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Hydraulic Grab Bucket

Hydraulic Grab Bucket

Available for 1 – 36T

Digs like a bucket, closes like a grab.

4.7 from 300+ Google Reviews

Starting from

$2,645

Or with AB 0% Finance from $18/week (ex. GST)

  • 5 year
    warranty
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    support
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A grab bucket for 1–36 tonne excavators. Digs and loads like a standard bucket, then closes on pipe, rubble and root balls with a five-tooth interlocking thumb, without an attachment change in between.

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Built for demanding demolition environments, this excavator grab bucket features a 5-tooth interlocking hydraulic thumb, aggressive grip chocks, and a single ram manifold block design for maximum clamping force and secure operation.

Features

Hydraulic Grab Bucket - 5-tooth interlocking design (hydraulic thumb)

5-tooth interlocking design (hydraulic thumb)

The bucket incorporates a five-tooth interlocking design, equipped with a hydraulic thumb. This design allows the bucket to securely grasp smaller objects with precision and stability. The interlocking teeth with the use of grip chocks hold objects firmly reducing the risk of slipping out during material handling. The thumb attachment allows operators to handle a wide range of materials without needing to switch attachments. Enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.

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Hydraulic Grab Bucket - Aggressive grip chocks

Aggressive grip chocks

The edges of the bucket have aggressive grip chocks to provide a firm grip on the load through the bucket’s operation. This enhances the ability to handle large or irregular shaped materials such as rocks or logs, by increasing surface friction on the object. Overall load control is improved as well as increasing safety.

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Hydraulic Grab Bucket - Single ram design with manifold distribution block

Single ram design with manifold distribution block

The hydraulic system includes a single ram design with a manifold distribution block. This protects the main hydraulic cylinder from damage by routing the hoses through safer pathways, while also simplifying maintenance. The single ram design protects the cylinder between the ears of the attachment, while providing the maximum output force and grab strength. This allows for reliable performance and enhanced durability even under the most extreme conditions.

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Hydraulic Grab Bucket - Massive opening

Massive opening

The bucket is designed with a significantly larger opening than traditional hydraulic grabs, increasing the capacity for clearing and handling. Handle bulk materials in a single pass and reduce the number of cycles needed to complete a task. Generally larger openings result in reduced grip strength, however design features such as grip blocks hold materials securely.

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Technical Breakdown

Eight build sizes covering 1 tonne to 36 tonne machines. Weight, max opening, width, flow rate and operating pressure are listed for each build.

Hydraulic Grab Bucket specifications for 1 – 10 T
Excavator size(T)Weight(kg)Max opening(mm)Width(mm)Flow rate(L/min)Pressure(bar)
1 – 2.711582540020 – 40100 – 110
2.8 – 412791040020 – 40100 – 110
4.5 – 72771,37045030 – 55110 – 140
8 – 103351,49055030 – 55110 – 140

Send your machine make, model, hitch and pin sizes and we will confirm fitment before the build starts.

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Built to fit the machine you run

Nothing here is an off-the-shelf pattern that you have to make work. Every unit is manufactured to your machine's tonnage, hitch and pin centres, so it bolts up to Caterpillar, Komatsu, Hitachi, Kobelco, Volvo, CASE, Kubota, Yanmar and Takeuchi alike. Send us the make, model and pin sizes and we match the bracket before it ships - if your machine isn't on this list, it still fits.

What they say about our gear

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(5.0)

Rock Breaker & Mud Sieve Buckets

After receiving our first order which had a rock breaker and some mud sieve buckets we knew we'd come back for more, just placed the 3rd order, great service and advice from the sales team, the quality and finish of the attachments are better than I can get locally and a better price.
Pierre Liebenberg
(5.0)

Mechanical Grab

We bought a mechanical grab for 20T excavator. Good communication during the whole process via email or phone. Good quality product which we haven't had a problem with at all. They also offered to help install when we picked up but was not required. All departments from order to pickup were very helpful.
Lee Guppy
(5.0)

Rock Bucket with Ripper Tooth

Great rock bucket. Very effective for separating large rocks out of fill material. The ripper tooth is solid and well fabricated. I am very satisfied with my purchase after several weeks of use.
Maarten Hetzel
(5.0)

Grab Bucket

Purchased a grab bucket through Aussie Buckets. Andrew and the team were super helpful and very thorough with all the measurements, information and communication. Bucket arrived today and have easily attached and straight into work. Super happy and will purchase more attachments with Aussie Buckets again.
Sam Manley
(5.0)

Hydraulic Grab

Recently purchased a hydraulic grab for my mini excavator, great piece of equipment, great quality and pricing also customer service was fantastic. Easy partial assembly required, great bit of kit.
Trevor Levy
(5.0)

Hydraulic Grab

The hydraulic grab is better than any Christmas pressi. I use it on my farm dealing with trees and firewood. Also pipe laying. Try lifting 450 dia 12m long HDPE pipe and the grab fits perfect. OK the little Kubota knows it got a big fish on the hook but I can do what I can't do otherwise. Great choice - by me, great product thanks to you.
David Leitch
(5.0)

