HLA Attachments - 48" Compact Utility Bucket - Compact Tractor and Loader Attachment [LA-MBC48BO500]

The HLA Attachments MBC48BO500 48-inch Compact Utility Bucket is a compact tractor and front-end-loader attachment designed for loading, carrying, grading, and general material-handling work. Its reinforced round back promotes easy filling and cleanout, while reinforced end plates provide added strength for regular utility use. The 48-inch inside width offers a practical working footprint for compact equipment, and the BO500 quick-attach interface is intended for compatible skid-steer or universal-style carriers.

Compact Utility Bucket Design

The MBC48BO500 combines a 48-inch inside width with a depth and height of 19 inches. It provides a struck capacity of 6.0 cubic feet and an SAE heaped capacity of 7.5 cubic feet, allowing it to handle a useful volume of material while retaining compact overall dimensions. Its calculated outside width is approximately 50 inches.

An 80-degree rear slope and reinforced round-back construction help material enter the bucket and release cleanly during dumping. This shape reduces corners where material can collect, making the bucket easier to fill and clean out. The flat top can also be used as a visual level indicator, helping the operator judge bucket position from the tractor or loader seat.

Durable Cutting and Bucket Construction

The bucket shell is made from 1/8-inch material and is supported by 3/16-inch end plates. At the working edge, a 1/2 x 4-inch beveled cutting edge provides a substantial contact surface for engaging material. The bucket is also drilled to accept a standard bolt-on cutting edge, providing a prepared mounting arrangement when a compatible bolt-on edge is required.

With an approximate base-bucket weight of 200 lb, the MBC48 is built as a compact utility bucket for front-end-loader applications. Reinforcement around the back and ends supports the bucket structure while preserving the curved internal profile needed for efficient loading and discharge.

Key Features

• 48-inch inside working width
• Approximately 50-inch calculated outside width
• 6.0 cu ft struck capacity
• 7.5 cu ft SAE heaped capacity
• 19-inch bucket depth and 19-inch bucket height
• 80-degree rear slope for effective filling and cleanout
• Reinforced round back and end plates for strength
• 1/8-inch bucket material
• 3/16-inch end plates
• 1/2 x 4-inch beveled cutting edge
• Drilled for a standard bolt-on cutting edge
• Flat top serves as a bucket-level indicator
• BO500 quick-attach mounting configuration
• Approximately 200 lb base-bucket weight

BO500 Quick-Attach Compatibility

This configured model uses HLA’s BO500 quick-attach interface. HLA compatibility listings identify BO500 applications with skid-steer or universal-style carriers on selected loaders from New Holland, Kubota, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Kioti, Terex, Woods, and other manufacturers.

Compatibility depends on the exact loader and carrier configuration rather than the tractor or loader brand alone. Confirm that the machine’s specific loader model and carrier match the BO500 interface before ordering. For loader models not included in HLA’s compatibility listings, HLA advises contacting the manufacturer to verify fitment.

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