WHEEL LOADERS (950-994)
STRENGTH. DURABILITY. LONG LIFE. PLUS EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO BOOST UPTIME ON YOUR JOB.
For wheel loaders, you can choose from Cat Advansys,
K Series, J Series and Hammerless Tip & Adapter
Systems, each available with multiple tip options for arange of jobsite conditions. Optimize your machine’s
productivity in every jobsite condition with the wide rangeof G.E.T. products available. Cat buckets and G.E.T. makeup the only bucket system designed and developed tomaximize the performance and productivity of your Cat
wheel loader.

HYDRAULICEXCAVATORSMEDIUMWHEEL
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TIP SELECTION GUIDE
Even though bucket tips come in many shapes and sizes, you don’t have to be an
expert to choose the right ones. Use the chart below to determine if the material you’redigging in is high, medium or low impact and abrasion—then find the balance you needamong these three factors:

1 STRENGTH
2 PENETRATION
3 WEAR LIFE
988-994 WHEEL LOADERSI M PA C T (material size)

The ability to withstand digging andpenetrating shocks and high breakout forces

The ability to penetrate tough material
when it’s tightly compacted, rocky or frozen

The ability to withstand wearing, scouring andabrasive action of the material being handled

950-982 WHEEL LOADERSI M PA C T (material size)

LOW> 1,000 hours
0-6” | 0-152mm

0-4” | 0-102mm

MEDIUM250 -1,000 hours
6-18” | 152-457mm

4-12” | 102-305mm

HIGH< 250 hours18”+ | 457mm+

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950-994 WHEEL LOADERSA B R A S I O N (tip life)12”+ | 305mm+

CAT ADVANSYS TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEMBUILT TO DELIVER MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY AND THE LOWEST BUCKET LIFECYCLECOST IN THE TOUGHEST APPLICATIONS.
Cat Advansys is built for machine productivity, balancing tip wear material and penetration requirements.
Integrated hammerless retention ensures you are back to work in minutes without a separate retainer.

PERFORMANCE& PRODUCTIVITY

Heavy Abrasion and Heavy Penetration
designs have more usable wear material
while maintaining profile during the fulllife of the tip.

EXTEND BUCKETLIFECYCLE

Adapter design directs material
flow over adapter strap, which can
extend adapter service life and bucket
lifecycle.

ENHANCE JOBSITE
SAFETY

Hammerless system. A 3/4 inch retainer
lock requires no special tools for
installation and removal.

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CAT ADVANSYS TIP OPTIONSABRASION

Below are the tip shapes best suited for the wide range of jobsite conditions performed by large wheel loaders.
We also offer additional Cat Advansys tips more commonly used with excavators. Your Cat dealer can help you
choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

HEAVY ABRASION» Heavy Abrasion tips feature a redesign for the Cat Advansys systemthat results in 11 percent more usable wear material than K Series anda tip shape that stays sharp through the life of the tip. These tips areavailable with Abrasion Resistent Material (A.R.M.)*.

HEAVY PENETRATION» Heavy Penetration tips feature a redesign for the Cat Advansys system that
results in 6 percent more usable wear material than K Series and a tip shapethat stays sharp through the life of the tip in the most severe applications.

HEAVY DUTY
» Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty A.R.M.* tips include approximately
60 percent more wear material in the tip body. The A.R.M. wears
around the profile to increase penetration.

GENERAL PURPOSE» General Purpose tips are symmetrical and the baseline for other tip styles.
All wear comparisons are to the General Purpose tip unless otherwise noted.

COAL» Coal tips have a reduced amount of wear material to maximize bucket payload
and a smooth underside to maintain a flat floor.

PENETRATION PLUS
» Penetration Plus tips feature 25 percent more wear material and a leading edge
with 25 percent less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

PENETRATION» Penetration tips are ideal for densely compacted materials.

I M PA C T

They feature a leading edge with 60 percent less cross-sectional
area—allowing for maximum penetration—and a single center ribthat self-sharpens as it wears. These tips are available with A.R.M.**Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) is a welding process that bonds very hard tungsten carbide particles to Cat G.E.T. to create a
protective shield over the component. Typically, the A.R.M. process doubles wear life and can last even longer in some applications.

4 WHEEL LOADERSCAT ADVANSYS HAMMERLESS TIP &ADAPTER SYSTEMCast retention pin means no separate retention pin to buy or lose during tip replacements. The tip loads on theadapter nose, never putting the cast retention lugs under stress or wear.

Integrated
Retaining Lug
Hammerless Fast
Installation and Removal

CHANGE OUT TIPS QUICKLY & EASILY
CapSure hammerless retention requires no special tools.
Just turn the retainer 180° to install or remove the tips.

1

Turn retainer 180˚ clockwise
to lock.

2

Scan the QR Code to
the right to watch the
installation video.

Turn retainer 180˚ counterclockwise to unlock..

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CAT ADVANSYS ADAPTER SYSTEMNOSE GEOMETRY DESIGN FEATURES• Asymmetrical nose geometry reduces sliding
wear on adapter nose surfaces, extending thelife of the adapter.
• The asymmetrical design ensures a reliable fit
even when the adapter surface becomes worn.
Four adapter styles cover the entire wheel loader product range.

994/994K ADAPTER WEAR CAP SYSTEM» Adapter cover protects the adapter and welds in high-abrasion
applications like granite and iron ore.

» Allows for more penetration.

FLUSH-MOUNT (SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL COVER)» 360-degree weld around the adapter provides 20 percent more weld
strength than a two-strap system.

