This 3-gallon polypropylene bucket is the right capacity for backyard maple sap collection from a single moderate-flow tap, plus general-purpose homestead bulk-liquid use. High-impact polypropylene is the modern alternative to galvanized metal buckets: it doesn’t rust, doesn’t dent, doesn’t react with acidic liquids like sap or pickle brine, and survives temperature swings without cracking the way thin plastic buckets do.
Dimensions of 14 inches tall by 10-3/8 inches outer diameter make the bucket compatible with most American maple sugaring spile-and-hook combinations (the upper rim is positioned right for the hook to engage). The bucket also doubles for general homestead use — feed storage, garden watering, mop water, fish bucket, paint stripping waste collection, and the dozen other tasks where a clean, durable 3-gallon bucket earns its keep.
Note: lid is NOT included. Pair with the matching lid (sold separately) for sap collection use, or use unlidded for general bulk-liquid work. For households building out their maple sugaring kit beyond the starter buckets, or homesteaders who need clean, durable buckets for multiple uses, this is the right purchase. Lehman’s catalog selection.
