The Monde rock bucket for excavator is the ISO9001 and CE certified digging attachment designed for hard soils, mixtures of earth with gravel and fragmented rock — the construction, heavy demolition and earthwork applications where a standard bucket fails prematurely.
The available capacities start at 0.1 m³ for light excavators and reach 8 m³ for the ultra-heavy classes, with weights between 800 and 13,000 kg — the widest size coverage in the Monde range for the rock bucket for excavator.
The Monde rock bucket for excavator is built from high-strength, high-hardness steels — Q345B, Q460, WH60A, NM360, NM450, Hardox 400 and Hardox 500 — with a smooth interior finish over a depth of 8–12 mm and a hardness of HRC 48–52 on the wear surfaces. The double-arched bottom shape reduces friction on contact with the soil and optimises the filling curve at maximum capacity. Key advantages of the Monde rock bucket for excavator
• ISO9001 and CE certification — the Monde rock bucket for excavator is ISO9001:2008 and CE certified, an essential document for public tenders and projects with European funding where proof of product quality is mandatory at the bidding stage. The complete documentation is provided by UZINEX on request.
• Q345B, Q460, WH60A, NM360/450, Hardox 400/500 steels — the rock bucket for excavator covers the entire range of wear steels available on the market. Q345B and Q460 for standard applications, NM360/450 for moderate to high wear, Hardox 400/500 for hard and abrasive rock. The steel configuration is selected at the bidding stage according to the excavated material.
• Smooth interior finish HRC 48–52, thickness 8–12 mm — the interior surface of the Monde rock bucket for excavator has a smooth finish over a thickness of 8–12 mm with a hardness of HRC 48–52. The smooth finish reduces the adhesion of fine material on the interior walls during unloading, shortening the cycle and increasing productivity per hour compared with buckets with rough interior surfaces.
• Double-arch bottom design — the bottom of the Monde rock bucket for excavator has a double-arched profile that distributes the penetration forces over a larger area and reduces friction when extracting the material from the soil. The optimised profile improves filling performance at nominal capacity compared with flat bottoms.
• Capacity 0.1–8 m³ for 800–13,000 kg — the Monde rock bucket for excavator covers everything from the mini-excavators used in underground infrastructure work, to ultra-heavy class excavators in quarries and major infrastructure projects. The maximum weight of 13,000 kg on the 8 m³ models confirms the construction for excavator classes of 50–100 tonnes.
• Compatible with CAT320, PC200-8, ZX1200 and other models — the Monde rock bucket for excavator is available with mounting geometries compatible with the reference models from CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi and other major brands. UZINEX engineers verify exact compatibility with your excavator model before delivery.
• Full customisation on request — the Monde rock bucket for excavator can be configured with customised capacity, dimensions, steel type and colour. The non-standard colour option (default yellow) is available for clients with site identification requirements or a specific visual identity.
• 60-month UZINEX warranty — extended coverage with spare parts in stock in Iași and guaranteed 24–48 hour national technical support.
Technical specifications — Monde rock bucket for excavator
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 0,1 m³ – 8 m³ (depending on model) |
| Weight | 800 kg – 13.000 kg (depending on capacity) |
| Structure materials | Q345B, Q460 (Mn16), WH60A, NM360, NM450, Hardox 400/500 |
| Interior finish | Smooth, thickness 8–12 mm, hardness HRC 48–52 |
| Bottom design | Double-arched shape — reduced friction, optimised filling |
| Standard colour | Yellow (customisable on request) |
| Certifications | ISO9001:2008, CE |
| Compatible brands | CAT320, PC200-8, ZX1200 and other models on request |
| Customisation | Capacity, dimensions, steel, colour |
| Main applications | Hard soil, gravel, fragmented rock, demolition, earthworks |
The exact steel configuration, capacity and dimensions are selected according to the type of excavated material and the excavator model. UZINEX engineers size the rock bucket for excavator for your specific conditions — free technical consultancy available . Recommended applications for the rock bucket for excavator
Earthworks on rocky ground for road and rail infrastructure are the classic application for the Monde rock bucket for excavator. Road foundations, high-speed railways and motorways frequently cross zones with a substrate of limestone, sandstone and compact marl that requires a bucket with a reinforced bottom and superior wear steels compared with what an ordinary soil bucket can offer.
Structural demolition of massive concrete foundations — bridge piers, hydrotechnical structures, decommissioned industrial platforms — produces combined impact and wear demands for which the rock bucket for excavator with NM360/450 or Hardox 400 in the impact zones is the solution with the best strength-to-cost ratio compared with a heavy duty bucket with additional plates.
