WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS

CHOOSING GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS

Here’s a quick look at the Cat Advansys GET options that can make a big difference on your wheel loader. Consult your Cat dealer to see which GET are available in your region.

• General Purpose tips are standard symmetrical bucket tips.
  
  
• Heavy Duty tips include about 60% more wear material in the tip body than the General Purpose tips. For added durability, Heavy Duty tips can also be made with Abrasion Resistant Material (ARM), a welding process that provides a protective shield of tungsten carbide which can double your wear life.
  
  
• Coal tips have a reduced amount of wear material to maximize bucket payload and a smooth underside to maintain a flat floor.
  
  
• Penetration tips are ideal for densely compacted materials, featuring a leading edge with 60% less cross-sectional area than the General Purpose tip. It has a single center rib that self-sharpens as it wears. Penetration tips are also available with ARM.
  
  
• Penetration Plus tips feature 20% more wear material and a leading edge with 25% less cross-sectional area than the General Purpose tip. It self-sharpens as it wears.
  
  
• Heavy Penetration tips are designed with 60% available wear material to stay sharp through the life of the tip in severe applications.
  
  
• Heavy Abrasion tips are designed with 72% usable wear material to stay sharp through the life of the tip in the most severe applications. Heavy Abrasion tips are also available with ARM.

MAINTAINING GROUND ENGAGING TOOLS

You’ve selected the best ground engaging tools for the job. But now it’s important to include them in your preventive maintenance routine. Before starting your shift, remember to inspect your GET for wear and damage. Check for the following:

• Cracks on base edges beside adapters and corner welds, or on top and bottom of the 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 the pin moves easily, replace the retainer.
  
  
• Excessive wear on the bucket wear plate.

Always consult your Operation and Maintenance Manual before servicing your wheel loader. Go to Parts.Cat.Com to order GET.