Excavator bucket bushings, which boast high carbon steel and have undergone through-hardening to attain a 48-52 HRC degree of durability, make for an excellent choice for low speed/high load, as well as pivot applications. Notably, the application of hardened steel bushings is highly effective in preventing premature wear of the housing of a machine that may be caused by friction with a pin, and thus minimises the likelihood of any machine downtime. It is important to note that daily or weekly greasing is required for optimal maintenance of these hardened steel sleeve bearings.