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Screening buckets

Do you have piles of topsoil, peat, coal, dirt or compost? – A screening bucket is just the right attachment to process your material.

REMU screening buckets have a long history dating back to the late eighties. Recent models have gone through rigorous development. Our customer-focused development process keeps us on track and ensures continuous improvement which helps us to create products that solve real material processing problems and fulfill customers’ requirements.

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What can you process with a screening bucket?

Preparation of topsoil, composting, and recycling are the most common applications of screening buckets. The screened fraction obtained can be classified as a clean, high-quality soil free of oversize stone, etc. Buckets can also be used to mix sand, clay and compost to achieve the desired consistency required for a specific use.

  • Remu screening bucket

    Screening organic waste

    Screening buckets can process various organic materials. This bucket in Spain is used for screening and crushing biomass which is a waste stream output from the olive oil production process.

    Material: industrial waste stream including fruit stones, sticks and leaves
    Objective: Crush & screen the material for feeding biomass boilers
    Bucket model: EE4290
    Blade model: 4304
    Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm /24mm

  • Remu topsoil

    Screening Topsoil

    Preparing topsoil with screening buckets has long been a common application in northern countries and is becoming more frequent in other areas as well. The benefits of processing materials on-site instead of transporting them are also recognized in the USA. Producing topsoil is one of the most common applications. With our blade screen technology, you can separate stones, wooden sticks, and other unwanted particles from the soil. Blades also mince up the lumps in the material.

    Material: topsoil
    Objective: Separate the stones, sticks, and other oversized particles to prepare the topsoil for landscaping. Maximum particle size 28 mm
    Bucket model: EP 4150
    Blade Model: 2001
    Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm/34mm

  • Remu aeriating and mixing compost

    Aerating and Mixing Compost

    Mixing and aerating organic waste piles will speed up the composting process. More aggressive blades, such as screening-crushing blades, break the material into smaller particles to catalyze the process. Composition can vary from very moist to dry, depending on the type of material and how advanced the composting process is. In the early stages of the process, a bucket with very large gaps between the blades can be used to mince up particles and aerate the material whilst later in the process the compost can be screened using a bucket with narrow blade spacing between the screening blades to separate any remaining oversized particles from the end product. The screening buckets are compact and are easy to bring inside any composting installations.

    Material: Dried and composted sewage sludge
    Objective: Remove remaining oversized particles from composted material
    Bucket model: EP 4150

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    Recycling Demolition Waste

    Onsite processing of demolition waste reduces the amount of material sent to landfill. The PD 3160 was used at the demolition site of an old hospital in the UK.

    Material: Gravel, construction waste
    Objective: Separating oversized particles and preparing the material for reuse onsite
    Bucket model: PD 3160
    Blade Model: 4304
    Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm/24mm

  • Remu coal processing

    Coal processing

    Screening buckets with aggressive blade models can easily process coal and break it down to a smaller particle size. In the UK coal was processed with the EE 4220, which is the second largest of our models of bucket.

    Objective: screening particle size for further use
    Bucket model: EE 4220
    Blade model: 4311
    Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm/ 74mm

  • Remu gypsum processing

    Gypsum Processing

    The recycling of gypsum board often requires that the material is first crushed down to a smaller particle size. In Washington, USA, gypsum is crushed with a Remu XO2150 bucket equipped with screener-crusher blades. The crushed material is then reused as an agricultural soil additive.

    Objective: Crush recycled gypsum board for further use
    Bucket model: XO2150 with SC module
    Blade model: 2304
    Blade thickness and spacing: 10 mm/ 20 mm | 3/8″minus

  • Soil stabilization

    Soil stabilization

    Soil characteristics can be enhanced to meet the required engineering specifications by adding stabilizing agent like fly ash, lime fly ash, cement or other stabilizers. With our screening buckets the stabilizing can be done on-site by mixing just the right amount of stabilizer to the soil.

Remu screening bucket

Screening organic waste

Screening buckets can process various organic materials. This bucket in Spain is used for screening and crushing biomass which is a waste stream output from the olive oil production process.

Material: industrial waste stream including fruit stones, sticks and leaves
Objective: Crush & screen the material for feeding biomass boilers
Bucket model: EE4290
Blade model: 4304
Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm /24mm

Remu topsoil

Screening Topsoil

Preparing topsoil with screening buckets has long been a common application in northern countries and is becoming more frequent in other areas as well. The benefits of processing materials on-site instead of transporting them are also recognized in the USA. Producing topsoil is one of the most common applications. With our blade screen technology, you can separate stones, wooden sticks, and other unwanted particles from the soil. Blades also mince up the lumps in the material.

