The Star Industries LP22A-78 Heavy Duty Skid Steer Bucket is the 78" wide model in the LP22A series — the widest standard smooth-blade configuration in this range — purpose-built for operators handling the largest material volumes on high-production construction, landscaping, and agricultural job sites. Equipped with a bevelled hard carbon steel punched blade on the leading edge, the LP22A-78 is optimised for wide-area grading, surface levelling, topsoil work, backfilling, and general material handling where maximum coverage per pass and superior back-dragging performance are the top priorities. The low-profile design keeps the bucket bottom close to the ground for level back-dragging — a feature that landscaping and grading professionals consistently rely on — while allowing the operator to maintain a direct line of sight to the leading edge from the cab seat for improved precision, control, and safety across all job site conditions. Backed by Star Industries' industry-leading 5-year warranty and proudly made in the USA.

Every element of the LP22A-78's construction reflects Star Industries' commitment to durability and long-term performance. Extra heavy-duty steel with continuous welds inside and outside of all shell seams delivers the structural integrity that high-cycle, wide-bucket skid steer operation demands. The full-width reinforced hat section provides unyielding strength across the entire upper bucket structure under heavy loads, and steel side blades protect the wide 78" bucket sides from lateral impact and abrasive wear in rocky, gravelly, and compacted environments — especially critical at this working width where side plate exposure is at its maximum across the LP22A range. Load transfer scuff bars (½" × 3", three to five bars depending on bucket width) reinforce the wide bucket bottom against excessive wear from ground contact and back-dragging operations, extending the service life of the bucket floor in demanding daily use conditions.

The universal quick-tach, constructed from 3/8" plate steel, handles the demands of the newest and most powerful skid steer loaders, and Star Industries designs each LP22A bucket profile to match specific machine makes and models for correct fit and optimal operating performance — because even with universal quick-tach systems, bucket profile matching remains important for proper function. Integrated safety steps, an optional reversible ⅝" × 8" bolt-on blade (3× standard blade 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 need to tailor the LP22A-78 to their specific ground conditions and job site requirements.

• 78" Maximum Working Width — The widest model in the LP22A series; covers the most ground per pass for the fastest wide-area grading, backfilling, and material handling on the largest job sites.
• Low Profile Design for Back-Dragging — Bucket bottom set close to the ground for superior level back-dragging and precision finish grading — the defining advantage 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.
• 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 wide 78" bucket sides from lateral impact and abrasive wear — especially critical at this maximum working width.
• Load Transfer Scuff Bars (½" × 3") — Three to five heavy-steel scuff bars reinforce the wide 78" 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 reversible 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 the wide bucket sides and extend service life in abrasive or rocky soil conditions — strongly recommended at 78" width.
• 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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