The most important part of any machine is its work tool.

Protect expensive machine components, reduce operating costs, and get the most out of your machine’s performance. Proper selection of GET has a direct effect on the productivity, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs of your machine. Your Cat dealer can help you establish an effective management program that minimizes preventable problems.

Bucket Edges, Tips, and Adapters

Check for:

• Cracks on base edges beside adapters and corner welds
• Cracks on base edges on top and bottom of rear weld
• Excessive wear on the bucket tips. Tips worn through on the bottom or cracked in the pocket area should be replaced.
• Damage to the bucket tip adapters. Badly worn bottom straps that are worn into bottom cavity should be replaced.
• Damaged or missing retainer pins. Tap lightly on each pin. If pin moves easily, replace the retainer.