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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How Magnetic Separators Work

A magnetic separator generates a strong magnetic field that attracts and holds ferrous metals as material passes through. The captured metal is then released into a separate collection area. Common configurations include:

Cross-belt magnets — mounted above a conveyor at 90 degrees, pulling metal up and across to a separate discharge
Suspended magnets — hung over the head pulley or along a conveyor, catching metal as material passes underneath
Magnetic pulleys — replace the head pulley on a conveyor, attracting metal to the belt surface while clean material falls off normally

Where Magnetic Separators Are Used

After grinding or shredding — remove nails, hinges, and hardware from ground wood, pallets, and C&D debris
Before chipping — protect chipper knives from metal contamination in the feed stream
Recycling lines — pull ferrous metals from mixed material for separate recovery
Aggregate processing — remove rebar fragments and wire from crushed concrete

Brands We Carry

Eriez is the industry standard for industrial magnetic separation. We carry used Eriez cross magnets and other manufacturer models as they become available. Magnetic separator inventory is limited — call for current availability.

What to Check Before You Buy

Check magnetic strength — use a pull test to verify the magnet still holds at rated gap distance. Inspect the belt (on cross-belt models) for wear and tracking. Check the frame mounting and height adjustment mechanism. Verify the magnet width matches your conveyor width for full coverage of the material stream.

For air-based separation of non-metallic contaminants, see air separators. Browse all density separators.

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Browse our current magnetic separator inventory below, or call 770-433-2670 to talk with our team. Financing available on all equipment.

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