Product Narrative
Get the best of both worlds with the HD-Max—a heavy-duty bucket that doesn't break the bank. Designed with thicker walls, reinforced front corners, and a sturdy lip, the HD-Max is built to last. That means fewer replacements and more uptime for your bucket elevator, and it’s what makes the HD-Max a favorite bucket among the top bucket elevator manufacturers.
The HD-Max is also available in a Low Profile option. Its shorter height allows closer vertical spacing on the belt, allowing for more buckets per foot and increased throughput.
Dependable Buckets for All Agricultural Uses
The HD-Max is the perfect choice for high-volume agricultural operations that need a dependable bucket. From grains and seeds to fertilizers and feed, this bucket handles it all with ease. You can count on consistent performance season after season, even with abrasive materials.
Barley
Brown Sugar
Coffee
Corn
Feed
Flour
Grain
Grass Seed
Meat Scrap
Nuts
Oats
Pellets
Rice
Salt
Soy Beans
Sugar
Sunflower Seeds
Wheat
Choose Your Material
The HD-Max is available in four different materials:
- Poly: This high-density polyethylene elevator bucket handles grain and food products.
- Nylon: Best for handling high-impact, hot, and abrasive-dense products. It can withstand temperatures from -60°F to +300°F.
- Urethane: Ideal for handling heavy, abrasive, and sticky materials with sharp cutting edges.
- FDA Nylon: Best for handling high-heat food-grade products. It can withstand temperatures ranging from -60°F to +300°F.
Ultimately, material choice is driven by your specific need. Our sales team can help you determine which material is the best fit for your operations.
Poly
- Application Grains & Food Products Temperature
- Range -60°F to +180°F (210°F intermittent)
- FDA Approved Material Yes
Economical, high density polyethylene. FDA approved material for handling food grade products.
Nylon
- Application Hot, high impact, abrasive dense products
- Range -60°F to +300°F (350°F intermittent)
- FDA Approved Material No
Best for high heat applications, with tough impact and abrasion needs.
Urethane
- Application Heavy, abrasion, sticky materials
- Range -60°F to +180°F (210°F intermittent)
- FDA Approved Material Yes
Most flexible and abrasion resistant. Resists product sticking and sharp cutting particles.
FDA Nylon
- Application Hot, high impact, abrasive food grade products
- Range -60°F to +300°F
- FDA Approved Material Yes
Best for high heat food grade applications, with tough impact and abrasion needs.
Vent Your Buckets
The standard HD-Max bucket has strategically placed vents to minimize air resistance and prevent material buildup.
#1 Vent
Same holes in body as bolt mounting holes.
#2 Vent
One row of holes on 1-1/8″centers
#3 Vent
Two rows of holes on 1-1/8″centers.
#4 Vent
Same as #3, plus three holes in each end cap.
Custom Vent
Vented as required.
Size Chart
- Size Chart
- Size Chart (Low Profile)
- Digger Bucket
Elevate your elevator efficiency
Whether it’s answering common elevator engineering questions, downloading one of our technical charts, or using our custom engineering tool to do traditionally complicated calculations, we can help you maximize the operations of your bucket elevators.
Engineer More Efficient Performance
Our engineering resources can help you get the most from your new HD-Max buckets. With documents from our engineering team, our interactive tools, specifications charts, and technical FAQs we can help you achieve optimal elevator performance.
Complete Your Rebuild
Complete Your Rebuild
Pair your HD-Max buckets with our high-quality belts for a complete bucket elevator upgrade. Our belts are designed to complement the HD-Max's durability and performance for a seamless Maxi-Lift ecosystem.
Pro Tips with Dean Wedekind
Whether your elevator is brand new or you’re looking to get the most out of an elevator you’ve been running for a while, we want to help you keep it in more than working order. With more than 30 videos covering everything from bucket wear to what you need to know about lagging, Dean Wedekind and our team of experts can help you optimize the performance of your conveyer system.
ProTips with Dean Wedekind
Whether your elevator is brand new or you’re looking to get the most out of an elevator you’ve been running for a while, we want to help you keep it in more than working order. With more than 30 videos covering everything from bucket wear to what you need to know about lagging, Dean Wedeking and our team of experts can help you optimize the performance of your conveyer system.
Buckets, Belts,
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Discover the full range of Maxi-Lift products and find the right solutions for your agricultural elevator needs. Our catalog includes an extensive selection of buckets, belts, and accessories, all designed to meet your specific demands.