The spaces between tines on excavator attachments like root rakes and skeleton buckets can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and one of the most common questions we receive from customers is: "What are the spaces between the tines?" Tine spacing plays a crucial role in determining how effectively your attachment will filter and sort materials. At Rhinox, we manufacture three similar attachments - root rakes, skeleton buckets, and rake riddle buckets - each with varying tine widths. In this blog post, we will explain the differences in tine spacing between these attachments and provide a brief overview of when to use each one to help you decide which is best for your projects.
An excavator root rake, also called a land rake or landscaping rake, works much like a garden rake or hair comb. It combs through the surface of the ground, gathering large debris and materials into piles. Landscaping rakes are ideal for clearing the ground of shrubs, brambles, rocks, and similar obstructions, making them perfect for preparing the area before further landscaping or construction work.
A skeleton bucket, also known as a screening bucket, is an excavator attachment similar in shape to a standard digging bucket but with a key difference: it features a slotted back designed to separate dirt and smaller aggregates from larger materials such as bricks, rocks, and roots.
A rake riddle bucket, or rake bucket, combines the features of both a root rake and a skeleton bucket. It resembles a standard grading or ditch cleaning bucket but is equipped with a slotted back and extended tines that reach beyond the lip plate. This design allows you to rake through the ground to clear brambles or bushes while also sifting the dirt to separate loose debris and larger aggregates.
Machine Size (Ton / Lbs)
Attachment Tine Spacing (Inches)
0.75 ton (1,500 lbs)
2" Wide Gaps
1.5 ton (3,000 lbs)
2" Wide Gaps
3 ton (7,000 lbs)
2" Wide Gaps
4 ton (9,000 lbs)
2" Wide Gaps
5 to 8 ton (16,000 lbs)
2" Wide Gaps
12 to 15 ton (up to 30,000 lbs)
3" Wide Gaps
20 to 25 ton (up to 60,000 lbs)
3" Wide Gaps
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