Stopping the rattle with excavator bucket shims

If you've spent any time operating heavy machinery, you know that annoying clunking sound when you've got too much play, which is exactly where excavator bucket shims come into the picture to save your pins and bushings. It really doesn't matter if you're running a brand-new mini-ex or an old 30-ton workhorse that's seen better days; eventually, things start to loosen up. That side-to-side wobble might seem like a small deal at first, but it's actually a sign that your equipment is eating itself alive from the inside out. ...

May 10, 2026 · 6 min · Omalley Dasi