TAG Dirt Bucket | Wedge Lock Heavy Duty & High-Capacity | 0.04–0.45 yd³ | Bucket Weight 80–635 lbs | 1–7 Ton | For Deere & Hitachi Excavators
DESCRIPTION
The TAG Wedge Lock Dirt Bucket Series is purpose-built for John Deere and Hitachi excavators ranging from 2,500 to 14,000 lbs (1–7 ton). Engineered for fast cycle times, these buckets offer smooth, unobstructed openings and optimal bucket geometry for efficient digging and loading in all soil conditions.
Designed with double bottom shells, a double-radius taper profile, and internal triangle reinforcements, these heavy-duty buckets improve strength, durability, and bucket fill capacity while reducing downtime. Models include both standard-duty buckets and high-capacity versions—ideal for increasing pass productivity without sacrificing material control.
Edge Profile: Smooth and open for clean loading and easy dump cycles.
Tooth Configuration: Standard with teeth; optimized for digging in compacted soils, clay, and sand.
Availability: Common sizes are stocked—contact for lead times and fitment confirmation.
Detailed Specifications
JD17 / ZX17 | 2,500–4,000 lbs
Width
Capacity (yd³)
Teeth
Weight (lbs)
8"
0.040
3
80
10"
0.050
3
90
12"
0.055
3
100
16"
0.075
4
125
18"
0.085
4
135
20"
0.100
4
145
24"
0.120
5
160
30"
0.150
5
170
36"
0.180
6
180
JD27 / JD35 / ZX27 / ZX35 | 4,000–8,000 lbs
Width
Capacity (yd³)
Teeth
Weight (lbs)
10"
0.055
3
135
12"
0.070
3
150
16"
0.095
4
185
18"
0.105
4
195
20"
0.120
4
205
24"
0.145
4
225
30"
0.180
5
255
36"
0.220
6
290
JD50 / ZX50 | 10,000–12,000 lbs
Width
Capacity (yd³)
Teeth
Weight (lbs)
12"
0.085
3
310
16"
0.125
4
320
18"
0.130
4
350
20"
0.145
4
385
24"
0.180
5
440
30"
0.230
5
485
36"
0.275
6
580
JD60 / ZX60 | 12,000–14,000 lbs
Width
Capacity (yd³)
Teeth
Weight (lbs)
12"
0.100
3
315
16"
0.140
4
325
18"
0.155
4
355
20"
0.160
4
390
24"
0.200
5
445
30"
0.255
5
490
36"
0.300
6
585
JD60 / ZX60 | High Capacity Buckets
Width
Capacity (yd³)
Teeth
Weight (lbs)
12"
0.150
3
350
16"
0.180
4
365
18"
0.210
4
375
20"
0.235
4
410
24"
0.290
5
470
30"
0.370
5
540
36"
0.450
6
635
Weight Class
Hitachi Model
Bucket Specs Match
2,500–4,000 lbs
EX15, ZX15, ZX17
JD17 Series
4,000–8,000 lbs
EX27, EX30, EX35, ZX26, ZX30, ZX35
JD27 / JD35 Series
10,000–12,000 lbs
EX50, ZX50
JD50 Series
12,000–14,000 lbs
ZX60
JD60 Series & High-Cap
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