Struck capacity is the volume capacity of the bucket after it has been struck at the strike plane. The strike plane passes through the top back edge of the bucket and the cutting edge. …

The total amount of material carried by a bucket is the amount inside the bucket plus the amount piled on top of it. This is called the Heaped or Rated Capacity.

Heaped capacity is defined as: The sum of the struck capacity plus the volume of excess material heaped on the bucket at a 1:1 angle of repose (according to SAE) or at a 1:2 angle of repose …

Sep 19, 2025 · Heaped Capacity: The volume of material including a heap above the bucket’s edge, following a specific “heap angle” | typically 1:1 slope. (More realistic, used in productivity …

Apr 24, 2025 · Heaped capacity, which is more commonly referenced in practical applications, includes the additional material that can be piled above the rim at a natural angle of repose. …

This blog will show you how to measure, calculate, and choose the right excavator bucket capacity to improve work efficiency and safety.

Sep 12, 2025 · How to Calculate Loader Bucket Capacity? The following steps outline how to calculate the Loader Bucket Capacity. First, determine the bucket length (in). Next, determine …

That “2.5-yard” capacity is actually the amount of material the bucket can hold inside plus the amount heaped up above the rim. In fact, the official designation is Heaped (or Rated) Capacity.

There are two main methods for measuring an excavator bucket's capacity - struck capacity and heaped capacity. Heaped capacity, which accounts for the angle of material piled in the …

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