Kubota U17 Quick Attach Rake Riddle Bucket 36" / 900mm

Yes, a rake riddle bucket is specifically designed to separate soil from stones, rubble and other unwanted debris. The tine-style shell allows fine material such as soil and sand to fall through while retaining larger materials like rocks, roots and concrete in the bucket. This makes it ideal for land clearing, site preparation and recycling operations where sorting materials on-site helps reduce waste and disposal costs.

It depends. Rake riddle buckets are designed primarily for removing finer material such as thick grass, turf and surface vegetation, rather than heavy-duty brush or deep-rooted bushes. While they can help lift lighter vegetation and separate soil, they are not intended for pulling out dense hedges or thick, established root systems as these can cause the tines to bend and bow. For more demanding brush clearing and hedge removal jobs, an excavator land rake is the recommended attachment.

No, rake riddle buckets are not designed for heavy digging or bulk excavation. While they can loosen soil and help with light land clearing, their tine design means they are not suitable for digging deep trenches or breaking up large volumes of compacted material. For heavy digging tasks, a standard digging bucket is more appropriate and will provide better strength and efficiency.

Rake riddle buckets are available to fit a wide range of excavators, from 0.75 ton mini excavators up to larger excavators in the 12 to 15 ton range. The width of the rake riddle bucket is dependent on the size of your excavator, but will typically match the width of the grading or ditching bucket compatible with your machine.

Yes, some equipment rental companies do offer specialized attachments such as rake riddle buckets, but most excavator hire companies only stock standard attachments like digging buckets and grading buckets. This means you may need to do a lot of research to find a local rental company with a rake riddle bucket available to rent. In many cases, it can be more cost-effective and time-efficient to buy your own, as rental costs can be comparable to the purchase price and purchasing gives you the flexibility to use the attachment again for future projects.