Bucket on Telehandler as Dumper.

[Daesal]

Probably a stupid question. I'm breaking some rock at the moment and need to move a bit for the track. Normally I would use dumper but I'm wondering would I be able to use a bucket on telehandler for the same job ? I'm on the lookout for a TH for fee other jobs so ot would be handy if I can do both.
Thanks

 

[Pan mixer]

I do it all the time, make sure that your bucket can crowd enough and that it is a general purpose bucket not a grain bucket - they bend.

 

[clbarclay]

I have used telehandler for the odd job that a dumper would be ideal for. They make for a pretty poor dumper though.

One issue is that the bucket comes rather small and odd shaped for loading into compared to a dumper, particularly if working side on with a wide digger bucket.

Another issue is that most telehandler buckets are not really made for stone, both for strength and overloading the handler if you fill it full. Only ever part filling the volume of a bucket takes some willpower.

 

[holwellcourtfarm]

I have used telehandler for the odd job that a dumper would be ideal for. They make for a pretty poor dumper though.

One issue is that the bucket comes rather small and odd shaped for loading into compared to a dumper, particularly if working side on with a wide digger bucket.

Another issue is that most telehandler buckets are not really made for stone, both for strength and overloading the handler if you fill it full. Only ever part filling the volume of a bucket takes some willpower.

Much more flexible where you can tip it though than a dumper...

 

[clbarclay]

Potentially. Fill the bucket to the limit though and dumping it the other side of an obstacle might not be as easy as first anticipated.

 

[R J]

Probably a stupid question. I'm breaking some rock at the moment and need to move a bit for the track. Normally I would use dumper but I'm wondering would I be able to use a bucket on telehandler for the same job ? I'm on the lookout for a TH for fee other jobs so ot would be handy if I can do both.
Thanks

yes we do it a lot , I have a big old beet bucked which is ideal , just watch you don't overfill and cant lift it

 

[Daesal]

Thats good to hear. Thanks for getting back so quick

 

[Wellytrack]

Dumper hire isn't expensive. Parts wear and tear on a handler is.