Excavator & Loader Bucket Repair
Don’t replace your worn bucket. Rebuild it. Empire Bucket restores worn excavator and loader buckets to original specifications or better, often at a significant saving over buying new.
Winter Repair Program: Cold Steel, Hot Deals!
Get your buckets ready for spring. Book a full repair before December 1, 2026 and receive 10% off. Pay before December 31, 2026 and take an additional 5% off.
- 10% discount on full repairs booked before 12/1/2026
- Additional 5% discount if paid before 12/31/2026
- Have multiple items that need repair? Line boring, wear edges and any type of steel work can be included.
See the Difference a Full Repair Makes
A worn excavator bucket before and after a full repair at Empire Bucket.
Full Bucket Repairs, Built to Original Spec or Better
Empire can repair almost any excavator or loader bucket. When the cutting edge, bottom or shell of your bucket has worn thin, we replace the worn sections with new steel to match or exceed the original specifications. Then we finish it with fresh paint, so your bucket goes back to work looking as good as it performs.
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Why Repair Instead of Replace?
A new bucket is a major investment. In many cases, completely repairing a worn bucket is a significant saving over replacing it, and the bucket you already own goes back into service rebuilt to original spec or better. Not sure which makes sense for your bucket? Give us a call and we’ll help you decide.
Signs your bucket needs repair
- Cutting edge or wear edges worn thin or cracked
- Bottom or shell worn thin, or holes starting to form
- Loose or worn pin bores causing slop on the machine
Why Contractors Trust Empire Bucket
Since 1970
More than 50 years building and repairing construction and mining attachments.
Certified Welding
AWS-certified welders and certified weld inspectors.
Built here
Repairs done in our own Hudson, WI facility.
We build buckets too
As a bucket manufacturer, we know how they’re designed to perform.
Empire relined and rebuilt the largest bucket in company history for an iron mine in Minnesota. No job is too big. Read the story.
Bucket Repair FAQs
What types of buckets can you repair?
Empire can repair almost any excavator or loader bucket, from general-purpose buckets to large mining buckets.
Is it cheaper to repair a bucket than buy a new one?
In many cases, yes. Completely repairing a worn bucket can be a significant saving over replacing it, and your bucket is rebuilt to match or exceed its original specifications.
How do I know if my bucket needs repair?
If the cutting edge, bottom or shell has worn thin, or the pin bores are worn or loose, it’s time to have it looked at.
How do I get a quote?
Call our main line at 715-386-2930, or reach Jeremiah Ganske at 612-868-4745, Mark Voss at 651-269-8964 or Eric Pertz at 715-386-2930.
How do I get the Winter Repair Program discount?
Book your full repair before December 1, 2026 to receive 10% off, and pay before December 31, 2026 for an additional 5% off.
Ready to Get Your Bucket Back in Shape? Call Empire Today.
Talk to our repair team about your bucket. We’ll walk you through your options and get your repair on the schedule.