$300 Tilt Bucket on John Deere 50ZTS | Digging a Swale

Today I’m putting my modified Chinese tilt bucket to the test for the first time on my John Deere 50ZTS mini excavator. I’m digging a swale at the base of my leaking pond to divert water away from my dirt stockpile—and this bucket might just be a game changer. This video covers: • First impressions of the modified tilt bucket • Swale digging techniques with a mini excavator • How I’m managing drainage from a leaky pond • Real-world performance of budget excavator attachments If you’re into heavy equipment, DIY land shaping, or just enjoy watching gear in action, you’ll want to check this out. 🔧 Equipment Used: • John Deere 50ZTS Mini Excavator • Modified Chinese Tilt Bucket 💬 Let me know in the comments if you’ve used a tilt bucket before or have any drainage tips! 📌 Subscribe for more shop and field equipment projects: ‪@EverythingElliott‬ Channel Sponsors: Lanair Waste Oil Heaters: https://www.Lanair.com Hotsy Pressure Washers: https://www.Hotsy.com ESAB Welding Equipment: https://www.esab.com Eastonmade Log Splitters: https://www.eastonmadewoodsplitters.com For Sponsorship, or Marketing inquires please email [email protected] #Excavator #TiltBucket #JohnDeere #PondDrainage #SwaleDigging #DIYLandWork