Cobra P3-180X

The heavyweight of the P3 series — for large-diameter pipeline, mainline, and onshore/offshore projects. The widest screening area in its class with full Smart Valve protection.

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COBRA P3-180X

Heavy Class
Pipeline Padding Bucket

WEIGHT:

6,800 lbs

Volume (ISO/SAE):

2.8–3.0 yrd³

Screening Area:

2.0 yrd²

Hydraulic Flow:

50–60 gpm

Pressure:

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 pipeline, mainline, and offshore onshore projects

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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.

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Consistent Operation Across All Soils
Whether you're in the rocky caliche of West Texas or the saturated peat bogs of Minnesota, the Smart Valve keeps performance steady and predictable.
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Lower Total Cost of Ownership
Between reduced hydraulic parts, lower drive component replacement rates, and reduced downtime labor costs. Fewer hydraulic failures, slower drive component wear and less downtime add up to a lower cost of ownership over the life of the bucket.
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Protects Your Hydraulic System
Pressure spikes are the silent killer of hydraulic systems. The Smart Valve absorbs and dissipates these surges before they reach your machine's circuits.
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Minimizes Abnormal Drive Wear
The Smart Valve actively manages hydraulic flow to prevent spike loads that destroy drive components. Your drivetrain stays healthier, longer.
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Cobra vs. Conventional Padding Buckets

Conventional Bucket

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

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Sales, rental and service. One call and you'll know which model fits your excavator and your project — or we'll get your existing bucket back in the trench. Service facility in Weatherford, Texas; we service most makes and models of screening buckets.

sales@cobraattachments.com
817-883-0435
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