- Recommended Excavator1.3 – 2.8 t
- Working Weight98 kg
- Load Capacity0.05 m³ (upgradeable to 0.057 m³)
Equipment Range
Padding Buckets
Padding buckets are specialised attachments that process excavated soil into fine, stone-free material suitable for pipeline padding, cable bedding and trench backfill.
13 models Nationwide delivery Finance available
Starting from
R 341 275 excl. VAT
Showing 13 of 13
- Recommended Excavator5 – 10 t
- Working Weight480 kg
- Load Capacity0.15 m³
- Recommended Excavator9 – 13 t
- Working Weight820 kg
- Load Capacity0.4 m³
- Working Weight1000 kg
- Load Capacity0.6 m³
- Oil Flow90 – 150 L/min
- Recommended Excavator2.5 – 5 t
- Working Weight170 kg
- Load Capacity0.08 m³
- Recommended Excavator7 – 11 t
- Working Weight720 kg
- Load Capacity0.35 m³
- Recommended Excavator13 – 20 t
- Working Weight1400 kg
- Load Capacity0.9 m³
- Recommended Excavator18 – 24 t
- Working Weight2100 kg
- Load Capacity1.35 m³
- Recommended Excavator22 – 35 t
- Working Weight2400 kg
- Load Capacity1.65 m³ (up to 2.0 – 2.4 m³ with coal capacity kit)
- Recommended Excavator3.5 – 5.5 t
- Working Weight280 kg
- Load Capacity0.14 m³
- Recommended Excavator10 – 14 t
- Working Weight1200 kg
- Load Capacity0.55 m³
- Recommended Excavator30 – 45 t
- Working Weight3350 kg
- Load Capacity2.0 m³ (up to 2.4 – 3.5 m³ with coal capacity kit)
- Recommended Excavator50 – 80 t
- Working Weight6.6 t
- Load Capacity3.8 m³
Compare Padding Buckets models
Key specifications and starting prices side by side to help you pick the right machine.
| Model | Recommended Excavator | Working Weight | Load Capacity | From* (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB-HDS207 Padding Bucket | 1.3 – 2.8 t | 98 kg | 0.05 m³ (upgradeable to 0.057 m³) | Request quote |
| MB-HDS212 Padding Bucket | 5 – 10 t | 480 kg | 0.15 m³ | Request quote |
| MB-HDS214 Padding Bucket | 9 – 13 t | 820 kg | 0.4 m³ | R 341 275 |
| MB-HDS220 Padding Bucket | — | 1000 kg | 0.6 m³ | R 397 375 |
| MB-HDS307 Padding Bucket | 2.5 – 5 t | 170 kg | 0.08 m³ | Request quote |
| MB-HDS312 Padding Bucket | 7 – 11 t | 720 kg | 0.35 m³ | Request quote |
| MB-HDS314 Padding Bucket | 13 – 20 t | 1400 kg | 0.9 m³ | R 462 825 |
| MB-HDS320 Padding Bucket | 18 – 24 t | 2100 kg | 1.35 m³ | R 546 975 |
MB-HDS207 Padding BucketRequest quote
- Recommended Excavator
- 1.3 – 2.8 t
- Working Weight
- 98 kg
- Load Capacity
- 0.05 m³ (upgradeable to 0.057 m³)
MB-HDS212 Padding BucketRequest quote
- Recommended Excavator
- 5 – 10 t
- Working Weight
- 480 kg
- Load Capacity
- 0.15 m³
MB-HDS214 Padding BucketR 341 275
- Recommended Excavator
- 9 – 13 t
- Working Weight
- 820 kg
- Load Capacity
- 0.4 m³
MB-HDS220 Padding BucketR 397 375
- Recommended Excavator
- —
- Working Weight
- 1000 kg
- Load Capacity
- 0.6 m³
MB-HDS307 Padding BucketRequest quote
- Recommended Excavator
- 2.5 – 5 t
- Working Weight
- 170 kg
- Load Capacity
- 0.08 m³
MB-HDS312 Padding BucketRequest quote
- Recommended Excavator
- 7 – 11 t
- Working Weight
- 720 kg
- Load Capacity
- 0.35 m³
MB-HDS314 Padding BucketR 462 825
- Recommended Excavator
- 13 – 20 t
- Working Weight
- 1400 kg
- Load Capacity
- 0.9 m³
MB-HDS320 Padding BucketR 546 975
- Recommended Excavator
- 18 – 24 t
- Working Weight
- 2100 kg
- Load Capacity
- 1.35 m³
*Prices shown are “starting from” and exclude VAT. Contact your nearest branch for the latest offer — prices are subject to confirmation and change, and T's & C's apply.
Nationwide delivery
Padding Buckets for sale across South Africa
MCM Group delivers padding buckets to every town and city in South Africa from our four branches in Midrand, Cape Town, George and Bloemfontein — with road transport to all nine provinces, finance in 48–72 hours, and local parts and warranty wherever you operate.
