a kit for modifying a digging bucket for controlling the depth cut , including an elongated member operationally connectable to a hoe bucket defining a cutting edge , an actuator operationally connectable to the elongated member , an electronic controller operationally connectable to the actuator , and a position sensor operationally connectable to the cutting edge and operationally connectable to the electronic controller . the actuator may be energized to pivot the elongated member to a position adjacent the cutting edge for engaging ground . positioning of the elongated member adjacent the cutting edge prevents the cutting edge from digging ground .