Mining excavator General duty bucket

Enstruc supply general duty mining excavator buckets (GD) designed for 100 to 500+ tonne machines operating in overburden, light rock, and loose material conditions. These general purpose mining backhoe buckets offer high fill efficiency, strong breakout force, and dependable performance in high-production mining and quarrying environments.

Our general duty mining buckets are built from high-tensile steel with abrasion-resistant materials and structural reinforcements where it counts. A deep floor profile, robust sidewalls, and heavy duty GET systems ensure consistent penetration and reduced cycle times across a range of surface mining applications. Enstruc GD mining buckets are available in custom widths, capacities, and mounting options to suit leading OEM mining class excavators and site-specific material types and densities.

Key Features

  • Designed for 100-500t mining excavators handling loose overburden, gravel, and low-impact rock
  • Manufactured from high-tensile steel with wear-resistant materials in high-abrasion areas
  • Deep-profile floor and aggressive edge design enable smooth bucket fill and breakout efficiency
  • Reinforced beam, sidewalls, and gussets improve strength and reduce flex under heavy load
  • Heavy duty lip, teeth, and corner shrouds protects cutting edge from premature wear and impact damage
  • Available in standard and wide body configurations to suit ground conditions and material density
  • Custom wear package with tooth systems by Enstruc, Futura, Esco, Bradken & more
  • Optimised for high loading efficiency and lower cost-per-tonne in surface mining operations

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General Duty Mining Excavator Buckets – FAQ

Which mining machines are compatible with Enstruc general duty buckets?

Our buckets are built for large mining-class excavators from 100 to 500+ tonnes. Supported OEM models include:

  • Komatsu: PC1250, PC2000, PC3000, PC4000, PC5500, PC7000

  • Hitachi: EX1200, EX1900, EX2000, EX2600, EX3600, EX5600, EX8000

  • Caterpillar: 6015B, 6020B, 6030, 6040, 6050, 6060

  • Liebherr: R 9100, R 9150, R 9200, R 9250, R 9350, R 9400, R 996, R 9800

  • Volvo: EC950F

  • Doosan (Develon): DX1000LC

Other models can be accommodated on request.


What ground conditions are general duty buckets suitable for?

General duty mining buckets are ideal for loose to moderately abrasive materials including clay, topsoil, sand, gravel, decomposed rock, and overburden. For harder conditions, consider our Heavy Duty Mining Buckets or Rock Buckets.


Can I customise a general duty bucket to suit my mining site?

Yes. Enstruc offers a full range of customisation options, including:

  • Excavator bucket width and capacity modifications

  • Extra wear protection and internal wear liners

  • Custom lip shrouds, teeth, and adapter configurations

  • GET brands include Enstruc, Futura, Esco, Bradken & more

  • Geometry matching for specific OEMs

  • Custom colour and fleet branding


What quality assurance and testing procedures are followed?

All Enstruc mining buckets undergo strict QA/QC controls, including material traceability, weld inspections, dimensional verification, and non-destructive testing. Documentation and third-party certification can be provided as needed.


Do you deliver internationally?

Yes. We ship worldwide with protective packaging, freight documentation, and tracked logistics. Our export experience covers North America, Australia, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.


Who are your typical customers for this product?

We supply directly to mine operators, contractors, equipment owners, OEMs, and international procurement teams. Each order is supported with technical drawings and documentation.


Can you support volume orders or long-term supply agreements?

Yes. Enstruc offers private-label programs, batch production, and Contract Manufacturing for OEMs and high-volume buyers.


Do you supply buckets for smaller excavators?

Yes. Browse our full range by machine class: