The Star Industries LP22A-72 Heavy Duty Skid Steer Bucket is the 72" wide model in the LP22A series — stepping up from the 66" LP22A-66 to deliver a wider working profile, an 18.0 cuft heaped capacity, and the same proven low-profile construction that operators across construction, landscaping, and agriculture have trusted for years. At 72" wide with a standard smooth bevelled hard carbon steel punched blade on the leading edge, the LP22A-72 is ideally configured for wide-area grading, surface levelling, topsoil work, backfilling, and general material handling where clean, broad coverage per pass and accurate back-dragging performance are the priority. At 518 lbs — notably lighter than the toothed LP22A-66T at 560 lbs despite its greater width — the LP22A-72 is a well-balanced, efficient attachment for full-size skid steer loaders with the lift capacity to operate a 72" bucket confidently. Backed by Star Industries' industry-leading 5-year warranty and proudly made in the USA.

The low-profile design keeps the bucket bottom set close to the ground for superior level back-dragging — a feature that landscaping contractors, grading professionals, and site preparation operators consistently identify as one of the most practically valuable aspects of this bucket series. The operator maintains a direct line of sight to the leading edge from the cab seat at all times, providing the visibility and precision control needed for accurate grading, clean material placement, and safe operation across all job site conditions. Extra heavy-duty steel construction with fully welded seams — continuous welds applied inside and outside of all shell seams — delivers the structural integrity and long service life that high-cycle, wide-bucket skid steer operation demands. A full-width reinforced hat section provides unyielding strength across the entire upper bucket structure, and steel side blades protect the bucket sides from lateral impact and abrasive wear on every pass.

Load transfer scuff bars (½" × 3", three to five bars depending on bucket width) reinforce the wider 72" bucket bottom against excessive wear from ground contact, back-dragging, and material loading — essential protection at this working width where bottom wear exposure is greater. The universal quick-tach is constructed from 3/8" plate steel to handle the demands of the newest, most powerful skid steer loaders, and Star Industries designs each bucket to match specific skid steer makes and models for correct profile fit and optimal operation. Integrated safety steps, an optional reversible ⅝" × 8" bolt-on blade (3× wear life), optional heavy-duty pin-on Series 23 teeth (2¼" across the point), and optional bolt-on side cutters provide a comprehensive upgrade path for operators who want to tailor the LP22A-72 to their specific job site requirements.

• 72" Wide Working Width — The widest standard smooth-blade model in the LP22A series; covers more ground per pass for faster grading, backfilling, and material handling on larger job sites.
• 18.0 CuFt Heaped Capacity — Highest heaped capacity in the LP22A smooth-blade range for maximum material throughput and fewer total dump cycles per job.
• Low Profile Design for Back-Dragging — Bucket bottom set close to the ground for superior level back-dragging and precision finish grading — the defining feature of the LP22A series for landscaping and grading professionals.
• Operator Visibility from the Seat — Low-profile design provides a direct line of sight to the leading edge from the cab for improved precision, control, and job site safety.
• Extra Heavy-Duty Steel Construction — Built from heavy-gauge steel throughout for outstanding durability and resistance to impact, abrasion, and structural fatigue in demanding conditions.
• Fully Welded Seams — Continuous welds applied inside and outside of all shell seams for maximum structural strength and significantly longer service life than spot or partial welds.
• Reinforced Hat Section — Full-width hat section across the top of the bucket delivers unyielding strength and rigidity across the entire upper structure under heavy loads.
• Steel Side Blades — Strengthen and protect the wider 72" bucket sides from lateral impact and abrasive wear in rocky, gravelly, and compacted soil environments.
• Load Transfer Scuff Bars (½" × 3") — Three to five heavy-steel scuff bars reinforce the 72" bucket bottom and protect against excessive wear from ground contact and back-dragging operations.
• Bevelled Hard Carbon Steel Punched Blade — Leading edge blade (½" × 6" or ¾" × 6") is punched and ready for the optional bolt-on blade upgrade for extended cutting edge wear life.
• Optional Reversible ⅝" × 8" Bolt-On Blade — Delivers 3 times the wear life of the standard blade; reversible for even longer service before replacement.
• Optional Heavy-Duty Pin-On Teeth — Series 23 pin-on teeth measuring 2¼" across the point for enhanced digging penetration when ground conditions demand more than a smooth blade.
• Optional Bolt-On Side Cutters — Protect bucket sides and extend service life in abrasive or rocky soil conditions.
• Universal Quick-Tach (3/8" Plate Steel) — Heavy-duty quick-tach construction handles the demands of the newest and most powerful skid steer loaders with confidence.
• Brand & Model-Specific Bucket Profiles — Designed to match specific skid steer makes and models for correct bucket profile fit and optimal operating performance.
• Integrated Safety Steps — Provide secure and convenient access to the cab or elevated areas of the machine for safer daily operation.
• 5-Year Warranty — Backed by one of the strongest warranties in the skid steer bucket category, reflecting Star Industries' confidence in their USA-made build quality.
• Proudly Made in the USA — Manufactured by Star Industries, a trusted American manufacturer since 1982.

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