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Heavy Duty Dirt Buckets for 12 Metric Ton Excavators – TAG Manufacturing

Built specifically for 12 metric ton excavators, TAG Manufacturing Heavy Duty Dirt Buckets are designed for demanding digging and excavation applications. These heavy-duty excavator buckets provide the strength, capacity, and durability needed for machines in the 12-ton excavator class working in dirt, mud, compacted soil, shale, sand, and other common digging conditions.

Available in 18", 24", 30", 36", 42", and 48" widths, these 12 ton excavator buckets can be configured to match your excavator and mounting system.

Heavy Duty Excavator Bucket for 12 Ton Excavators

A dirt bucket is one of the most commonly used 12 ton excavator attachments for construction, utility work, trenching, site preparation, landscaping, roadwork, and general excavation.

TAG Heavy Duty Dirt Buckets are normally equipped with teeth for better ground penetration. Their double-radius and dual-taper profile helps the bucket penetrate material, fill efficiently, and release material during dumping.

The smooth, unobstructed opening also helps reduce material hang-up when digging and loading dirt, mud, sand, and other materials.

Heavy Duty Bucket Construction

TAG 12 metric ton excavator dirt buckets are built for demanding professional use with:

• Double-bottom bucket shells for additional strength
• Robust two-piece bucket sides
• Replaceable corners for improved serviceability
• Smooth, unobstructed bucket opening
• Internal triangular reinforcements
• Double-radius and dual-taper bucket profile
• Heavy-duty construction for 12 metric ton excavators

12 Ton Excavator Dirt Bucket With Teeth

These heavy-duty excavator digging buckets are typically ordered with teeth. Bucket teeth improve penetration when working in compacted soil, dirt, shale, hard ground, and other difficult digging conditions.

Depending on bucket width, configurations range from 3 to 6 teeth.

Can I Order a 12 Ton Excavator Bucket Without Teeth?

Yes. A heavy-duty dirt bucket without teeth is available as a special order.

Please call before ordering a bucket without teeth so we can verify the desired configuration and make sure the correct bucket is ordered for your excavator.

Pin-On Mounting

The standard pin-on excavator bucket uses an OEM-style mounting configuration with two horizontal pins.

When using an excavator quick coupler, a pin kit is typically added. Bucket fitment should always be verified using the excavator make, model, and coupler or mounting system.

Use the FITS tab to find compatible excavator makes and models.

12 Metric Ton Excavator Dirt Bucket Specifications

What Size Bucket Should I Use on a 12 Ton Excavator?

The right 12 ton excavator bucket size depends on the material being excavated, desired trench width, bucket capacity, excavator configuration, and mounting system.

Narrower 18", 24", and 30" excavator buckets are useful when trench width and digging penetration are priorities. Wider 36", 42", and 48" buckets provide increased capacity for general excavation and material handling when ground conditions allow.

Always match the bucket to your specific 12 metric ton excavator make and model rather than choosing a bucket based only on width.

Common Applications

TAG Heavy Duty Dirt Buckets for 12 metric ton excavators are ideal for general excavation, trenching, utility installation, foundation work, site preparation, landscaping, road construction, compacted soil, dirt, mud, shale, and sand excavation.

Order a Heavy Duty Bucket for Your 12 Ton Excavator

Choose your excavator mounting or coupler system, then select the appropriate bucket width for your application. Availability varies, and LEC and TAG Manufacturing stock many common bucket configurations.

Please call if you need to confirm current availability, estimated shipping time, mounting compatibility, or a special-order bucket without teeth.

Please use the "FITS" tab to find compatible Make and model machines.

Mountings

STYLE	PHOTO
Pin On - OEM mounting style, (2) horizontal pins typically a pin kit is added if using coupler