Bucket design > Design parameters

Bucket height

A higher bucket will have more volume, but the break out force will be decreased since the tip to pin distance will become longer.

There is also an increased risk of not filling the bucket completely. For loader buckets, a high bucket will decrease the risk of rocks falling over the upper edge of the bucket and damaging the machine. Many loader buckets have an extra “fence” on top to stop rocks from falling on the machine.