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GP Buckets (General Purpose Buckets)

Power through earthmoving tasks with Gardner Engineering’s Australian-made GP Buckets. Built tough for rugged Australian conditions, these heavy-duty buckets are custom-made to suit a wide range of excavator sizes and deliver reliable performance where it counts. Engineered for maximum payload and durability, they’re the dependable choice for versatile excavation and loading jobs.

👉 Built to order in common sizes—click Get a Quote to specify your machine and needs.


Built Strong, Built Locally for Maximum Performance

Gardner Engineering’s GP Buckets are precision-engineered and manufactured in Australia to meet the demands of tough excavation and loading environments. Featuring heavy-duty construction, thoughtfully designed tapers, and durable wear components, these buckets ensure smooth material flow, long wear life, and consistent performance.

With custom sizing, optional wear upgrades like bolt-on side cutters or Tiger Teeth, and full Bisalloy build available for larger units, you get a bucket that suits your machine and stands up to your toughest work. Built to order for seamless integration and long-term reliability.

What It’s Used For:

    • Trenching and general excavation
    • Loading and material handling
    • Earthmoving in construction and civil works
    • Landscaping and site preparation
    • Versatile everyday tasks—dig, load, grade, dump

Features & Benefits:

    • Australian Made – Designed and built locally in our Brisbane workshop
    • Large Capacity – Deep, tapered profile for maximum material volume
    • Heavy-Duty Build – Thick wear plates, reinforced head plate, and optional Bisalloy construction for longevity
    • Built-to-Order – Available in standard sizes or custom-built to fit virtually any excavator size and pin configuration
    • Optimised Design – Tapered sidewalls and horizontal wear strips improve dumping and reduce material drag
    • Wear Protection Options – Bolt-on side cutters, Tiger Teeth, and full Bisalloy upgrades from 12t+ series
    • Versatile Application – Performs across earthmoving, trenching, loading, and general site prep

Technical Details:

    • Made in Australia with quality steel construction
    • Tapered body design for smooth material release
    • Horizontal wear strips for extended durability
    • Optional wear enhancements such as bolt-on side cutters or Tiger Teeth, and full Bisalloy build for large-capacity buckets (12t+)
    • Built to suit all common sizes and excavator models—custom sizing available
    • Fast quoting and build times—crafted to your specifications and delivered Australiawide

 

FAQS

Each GP Bucket is Australian-made and engineered for maximum durability. Unlike mass-produced imports, our buckets feature thick wear plates, a reinforced head plate, tapered sidewalls for smoother dumping, and optional wear protection upgrades like Bisalloy construction, bolt-on side cutters, or Tiger Teeth.

Absolutely. We offer multiple customization options including bucket width and capacity, pin configuration, and wear protection upgrades. Simply click “Get a Quote” and specify your machine model and requirements—we’ll build your bucket to match.

Yes. Gardner Engineering’s GP Buckets are designed for rugged Australian conditions and perform exceptionally in heavy-duty tasks like trenching, loading, earthmoving, and general construction. For high-wear environments, we recommend our Bisalloy or wear-enhanced options for extended service life.

Yes. All Gardner Engineering products, including our GP Buckets, come with a manufacturer’s warranty covering workmanship and materials under normal operating conditions. Specific warranty terms depend on the model and configuration—our team will confirm details with your quote.