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.

Mulch Blower Trucks for Sale — New & Used

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

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Browse mulch blower trucks for sale from Express Blower, Peterson, and other manufacturers on Freightliner, Kenworth, and Peterbilt chassis. A blower truck carries 40 to 60+ cubic yards of mulch, bark, compost, or playground fiber and blows it through hose directly to the application area — eliminating wheelbarrows and manual spreading. GrinderCrusherScreen carries used blower trucks from $159,000 to $695,000. Call 770-433-2670 for pricing and availability.

How a Mulch Blower Truck Works

A blower truck combines three systems into one vehicle: a cargo body that holds bulk material (typically 40 to 60 cubic yards), a blowing unit powered by a PTO or separate engine, and a hose reel with 100 to 400+ feet of delivery hose. The operator loads material into the truck body. The blower picks up material from the cargo area, accelerates it through an airlock, and pushes it through the hose to the application point.

One blower truck replaces a crew with wheelbarrows. A single truck can blow 20 to 40+ cubic yards per hour depending on hose length, material type, and terrain — work that would take a crew all day by hand.

Models in Our Inventory

Current listings include a 2001 Freightliner FL80 EB40 ($159,000), a 2002 Kenworth T800 60-yard Express Blower ($225,000), a 2019 Peterbilt EB TM-45 ($695,000), and a 2017 Peterson BTR70 ($408,200). Inventory rotates — call for current availability.

Brands We Carry

Express Blower, Peterson Pacific, Finn, Rexius, and Highway Fuels blower bodies on Freightliner, Kenworth, and Peterbilt chassis. We source machines nationwide — if you need a specific configuration, call us.

What to Check Before You Buy

Inspect the blower unit — check the airlock, impeller, and wear liners for erosion. Review engine hours on the pony motor (if separate from the truck engine). Check the hose reel and available hose length. Inspect the cargo body floor and walls for wear-through from abrasive material. On the truck chassis, check mileage, transmission condition, brakes, and DOT inspection status.

Related Equipment

For a standalone blowing unit without the truck, see bark blowers. Browse all bark blowers and blower trucks.

Find the Right Blower Truck

Browse our current blower truck inventory below, or call 770-433-2670 to talk with our team. We carry used blower trucks across multiple chassis makes and blower configurations. Financing available on all equipment.