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The HLA Attachments MBHVX78HDBO500 78-inch Heavy Duty Extra High Volume Front-End Loader Bucket combines high material capacity, heavy-duty construction and a BO500 universal skid-steer quick-attach interface. Designed for front-end loader applications where greater bucket volume is required, it provides a 36.5 cu ft struck capacity and a 44.5 cu ft SAE heaped capacity. Its reinforced round back, tapered end plates and generous 41-inch depth help the bucket fill efficiently while reducing material buildup during cleanout.
The MBHVX78HDBO500 is based on HLA Attachments’ MBHVX78HD bucket and is supplied in the BO500 mounting configuration. The bucket has a 78-inch inside width, a calculated 80-inch outside width and an approximate base-bucket weight of 880 lb.
Heavy-duty 1/4-inch bucket material is paired with 1/4-inch end plates for strength. The round back and end plates are reinforced to support demanding loader work while also promoting easier filling and cleanout. Tapered, self-cleaning end plates further reduce areas where material can accumulate.
A 3/4 x 6-inch beveled cutting edge provides a durable working edge at the front of the bucket. The bucket is also factory-drilled to accommodate a compatible optional bolt-on cutting edge, allowing the working edge to be configured for different operating preferences. Available HLA cutting-edge specifications include double-bevel and serrated options.
The reinforced top lip contributes structural support, while the flat top doubles as a convenient level indicator. This gives the operator a straightforward visual reference for bucket position during loading and handling. With a height of 34 inches and depth of 41 inches, the extra high volume profile is suited to applications where bucket capacity is a priority.
This is a non-powered loader bucket, so it does not require a PTO connection or a dedicated hydraulic function. Operation is provided through the loader to which the bucket is attached.
The BO500 mounting configuration uses a universal skid-steer quick-attach interface. HLA lists BO500 for numerous loaders equipped with a skid-steer-style carrier. Confirm that the loader is fitted with a compatible universal skid-steer quick-attach carrier before ordering or installation.
The bucket is drilled to accept compatible bolt-on cutting edges. Listed HLA options include:
| Manufacturer | HLA Attachments (Horst Welding) |
|---|---|
| Model | MBHVX78HDBO500 |
| Product type | Heavy Duty Extra High Volume Front-End Loader Bucket |
| Base bucket part number | MBHVX78HD |
| Quick-attach mounting code | BO500 |
| Interface type | Universal skid-steer quick attach |
| Inside width | 78 in |
| Outside width | 80 in calculated |
| Depth | 41 in |
| Height | 34 in |
| Struck capacity | 36.5 cu ft |
| SAE heaped capacity | 44.5 cu ft |
| Base bucket weight | 880 lb approximate |
| Bucket material thickness | 1/4 in |
| End-plate thickness | 1/4 in |
| Beveled cutting edge | 3/4 x 6 in |
| Product code | LA-MBHVX78HDBO500 |