Material: topsoil
Objective: Separate the stones, sticks, and other oversized particles to prepare the topsoil for landscaping. Maximum particle size 28 mm
Bucket model: EP 4150
Blade Model: 2001
Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm/34mm

Remu aeriating and mixing compost

Aerating and Mixing Compost

Mixing and aerating organic waste piles will speed up the composting process. More aggressive blades, such as screening-crushing blades, break the material into smaller particles to catalyze the process. Composition can vary from very moist to dry, depending on the type of material and how advanced the composting process is. In the early stages of the process, a bucket with very large gaps between the blades can be used to mince up particles and aerate the material whilst later in the process the compost can be screened using a bucket with narrow blade spacing between the screening blades to separate any remaining oversized particles from the end product. The screening buckets are compact and are easy to bring inside any composting installations.

Material: Dried and composted sewage sludge
Objective: Remove remaining oversized particles from composted material
Bucket model: EP 4150

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Recycling Demolition Waste

Onsite processing of demolition waste reduces the amount of material sent to landfill. The PD 3160 was used at the demolition site of an old hospital in the UK.

Material: Gravel, construction waste
Objective: Separating oversized particles and preparing the material for reuse onsite
Bucket model: PD 3160
Blade Model: 4304
Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm/24mm

Remu coal processing

Coal processing

Screening buckets with aggressive blade models can easily process coal and break it down to a smaller particle size. In the UK coal was processed with the EE 4220, which is the second largest of our models of bucket.

Objective: screening particle size for further use
Bucket model: EE 4220
Blade model: 4311
Blade thickness and spacing: 16mm/ 74mm

Remu gypsum processing

Gypsum Processing

The recycling of gypsum board often requires that the material is first crushed down to a smaller particle size. In Washington, USA, gypsum is crushed with a Remu XO2150 bucket equipped with screener-crusher blades. The crushed material is then reused as an agricultural soil additive.

Objective: Crush recycled gypsum board for further use
Bucket model: XO2150 with SC module
Blade model: 2304
Blade thickness and spacing: 10 mm/ 20 mm | 3/8″minus

Soil stabilization

Soil stabilization

Soil characteristics can be enhanced to meet the required engineering specifications by adding stabilizing agent like fly ash, lime fly ash, cement or other stabilizers. With our screening buckets the stabilizing can be done on-site by mixing just the right amount of stabilizer to the soil.

    The operating principle of shaft screens

    REMU screening buckets have between 2 and 4 rotators powered by hydraulic motors. The spinning motion of the rotators and the carefully designed shape of the blades create movement that effectively separates the fine material, which drops through the bucket, and oversized particles, which remain inside the bucket. Because of this up and down movement, even material that is moist and thus hard to process with vibrating or sifters screens, is easy to process with the REMU blade screens.

    Blade designs

    Our blade designs can be divided into three groups: 1) Screening blades genuinely the materials without breaking up large particles thus avoiding them passing into the screened product. 2) Aggressive blades are designed to mince and break up materials like glass, roof tiles, root lumps. 3) Block shafts are designed to mix or aerate material, and are also used for coarse screening.

    Screening blade

    Screening blade

      Counter blades

      Comb counter blades are designed purely for screening and separating the material while aggressive counter blades are used for rough material and to help mince up the particles and lumps.

      Comb counter blade

      Comb counter blade

      Aggressive counter blade

      Aggressive counter blade

        Cleaning scrapers

        Blade screen technology is the best choice for moist materials. Rotating blades make the material move up and down while cleaning scrapers, constantly cleaning sticky material off the shafts.

        Cleaning scrapers

        Cleaning scrapers

        Cleaning scrapers

        Cleaning scrapers

        Cleaning scrapers

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          Choosing the Right Excavator Screening Bucket for Your Business

          A screening bucket is one of the most versatile and efficient attachments available for modern excavation and material processing tasks. Whether you’re handling construction debris, topsoil, biomass, or aggregates, a screening bucket for excavators provides a flexible and cost-effective solution. But what exactly are excavator screening buckets, how does it work, and how should companies choose the right model for their operations? We will walk you through everything you need to know — from applications and benefits to types, maintenance, and purchasing considerations — to ensure you select the ideal screening bucket for your needs.
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          What is a Screening Bucket?

          A screening bucket is an excavator or loader attachment designed to separate materials based on size. Inside the bucket, rotating shafts, drums, or grids sift the material, allowing smaller particles to fall through while retaining larger pieces for disposal or further processing.

          The concept is simple, but the execution requires quality engineering — a critical reason why selecting a reliable screening bucket for your excavator (from a trusted manufacturer) is essential.

