Medium Class
Pipeline Padding Bucket
5,000 lbs
1.8–2.0 yrd³
1.2 yrd²
50–60 gpm
3,5K–4K psi
Cobra Smart Valve System — reduces abnormal wear
Made for tight-right-of-way conditions
1.2 yrd² screening area for thorough material separation
Consistent performance in clay, sandy, and mixed soils
Extended service life through precision hydraulic management
Heavy Class
Pipeline Padding Bucket
6,000 lbs
2.8–3.0 yrd³
2.0 yrd²
50–60 gpm
3,5K–4K psi
Cobra Smart Valve System — full hydraulic protection
67% wider than P3-120X for massive production throughput
2.0 yrd² screening area — largest in its class
3.0 yrd³ volume — moves more material per pass
Built for large-diameter mainline pipeline and solar farm cable padding
The Cobra Smart Valve System
The single biggest reason Cobra padding buckets outlast and outperform the competition. A purpose-engineered hydraulic management system that protects every component, every cycle, every day.
Cobra vs. Conventional Padding Buckets
Hydraulic Protection: ✘ Not available
Abnormal Wear: Common — high replacement cost
Hydraulic System Wear: Elevated — pressure spikes unmanaged
Max Screening Area: Typically 1.2–1.6 yrd²
Max Volume: Typically 2.0–2.5 yrd³
Operator Confidence: Variable — guesswork between shifts
5-year Ownership Cost: Higher — ongoing repair & downtime costs
