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AMI Side Dump Bucket for Wheel Loaders

Increase Productivity with Precise Side Dumping

The AMI Side Dump Bucket is engineered to improve efficiency and safety when handling material in confined areas such as highway construction sites, trenches, roadways, and utility projects. Unlike a conventional loader bucket, the Side Dump Bucket allows operators to discharge material to the side of the machine without repositioning, making it ideal for working alongside traffic lanes, barriers, and excavations.

Designed for wheel loaders, the AMI Side Dump Bucket features a smooth side-pivoting action controlled by a cushioning hydraulic cylinder that slows bucket movement at both ends of the dumping cycle. An automatic locking mechanism secures the non-pivoting side during standard bucket operation, allowing the bucket to fill and dump like a conventional bucket until side dumping is required.

Ideal Applications

The AMI Side Dump Bucket is perfect for:

• Highway construction
• Road widening
• Utility trench backfilling
• Pipeline installation
• Road shoulder maintenance
• Municipal construction
• Aggregate placement
• Confined job sites
• Material stockpiling
• General construction

Its side-dump capability allows operators to place material precisely where needed while keeping the loader safely positioned away from traffic or trench edges.

Smooth, Controlled Side Dumping

The AMI Side Dump Bucket pivots using a hydraulically controlled cushioning cylinder that provides:

• Smooth bucket rotation
• Reduced impact at the end of travel
• Improved operator control
• Reduced wear on bucket components
• Accurate material placement

The cushioning cylinder slows movement at both ends of the stroke, creating controlled dumping even when handling heavy materials.

Automatic Bucket Lock

During normal loading and dumping operations, an integrated auto-lock mechanism secures the non-pivoting side of the bucket.

Benefits include:

• Operates like a conventional loader bucket
• Prevents unwanted side movement
• Improved digging performance
• Increased operator confidence
• Simple transition between standard dumping and side dumping

This unique system provides the versatility of two buckets in one attachment.

Heavy-Duty Construction

AMI manufactures the Side Dump Bucket for demanding commercial applications.

Features include:

• Heavy-duty steel construction
• Reinforced pivot system
• Hydraulic cushioning cylinder
• Automatic locking mechanism
• High-capacity bucket design
• Built for daily contractor and municipal use

Designed to withstand continuous operation in harsh construction environments, the Side Dump Bucket delivers years of dependable service.

Wheel Loader Side Dump Bucket Specifications

Why Choose the AMI Side Dump Bucket?

The AMI Side Dump Bucket gives wheel loader operators the flexibility to place material precisely where it's needed without constantly repositioning the machine. Its smooth hydraulic side-dump action, automatic locking system, and heavy-duty construction make it an excellent solution for highway contractors, municipalities, utility companies, and construction professionals.

Whether you're backfilling trenches, working alongside traffic, or placing aggregate in confined areas, the AMI Side Dump Bucket improves productivity, enhances safety, and reduces cycle times on every job.

Key Features

• Smooth hydraulic side dumping
• Cushioning cylinder for controlled operation
• Automatic bucket lock for standard loading
• Operates like a conventional bucket when locked
• Precise material placement
• Heavy-duty commercial construction
• Ideal for highway, utility, and municipal work
• Wide range of capacities for wheel loaders from 1.0 to 6.25 yd³ machine classes