Skid Steer Special Capacity Bucket Comparison:

60" Wide / 1 Yard Capacity

These are popular buckets because of their narrow width for loading and 1 yard special capacity for measuring material easily.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Blue Diamond Special Capacity Bucket 

The Blue Diamond Special Capacity Bucket is designed primarily for moving lightweight, bulky materials. At only 509 pounds, it make work better for skid steers with limited rated operating capacities.

Advantages

• Easier on smaller skid steers
  
• Ideal for mulch and wood chips
  
• Lower initial cost
  

Best For

• Landscape companies
• Landscape supply companies
• Nurseries
• Horse farms
• Property maintenance
• Mulch yards

Spider Attachments Heavy Duty Bucket

The Spider Heavy Duty Bucket increases durability without a significant increase in weight. It features a 3/4" × 6" cutting edge, 3/8" wear bars, side cutters, and a deeper 40-inch bucket for improved material retention.

Compared to the Blue Diamond, it weighs only 81 pounds more while offering substantially heavier wear components.

Advantages

• Stronger cutting edge
• Deeper bucket
• Wear bars included
• Side cutting edges
• Better abrasion resistance
• Better suited for mixed materials

Best For

• Landscape supply companies
• Landscape contractors
  
• Nurseries
• Horse Farms
• Mulch suppliers
• Compost facilities
• Feed handling
• Daily commercial use

Spider Attachments Extreme Duty Bucket

The Spider Extreme Duty is built for contractors who demand maximum durability. Every major wear component has been upgraded, making it one of the toughest high-capacity buckets in its class.

Notable upgrades include:

• 1" × 8" cutting edge
• 1/2" wear bars
• 1/2" side cutters
• 1/4" bucket wrap
• Heavy-duty reinforced construction

Although it weighs 780 pounds, the added steel dramatically increases service life in abrasive applications.

Advantages

• Thickest bucket shell
• Largest cutting edge
• Maximum wear protection
• Longest service life
• Highest structural strength
• Built for severe-duty applications

Best For

• Landscape supply companies
• Landscape contractors
  
• Nurseries
• Horse Farms
• Mulch suppliers
• Compost facilities
• Feed handling
• Daily commercial use
• Demolition contractors
• Commercial construction
• Municipal fleets
• Agricultural operations
• Heavy daily use
• Abrasive materials
• Rental fleets

Which Bucket Should You Buy?

Choose the Blue Diamond if...

• You primarily move snow, mulch, bedding, or wood chips.
• Your skid steer has a lower rated operating capacity.
• You want the lightest high-capacity bucket available.

Choose the Spider Heavy Duty if...

• You want a stronger bucket without a major weight increase.
• You frequently handle mulch, compost, manure, feed, or topsoil.
• You need wear bars and side cutters for durability.
• You want the best balance between weight and durability.

Overall Best Value

Choose the Spider Extreme Duty if...

• Your bucket sees daily commercial use.
• Durability is more important than payload.
• You work with abrasive materials.
• You want the thickest steel and longest service life available.

Best for Severe-Duty Applications

Verdict

For owners focused on initial purchase price and moving lightweight materials, the Blue Diamond Special Capacity Bucket remains an excellent choice for smaller capacity machines thanks to its lighter 509-pound design.

The Spider Heavy Duty offers the best overall balance of strength, wear protection, and weight. For only 81 pounds more than the Blue Diamond, it upgrades to a 3/4-inch cutting edge, includes wear bars and side cutters, and provides a deeper 40-inch bucket for improved material retention.

The Spider Extreme Duty is the clear winner for maximum durability. With a 1-inch × 8-inch cutting edge, 1/4-inch bucket wrap, and 1/2-inch wear bars and side cutters, it is engineered for contractors who expect their bucket to withstand the harshest jobsite conditions and deliver years of dependable service.