Description
NM Attachments 12" Class 3 Heavy-Duty Spade-Tooth Bucket is a narrow trenching and precision-digging bucket for excavators in the approximately 3–5 ton class. This NM Attachments 3HD-series configuration provides a 12-inch working width, three replaceable CAT-style teeth, and a 1.75 cu ft capacity for focused excavation in sand, gravel, clay, and utility trenching applications. Built from high-strength structural steel with AR-400 reinforcement in critical wear areas, it is designed to provide reinforced working surfaces in demanding digging environments while maintaining a compact profile for narrow trenches.
Built for Narrow Trenching and Precision Digging
The 12-inch bucket width is suited to trenching work where a narrower excavation profile is required. Its three-tooth configuration helps engage the material during digging, while the replaceable CAT-style teeth provide a serviceable tooth arrangement. The bucket is listed for applications including narrow trenching and precision digging, with use in sand, gravel, clay, and utility trenching.
AR-400 reinforcement is incorporated into critical wear areas to protect surfaces that experience repeated contact with excavated material. Reinforced areas include the bottom wear straps, side wear plates, and side cutters. This construction combines high-strength structural steel with targeted wear protection for a durable excavator attachment configuration.
Key Features
- 12-inch bucket width for narrow trenching and precision digging
- 1.75 cu ft rated capacity
- Three replaceable CAT-style teeth
- High-strength structural-steel construction
- AR-400 reinforcement in critical wear areas
- AR-400 bottom wear straps, side wear plates, and side cutters
- Standard C-type lifting hook
- Designed for excavators weighing approximately 6,000–10,000 lb
- Compatible with excavators rated approximately 3–5 tons
Applications
This heavy-duty tooth bucket is listed for narrow trenching and precision digging. The 12-inch working width supports focused excavation for utility trenching and other jobs where a compact bucket profile is appropriate. The 3HD-series configuration is designed for work in sand, gravel, and clay.
Specifications
| Brand | NM Attachments |
|---|---|
| Product code | NM-3HD-12S |
| Catalogue model | 3HD-12 |
| Part number | 3HD-12 |
| Product type | Excavator tooth bucket |
| Bucket width | 12 in |
| Capacity | 1.75 cu ft |
| Teeth count | 3 |
| Tooth type | CAT-style replaceable teeth |
| Construction material | High-strength structural steel with AR-400 reinforcement in critical wear areas |
| Wear protection | AR-400 bottom wear straps, side wear plates, and side cutters |
| Lifting feature | Standard C-type lifting hook |
| Listed applications | Narrow trenching and precision digging; sand, gravel, clay, and utility trenching |
Excavator Compatibility and Mounting Requirement
This bucket is compatible with excavators rated approximately 3–5 tons and weighing approximately 6,000–10,000 lb. It requires an OEM coupler or mounting interface, and the OEM coupler specification must be provided to confirm the appropriate mounting arrangement. Verify the excavator’s machine class, operating weight, and coupler details before ordering.