Cat® Bucket Tip Replacement: Diagonal Retention System
Estimated read time: 2 minutes
When it’s time to replace your Cat® bucket tips, you need a system built for strength and speed. Cat diagonal retention bucket tips reinforce the bucket on your backhoe loader. The system also helps reduce wear and makes bucket tip replacement straightforward.
Watch the video to learn how diagonal retention works and how to remove and install the tips.
Diagonal retention tips can increase bucket strength and help combat abrasive wear. In this article, you’ll learn which bucket tips options are available and how to remove and install diagonal retention tips.
Before getting started, check your Operation and Maintenance Manual (OMM) for proper safety procedures, and always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Cat Diagonal Retention Tips: Options
Diagonal retention tips are available for heavy equipment like backhoe loaders. To choose the right bucket tips, consider your application:
Long tips are a popular choice for general excavating and loading.
Penetration tips are recommended for jobs with more impact.
Soil tips work best in hard soil where abrasion isn’t a concern.
Wide tips are useful when you want to carry more material in the bucket without worrying about spills.
Chisel tips are ideal for digging footings, creating stem walls or cleaning a trench floor.
Sharp tips are designed for densely compacted materials.
Twin sharp tips are the best option when working with materials that are extra hard to penetrate.
As you’re comparing bucket teeth options, think about which job demands matter most, whether that’s penetration, material retention or cutting precision. That will help you select the best Cat bucket tips for hard soil, trenching or general use.
Installation And Removal
With diagonal retention, your backhoe’s bucket tips are attached with diagonal pins instead of horizontal ones. The pin slot sits at a 40-degree angle, which puts the teeth closer together.
This design increases strength and makes the tips more resistant to abrasive wear. It also allows you to replace the pins without using any special tools.
How To Remove Cat Diagonal Retention Tips
Use a punch to drive the diagonal retention pin out from the bottom up.
Clean the adapter with a wire bristle brush to remove caked-on material.
How To Install Cat Bucket Tips
Position the new tip on the adapter.
Hammer the pin into the retainer from the bottom side up.
Replacement tips for your Cat bucket tooth system and other Cat ground engaging tools are available at Parts.Cat.com.
If you’re looking for specific guidance or additional support, contact your Cat dealer.
Answers about Diagonal Retention
Q: What is Cat diagonal retention system?
A: Diagonal retention tips are secured using diagonal pins instead of horizontal ones. This reduces the amount of space needed between each bucket tooth.
Q: How do I remove Cat diagonal retention tips?
A: Drive the diagonal retention pin upward with a punch, then clean the adapter with a wire bristle brush before adding the new tip.
Q: How do I install Cat bucket tips?
A:Place the tip on the adapter and hammer the pin into the retainer from the bottom up.
Q: Which Cat bucket tips are best for hard soil?
A: Soil tips are made for hard soil where abrasion is not a major factor. Twin sharp tips are another option when penetration is a challenge.
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