In 2005, I purchased my first Johnny Bucket. I used it for hauling tandem dump truck loads of stone and dirt, clearing snow and ice, as well as grading for a pool. When the optional joystick became available, I upgraded and it became even better. After 15 years, the tractor died and I sold the Johnny Bucket which still worked great. Fast forward to 2025. We recently bought 5 acres in Florida and plan to build a homestead and market farm over time. I couldn't justify the cost of a larger tractor so I ordered a new Johnny Bucket for my new Cub Cadet tractor. In the couple weeks that I have had it, I have graded our driveway, spread lime rock, and move the remnants of 2 burn piles to our future garden. This is a great product and it is so easy to use. Add to that I can take it off or put it on in minutes. Glad I stumbled onto Johnny Bucket 20 years ago. - Kevin (YT- Mitchell Outfitters)
I have had my JB Jr for around 5 or 6 six years, love it! I dug out the dirt to pit in gravel for my shed, move mulch around, I haul it in on my trailer and unload it with the JB. Just a little bit of everything. I no longer own a wheel barrel, since I have my JB. - Carl
If anybody is dreading having to work the garden by hand this spring, this would be a great time to order a Uni Sleeve and save your back. I swear by mine! - Jason
I have JB on the front end of my dedicated 1979 Wheel Horse C81, going on 5 seasons now. I did have to make a few minor mount modifications UNDER the C81 and placed 50 lbs on the rear hitch. But after all is said and done, it’s a life saver, a game changer for yard work. Zero issues with the 2 Electric Actuators. There is no "moving stuff" chore that I would not tackle. Well over 50 yards of mulch, 20 or 30 yards of soil, leaves, debris, logs, branches, and on and on. I also place tools in the bucket when I need to do any sort of work away from the house.
I also built a LEAVES Box which fits into and secures on the bucket, 48 x 24 x 30. I no longer haul leaves or small debris with a tarp or trailer. There’s a million reasons to have one of these on our Garden Tractor—so far, I’ve only discovered a few dozen! - Tony
Dug out 250 feet around my mulch beds as part of a dry creek bed installation. Depth is 6 inches & the avg width all the way around was around about 5 feet. Toothbar did most of the work. - Ryan