Rotating Grab

Great product, great service, Nick made the process very easy. The rotating grab has been an awesome addition for our scrap metal yard. Cheers from YP Recycling
Nathanael Snodgrass
(5.0)

Hydraulic Grab & Auger

Great company to deal with. Excellent quality hydraulic grab attachment. The company was so nice to deal with I placed another order for a different attachment. Also kept me updated on my order from start to finish. Received my new auger and it is an amazing piece of kit coupled with a 350mm auger and I got the 1m extension also. Had a bit of time to test everything out and the grab is great for moving posts rocks and anything else to save my back. The auger has plenty of torque and because I'm in a bit of rocky ground I got the combination auger and it's busting through it quite well. Still very happy with my order and Aussie Buckets support and after sale check in just to see how everything is going.
Andrew Ardley
(5.0)

5 Finger Grab

Great team at Aussie Buckets. Very helpful and thorough in getting the correct dimensions. Regular updates on manufacture progress. And the 5 Finger Grab fitted perfectly and wow how powerful and useful. Tripled the use of my little 1.6 Takeuchi.
Greg Boyce
(5.0)

Hydraulic Grab

Huge thanks to Hayden and the whole team at Aussie Buckets!! Great price and really fantastic service. I purchased a hydraulic grab for my 305CR, great communication from the team throughout the order and delivery process and the attachment went straight onto the machine effortlessly and is very well built! I have already ordered a ripper and will be saving up for a stick rake next!!
Martin Wintergerst
(5.0)

Hydraulic Grab

We bought a hydraulic grab for our 5t excavator from Aussie Buckets and couldn't be happier. The square edged jaws help with gripping material while filtering out the dirt. So far, our customers have loved using it
Brenton Ajduk
(5.0)

Hydraulic Grab

We purchased the hydraulic grab for our Kubota 1.7T for the purpose of moving rocks and logs which it does with ease. Exceptional design and construction I would highly recommend Aussie Buckets.
Dave Harris
(5.0)

Rock Breaker

Good service answered any questions i had about matching the new rockbreaker to my machinery. And does the job intend for. Prompt delivery and hassle free. Definitely recommend Aussie Buckets.
Jonathon Stratton
(5.0)

Ripper & Rake

Recently bought a ripper and a rake for a 8ton digger, both great quality attachments. The guys at Aussie buckets are very easy to deal with, straight forward for ordering and purchasing. The rake is great for any job in grass or vegetation, even when mixed with rocks or rubbish.
Hop py
(5.0)

Auger & Drive

Purchased a new Auger and drive with Aussie Buckets. The whole process including checking my dimensions I provided were correct was very easy, even for a backyard excavator operator. Now making tree planting and farm fencing a breeze.
Charles O'Brien
(5.0)

Tilt Hitch & Auger Drive Package

Have bought a tilt hitch and now an auger drive package through the team, can't fault them at all, from Hayden in sales to the whole team. Will definitely be purchasing my equipment through Aussie buckets in the future
Brodie Cunningham
(5.0)

Heavy Duty Stick Rake

I recently took delivery of the 1200mm wide heavy duty stick rake from Aussie Buckets. I was very impressed with the price I received and the staff kept me up to date during the procurement process. I love the design and the quality. I would very much recommend this product and I will look to source some more attachments through them in the future!
Jakeb Lamprey
(5.0)

Rock Hammer

Needed a new rock hammer. Aussie Buckets delivered a quality product that is exactly what I required. Definitely would recommend
David Walsh

Frequently asked questions

What is a grab bucket? A grab bucket is an excavator bucket with an integrated hydraulic thumb, so it digs and loads like a standard bucket and then clamps on pipe, rubble and irregular material. Aussie Buckets grab buckets cover 1 to 36 tonne machines across eight builds with a five-tooth interlocking thumb.
What is the difference between a grab bucket and a hydraulic grab? A grab bucket is a bucket first: it digs and loads, and the thumb is there for the pick-up work in between. A hydraulic grab has no bucket at all and is a dedicated handling tool with far more opening. Choose the grab bucket where you are still digging, the grab where you are not.
What size grab bucket fits a 1.7 tonne excavator? The range starts at 1 tonne, so a 1.7 tonne machine is covered by the smaller builds. Width, capacity, jaw opening and ram specification are listed per build. Send your machine make, model, hitch and pin sizes and we will match the build and confirm fitment before manufacture.
What can a grab bucket handle? Pipe and conduit, demolition rubble, root balls and cleared timber, rock, and awkward site rubbish. The five-tooth interlocking thumb and grip chocks hold rounded and smooth material that would otherwise roll out of the jaw as the load lifts clear of the ground.
Grab bucket or hydraulic thumb: which do I need? A grab bucket is one attachment with the thumb built in. A separate hydraulic thumb mounts to the dipper and works against whichever bucket is fitted, and folds clear when you go back to digging. Choose the grab bucket for one machine and one bucket, the thumb where several buckets are in rotation.
How much does an excavator grab bucket cost? Aussie Buckets grab buckets start at $2,645. Price moves with machine class, width and jaw specification, and 0% finance is available on approved purchases. Every build is protected by a 5-year warranty and lifetime technical support. Get a tailored quote against your machine.

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