machine’s ability to dig into heavily compacted soil or rocky terrain. Compared to a simple bucket without teeth, using a bucket with teeth can reduce strain on your machine and improve its digging capacity.
Bucket teeth are available in a variety of designs intended for specific applications. Each design has its own strengths and weaknesses, and maintenance requirements vary between the designs.
While bucket teeth can improve the power and efficiency of your heavy equipment, they must be properly maintained in order to see any real benefit. Bucket teeth that become worn down, dull, or loose must be repaired or replaced.