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Erskine Mini Rod Bucket 

Mini Skid Steer Rock Bucket & Skeleton Bucket

Heavy-Duty Mini Skid Steer Rock Bucket for Rock Picking, Soil Sifting, Ground Combing & Debris Removal

TheErskine Mini Rod Bucket is a heavy-dutymini skid steer rock bucket and skeleton bucket attachment designed for picking, sifting, separating, and removing rocks, roots, brush, and debris. Built for landscaping, construction, demolition cleanup, and property maintenance, this versatile attachment allows operators to separate unwanted material from reusable soil while improving jobsite productivity.

Constructed from high-strengthGrade 50 steel, the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket delivers the durability needed for demanding rock removal and material handling applications. Its open rod design features2.75-inch spacing between rods, allowing loose soil and smaller material to fall through while retaining larger rocks, roots, and debris.

With a49.75-inch overall width, lightweight 200-pound design, and four lower digging teeth, this mini skid steer skeleton bucket provides an efficient solution for ground combing, rock picking, and site preparation without adding unnecessary weight to your machine.

Unlike a hydraulic grapple bucket, theErskine Mini Rod Bucket uses a simple, non-hydraulic design without grapple arms, making it an economical, low-maintenance option for operators who primarily need to scoop, sift, and separate material.

Whether you're preparing a landscape bed, clearing rocks from a construction site, cleaning up demolition debris, or maintaining agricultural property, the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket helps you complete more work with less manual labor.

Erskine Mini Rod Bucket Features & Benefits

• Rock Picking & Soil Sifting: Collects larger rocks while allowing loose soil and smaller particles to pass through the rods.

• Heavy-Duty Grade 50 Steel: High-strength construction designed for durability in demanding jobsite conditions.

• Open Rod Bucket Design: Provides efficient material separation during rock removal and site cleanup.

• 2.75" Rod Spacing: Allows smaller material to fall through while retaining larger rocks and debris.

• Four Lower Digging Teeth: Help penetrate loose ground, loosen material, and collect rocks and debris.

• Lightweight 200 LB Construction: Helps preserve available lifting capacity on compatible mini skid steer loaders.

• Compact 49.75" Overall Width: Suitable for confined jobsites, landscaping areas, and smaller construction projects.

• Non-Hydraulic Operation: No grapple cylinders or auxiliary hydraulic connections required for bucket operation.

• Ground Combing & Grooming: Helps remove unwanted rocks and debris from loose ground.

• Versatile Material Handling: Suitable for rocks, roots, brush, construction debris, and landscaping waste.

• 2-Year Factory Warranty: Backed by Erskine's factory warranty.

Rock Picking & Soil Sifting – Separate Rocks from Usable Soil

TheErskine Mini Skid Steer Rod Bucket is engineered to improve rock removal and soil separation efficiency.

Unlike a traditional solid-bottom bucket that collects both soil and rocks, the open rod construction allows loose dirt to fall through the bucket while retaining larger material.

With2.75 inches of spacing between rods, operators can sift soil during loading and material handling.

Benefits of the Open Rod Design

• Separates larger rocks from loose soil.

• Reduces unnecessary soil removal.

• Helps preserve reusable topsoil.

• Improves efficiency during landscape preparation.

• Reduces manual rock picking and debris handling.

• Makes site cleanup faster and more productive.

This makes the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket a practical attachment for landscaping contractors, property owners, farmers, and construction professionals.

Grade 50 Steel Construction – Built for Demanding Applications

The Erskine Mini Rod Bucket is manufactured usingGrade 50 high-strength steel, providing greater strength than many standard mild steel grades.

Erskine describes its Grade 50 steel construction as nearly 40% stronger than standard steel, helping the attachment withstand demanding rock picking, digging, and material separation applications.

Construction Advantages

• High-strength structural steel

• Durable open rod construction

• Four lower digging teeth

• Resistance to demanding material handling loads

• Lightweight yet rugged design

• Suitable for repeated commercial use

The combination of strong steel construction and a 200-pound attachment weight provides a balance of durability and efficiency for compatible mini skid steer loaders.

Four Lower Digging Teeth for Ground Combing & Material Collection

The Erskine Mini Rod Bucket featuresfour lower digging teeth designed to help loosen and collect material during ground preparation and cleanup.

The teeth allow operators to comb through loose ground, lift larger rocks, and separate unwanted debris from soil.

Ideal Ground Combing Applications

• Removing rocks from landscaping areas

• Cleaning up construction sites

• Preparing soil for grading

• Removing roots and brush debris

• Maintaining farm and agricultural property

• Separating unwanted material from loose soil

The open rod design allows operators to work through material while leaving smaller soil particles behind.

Lightweight Mini Skid Steer Rock Bucket – Only 200 LB

At just200 pounds, the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket is designed to provide effective material handling without excessive attachment weight.

A lighter attachment helps preserve more of the machine's available rated lifting capacity for the material being handled.

The compact49.75-inch width also makes the bucket useful for smaller jobsites and areas where larger skid steer attachments may be difficult to maneuver.

