Skid Steer Front Dump Bucket – Extended Reach for Tall Truck Loading

When you're loading materials into a high-sided truck or dump trailer, a standard skid steer bucket leaves you short on reach and height. You end up repositioning, making multiple passes, or settling for partial loads. That's wasted time and effort on every job. The Front Dump Bucket from Loflin Manufacturing changes the equation entirely by giving you an extra five feet of dump height and three feet of extended reach beyond what a conventional bucket can achieve.

This isn't just a minor improvement. It's a total shift in how you approach loading tasks. Loflin designed this bucket specifically to solve a real problem operators face daily: the inability to efficiently load into taller trucks and trailers without constant repositioning or multiple attempts. The Front Dump Bucket lifts your material higher and extends your reach farther, so you can fill trucks in fewer passes and keep your operation moving.

Forge Claw is proud to distribute this innovative attachment nationwide, offering the same commitment to quality and customer service that's made us a trusted name in heavy equipment attachments. We know contractors, landscapers, tree service professionals, and farm operators need equipment that performs without drama and holds up under constant use. That's exactly what Loflin delivers with this front dump design.

The engineering behind this bucket is straightforward and robust. Two heavy-duty 2-inch by 10-inch hydraulic cylinders power the dump mechanism, providing smooth, controlled tipping action even with full loads. Those cylinders are built to handle the stress of repeated cycles day after day. Loflin equips every Front Dump Bucket with Parker brand hoses, fittings, and couplers right from the factory, so it's job-site ready the moment it arrives. You're not hunting down adapters or dealing with mismatched hydraulic components.

Construction quality sets this bucket apart from lighter alternatives. Loflin builds the entire unit from industrial-strength 3/16-inch plate steel, engineered to resist bending, cracking, and fatigue under heavy loads. The cutting edge measures a full 3/4 inch thick and six inches wide, giving you excellent ground penetration and material retention. Unlike some designs that wrap the cutting edge around the bucket, Loflin welds the edges together at the corners. This approach dramatically extends wear life and eliminates a common failure point.

Every Front Dump Bucket comes standard with oversized, greasable 1-1/4 inch pins at the pivot points. These aren't undersized pins that wear out prematurely or seize up from dirt and grime. They're built larger to handle the additional leverage forces created by the extended reach, and the greasable design means you can maintain them properly to ensure smooth operation and long service life. It's attention to these details that separates a well-engineered attachment from one that becomes a maintenance headache.

Loflin also includes safety treads as standard equipment. These aren't just cosmetic. They provide genuine traction and support when you're stepping onto the bucket to access your skid steer cab. Wet conditions, muddy boots, or frost can make smooth steel surfaces dangerously slippery. The treaded step gives you secure footing every time you enter or exit your machine, reducing the risk of slips and falls that can lead to injury.

The Front Dump Bucket is available in multiple widths to match your skid steer and your specific applications. Loflin stocks 72-inch, 78-inch, 84-inch, and 96-inch widths, covering the most common skid steer size classes from compact units to full-size machines. If you need something outside these standard sizes, Loflin also offers custom widths to meet specialized requirements. You're not locked into a one-size-fits-all solution.

For operators who work in abrasive materials or high-wear conditions, an optional bolt-on reversible double edge is available. This upgrade extends cutting edge life even further by allowing you to flip the edge when one side wears down, essentially doubling your time between replacements. It's a smart investment if you're regularly working in rocky soil, demolition debris, or other tough materials that accelerate edge wear.

The real-world advantages of this bucket show up immediately on the job. Loading topsoil into a high-sided dump truck becomes a straightforward task instead of a frustrating exercise in repositioning. Filling grain wagons, silage trucks, or commercial dumpsters happens faster with fewer cycles. You're not settling for partial loads or leaving material in the pile because you can't quite reach the top of the container. The extra height and reach translate directly into productivity gains that add up over the course of a day, a week, or a season.

Loflin Manufacturing has built a reputation for understanding what operators actually need on the job site, not just what looks good in a catalog. This front dump design came from recognizing a genuine gap in skid steer bucket capabilities and engineering a solution that addresses it without unnecessary complexity or fragile components. The result is an attachment that performs a specific task exceptionally well while maintaining the durability and reliability you expect from professional-grade equipment.

Forge Claw stands behind every Front Dump Bucket we distribute with free nationwide shipping and the kind of customer support that makes equipment purchases straightforward instead of stressful. We work with operators who depend on their attachments every day, and we understand that downtime costs money. That's why we focus on quality manufacturers like Loflin and maintain the inventory and service standards that keep your operation running.

Whether you're a contractor loading trucks on construction sites, a landscaper moving bulk materials, a tree service professional handling wood chips and debris, or a farm operator dealing with grain and feed, the Front Dump Bucket gives you capabilities a standard bucket simply can't match. The added height and reach aren't luxuries; they're practical advantages that change how efficiently you can complete loading tasks. When you're paid by the job or measured by how much you can accomplish in a day, those efficiencies matter.

