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.

Jaw Crushers for Sale — New & Used

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How a Jaw Crusher Works

Material feeds into the top of the crushing chamber between a fixed jaw plate and a moving jaw plate. The moving jaw swings against the fixed jaw under heavy hydraulic or mechanical force, compressing the material until it fractures. Crushed material falls through the closed side setting (CSS) — the gap at the bottom of the chamber that determines your output size. Adjusting the CSS gives you control over the final product size without changing any other component.

Jaw crushers are the standard primary crusher across aggregate production, concrete recycling, demolition, and mining. They handle the largest feed sizes of any crusher type and produce a coarse output that feeds directly into a secondary crusher, screen, or stockpile.

Models in Our Inventory

We carry new jaw crushers from Evortle — including the CT535 ($156,900), CT740 ($326,000), and CT850 ($426,000) — alongside used models from RR Equipment (Rebel), ARK (J-2716), Barford (J750), Red Rhino (7000 PLUS), Senya (5), Terex Finlay (J1170), and Extec (C12). Inventory changes frequently as machines sell and new listings arrive.

Brands We Carry

Evortle, RR Equipment, ARK, Barford, Red Rhino, Senya, Terex/Finlay, Extec, McCloskey, Metso, Komplet, Pegson, and Powerscreen. If you need a specific make or model, call us — we can often locate machines through our dealer network.

Jaw Crushers vs. Other Crusher Types

For concrete recycling with rebar, consider an impact crusher — the impact action breaks rebar free more effectively than compression crushing. For secondary reduction after primary jaw crushing, a cone crusher produces a more precisely graded product at smaller output sizes.

What to Check Before You Buy

Inspect the jaw plates for even wear and remaining thickness. Check the toggle plate, bearings, and flywheel for play or damage. Look at the frame for cracking around the bearing housings — this indicates the machine has been overloaded. Pull the hydraulic CSS adjustment to confirm it moves smoothly. Check engine or motor hours and service records.

Need replacement jaw plates and wear parts? Browse our 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 Jaw Crusher

Browse our current jaw 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.