When your job requires fast separation of rocks and debris from soil—on tight sites or in routine landscaping—the Mini Skeleton Rock Bucket (also called a sieve bucket or skeleton bucket) is a compact attachment that does both excavation and screening in one pass. Integrated with excavation and separation capabilities, it reduces manual handling and improves on-site productivity.

What it is
A skeleton or sieve bucket features an open, ribbed floor/back that lets fine material (soil, sand, small particles) fall through while retaining larger items (rocks, roots, lumps of debris). The mini versions are built to fit mini excavators and compact skid-steers, delivering the same sifting benefit in constrained spaces.

Key benefits

- Two-in-one workflow: Excavate and separate in the same movement, cutting out the extra step of loading and hand-sifting—big time savings on labor. 
- Cleaner topsoil / faster site prep: Removes stones and debris quickly so planting, grading, or finishing can start sooner. 
- Lightweight, high-visibility design: Open-frame buckets offer better operator sightlines and tend to be lighter than full steel buckets—useful on small machines near structures or in landscaping. 
- Durable construction options: Quality manufacturers use abrasion-resistant steels, gusseting, and replaceable edges/teeth so the buckets stand up to rock and gravel work. 

Typical specifications (example model)
The ME-SB500-S30-SK mini skeleton bucket lists dimensions of 720 × 500 × 640 mm and a product weight around 87.7 kg—a size/weight profile that fits many compact machines while providing meaningful capacity for screening tasks. (Example specification). 

Top use cases

- Landscaping and garden prep: sifting stones from topsoil before planting. 
- Site cleanup and clearing: separating rubble, roots, and larger debris from fill dirt. 
- Small-scale aggregate sorting and stockpile refinement. 

- Farming & pasture work: removing rocks and large debris to prepare seedbeds or pastures.

Buying & operating tips

- Match tine/slot spacing to the job. Smaller gaps retain more fine material; larger gaps speed throughput for big-rock removal. Many vendors offer different spacing options or custom widths. 
- Check compatibility. Confirm quick-attach fitment (manufacturer coupler types) and machine lifting capacity—mini buckets still need proper hydraulic / loader specs for safe operation. 
- Maintain cutting edges / teeth. Replaceable bolt-on teeth or hardened edges extend life when digging in abrasive ground or when exposing buried rock.

For contractors, landscapers, or property owners working in confined areas, the Mini Skeleton Rock (sieve) Bucket converts tedious hand-sorting into a single-machine operation—improving throughput, reducing labor, and leaving cleaner, ready-to-use soil. If your projects often involve mixed soil and rock, a mini skeleton bucket is a practical, cost-effective attachment to add to your fleet.