As construction and recycling projects become increasingly decentralized, contractors are looking for equipment that can move easily between work areas without sacrificing production capacity. Road maintenance, urban redevelopment, aggregate preparation, soil improvement and demolition recycling often take place across multiple locations within the same project. In these conditions, fixed screening plants can be difficult to relocate, while undersized attachments may require too many loading cycles to keep larger machines productive.
Responding to this demand for mobile and adaptable material processing, MOTEK has introduced the MTS317 screening bucket. Positioned for excavators in the 25–30-ton class and loaders from 12–22 tons, the new model is designed to bring primary screening directly to the jobsite. Its combination of a practical 1.7 m³ bucket capacity, heavy-duty operating weight and wide machine compatibility gives contractors a more efficient way to separate soil, stone and recycled materials during routine earthmoving operations.
Sized for productive on-site screening
The MTS317 measures 2,276 × 1,502 × 1,438 mm and weighs 2,650 kg. Its 1.7 m³ capacity allows operators to process a substantial volume of material per loading cycle while maintaining a format suitable for mobile construction fleets. Rather than requiring a dedicated screening line, the attachment can work as part of an existing excavator or loader operation, helping contractors reduce unnecessary material handling between excavation, screening and placement stages.
The model is engineered for hydraulic systems delivering a flow rate of 150–220 L/min. This range supports stable operation across compatible machines and allows the bucket to be selected according to the hydraulic configuration of the host equipment. The result is a screening solution that can be integrated into projects where machine availability, transport distance and changing site conditions are major operational considerations.
Turning excavation into a continuous material workflow
MTS317 is intended for projects where screened material can be reused close to the point of excavation or demolition. On road and infrastructure sites, it can support the separation of soil and aggregate before material is reused for backfilling, grading or sub-base preparation. In urban construction and demolition work, the bucket can help sort mixed materials and prepare reusable fractions for subsequent handling. It can also be applied to land preparation, landscaping, trench backfilling and general soil conditioning.
By bringing screening to the material rather than transporting all raw material to a fixed plant, contractors can simplify site logistics and reduce repeated loading and unloading operations. The bucket's mobility is particularly valuable on spread-out projects, narrow sites and jobs where working areas change frequently. Excavators and loaders can relocate between zones while retaining the ability to perform screening tasks close to the active work front.
A balanced design for demanding operating conditions
The MTS317 is built around the needs of users who require both structural stability and operational flexibility. Its 2,650 kg operating weight provides a substantial working platform for the 25–30-ton excavator class, while the 1.7 m³ volume is configured to support productive feeding without making the attachment unsuitable for mobile use.
This balance is important in applications involving variable feedstock. Natural soil, gravel, demolition debris and mixed fill can differ significantly in moisture, particle size and density. A screening bucket must therefore support repeated loading and material separation while remaining manageable for the host machine. MOTEK's MTS317 concept focuses on this practical balance: sufficient capacity for commercial productivity, compatibility with commonly used construction machinery and the mobility required for changing site layouts.
One attachment, multiple project roles
The MTS317 can serve different functions throughout the life of a project. During excavation, it can help separate oversized material from reusable soil. During infrastructure construction, it can support the preparation of selected fill and aggregate. On demolition and renovation sites, it can assist with the initial classification of mineral-based waste. For landscaping and land remediation work, it can help process soil before final placement.
This multi-purpose positioning can help contractors improve equipment utilization. Instead of assigning a screening task only to a fixed processing area, users can deploy the MTS317 wherever the material is generated. The same attachment can therefore support several stages of a project, making it suitable for rental fleets, general contractors, recycling operators and equipment distributors seeking a versatile screening solution for mid-to-heavy machinery.
Supporting lower-impact construction practices
Local material processing is becoming an increasingly important part of efficient construction management. When suitable soil, stone or mineral waste can be screened and reused on site, projects may reduce their dependence on imported fill and limit the movement of unsuitable material. MTS317 supports this approach by combining excavation and screening functions in one mobile attachment.
Its value is not limited to screening output alone. The ability to process material near the work area can help contractors organize shorter internal transport routes, make better use of available resources and respond more quickly to changing material conditions. These advantages are especially relevant to projects that place greater emphasis on resource recovery, construction waste reduction and practical control of operating costs.
MOTEK expands its screening bucket portfolio
With the launch of MTS317, MOTEK continues to develop screening bucket solutions for different machinery classes and project requirements. The new model occupies a versatile position between compact attachments and larger high-capacity screening units, offering a solution for contractors who need meaningful throughput without moving to the largest equipment category.
The MTS317's defined machine compatibility, 1.7 m³ capacity and 150–220 L/min hydraulic flow range give distributors and end users a clear basis for equipment selection. As jobsite productivity increasingly depends on flexible attachments that can adapt to multiple tasks, MOTEK aims to provide practical screening equipment that supports efficient material handling from the first excavation cycle through final reuse.
MOTEK will continue refining its attachment portfolio around durability, machine compatibility and real-world jobsite efficiency. Through products such as the MTS317, the company seeks to help contractors and international partners build more mobile, productive and resource-conscious material processing workflows.
