Description
Bolt-On Bucket Tooth Bars
The Bucket Tooth Bar from Construction Attachments is an economical way to improve the digging and ground-penetration performance of compatible tractor, skid steer and loader buckets. Designed for general-purpose and 4-in-1 multi-purpose buckets, these bolt-on tooth bars help loosen compacted soil, penetrate tough ground and grub out rocks without permanently installing individual bucket teeth.
Unlike individual weld-on teeth, a bolt-on tooth bar provides a removable and transferable digging edge. As a result, operators can add aggressive teeth when the job requires them and remove the tooth bar when a smooth bucket edge is preferred.
Bucket Tooth Bar Features
- Improves bucket penetration and digging performance
- Excellent for compacted soil, gravel and rocky conditions
- Helps loosen soil and grub out rocks
- Designed for tractor, skid steer and loader buckets
- Compatible with many general-purpose and 4-in-1 buckets
- Economical alternative to individual bolt-on or weld-on teeth
- Removable and transferable between compatible buckets
- 1065 high-carbon steel cutting edge
- Compact models equipped with cast 2A teeth
- XTREME DUTY models equipped with 23 Series teeth
- Multiple widths and cutting-edge configurations available
Three Bucket Tooth Bar Configurations
Construction Attachments offers three tooth bar configurations to match different bucket sizes and cutting-edge designs.
Compact Bolt-On Tooth Bar
The Compact Bucket Tooth Bar is designed for designated compact buckets with front cutting edges up to 1/2″ thick.
- Available widths: 30″–75″
- Designed for compact bucket applications
- Accommodates up to a 1/2″ front cutting edge
- Equipped with cast 2A teeth
This configuration is well suited for compact tractor and smaller loader bucket applications where a lighter tooth bar is appropriate.
XTREME DUTY Bolt-On Tooth Bar
The standard XTREME DUTY Bolt-On Tooth Bar is designed to accommodate buckets with 3/4″ thick weld-on cutting edges.
- Available widths: 48″–85″
- Designed for 3/4″ weld-on edges
- Equipped with 23 Series teeth
- Multiple tooth counts available based on width
This configuration provides an aggressive digging edge for larger tractor, skid steer and loader buckets.
XTREME DUTY Extended Bolt-On Tooth Bar
The Extended Bolt-On Tooth Bar is designed for buckets equipped with either weld-on or bolt-on cutting edges.
- Available widths: 48″–85″
- Accommodates weld-on and bolt-on edges
- Maximum combined cutting-edge thickness: 1-1/2″
- Equipped with 23 Series teeth
- Extended design provides additional clearance around existing cutting edges
This is the configuration to consider when an existing bolt-on cutting edge increases the total thickness at the front of the bucket.
Bucket Tooth Bar Size Guide
Choose the tooth bar based on the bucket opening width and cutting-edge configuration, not simply the nominal machine or bucket model.
| Tooth Bar | Available Width | Cutting Edge Compatibility | Teeth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 30″–75″ | Up to 1/2″ front edge | Cast 2A |
| XTREME DUTY Bolt-On | 48″–85″ | 3/4″ weld-on edge | 23 Series |
| XTREME DUTY Extended | 48″–85″ | Up to 1-1/2″ combined edge thickness | 23 Series |
Measure carefully before ordering. Bucket width, cutting-edge thickness and hole spacing can affect fitment.
Improve Digging Without Permanently Adding Teeth
A smooth-edge bucket works well for loading, grading and cleanup. However, it may have difficulty penetrating hard or compacted ground.
Adding a bucket tooth bar creates multiple aggressive digging points across the bucket edge. Therefore, the attachment can penetrate and loosen difficult material more effectively.
Typical applications include:
- Compacted soil
- Hard-packed dirt
- Gravel
- Rocky ground
- Grubbing rocks
- Excavation
- Landscaping
- Farm and property work
- Site preparation
- General digging
When a smooth edge is needed again, the bolt-on tooth bar can be removed from a compatible bucket.
Tractor & Skid Steer Bucket Tooth Bars
These tooth bars are adaptable to many tractor and skid steer loader buckets, as well as Construction Attachments general-purpose and 4-in-1 multi-purpose buckets. Your current live product page already identifies tractor and skid steer loader applications.
Because bucket designs vary between manufacturers, proper measurements are important before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a bucket tooth bar do?
A bucket tooth bar adds multiple digging teeth across the front edge of a loader bucket. The teeth improve penetration into compacted soil, gravel, rocky ground and other difficult material.
Can I add teeth to a bucket without welding?
Yes. A bolt-on tooth bar allows compatible buckets to gain digging teeth without permanently welding individual teeth to the bucket.
Will a bucket tooth bar fit my tractor bucket?
Construction Attachments offers tooth bars adaptable to many tractor and loader buckets. Correct fit depends on the bucket width, cutting-edge thickness and configuration.
Will these tooth bars fit skid steer buckets?
Yes. Applicable models can be used with compatible skid steer loader buckets, including general-purpose and 4-in-1 bucket applications.
What is the difference between the standard and extended tooth bar?
The standard XTREME DUTY Bolt-On Tooth Bar is designed around a 3/4″ weld-on edge. The Extended Bolt-On Tooth Bar accommodates weld-on or bolt-on cutting edges up to 1-1/2″ combined thickness.
What teeth are used?
Compact Tooth Bars use cast 2A teeth, while the XTREME DUTY standard and extended tooth bars use 23 Series teeth.
What sizes are available?
Compact Tooth Bars are available from 30″–75″. XTREME DUTY standard and extended tooth bars are available from 48″–85″.
How do I choose the correct tooth bar?
Measure your bucket opening and front cutting-edge thickness and identify whether the bucket has a weld-on or bolt-on cutting edge. Select the configuration and width that match those measurements.
Choose Your Bolt-On Bucket Tooth Bar
Choose the Compact, XTREME DUTY Bolt-On or XTREME DUTY Extended Tooth Bar based on your bucket width and cutting-edge configuration.
Need help determining the correct tooth bar? Call Construction Attachments at 800-255-4461 with your bucket measurements and machine information.
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