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.

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Browse new and used conveyors and stackers for sale — portable conveyors, radial stackers, feeders, track-mounted stackers, and more from Screen USA, McCloskey, and other manufacturers. GrinderCrusherScreen has been connecting buyers with quality material handling equipment since 1973. Browse our current inventory below or call 770-433-2670 for pricing and availability.

Types of Conveyors

Stackers & Portable Conveyors

Road Portable Conveyors — highway-towable conveyors that fold for transport and set up quickly on location. Ideal for moving material between processing stages or building stockpiles at temporary sites.
Track Mounted Conveyors — self-propelled conveyors and stackers on crawler undercarriages for off-road job site mobility without a truck or trailer.
Radial Stackers — pivot on a central point and swing in an arc, building large radial stockpiles without a loader. Reduce loader hours and fuel costs.
Pit Portable Conveyors — designed for quarry and aggregate pit operations, moving material from the face to processing equipment.

Feeders & Combined Units

Feeders & Hoppers — regulate material flow into a crusher, screen, or plant. Prevent surging and bridging in downstream equipment.
Feeder Stackers — combined hopper, feeder, and stacking conveyor in one unit. Accept material from a loader and build a stockpile in a single machine.

Specialty Conveyors

Telescopic Conveyors — adjustable-length conveyors for precise material placement. Extend and retract to cover a wider stockpile area.
Picking Stations — sorting conveyors and platforms for manual material separation at recycling facilities and MRFs.
Low Feed Conveyors — low profile conveyors for easy ground-level loading without ramps or elevated feed points.
Unloaders — bulk material receiving conveyors that accept dump trucks and transfer material to stockpiles or processing equipment.

Common Applications

Crushing and screening circuits — move material between crushers, screens, and stockpiles without loaders
Stockpiling — build large aggregate, mulch, or compost stockpiles with radial stackers
Loading — feed trucks directly from a conveyor instead of using a loader
Recycling yards — transfer sorted material between processing stations
Composting facilities — move material from windrows to screening equipment and from screens to finished product piles

Top Brands We Carry

McCloskey International

McCloskey builds a full range of conveyors and stackers for aggregate, recycling, and waste processing operations. Their conveyors are engineered to match McCloskey crushers and screens in a complete processing circuit.

Screen USA

Screen USA builds heavy-duty conveyors and stackers for aggregate, recycling, and waste processing operations — including road portable, track-mounted, and radial stacker models. We carry new Screen USA equipment across multiple conveyor categories.

Inventory changes frequently — call for current availability.

How to Choose the Right Conveyor

Belt width — determines maximum material size and throughput capacity. 24" belts handle small operations. 36-48" belts handle production-scale crushing and screening circuits
Length and height — determines stockpile size for stackers, and transfer distance for portables
Portability — road portable conveyors fold for highway transport. Stationary conveyors maximize capacity at fixed sites
Drive type — electric drives are standard for fixed installations. Diesel or hydraulic drives work for portable units without grid power

Build a Complete Processing Circuit

Pair with a crusher for a complete aggregate processing circuit, or feed screened material from a trommel screen to a stacker for finished product stockpiling.

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For a deeper look at conveyor selection and system design, read our guide to aggregate conveyor systems.

Call 770-433-2670 to talk with our team. We've been helping operators build efficient material handling circuits for over 50 years.