          Common Applications of Excavator Screening Buckets

          An excavator screening bucket is used across multiple industries, including:

          • Construction: Sorting and recycling demolition waste, asphalt, concrete, and bricks.

          • Landscaping: Separating topsoil, mulch, and compost for landscaping and gardening projects.

          • Waste Management: Pre-sorting recyclable materials on-site to reduce transport and disposal costs.

          • Mining and Quarrying: Screening fine aggregates, overburden, or separating valuable minerals.

          • Agriculture: Cleaning and processing compost, manure, and biomass.

          Choosing a screening bucket for your excavator enables companies to process materials directly on-site, leading to major time and cost savings.

          Why Screening Buckets Are a Popular Choice

          The popularity of the screening bucket stems from several practical advantages:

          • Efficiency: Screening material on-site means fewer truckloads, less fuel consumption, and faster workflows.

          • Versatility: A single excavator screening bucket can handle a variety of materials simply by adjusting shaft types or rotation speed.

          • Cost Reduction: Recycling materials reduces landfill fees and the need to purchase new aggregate.

          • Environmental Benefits: Less transportation and recycling on-site contribute to a lower carbon footprint.

          • Mobility: A screening bucket (for excavators) can move easily with the carrier machine, offering unparalleled flexibility on dynamic sites.

          These factors make excavator screening buckets indispensable for modern construction and material handling operations.

          Alt: Excavator screening buckets are a profitable investment

          How Does a Screening Bucket Work?

          An excavator screening bucket operates using rotating elements or vibrating grids mounted inside the bucket. Here’s a breakdown of the main working principles:

          1. Loading: Material is scooped into the bucket using an excavator or a wheel loader.

          2. Screening Action: Internal shafts rotate or grids vibrate, agitating the material.

          3. Separation: Fine material falls through the openings, while larger pieces remain inside.

          4. Sorting: The oversized material can be dumped separately, reused, or processed further.

          Most modern excavator screening buckets allow adjustment of rotation speed and interchangeable screening elements, offering customizability for different materials and required granulation sizes.

          Different Types of Excavator Screening Buckets

          Not all screening buckets are built the same. Understanding the types helps you match the bucket to your operational needs.

          1. Rotating Screening Buckets for Excavators

          Rotating shaft models use star-shaped or blade-style rotors inside the bucket to sift material. They are versatile and perfect for soft to medium-hard materials like soil, compost, and woodchips.

          2. Vibrating Screening Buckets for Excavators

          Vibrating or oscillating models use internal grids or meshes to shake material, ideal for finer sorting tasks or dry materials.

          3. Drum-Type Screening Buckets for Excavators

          Drum-style screening buckets feature a rotating cylindrical drum with screening panels. These are excellent for heavy-duty applications like demolition waste or quarry materials.

          Each type of excavator screening bucket has its strengths, depending on the material characteristics and the desired particle size.

          How to Choose the Right Screening Bucket for Your Excavator

          Choosing the best screening bucket for your excavator involves several important considerations:

          Carrier Machine Size

          Not all excavator screening buckets fit all excavators. Check the compatibility regarding:

          • Operating weight
          • Hydraulic flow and pressure requirements
          • Mounting options

          An undersized or oversized bucket will negatively impact efficiency and machine safety.

          Material Type

          Select a screening bucket suited to the materials you’ll handle. For wet, sticky soil, rotating shaft models are ideal. For dry, loose aggregates, vibrating grids might be better.

          Output Size

          Consider what granulation size you need. Many excavator screening buckets allow changing shaft or grid setups to adapt the output size.

          Productivity Requirements

          Larger excavator screening buckets process more material faster but require more powerful carrier machines. Balance your productivity goals with machine capabilities.

          Maintenance Requirements

          Ease of maintenance is a major factor. Models with easily replaceable shafts, self-lubricating components, and open-frame designs reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

          How to Take Care of Your Screening Bucket

          Proper care ensures your excavator screening bucket stays productive and extends its lifespan. Follow these essential maintenance tips:

          • Daily Inspections: Check for worn or cracked components, loose bolts, or hydraulic leaks.

          • Lubrication: Regularly grease bearings and moving parts according to the manufacturer’s schedule.

          • Cleaning: After each use, especially with sticky materials, clean the interior to prevent buildup.

          • Replace Worn Parts: Monitor shaft tips, screens, and other high-wear parts and replace them proactively.

          • Storage: Store your excavator screening bucket under cover when not in use to protect it from weather damage.

          Routine maintenance protects your investment and ensures your excavator screening bucket continues to deliver maximum efficiency.