• Available Widths: 72", 78", 84", 96" (custom sizes available upon request)
• Construction Material: Industrial-strength 3/16" plate steel
• Cutting Edge: 3/4" thick x 6" wide hardened steel
• Hydraulic Cylinders: Two 2" x 10" heavy-duty cylinders
• Pivot Pins: Oversized greasable 1-1/4" pins
• Hydraulic Components: Parker brand hoses, fittings, and couplers (included)
• Additional Height: 5 feet over standard bucket dump height
• Additional Reach: 3 feet beyond standard bucket reach
• Safety Features: Treaded step platform (standard)
• Optional Equipment: Bolt-on reversible double cutting edge available
• Country of Origin: USA

• Extended Dump Height and Reach — Gains 5 feet of vertical dump height and 3 feet of forward reach over standard skid steer buckets, allowing you to load into taller trucks, trailers, and containers without repositioning
• Dual Heavy-Duty Hydraulic Cylinders — Two 2" x 10" hydraulic cylinders provide powerful, smooth dump action and reliable performance under full loads with extended leverage
• Industrial-Grade Steel Construction — Built from 3/16" plate steel throughout for exceptional strength, rigidity, and resistance to bending or cracking under demanding conditions
• Welded Cutting Edge Design — 3/4" x 6" cutting edge is welded at corners rather than wrapped around, dramatically extending wear life and eliminating a common failure point
• Oversized Greasable Pins — 1-1/4" pivot pins with grease fittings handle increased leverage forces and allow proper maintenance for smooth operation and extended service life
• Job-Site Ready Hydraulics — Comes equipped with Parker brand hoses, fittings, and couplers installed, eliminating the need to source compatible hydraulic components
• Standard Safety Treads — Integrated treaded step provides secure footing when entering or exiting your skid steer cab, reducing slip and fall risk in wet or muddy conditions
• Multiple Width Options — Available in 72", 78", 84", and 96" widths to match various skid steer sizes, with custom widths available for specialized applications

The most immediate benefit you'll notice is the dramatic reduction in time spent on loading tasks. Instead of making multiple passes to fill a truck or constantly repositioning to reach the top of a container, you accomplish the same work in fewer cycles. That time savings compounds quickly. What used to take twenty minutes might now take twelve. Over a full day of loading operations, you're looking at significantly more productivity from the same labor and machine hours.

Reduced repositioning also means less wear on your skid steer and lower fuel consumption. Every time you back up, reposition, and approach again, you're burning fuel and putting hours on your machine. The Front Dump Bucket's extended reach lets you complete loads from fewer positions, which translates to lower operating costs and less frequent maintenance intervals on your loader. These aren't trivial savings when you're running equipment daily.

Durability advantages come from Loflin's construction approach and material choices. The 3/16-inch plate steel resists the bending and flexing that eventually fatigues lighter buckets. The welded cutting edge design prevents the corner separation and edge rollback that happens with wrapped designs. The oversized greasable pins reduce wear at pivot points and allow you to maintain proper clearances. All of these factors add up to an attachment that keeps working season after season without requiring constant repairs or premature replacement.

The ability to handle a wider range of loading scenarios without switching equipment improves your operational flexibility. You're not limited to ground-level piles or low-sided containers. High dump trucks, tall grain wagons, commercial dumpsters, and elevated hoppers all become accessible with the same attachment. That versatility means you can take on more types of jobs without investing in specialized equipment for every situation, improving your return on investment.

Safety improvements from the treaded step and stable dump action shouldn't be overlooked. Slips and falls from equipment cause serious injuries that cost time, money, and productivity. The secure footing provided by the treaded platform reduces that risk every time you access your cab. The controlled dump action from properly sized hydraulic cylinders prevents sudden releases or tip-overs that can occur with undersized or poorly designed dump mechanisms.

For operations where cutting edge wear is a significant expense, the optional reversible double edge provides real cost savings. Being able to flip the edge and get a second service life before replacement effectively cuts your edge replacement costs in half. In abrasive materials or high-volume operations, that can represent hundreds of dollars in savings annually, making the upgrade pay for itself relatively quickly.

The job-site ready hydraulic setup eliminates the frustration and downtime of sourcing compatible fittings or dealing with leaks from mismatched components. Parker brand hydraulics are known for reliability and availability, so if you ever do need replacement parts, they're readily obtainable through standard industrial supply channels. You're not dealing with proprietary components that only come from one source with long lead times.

The Front Dump Bucket is ideal for contractors who regularly load dump trucks on construction and demolition sites, landscaping operations that move bulk materials like topsoil, mulch, and gravel, tree service companies handling chips and wood debris, agricultural operations loading grain wagons or livestock feed, and waste management applications involving dumpsters and refuse containers. Any operation that involves lifting materials into elevated containers will benefit from the extended height and reach this bucket provides.

This attachment is designed for standard skid steer loader quick attach mounting systems and is compatible with most skid steer brands and models. The hydraulic system requires a standard auxiliary hydraulic circuit on your skid steer. Check your loader's auxiliary flow specifications to ensure compatibility, though the bucket's hydraulic requirements fall within typical skid steer auxiliary circuit capabilities. If you have questions about compatibility with your specific machine, Forge Claw's team can help verify fitment before you order.

For best results, operate the dump function smoothly rather than rushing the cylinders. Let the hydraulics do the work at their designed speed. This approach reduces stress on components and provides better control of material release. When working with the bucket loaded, be aware of the shifted center of gravity compared to a standard bucket. The front dump design is engineered to maintain stability, but as with any attachment, proper operating technique and awareness of your machine's capabilities are important.

Maintenance requirements are straightforward. Grease the pivot pins regularly according to your normal service schedule or more frequently in dirty or wet conditions. Inspect hydraulic hoses and fittings periodically for wear, damage, or leaks. Keep the cutting edge bolts tight and monitor edge wear, replacing or flipping the edge before it wears down to the bucket body. Store the bucket on level ground or with the cutting edge protected when not in use to prevent damage and extend service life.

Manufactured by Loflin Manufacturing, this product is covered under the manufacturer's 12-month warranty for defects in materials and workmanship, valid for the first registered owner from the date of invoice. Replacement parts are warranted for 30 days from delivery. The warranty does not cover wear items such as belts, shear pins, oil, grease, tires, tubes, hydraulic hoses, knives, and PTO components. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Loflin Manufacturing dealer. Order your Front Dump Bucket from Forge Claw today. We offer flexible, easy financing and free nationwide shipping so every operator can get their hands on top-quality equipment.