Gauteng
Midrand · Johannesburg · Pretoria · Centurion · Sandton · Soweto · Roodepoort · Krugersdorp · Vereeniging
KwaZulu-Natal
Durban · Pietermaritzburg · Richards Bay
Western Cape
Cape Town · George · Stellenbosch · Paarl · Worcester · Mossel Bay · Knysna · Plettenberg Bay
Eastern Cape
Port Elizabeth · Gqeberha · East London · Mthatha
Free State
Bloemfontein · Welkom · Bethlehem
Mpumalanga
Nelspruit · Mbombela · Witbank · Secunda
Limpopo
Polokwane · Tzaneen · Thohoyandou
North West
Rustenburg · Mahikeng · Potchefstroom · Klerksdorp
Northern Cape
Kimberley · Upington · Kathu
About Padding Buckets from MCM Group+
Padding buckets for sale in South Africa
MCM Group stocks 13 padding bucket models for sale across South Africa, ready for collection at our branches in Cape Town, George, Bloemfontein, Midrand or for delivery to any of the nine provinces. Every padding bucket we supply is selected and specified for tough local working conditions, and backed by in-country parts and service so you are never waiting on an overseas supplier when you need to keep working.
Padding buckets are used for a wide range of construction, agricultural and industrial tasks. Whether you are a contractor, farmer, plant-hire operator or municipality, our team will help you match the right machine to your application and budget rather than over- or under-speccing the job.
How to choose the right padding bucket
Start with the work the machine will do most often. Matching engine power, operating weight and lift or dig capacity to your typical tasks keeps running costs down and avoids paying for capability you will rarely use. If you run attachments, check the hydraulic flow and coupler type up front, and think about transport — how you will move the padding bucket between sites affects which size class makes sense.
Compare the full specification of each model on its product page, then weigh up availability of parts, ease of servicing and resale value. A slightly higher purchase price often pays back through lower downtime and better support, which is exactly where buying a padding bucket with a local warranty and a national parts network has the edge over a grey import.
Padding bucket price and finance
Pricing for padding buckets at MCM Group starts from R 341 275 excl. VAT, with the final figure depending on configuration, attachments and any current specials. Request a quote on any model for an up-to-date, all-in price including VAT and delivery to your area.
Most buyers finance their padding bucket. MCM Group submits your application to several banks and asset-finance houses at once — including Nedbank, WesBank and Standard Bank — so you get competitive offers without shopping around, with approvals typically inside 48 to 72 hours. We handle the paperwork from quote to delivery.
Why buy your padding bucket from MCM Group
MCM Group has supplied construction and agricultural equipment to South African businesses since 2008. Buying your padding bucket from us means a local warranty, genuine parts through our National Parts Division, and technicians who know the machines — supported from four branches in Cape Town, George, Bloemfontein, Midrand with nationwide delivery.
Browse the padding buckets below, compare specifications side by side, and request an instant quote or finance application on any model. Prefer to talk it through? Call +27 81 885 0535 or email sales@mcmco.co.za and we will help you choose the right padding bucket for the job.
Padding buckets are specialised attachments that process excavated soil into fine, stone-free material suitable for pipeline padding, cable bedding and trench backfill. They eliminate the need to import select fill material, saving time and transport costs on pipeline and utility projects.\\MCM Group supplies MB Crusher padding buckets for sale in South Africa. Browse the range below or contact us for compatibility advice and pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Padding Buckets
What is a padding bucket used for?
A padding bucket is an excavator attachment that processes excavated material into fine, stone-free fill suitable for padding around pipelines, cables and utilities in trenches. It eliminates the need to import select fill, saving transport costs.
Which excavator sizes are padding buckets compatible with?
MB Crusher padding buckets are available for excavators from 1 to 35 tons. MCM Group carries multiple models — contact us with your excavator make, model and operating weight for a compatibility recommendation.
Are MB Crusher padding buckets available in South Africa?
Yes. MCM Group is the official MB Crusher distributor in South Africa, supplying padding buckets with full warranty, genuine wear parts and technical support from branches in Cape Town, George, Gauteng and Bloemfontein.
How do I maintain a padding bucket?
Routine maintenance involves inspecting the rotor blades and wear bars, checking bolt torques and lubricating bearings according to the service schedule. MCM Group's parts division stocks genuine MB Crusher wear parts for all padding bucket models.
On South African pipeline projects — whether water mains, gas lines or petroleum pipelines — the material used to bed and surround the pipe directly affects long-term pipe integrity. Sharp stones or coarse aggregate in the backfill zone cause stress concentrations on plastic and steel pipe that accelerate cracking and fatigue failure. A padding bucket processes the native excavated soil into fine material that eliminates this risk without requiring imported select fill.
MB Crusher padding buckets (the MB-HDS range) screen excavated soil through replaceable tines spaced to achieve the desired maximum particle size for pipeline padding specifications. Material that passes through falls directly beneath the excavator, where it can be spread and compacted in the bedding and haunching zones around the pipe.
The economic case for padding buckets is straightforward: eliminating imported select fill purchases and the trucks required to deliver them saves significant cost and programme time on long pipeline routes. On projects through rocky ground where all backfill material would otherwise need to be imported, the attachment pays for itself quickly.
MCM Group is the official MB Crusher distributor in South Africa. Genuine padding bucket tines and wear parts are stocked locally. Contact our branches in Cape Town, George, Gauteng or Bloemfontein for a quote and compatibility check with your excavator.