Agricultural Equipment Advice and Support

A 4-in-1 bucket is one of the most versatile agricultural equipment in the market. As the name suggests, a 4-in-1 bucket has a single attachment, which can be manipulated to perform four different tasks. It is the reason most people are content with the high level of versatility that a 4-in-1 bucket offers. However, you can still get more from the versatile piece of agricultural equipment. This post provides insights into squeezing a little bit more functionality from a 4-in-1 bucket.

Shield Hydraulic Cylinders 

Raising and lowering a multipurpose bucket is possible with hydraulic cylinders. However, the hydraulic cylinders on some 4-in-1 buckets are exposed to the elements, which should concern you. For example, the nature of a multipurpose bucket's function means that its hydraulic cylinders are exposed to dirt and debris. However, the accumulation of dirt affects a bucket's performance and eventually causes damage. Furthermore, exposed hydraulic cylinders are high maintenance because you have to clean them every time you use a 4-in-1 bucket. Shielded hydraulic cylinders help you get more from multipurpose buckets because you do not have to worry about regular, costly and time-consuming maintenance.

Curve Bucket Jaws 

The jaw of a multipurpose bucket is another component that determines its productivity. Some buckets feature a straight jaw, which is effective grasping most things. However, a bucket with a straight jaw can struggle to grapple and retain certain materials such as logs. It can be a problem if you are clearing a piece of land and want to remove tree logs from the site as fast as possible. For such projects, you need a bucket with a curved jaw. The curvature allows for easy grabbing and retention of stubborn materials and irregularly shaped rocks. Moreover, a 4-in-1 bucket with a curved jaw makes scooping and transportation of materials, such as sand and gravel, easy.

Wide Jaw Opening 

Most farmers do not know that the capacity of a 4-in-1 bucket can be adjusted to accommodate more materials. Notably, the modification is done in a bucket's jaw area, where you can increase or reduce the upper and lower jaws' opening angle. For instance, increasing a bucket's opening jaw angle allows it to grab more materials. Compared to a narrow opening angle, a wide jaw angle speeds up project implementation, saving you time and effort, especially when clearing a big piece of land. However, a wide jaw opening can obstruct your view and lead to accidents; hence, you should only use the functionality when stationary.