          Why Choose REMU Screening Buckets?

          At REMU, we specialize in manufacturing world-class excavator screening buckets that meet the demands of the toughest industries. Our products offer:

          • Robust designs with wear-resistant materials
          • Flexible shaft systems for different material types
          • Low maintenance requirements
          • Fast and easy installation
          • Custom options for special applications

          When you invest in a REMU screening bucket, you are choosing decades of engineering excellence and customer-driven innovation.

          Don’t forget to see our crushing buckets and padding buckets

          Invest Wisely, Choose the Best Screening Bucket for Your Excavator

          A screening bucket is not just an accessory — it’s an investment in efficiency, sustainability, and profitability. Whether you are handling topsoil, demolition debris, compost, or industrial waste, choosing the right excavator screening bucket can drastically improve your operational capabilities.

          When selecting a screening bucket for your excavator, remember to match the bucket to your carrier machine, application type, desired output, and maintenance needs. Companies that invest in a high-quality excavator screening bucket enjoy faster return on investment through reduced transportation costs, faster site cleanups, and enhanced material recycling.

          If you’re ready to transform your material handling efficiency, explore REMU’s professional range of screening buckets today. Our team is ready to help you find the ideal excavator screening bucket to suit your business needs!

           

          Q&A on our Screening Buckets

          How much material you can load into the bucket?

          REMU screening bucket can be loaded fully which gives you more capacity at each scoop whilst trommel style buckets can be only filled to 1/3 of the bucket volume.

          What is the production per hour?

          To process one bucket load takes approximately one minute. This includes whole cycle of processing starting with loading, screening, and emptying out the oversized particles. Depending on the bucket size capacities can be in the range of 10 m³/h – 250 m³/h per hour.

          What is the operational cost of the screening bucket?

          One operator, one machine and a screening bucket is an unbeatable combination when compared to what it takes to run a screening plant. By investing in a screening bucket, you save on investment cost, operating costs as well as fuel, maintenance and equipment transportation costs.

          Some other buckets are cheaper than REMU buckets, why is that?

          A reliable and robust structure keeps your machine up and running saving you time and money in both operation and maintenance. Shafts are made of highest quality steel which gives you the longest possible service life (much longer than other buckets with rubber stars or blades with that are made from lower quality steels).

          Why are there so many models of the REMU screening bucket?

          A wide selection of models and our professional sales team helps to guarantee that you will get the most suitable model and configuration of screening bucket and shafts for your machine, the material you process and the end-result you require.

          Can I use a bucket on asphalted surfaces?

          The design of the buckets takes in consideration that clients may be working on asphalted surfaces and the bottoms of our buckets are reinforced with wear plates.

          Is it difficult to operate screening bucket?

          It is very easy to learn how to operate a screening bucket. We supply a user manual with instructions for the correct use of the bucket and we will be happy to clear up any doubts you may have.

          Why choose a screening bucket over a screening plant?

          When comparing larger screening plants to smaller or average size screening buckets, some screening plants process more material per hour than screening buckets. However, a screening plant needs a wheel loader or an excavator to feed it, so you are running two machines and may need a second operator. In many cases, the hourly production of the right model of screening bucket is the same as a screening plant, but the size of the initial investment and the operating costs are just a fraction of the size. With a screening bucket, productions of 250 m3 per hour are possible.

          What maintenance does a screening bucket require?

          Basic maintenance, or even changing the rotors, is easy to perform in any workshop. Daily maintenance consists of greasing the lubrication points for the bearings. Our aftersales service provides detailed instructions for all the maintenance.

          Multiple series for each unique application

          Screening bucket series

          Remu standard screening buckets

          Standard screening buckets

          Designed to maintain an optimum ratio of bucket mass to bucket volume, we make the most of the lifting capacity of the machine to load more material. Buckets can be fitted to excavators, wheeled loaders, tractors, and telehandlers of various sizes.

          Remu crossover bucket

          Crossover bucket

          Crossover bucket

          The crossover bucket is a totally new concept for the attachment sector: one bucket frame with multiple work modules enables a quick transition between different jobs. This is the perfect choice if you process several different materials. See illustration

          Remu extra strong screening bucket

          Extra strong screening bucket

          Overcoming the challenges of pipeline projects, trench backfilling and other demanding heavy-duty applications. These buckets have a high-strength frame that can take a hammering. The buckets can execute demanding applications where an extra strong structure is required.

