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 crushers for sale — jaw crushers, impact crushers, and cone crushers from top manufacturers including Evortle, McCloskey, Rubble Master, Metso, and Sandvik. GrinderCrusherScreen has been connecting buyers with quality crushing equipment since 1973. Browse our current inventory below or call 770-433-2670 for pricing and availability.

Types of Crushers

Not all crushers do the same job. The type you need depends on your material, your output size, and your application.

Jaw Crushers

A jaw crusher uses two heavy plates — one fixed, one moving — to compress and break material. Rock, concrete, or brick feeds into the top. The moving jaw squeezes it against the fixed jaw until it breaks small enough to fall through the gap at the bottom (the closed side setting).

Jaw crushers are the standard primary crusher for hard rock, concrete recycling, and aggregate production. They handle the biggest feed sizes and produce a coarse output that's typically processed further by a secondary crusher or screen. Browse jaw crushers for sale.

Impact Crushers

An impact crusher throws material against heavy blow bars or anvils at high speed. The impact shatters the material instead of squeezing it. This produces a more cubical, uniform product shape — important for road base and concrete aggregate specs.

Impact crushers are the go-to machine for concrete and asphalt recycling, demolition processing, and producing spec-grade aggregate. They handle rebar-laden concrete better than jaw crushers because the impact action breaks the rebar free. Browse impact crushers for sale.

Cone Crushers

A cone crusher uses a rotating mantle inside a concave bowl to crush material by compression. Feed enters the top, gets squeezed between the mantle and bowl, and exits at the bottom at a controlled size.

Cone crushers excel at secondary and tertiary crushing — taking the output from a jaw crusher and reducing it further. They're standard equipment in quarries and mining operations where precise gradation control matters. Browse cone crushers for sale.

Common Crusher Applications

Concrete recycling — crush demolished concrete into reusable aggregate for road base, fill, and new concrete production
Rock and aggregate production — reduce quarried stone to spec-grade aggregate for construction
Asphalt recycling (RAP) — process reclaimed asphalt pavement for reuse in new asphalt mixes (impact crushers only)
Demolition processing — reduce building debris on-site instead of hauling it to a landfill
Mining and mineral processing — primary and secondary reduction of ore and overburden

Top Crusher Brands We Carry

Komplet

Compact crushers built for contractors who need portability without sacrificing crushing power. Komplet machines fit on a standard trailer and handle concrete, brick, and soft rock on small to mid-size job sites.

McCloskey International

A major name in crushing and screening. McCloskey jaw and impact crushers are built for high-volume production at quarries, recycling yards, and large demolition sites.

Evortle

Heavy-duty compact crushers that punch above their weight class. The CT535 jaw crusher is one of the heaviest machines in its size class — 14,331 lbs — which means less vibration and more stable crushing under load.

We also carry crushers from Metso, Terex, Sandvik, and other manufacturers. Inventory changes frequently — if you don't see what you need, call us.

How to Choose the Right Crusher

Material type — jaw crushers handle hard rock and concrete. Impact crushers handle concrete, asphalt, and softer materials. Cone crushers handle secondary reduction of pre-crushed material
Output size needed — jaw crushers produce coarse output (2-6"). Impact crushers produce finer, more uniform output (3/4-3"). Cone crushers produce precisely graded material
Portable vs stationary — track-mounted crushers move between job sites. Stationary plants maximize output at a fixed location
Throughput — match tons-per-hour capacity to your daily volume. Undersizing creates a bottleneck. Oversizing wastes capital

Need help deciding? Read our portable crusher buying guide, our complete impact crusher guide, or our guide to crushing stone and gravel.

Complete Your Processing Circuit

Move crushed material to stockpile with a stacking conveyor — radial stackers eliminate the need for a loader. Screen crusher output for gradation control and produce multiple products from a single feed.

Need replacement jaw plates, blow bars, or wear parts? Browse our crusher parts inventory.

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