HLA Attachments - 78" Skid Steer Swale Bucket 6" - Grading and Ditch Work [LA-SBSW78BO500]

HLA Attachments SBSW78BO500 78-Inch Skid Steer Swale Bucket is a purpose-built grading bucket for creating consistent drainage swales and completing finish-grading work around residential and commercial properties. Its V-bottom profile forms a swale approximately 6 inches deep, while the 78-inch inside width provides broad coverage for landscaping, site preparation, and ditch work. Equipped with the BO500 universal skid-steer-style loader mount, this bucket is designed for compatible skid steers and compact track loaders using the universal skid-steer quick-attach interface.

Designed for Swales and Finish Grading

Unlike a conventional general-purpose bucket, the SBSW78 features a V-bottom design that helps shape uniform drainage channels as the bucket passes over the ground. This makes it well suited to forming shallow swales that direct surface water away from landscaped areas, buildings, driveways, and other finished sites. The wide profile also supports efficient finish grading where a smooth, consistent result is important.

A flat top provides a convenient visual level indicator from the operator’s position, helping with bucket positioning during grading. The round back adds strength while promoting easier filling and cleanout, reducing material hang-up when working with soil and other grading materials.

Durable Bucket Construction

The HLA SBSW78BO500 is built with 3/16-inch bucket material and 1/4-inch end plates. A reinforced top lip adds rigidity across the bucket, while the 3/4-by-4-inch beveled cutting edge provides a substantial ground-engaging edge for grading and shaping. Together, these construction details support demanding landscaping and property-maintenance applications.

With a struck capacity of 16.5 cubic feet, the bucket can also carry material while shaping and finishing the site. Its 30-inch bucket depth and 17-inch height provide a practical profile for filling, grading, and cleanout.

Key Features

• 78-inch inside width for broad grading coverage
• V-bottom profile forms consistent drainage swales
• Approximately 6-inch swale depth
• Ideal for finish grading around residential and commercial properties
• BO500 universal skid-steer-style loader mount
• 3/16-inch bucket material
• 1/4-inch end plates for added durability
• 3/4-by-4-inch beveled cutting edge
• Reinforced top lip for additional rigidity
• Round back for strength, easy filling, and cleanout
• Flat top serves as a visual level indicator
• 16.5-cubic-foot struck capacity
• No PTO or auxiliary hydraulic connection required

Compatibility

The SBSW78BO500 is fitted with HLA’s BO500 universal skid-steer-style loader mount. It is compatible with skid steers and compact track loaders that use the universal skid-steer quick-attach interface. Confirm that the carrier uses this attachment interface before ordering.

Equipment Requirements

This is a non-hydraulic bucket attachment. It does not require a PTO connection or auxiliary hydraulic service. The host skid steer or compact track loader must be equipped with a universal skid-steer quick-attach interface and have suitable operating capacity for the attachment and intended load.

Specifications

The listed weight is the manufacturer catalogue value for the SBSW78 bucket; a separate mount-specific weight is not published.