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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Telephone: 770-433-2670

Browse drum-style mulch coloring machines for sale from Amerimulch, Fecon, Cheetah, and other manufacturers. A drum colorizer is the highest-volume mulch coloring system available — a rotating drum tumbles raw mulch through atomized colorant for fast, even dye coverage at production rates that batch systems cannot match. If your operation produces thousands of yards of colored mulch per day, a drum colorizer is the standard machine for the job. GrinderCrusherScreen has been connecting buyers with mulch colorizers since 1973. Browse our inventory below or call 770-433-2670 for pricing.

How Drum Colorizers Work

Raw mulch feeds into one end of a large rotating drum via conveyor. Inside the drum, spray nozzles deliver atomized liquid colorant as the mulch tumbles. The tumbling action ensures complete, even coverage on all surfaces. Colored mulch exits the opposite end of the drum onto a discharge conveyor or directly into a stockpile.

Drum colorizers run continuously — there is no batch loading, mixing, and unloading cycle. This makes them the fastest mulch coloring method available. A single drum colorizer can process 100 to 200+ cubic yards per hour depending on the model and colorant type.

What to Look for When Buying

Drum size — larger diameter and longer drums handle more volume per hour. Match the drum capacity to your daily production target
Spray system — inspect nozzles, pumps, and colorant delivery lines. Even coverage depends on consistent spray pressure and nozzle condition
Drive system — check the drum drive motor, chain, and bearings for wear. Drum colorizers run long hours under constant load
Conveyor integration — confirm the infeed and discharge conveyors match your existing site layout. Many operations feed colored mulch to a stacking conveyor for stockpiling

Brands We Carry

Amerimulch: the Colortrom and Colortrom 125 are among the most widely used drum colorizers in the mulch industry. Built for continuous, high-volume production
Cheetah: high-capacity drum mulch colorizers designed for heavy production schedules
Fecon: the CM2000 is a mid-range drum colorizer with solid throughput for growing operations

We also see drum colorizers from MGL, Vermeer (Vector series), and other manufacturers. Inventory changes regularly — call 770-433-2670 if you need a specific model.

Find the Right Drum Colorizer

Browse our current drum mulch colorizer inventory below, or call 770-433-2670 to talk with our team. Looking for a different style? See tub colorizers for batch-style production or pump-style colorizers for spray-applied systems. Browse all mulch colorizers.