Calculate Cubic Yards
Use THIS BUCKET SIZE calculator to estimate the amount of material YOUR BUCKET CAN HOLD.
“SOMETIMES IT IS THE SIZE OF THE BUCKET THAT MATTERS”
OFTEN IT IS DIFFICULT TO KNOW WHEN TO USE A WHEELBARROW
OR USE A SKIDSTEER. CALCULATE HOW MANY
TRIPS WITH A WHEELBARROW YOU COULD HAVE
TAKEN VS HOW BUCKET SIZE AFFECTS YOUR EFFICENCY!
PRO TIP:
IF YOUR WHEELBARROW HAS 2 WHEELS YOU, MAY BE IN THE WRONG PROFESSION.
Bucket Size Calculator
Enter bucket width and equipment type.
SAE Heaped Capacity
| Excavators | Skid Steers | Tractors | Wheel Loaders |
| 1–2 Ton Width: 16 in Depth: 12 in Capacity: 0.10 yd³ | 1–2 Ton / 1300–1600 ROC) Width: 54 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 0.35 yd³ | Sub‑Compact Width: 48 in Depth: 20 in Capacity: 0.25 yd³ | Compact Loader Width: 60 in Depth: 30 in Capacity: 0.50 yd³ |
| 3–4 Ton Width: 24 in Depth: 12 in Capacity: 0.22 yd³ | Mid (2–3 Ton / 1700–2200 ROC) Width: 60 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 0.4 | Small Compact Width: 54 in Depth: 20 in Capacity: 0.30 yd³ | Small Loader Width: 72 in Depth: 36 in Capacity: 0.75 yd³ |
| Excavator – 5–6 Ton Width: 30 in Depth: 12 in Capacity: 0.35 yd³ | Mid‑Large (2.5–3.5 Ton) Width: 66 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 0.60 yd³ | Compact (CUT) Width: 60 in Depth: 22 in Capacity: 0.35 yd³ | Mid Loader Width: 84 in Depth: 40 in Capacity: 1.50 yd³ |
| Excavator – 8–10 Ton Width: 36 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 0.65 yd³ | Large (3–4 Ton) Width: 72 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 0.75 yd³ | Large Compact Width: 66 in Depth: 22 in Capacity: 0.40 yd³ | Large Loader Width: 96 in Depth: 48 in Capacity: 2.75 yd³ |
| Excavator – 12–14 Ton Width: 48 in Depth: 30 in Capacity: 1.40 yd³ | XL (4–5 Ton) Width: 78 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 1.00 yd³ | Utility Tractor Width: 72 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 0.50 yd³ | XL Loader Width: 108 in Depth: 54 in Capacity: 4.00 yd³ |
| 20–25 Ton Width: 54 in Depth: 40 in Capacity: 2.50 yd³ | High‑Capacity (5–6 Ton) Width: 84 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 1.25 yd | Farm Utility (Heavy) Width: 78 in Depth: 24 in Capacity: 0.60 yd³ | Heavy Loader Width: 120 in Depth: 60 in Capacity: 5.00 yd³ |
| Excavators | Skid Steers | Tractors | Wheel Loaders |
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