Every time your excavator bucket contacts raw rock something pays the price. A rock grizzly attachment changes that equation by separating stone from soil before it touches your bucket floor.
How Rock Processing Without a Grizzly Damages Equipment
- Bucket teeth wear down faster requiring more frequent replacement
- Cutting edges dull and chip from direct rock contact
- The bucket floor plate wears thin in high-impact zones
- Pin and bushing wear increases from constant heavy loading
How a Rock Grizzly Reduces That Wear
- Fewer teeth replacements — Sorted material puts less abrasive stress on cutting edges
- Longer bucket floor life — Less direct rock impact means less plate wear
- Reduced pin and bushing wear — More consistent loading reduces shock stress
- Less hydraulic stress — Controlled consistent loads are easier on your hydraulic system
Which Model Protects Your Machine Best?
- TR6 (900 lbs) — Mini excavators
- LR8 (1,500 lbs) — Compact excavators
- MR10 (4,500 lbs) — Mid-size excavators
- HD (7,500 lbs) — Large excavators
- Ripper (12,500 lbs) — Heaviest machines
Long-Term ROI on Equipment Protection
A rock grizzly offsets its cost through lower maintenance frequency, longer bucket life, and reduced downtime. Call Jeff Wagoner at (715) 889-1175 to find the right model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does running a rock grizzly really extend bucket tooth life?
Yes. Cleaner sorted material is significantly easier on bucket cutting edges than raw mixed rock and dirt.
What other parts of my excavator does a rock grizzly protect?
Pins, bushings, and hydraulic systems all benefit from the more controlled workflow a grizzly enables.
Is equipment protection the only benefit of using a rock grizzly?
No. Rock grizzlies also dramatically improve productivity, reduce labor costs, and make job sites cleaner.
How do I know if a rock grizzly is right for my operation?
If you are regularly moving material that contains mixed rock and soil, a grizzly will almost certainly improve your efficiency. Contact D Rock Grizzly at (715) 889-1175.