What GPM does a skid steer screening bucket need?

Most skid steer screening buckets require 15 to 30 GPM of auxiliary hydraulic flow. Standard-flow skid steers typically produce 15 to 22 GPM, which is adequate for many screening buckets. High-flow buckets that require 25+ GPM need a high-flow skid steer or a hydraulic upgrade. Always check the bucket manufacturer's specifications against your machine's auxiliary flow rating before purchasing.

Can I use a screening bucket on a Bobcat?

Yes. Most screening buckets use a universal skid steer quick-attach plate that fits Bobcat and other major skid steer brands. The key factor is not the brand of skid steer but the machine's auxiliary hydraulic flow and lift capacity. Check your specific Bobcat model's specs to make sure the screening bucket you are considering is compatible.

How many yards per hour can a skid steer screening bucket process?

Typical throughput ranges from 10 to 25 cubic yards per hour, depending on material type, moisture content, screen opening size, and operator technique. Dry, free-flowing topsoil screens at the higher end of that range. Wet or clay-heavy material drops production significantly.

Is a screening bucket worth it for a small landscaping business?

For many small landscaping operations, a skid steer screening bucket is one of the best equipment investments available. If you already own a skid steer, you add screening capability for $6,000 to $20,000 instead of $50,000+ for a standalone screener. The screened product sells for $15 to $25 more per cubic yard than raw material, so the bucket can pay for itself within a few months of regular use.

What is the difference between a vibrating screening bucket and a rotary screening bucket?

A vibrating screening bucket uses a hydraulic motor to shake a flat mesh screen. Material falls through the mesh openings as it vibrates. This design is simpler, less expensive, and works well with dry, free-flowing material. A rotary screening bucket uses rotating drums, blades, or star discs to tumble and separate material. Rotary designs handle wet, sticky, and clay-heavy material much better because the rotation is self-cleaning. Rotary buckets cost more but offer greater versatility.

When should I upgrade from a screening bucket to a standalone screener?

When your screening volume consistently exceeds 20 to 25 cubic yards per hour, or when you find yourself screening for more than half of your working day, a standalone screener will improve your productivity and product quality. Screening buckets top out at roughly 150 to 200 cubic yards per full working day. A small shaker screen or trommel can double or triple that output with one operator.

GrinderCrusherScreen Named Dealer For FYREBX Attachment Line

Name: Grinder Crusher Screen
Telephone: 770-433-2670

American-built skid steer and track loader attachments give crews on-site fire response, dust control, and water delivery without leaving the cab

Smyrna, GA — GrinderCrusherScreen, a national equipment company serving the crushing, screening, grinding, composting, and shredding industries since 1973, announced today that the company is now an authorized dealer for FYREBX, a patented line of liquid delivery and fire suppression attachments for compact track loaders and skid steers.

FYREBX units carry water, foam, or retardant and apply it through a spray system the operator runs from inside the cab. The T3 and T5 models hold 300 to 500 gallons. The attachments mount to most compact track loaders with an operating weight of 7,000 pounds or more using heavy duty pallet forks, so a contractor can put one to work with a machine already in the fleet. Beyond fire response, crews use FYREBX units for dust control, hydroseeding, fertilizing, and general water distribution.

GrinderCrusherScreen carries the full FYREBX lineup, not just the water units. That includes the SNOBX, which pairs a snow plow with a 300 gallon melt tank so a crew clears and deices in a single pass, along with the LANDBX (hydroseed), BRUSHBX (land clearing), FUELBX (fuel transport), and more.

For GrinderCrusherScreen customers, the fit is direct. Grinding, land clearing, composting, and recycling operations work around dry wood, mulch piles, and hot bearings every day. A unit staged on site gives a crew a way to respond in the first few minutes, before a small problem turns into a total loss.

"FYREBX is a natural fit for the work our customers do," said Alex Laldin, President of GrinderCrusherScreen. "It is designed and manufactured right here in the United States, and that matters to us and to our customers. Our people have millions of dollars in machines sitting on job sites, and a lot of that material is fuel. This gives them a real way to protect that investment."

Laldin also pointed to how much the platform does the rest of the year. "The lineup goes well past fire. The same carrier runs dust control and hydroseeding in the summer, plowing and deicing in the winter with the SNOBX, and land work with the LANDBX. A contractor is not buying one seasonal tool. He is buying a platform that adapts to whatever the job site needs that week, and that is what makes the math work."

He also pointed to the bid side of the business. "More owners and agencies are asking contractors what their fire plan is before they hand over the work. Having a FYREBX unit on the yard is an answer to that question. It helps our customers win jobs, and it means they are not standing there watching when something goes wrong on site."

Matthew Wilson, VP of Sales at FYREBX, said, "GrinderCrusherScreen has spent five decades building trust with contractors in forestry, land clearing, and recycling. Those are exactly the operations that need the capabilities the FYREBX products deliver and often do not know it exists yet. We are excited to have them representing the FYREBX line."

FYREBX attachments are available now through GrinderCrusherScreen. For pricing, specifications, or to schedule a demonstration, contact GrinderCrusherScreen at 770-433-2670 or Alex@GrinderCrusherScreen.com, or visit.

About GrinderCrusherScreen

GrinderCrusherScreen has served the equipment industry nationally since 1973. Based in Smyrna, Georgia, the company works with the recycling, land clearing, composting, demolition, mulch, aggregate, and tree service industries, handling grinders, chippers, crushers, screens, shredders, trommels, and attachments. GrinderCrusherScreen also manufactures its own line of screening equipment under the Screen USA brand.

About FYREBX

FYREBX designs and manufactures a patented series of compact track loader and skid steer attachments built to transport and deploy large volumes of water and other liquids for firefighting, hydroseeding, dust control, snow and ice management, and related applications. The company is based in Anderson, California, and is a member of the National Wildfire Suppression Association.

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