Excavation work in zones with an unpredictable mix of earth, gravel and boulders — characteristic of residential and industrial construction sites in submontane and Carpathian areas — is handled efficiently by the Monde rock bucket for excavator with a Q460 or WH60A configuration, which tolerates accidental impacts with stone blocks without deformation of the lip or the side walls.
Excavating channels and trenches for utility networks in cohesive soils with rock inclusions is an application where the rock bucket for excavator with a small capacity (0.1–0.5 m³) on a mini-excavator or compact excavator provides the required geometric precision and resistance to wear in the hard deep soils. Rock bucket for excavator vs. the other Monde buckets — selection guide
The Monde range includes several types of buckets with different applications — the right choice depends on the type of material, the intensity of wear and the excavator's tonnage class.
The Monde standard excavator bucket (Q345/Q460/Hardox400, 20–30t, 0.3–1.1 m³) is the solution for ordinary soil without significant rock content — clay soil, sand, loess. On mixed soils or those with gravel inclusions, the rock bucket for excavator with superior steels and a reinforced bottom becomes necessary to maintain the maintenance intervals.
Compared with the Monde heavy duty excavator bucket (with additional wear plates and extended Hardox 500), the rock bucket for excavator is the right solution for applications with high but not extreme wear — limestone and sandstone quarries, earthworks on rocky substrate, standard concrete demolition — where the additional plates of the heavy duty are not necessary and add weight without real benefit in the work cycle.
When working with an excavator equipped with a Monde DEHN quick coupler , you can switch between the rock bucket for excavator and the standard bucket in less than a minute from the cab, adapting the attachment to the soil layer encountered on each front without stopping the machine. Frequently asked questions about the rock bucket for excavator
What is the difference between the rock bucket for excavator with Hardox 400 and with Hardox 500?
Hardox 400 (360–440 HB) is the standard solution for moderate rock — limestone, sandstone, mixtures with gravel. Hardox 500 (470–530 HB) is recommended for extremely abrasive materials — granite, compact basalt, ores with a high silicon content. On standard applications, the difference in hardness of Hardox 500 over 400 does not always justify the additional cost — UZINEX engineers recommend the optimal configuration at the bidding stage. Is the Monde rock bucket for excavator eligible for SEAP/SICAP procurement?
Yes. The ISO9001 and CE certifications of the Monde rock bucket for excavator are the quality documents frequently required in the technical specifications of public tenders. UZINEX provides the technical documentation and the declarations of conformity required at the bidding stage. The product can be added directly to SEAP/SICAP — the add button is available on the product page. What is the delivery time for a customised rock bucket for excavator?
Customised models with non-standard dimensions or steel configurations require an additional production time compared with catalogue models. The exact time is confirmed at the bidding stage according to the specifications requested. UZINEX engineers confirm the time together with the final technical specifications. Are spare parts and teeth available locally?
UZINEX keeps in permanent stock in Iași replacement teeth and adapters compatible with the Monde rock bucket for excavator. Immediate delivery for standard wear parts, with no waiting times that block production on site or in the quarry. Why UZINEX for the rock bucket for excavator
The rock bucket for excavator is an investment decision with a direct impact on daily productivity and on-site maintenance costs. Selecting the right steel configuration and the availability of wear parts determine the effective payback of the attachment.
• ISO9001 and CE certification included — complete documentation for public tenders and projects with European funds, provided by UZINEX at delivery.
• Customised steel configuration — UZINEX engineers select the Q345B, Q460, NM360/450 or Hardox 400/500 combination optimal for the type of rock and the intensity of use specific to your operation.
• 60-month warranty — extended coverage for the Monde rock bucket for excavator under site and quarry use.
• Transport and installation included — delivery to destination, mounting on the excavator and operator training included in the price of the rock bucket for excavator.
• Teeth and wear parts in permanent stock in Iași — immediate availability, with no unplanned equipment stoppages.
• National technical support 24–48 hours — a network of technicians with national coverage and a guaranteed response time for on-site interventions.
• Eligible for European financing — UZINEX is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network and delivers equipment for NRRP projects and structural funds.
The Monde rock bucket for excavator available through UZINEX — ISO9001 and CE certified, Q345B/Q460/WH60A/NM360/450/Hardox 400/500 steels, HRC 48–52 finish, double-arched bottom, capacity 0,1–8 m³, weight 800–13,000 kg, compatible with CAT320/PC200-8/ZX1200, 60-month warranty, transport included throughout Romania.