            Screening buckets comparison

            ModelCarrier size excavator / loader tonsHydraulic flow min-max l/minMax hydraulic pressure barVolume ISO – SAE m³Screening area m²Width cmDepth cmHeight cmWeight kg
            EL 2085
            3 / 1
            25 – 30
            110
            0.15 – 0.18
            0.2
            109
            63
            64
            240
            EP 3150
            14 / 7
            75 – 130
            210
            1.0 – 1.1
            1.1
            190
            123
            119
            1280
            EP 4150
            18 / 9
            75 – 130
            210
            1.3 – 1.4
            1.4
            190
            123
            139
            1500
            EE 3160
            25 / 12
            130 – 190
            210
            2.1 – 2.4
            1.5
            200
            169
            158
            2470
            EE 4160
            30 / 14
            170 – 225
            210
            2.7 – 3.0
            1.8
            200
            169
            180
            2780
            EE 3220
            35 / 14
            170 – 225
            210
            3.0 – 3.3
            1.9
            260
            169
            158
            3090
            EE 4220
            40 / 18
            170 – 225
            250
            3.7 – 4.2
            2.5
            260
            169
            180
            3560
            EE 4290
            N/A / 21
            170 – 225
            250
            4.8 – 5.5
            3.3
            330
            175
            180
            4620
            EX 140
            16 / N/A
            170 – 225
            210
            0.9 – 1.1
            0.8
            126
            128
            137
            1400
            PD 2160
            25 / 10
            75 – 115
            300
            1.4 – 1.7
            1.1
            214
            166
            137
            2440
            PD 3160
            30 / 12
            130 – 190
            300
            2.0 – 2.3
            1.5
            214
            166
            160
            2610
            XO 2090
            +SB/SC
            5 / 1
            40 – 75
            300
            0.32 – 0.37
            0.5
            125
            97
            88
            615
            +SV
            5 / 1
            20 – 40
            300
            0.32 – 0.37
            0.5
            125
            113
            88
            410
            XO 2150
            +SB/SC
            8 / 2
            40 – 75
            300
            0.52 – 0.60
            0.8
            185
            115
            88
            840
            +SV
            8 / 2
            20 – 40
            200
            0.52 – 0.60
            0.7
            185
            109
            88
            540
            +CM
            8 / 2
            40 – 95
            210
            0.52 – 0.60
            N/A
            185
            125
            88
            635

            Screening buckets comparison

            ModelCarrier Size Excavator / Loader 1000 LbsHydraulic Flow Min-Max Gal/MinMax Hydraulic Pressure* PsiVolume ISO – SAE Yd³Screening Area Ft²Width InchDepth InchHeight InchWeight Lbs
            EL 2085
            7 / 2
            6 – 9
            1600
            0.20 – 0.24
            2.2
            43
            25
            25
            530
            EP 3150
            31 / 15
            20 – 35
            3000
            1.3 – 1.5
            12
            75
            48
            47
            2820
            EP 4150
            40 / 20
            20 – 35
            3000
            1.6 – 1.9
            15
            75
            48
            55
            3310
            EE 3160
            55 / 26
            35 – 50
            3000
            2.7 – 3.1
            16
            79
            67
            62
            5450
            EE 4160
            66 / 31
            45 – 60
            3000
            3.5 – 3.9
            19
            79
            67
            71
            6130
            EE 3220
            77 / 31
            45 – 60
            3000
            3.9 – 4.3
            20
            20
            67
            62
            6810
            EE 4220
            88 / 40
            45 – 60
            3600
            4.8 – 5.5
            27
            102
            67
            71
            7850
            EE 4290
            N/A / 46
            45 – 60
            3600
            6.3 – 7.2
            36
            130
            69
            71
            10190
            EX 140
            35 / N/A
            45 – 60
            3000
            1.2 – 1.4
            9
            50
            50
            54
            3090
            PD 2160
            55 / 22
            20 – 30
            4350
            1.8 – 2.2
            12
            84
            65
            54
            5380
            PD 3160
            66 / 26
            35 – 50
            4350
            2.6 – 3.0
            16
            84
            65
            63
            5760
            XO 2090
            +SB/SC
            11 / 2
            10 – 20
            4350
            0.4 – 0.5
            5.4
            49
            38
            35
            1355
            +SV
            11 / 2
            5 – 10
            2900
            0.4 – 0.5
            5.4
            49
            45
            35
            900
            XO 2150
            +SB/SC
            18 / 4
            10 – 20
            4350
            0.60 – 0.75
            8.6
            73
            45
            35
            1850
            +SV
            18 / 4
            5 – 10
            2900
            0.60 – 0.75
            7.5
            73
            43
            35
            1190
            +CM
            18 / 4
            10 – 25
            3000
            0.60 – 0.75
            N/A
            73
            49
            35
            1400

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