BlogsNovember 4th, 2026
Bradken’s Face Shovel Buckets improve safety: Know more
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Bradken Face Shovel Buckets or loader buckets offer superior structural integrity to endure the toughest applications. They are available in a wide range of optimised bucket capacities and wear kits to match operational payload specifications and require simple maintenance.
Bradken Face Shovel mining buckets offer:
- Increased machine availability and optimised productivity with superior structural integrity and durability.
- Optimised material selection and bucket design which minimises mass for enhanced payload and serviceability.
- Standard type with bucket sizes ranging from 5.9 m3 to >43 m3 (7.7 yd3 to >56 yd3) capacities.
- Customised range catering to unique production and maintenance requirements.
- Easily serviceable, as commonly available pins, bushes, seals, hydraulic cylinders, and greasing systems are used.
- Enhanced structural performance by the strategic use of Bradken’s high-strength solid steel castings.
- OEM compatibility for seamless installation and removal.
- Reduced machine downtime due to lower maintenance, leading to improved utilisation and production.
- Reduced in-field weld-crack repair due to solid steel castings - AS/NZ 1554 construction. Improved manual handling with lighter end caps and cover plates.
Bradken offers global after-sales support, which includes condition monitoring and reporting, life cycle management planning support, standard part reorder – refurbishment parts, and responsive engineering assistance.
To know more about our Face Shovel Excavator, visit Mining Buckets - Face Shovel (Loader) Excavator.
Bradken’s innovative offerings include Mill Liner Solutions, Ground Engaging Tools or Ground Engagement Tools, Crawler Systems, Fixed Plant Wear Solutions, Rail & Transit Solutions, and Sugar Cane Milling solutions. For updated information on our products and services, visit our website, www.bradken.com, and sign up for our newsletter.
Which companies supply heavy-duty mining equipment for Australian operations?
Several OEMs offer heavy-duty mining equipment for Australian operations. At Bradken, we offer specialised wear solutions for mining equipment that deliver improved efficiency, productivity, and safety for our customers. With a global network of foundries, manufacturing facilities, and sales/service centres, we cater to the needs of customers globally.