A lot of earthmoving equipment has universal adapter plates that will fit multiple attachments, but only a few buckets will be interchangeable across manufacturers. Contact your local United Rentals branch and we can find the compatible attachment you need for your project requirements. While our selection of earthmoving attachments can increase productivity and functionality on your worksite, it's important to also consider the importance of choosing the right bucket teeth for the job. Check out our Project Uptime article on How to Choose the Right Bucket Teeth for the Job to ensure you're selecting the best option for your specific project needs.

While we offer multiple backhoe buckets, an average bucket can hold about 1.03 cubic yards of soil. Different buckets are available for multipurpose applications. Our largest backhoe bucket attachment is 37 inches wide and holds up to 17 cubic feet of soil.

The size or diameter of your skid steer auger bit will affect its rotation speed and torque. Smaller bits turn faster than larger ones, but larger ones have more torque. A 9 inch bit will work well for digging in cohesive soils like clay or granular soils like sand. For harder materials like asphalt, concrete or frozen or compacted soil, a 24 inch bit will be ideal. However, a larger, powerful bit will dig larger, deeper holes. So, if you are working with loose soil but have a big job to do, choosing an 18 inch bit would be ideal.