Mining excavator Face shovel bucket

Enstruc supplies high-performance mining face shovel buckets for front shovel excavators up to 500+ tonnes. These large capacity, front-mounted hydraulic buckets are engineered to deliver maximum payload and fast cycle times in extreme mining conditions, whether working in blasted rock, overburden, or dense mineral ore.

Our face shovel mining buckets are built from high-strength steel with precision-formed structural elements including a heavy duty lip assembly, convex backboard, and reinforced hinge necks. Advanced wear packages protect critical areas from abrasion and impact, while an aggressive entry design and custom configured ground engaging tools (GET) ensure clean penetration and high fill factors. Every FS bucket is configured to the specific application and matched to your OEM shovel for optimum performance and durability.

Key Features

  • Designed for hydraulic face shovels operating in rock, overburden & ore environments
  • Delta lip plate with adapters, teeth, and lip shrouds for penetration & wear resistance
  • Convex backboard maximises bucket volume and accelerates material discharge
  • Reinforced sidewalls with wing shrouds and gussets for strength & wear protection
  • Shell with optional double skin, wear strips, and alloy liners for abrasion control
  • Integrated grease system and hydraulic circuit for smooth operation and maintenance
  • Optional spill guards prevent material loss & protect linkages during high-pass loading
  • Customised wear protection kit for site-specific loading and material conditions

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Mining Face Shovel Buckets – FAQ

Which machines are compatible with Enstruc face shovel buckets?

Buckets are compatible with front shovel excavators from 100 to 500+ tonnes. Supported models include:

  • Komatsu: PC3000, PC4000, PC5500, PC7000
  • Hitachi: EX2600, EX3600, EX5600, EX8000
  • Caterpillar: 6030 FS, 6040 FS, 6060 FS, 6090 FS
  • Liebherr: R 9250, R 9350, R 9400, R 996, R 9800

Custom mounting and legacy machine support is available on request.


What ground conditions are these buckets designed for?

These buckets are engineered for high-impact and abrasive mining applications, including:

  • Primary face loading in blasted rock

  • Overburden removal in deep stripping operations

  • Dense mineral deposits such as iron ore, copper, and quartzite

  • Harsh environments with high breakout demands and heavy-duty loading cycles


Can I customise a face shovel bucket for my mine site?

Yes. Enstruc offers fully customised builds, including:

  • Bucket shape, width, and capacity to suit pass-matching and truck fleets

  • Lip systems with mechanical or welded options

  • Custom GET packages with cast shrouds and tooth systems

  • Internal/external wear protection, double skin, and liner options

  • Custom OEM interface, paint, and fleet branding


What quality control and inspection procedures are followed?

All front shovel buckets are manufactured under ISO-certified QA/QC systems:

  • Certified material sourcing and traceability

  • Welding qualification and dimensional verification

  • Non-destructive testing (NDT)

  • Final inspection with documentation and compliance certificates


Do you export to international mining markets?

Yes. Enstruc delivers globally with custom packaging and freight solutions. We ship regularly to clients in Australia, Asia, North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.


Who do you supply these buckets to?

We supply directly to surface mining operators, OEMs, fleet contractors, and procurement agencies. All products include technical documentation and are supported with logistics and aftersales care.


Do you support volume supply or contract manufacturing?

Yes. Enstruc provides high-volume production, private label programs, and Contract Manufacturing services for major mining operations and OEMs.


Do you offer other bucket types for excavators?

Yes. Explore additional options by machine class: