Loading Shovel Attachments for Construction
At B. A. Caulkett, we understand the unique challenges faced by businesses operating within Construction.
Whether you’re handling high volumes of aggregates (sand, gravel, crushed stone) , soil or light industrial waste materials, efficiency, durability, and performance are key.
Our industry-proven range of attachments are built to thrive in demanding construction environments, helping you move more material with less downtime.
Specialist Attachments for Demanding Work
We supply a wide selection of robust, high-quality buckets and attachments, designed specifically for use on wheel loaders working in construction environments throughout the UK.
Our solutions are trusted by operators nationwide to improve site productivity, safety, and machine utilisation.
High Tip Buckets for Construction Applications
High Tip Buckets are a specialist attachment designed to meet the height and material-handling challenges commonly found in construction environments. These buckets feature an extended tipping mechanism that allows for significantly higher discharge height than standard GP buckets, without increasing machine size or compromising stability.
In construction environments, machines often need to load bulky materials such as sand, gravel, aggregates and soil into hoppers, tall sided lorries or for simply heaping to optimise space. Traditional GP buckets can fall short in these settings, requiring the use of ramps or additional lifting machinery. High Tip Buckets eliminate that need, offering a more efficient and safer method of discharge.
Loading Shovel Attachments for Construction
BAC Wheel Loader Attachments Compatible with Major Wheel Loader Brands
Our attachments are built for seamless integration with equipment from leading manufacturers, including:
Whatever make or model you run, we can match your attachment to ensure peak performance and durability.
Case G Series Evolution Wheel Loaders –Â 521G, 621G, 651G, 721G, 821G, 921G, 1021G, 1121G
Hitachi Wheel Loader – ZW160, ZW180, ZW220, ZW250, ZW310
Liebherr Stereoloaders – L514, L518
Liebherr Wheel Loaders – L526, L538, L546, L550, L556, L566, L576, L580, L586
Cat Compact Wheel Loaders 914, 920
Cat Small Wheel Loaders 926, 930, 938
Cat Medium Wheel Loaders 950, 962, 966, 972, 980
Hyundai Wheel Loader – HL930, HL940, HL955, HL960, HL970, HL975, HL980, HL985
LiuGong Wheel Loaders – 835H,848H, 856H, 877H, 890H
Claas Torion Wheel Loaders 1611P, 1611, 1285, 2014, 1913, 956
JCB Wheel Loader – 411, 413, 417, 419, 427, 437, 457
Volvo Compact Wheel Loader – L45, L50
Volvo Large Wheel Loader – L60, L70, L90, L110, L120, L150, L180, L220
Develon Wheel Loaders – DL200, DL220, DL250, DL280, DL320, DL380, DL420, DL480, DL550, DL580
Komatsu Wheel Loaders – WA170, WA200, WA270, WA320, WA380, WA470, WA475, WA480, WA485, WA500
XCMG Wheel Loaders – XC938, XC948F, XC958E, XC968EV, XC968E, XC978U, XC998
Wheel Loader Attachments Bulk Materials
Here’s a breakdown of the main materials handled in the construction sector by a wheel loader equipped with each of the four main attachments, high tip bucket, general-purpose (GP) bucket, pusher blade, and forks.
1. High Tip Bucket
Purpose: Designed for light, bulky materials and to reach over high-sided trucks or hoppers.
Common materials handled:
- Sand, fine gravel, and lightweight aggregates.
- Soil, topsoil, and screened fill.
- Compost, mulch, and green waste.
- Coal and other light minerals.
- Grain and agricultural produce (in construction-related agricultural works).
- Recycled light materials (e.g., shredded wood, plastics, paper).
2. General-Purpose (GP) Bucket
Purpose: The standard loader bucket for a wide range of medium-density to heavy materials.
Common materials handled:
- Crushed stone and heavy aggregates.
- Coarse gravel and ballast.
- Wet or compacted soil.
- Hardcore and demolition debris.
- Asphalt millings.
- Quarry run material.
- Bulk construction waste (non-lightweight).
3. Pusher Blade
Purpose: A wide, durable blade for pushing, levelling, and stockpile management rather than lifting.
Common materials handled:
- Sand and loose aggregates (for levelling).
- Soil and topsoil in site grading.
- Snow in large open areas.
- Silage, woodchips, or biomass stockpiles.
- Construction debris that needs to be corralled before loading.
- Dust suppression piles in quarry or recycling yards.
4. Forks (Pallet or Log Forks)
Purpose: For lifting and transporting palletised or long/bulky items rather than loose material.
Common materials handled:
- Palletised building materials (bricks, blocks, bagged cement).
- Timber packs, scaffold poles, or steel beams.
- Precast concrete components.
- Large crates or equipment.
- Pipe bundles (PVC, steel, or concrete).
- Waste skips or cages designed for fork handling
