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.

Cone Crushers for Sale — New & Used

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Browse cone crushers for sale for secondary and tertiary crushing applications. A cone crusher uses a rotating mantle inside a concave bowl to crush material by compression, producing precisely graded aggregate at controlled output sizes. GrinderCrusherScreen carries new and used cone crushers from Extec, Telsmith, Powerscreen, and other manufacturers. Call 770-433-2670 for pricing and availability.

How a Cone Crusher Works

Material feeds into the top of the crushing chamber between a gyrating mantle and a stationary concave bowl. The mantle rotates eccentrically inside the bowl, continuously compressing material against the chamber walls. As material fractures and reduces in size, it moves downward through an increasingly narrow gap and exits at the bottom at the target size.

Cone crushers excel at secondary and tertiary crushing — taking the coarse output from a primary jaw crusher and reducing it further into precisely graded aggregate. They are standard equipment in quarries, mining operations, and high-volume aggregate plants where gradation control and consistent product shape matter.

Models We Carry

We carry cone crushers from Extec (X44), Powerscreen (Maxtrak 1150), and Telsmith. Cone crusher inventory is limited and rotates quickly — call for current availability. We can also locate specific models through our dealer network.

Brands We Carry

Extec, Telsmith, and Powerscreen. Cone crusher inventory is limited and rotates quickly — call us if you need a specific make or model.

Cone Crushers in a Crushing Circuit

Cone crushers take output from a primary jaw crusher and reduce it to spec-grade aggregate sizes. In a typical circuit: a jaw crusher handles primary reduction (producing 2-6" material), then a cone crusher takes that output down to 3/4" to 1-1/2" finished product. Adding a screen after the cone allows you to separate multiple product sizes from a single feed.

For a complete crushing and screening system, see our crushing plants and systems.

What to Check Before You Buy

Inspect the mantle and bowl liner for remaining thickness and even wear pattern. Uneven wear indicates a feed distribution problem or frame misalignment. Check the eccentric bearing and main shaft for play. Inspect the hydraulic tramp release system — this protects the crusher from uncrushable objects. Check the drive components, lubrication system, and frame for cracking.

Need replacement mantles and bowl liners? Browse our cone crusher parts inventory.

For guidance on choosing a portable crusher and what to inspect before buying, read our portable crusher buying guide.

Find the Right Cone Crusher

Browse our current cone crusher inventory below, or call 770-433-2670 to talk with our team. We can help match you to the right machine, arrange financing, and coordinate delivery anywhere in North America. Browse all crushers for sale.