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V Buckets

Create perfect trench profiles every time with Gardner Engineering’s Australian-made V Buckets. Designed with a V-shaped cutting edge for clean trench walls, these buckets are ideal for pipe laying, drainage, irrigation, and electrical conduit installation.

👉 Built to order for all popular excavator sizes—from 1.5T to 30T+—with custom widths and angles available.


Precision Trenching, Made Easy

Gardner Engineering’s V Buckets are engineered to deliver efficient and accurate trenching with minimal backfill. The unique V-shaped design cuts a consistent profile, making it ideal for applications that require clean, angled walls.

Whether you’re working in civil, plumbing, electrical, or irrigation, these Australian-made buckets help you save time and reduce material waste.

What It’s Used For:

    • Digging V-shaped trenches for pipes or cables
    • Irrigation and water management systems
    • Electrical and telecom trenching
    • Reducing backfill by cutting accurate trench shapes

Features & Benefits:

    • Australian Made – Manufactured locally for Australian conditions
    • V-Profile Design – Allows for clean trench walls and consistent angles
    • Reduces Backfill – Precise trench shaping saves on materials
    • Heavy-Duty Construction – Made from wear-resistant, high-tensile steel
    • Custom-Built – Choose your width, angle, and size to match your machine
    • Compatible with 1.5T to 30T+ excavators
    • Ideal for civil, electrical, and drainage contractors

Technical Details:

    • Available for 1.5T to 30T+ machines
    • Constructed using hi-tensile and wear-resistant steel
    • Custom V-angles (e.g. 45°, 60°, 90°) available
    • Built to suit all major pin sizes and quick-hitch systems
    • Optional bolt-on cutting edge or teeth
    • Designed and built to order in Loganholme, QLD
    • Fast turnaround and national delivery available

FAQS

Our V Buckets are custom-built to suit excavators from 1.5 tonnes to 30 tonnes and above. Each bucket is manufactured to match your machine’s pin setup, quick-hitch system, and hydraulic requirements for a perfect fit.

Yes. Each V Bucket is fully customizable, with options for different V-angles (such as 45°, 60°, or 90°) and trench widths. This ensures you get the right bucket for your specific job requirements and soil conditions.

Every V Bucket is constructed from high-tensile, wear-resistant steel, built to withstand tough Australian ground conditions and ensure long service life—even in demanding civil or plumbing projects.

Gardner Engineering manufactures each V Bucket to order in Loganholme, QLD, with fast turnaround times and Australia-wide delivery. Lead times vary depending on specifications, but we prioritise quick dispatch without compromising quality.