For contractors operating mini skid steer loaders, attachment weight and overall width are important considerations when choosing a rock bucket or skeleton bucket.

Ideal Applications for the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket

Landscaping & Lawn Preparation

Remove rocks and debris from loose soil while preparing areas for grading, planting, and landscaping installation.

Rock Picking & Removal

Collect and separate larger rocks from soil without unnecessarily removing reusable dirt.

Construction Site Cleanup

Clean up rocks, roots, and loose construction debris during site preparation and general construction work.

Demolition Debris Removal

Collect suitable demolition material and separate smaller loose debris through the open rod bucket.

Agricultural & Farm Maintenance

Remove rocks and unwanted debris from farmyards, agricultural property, and other suitable areas.

Ground Combing & Grooming

Comb through loose ground to remove larger rocks and debris while leaving smaller soil particles behind.

Erskine Mini Rod Bucket vs. Mini Grapple Rod Bucket

Erskine offers two different mini skid steer attachments for rock removal and material separation.

Which attachment should you choose?

TheErskine Mini Rod Bucket is a good choice for operators primarily focused on rock picking, soil sifting, and ground combing.

TheErskine Mini Grapple Rod Bucket adds hydraulic grapple arms for securing irregular loads, making it more suitable when gripping and carrying bulky debris is a priority.

Buy the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket from Langefels Equipment Co.

Make rock removal, soil sifting, and site cleanup more efficient with theErskine Mini Rod Bucket.

Built with Grade 50 steel, four lower digging teeth, and a lightweight open rod design, this mini skid steer rock bucket is designed for landscaping contractors, construction professionals, farmers, and property maintenance crews.

Langefels Equipment Co. supplies professional-grade mini skid steer rock buckets, skeleton buckets, grapple buckets, and construction equipment accessories to customers nationwide.

Call Langefels Equipment Co. at 513-777-6666 for pricing, availability, and mounting compatibility assistance.

Erskine Mini Rod Bucket Technical Specifications

Mounting Note: The supplied specifications list an ASV/Terex RC/PT30 mounting kit configuration. Confirm the correct mounting plate and machine compatibility before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket?

The Erskine Mini Rod Bucket is a mini skid steer rock bucket and skeleton bucket attachment designed to pick, sift, and separate rocks, roots, brush, and debris from loose soil.

What is the difference between a rod bucket and a skeleton bucket?

Both attachments use an open-bottom design that allows smaller material to fall through while retaining larger rocks and debris. A rod bucket uses spaced rods to provide this material separation.

How wide is the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket?

The Erskine Mini Rod Bucket has an overall width of49.75 inches.

How much does the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket weigh?

The attachment weighs200 pounds, helping preserve available lifting capacity on compatible mini skid steer loaders.

How far apart are the rods?

The bucket features2.75-inch spacing between rods for separating larger rocks and debris from smaller soil particles.

Does the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket have digging teeth?

Yes. The bucket features four lower digging teeth designed to help loosen and collect material.

Does the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket require hydraulics?

No. The Mini Rod Bucket does not have hydraulic grapple arms or cylinders, so auxiliary hydraulics are not required for bucket operation.

Can the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket separate rocks from soil?

Yes. Its open rod construction allows loose soil and smaller particles to fall through while retaining larger rocks and debris.

Can the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket handle brush and roots?

Yes. It can collect and move suitable brush, roots, and debris, although it does not have hydraulic grapple arms to clamp material.

What mini skid steers does the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket fit?

The supplied specifications list an ASV/Terex RC/PT30 mounting kit configuration. Other machine compatibility depends on the correct mounting system.

What is the difference between the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket and Mini Grapple Rod Bucket?

The Mini Rod Bucket weighs 200 pounds and uses a non-hydraulic open rod design. The Mini Grapple Rod Bucket weighs 330 pounds and includes two independent hydraulic grapples for securing irregular loads.

What warranty comes with the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket?

The attachment includes a2-year factory warranty, subject to the manufacturer's warranty terms.

Big Dave Review

"If you're picking rocks and cleaning up property with a mini skid steer, sometimes a simple attachment is exactly what you need."

What I like about theErskine Mini Rod Bucket is that it does the job without adding unnecessary weight or complexity.

You've got a 49.75-inch-wide bucket that only weighs 200 pounds, which is important when you're running a smaller machine. The less weight you have in the attachment, the more lifting capacity you have available for the material you're moving.

The open rod design is another big advantage. When you're picking rocks out of a yard or cleaning up a construction site, you don't want to haul away a bunch of good dirt along with the rocks.

With 2.75-inch rod spacing, the loose soil can fall through while the larger rocks and debris stay in the bucket.

I also like the Grade 50 steel construction and the four lower digging teeth. Those are important features when you're working in rocky ground.

My recommendation: If you're mainly picking rocks, sifting soil, or cleaning up loose debris, the Erskine Mini Rod Bucket is a good option. If you need to clamp down on larger rocks, brush, or irregular material, then I'd consider stepping up to the Erskine Mini Grapple Rod Bucket.

– Big Dave, LEC