» Adapter cover and half-arrow segment create a flush surface
to keep the quarry floor clean, reducing potential tire damage.

» Adapter cover protects the adapter and welds in high-abrasion
applications like granite and iron ore.

» Features a higher profile, which can affect penetration.

TWO-STRAP» Features a lower profile than the flush-mount adapter.
» Allows for more penetration.
» Available with Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.).

BOLT-ON» Gives you the flexibility to switch between cutting edge or teeth
when you need more penetration (such as a frozen pile).

6 WHEEL LOADERSCAT ADVANSYS TIP SYSTEM DESIGN
The tip system design naturally shields the adapter strap even without a wear cap. This allows up to a 25% increase
in wear life when compared to K series or other low profile systems.

Cat Advansys

K Series

Cat Advansys can improve tip to adapter wear life ratio. Extending your adapter life can mean fewer
replacements during the bucket life cycle.

Heavy Abrasion and Heavy Penetration tips both have a longer usable wear life, while staying sharper
throughout the useful life of the entire tip.

1

1

1 This is representative of one customers and wear rates may vary by application
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MACHINE COMPATIBILITYWHEEL LOADERSIZE CLASSA D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E

950, 962

Cat Advansys 80, 90
Cat Advansys 90

Bolt-on, Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
Two-Strap with Top Cover

966, 972

Cat Advansys 90

Bolt-on, Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
Two-Strap with Top Cover

980, 982

Cat Advansys 100

Bolt-on, Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
Two-Strap with Top Cover

986, 988

Cat Advansys 110

Bolt-on, Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
Two-Strap with Top Cover

988, 992

Cat Advansys 130

Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
Two-Strap with Top Cover

992, 993, 994

Cat Advansys 150

Flush-Mount with Adapter Cover,
Two-Strap with Top Cover

994

Cat Advansys 200

Two-Strap with Wear Cap System

994K

Cat Advansys 220

Two-Strap with Wear Cap System

8 WHEEL LOADERSK SERIES TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEMEXCELLENT PENETRATION THROUGH VERTICAL RETENTION AND
COMPACT PROFILE.
K Series delivers digging performance throughout the life of the tip with its
elliptical adapter nose and vertical retention design. The twist-on fit of the tip andadapter makes installation easier.

IMPROVE YOURPRODUCTIVITY

Low-profile shape provides optimal
sharpness, penetration, and digging
ability throughout the tip life.

STAY SAFE & REDUCE
MAINTENANCE COSTS

One-piece vertical retainer allows
for easy installation and removal.

SIMPLIFY
INSTALLATION

Rails on both sides of the adapter
and a twist-on design hold the tip
in place, allowing for quicker installation.

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K SERIES TIP OPTIONSABRASION

Below are the tip shapes best suited for the wide range of jobsite conditions performed by large wheel loaders.
We also offer additional K Series tips more commonly used with excavators. Your Cat dealer can help you
choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

HEAVY ABRASION» Heavy Abrasion tips are ideal for high-abrasion applications like sand,gravel and shot rock. They feature the maximum amount of wear material—
approximately 145 percent more—and a tip base with 35 percent more
surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips.

HEAVY PENETRATION» Heavy Penetration tips are ideal for high-impact, hard-to-penetrate materials.
They feature approximately 120 percent more material in the high wear area
as well as a spade design that has 60 percent less cross-sectional area on
the leading edge than Heavy Abrasion tips.

HEAVY DUTY
» Heavy Duty and Heavy Duty Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.)*
tips include approximately 60 percent more wear material in the tip
body. The A.R.M. wears around the profile to increase penetration.

GENERAL PURPOSE» General Purpose tips are symmetrical and the baseline for other tip styles.
All wear comparisons are to the General Purpose tip unless otherwise noted.

PENETRATION PLUS
» Penetration Plus tips feature 25 percent more wear material and a leading edge
with 25 percent less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

PENETRATION» Penetration tips are ideal for densely compacted materials.

I M PA C T

They feature a leading edge with 60 percent less cross-sectional
area—allowing for maximum penetration—and a single center ribthat self-sharpens as it wears. These tips are available with A.R.M.**Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) is a welding process that bonds very hard tungsten
carbide particles to Cat G.E.T. to create a protective shield over the component. Typically,
the A.R.M. process doubles wear life—and can last even longer in some applications.

10 WHEEL LOADERSK SERIES DRIVE-THROUGH TIP& ADAPTER SYSTEM
The drive-through system is for K80-K100 adapters and tips.

Twist-on design
Lower-proﬁle tip

No hole in adapter

Drive-through retainer

Scan the QR code to
the right to watch the
installation video.

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
It’s safe and easy—just use a standard pry tooland follow this three-step process:1 RETAINER 2 RETAINER 3 RETAINER
INSERTHAMMER

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K SERIES TIP HAMMERLESS TIP& ADAPTER SYSTEM
The hammerless system is for K110-K170 adapters and tips.
Twist-on design

Lower-proﬁle tip

No hole in adapter

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
It’s safe and easy—just use a standard pry tooland follow this three-step hammerless process:

Retainer - Bolt Drive» Extreme Packing» Slag Operations

To watch the
installation video go to
www.youtube.com/
watch?v=xKWedWjV6nl
or by scanning the QR
code to the right.

1 RETAINER 2 RETAINER 3 RETAINER
INSERT

12 WHEEL LOADERSPRESS DOWNREMOVEK SERIES ADAPTER OPTIONSAll K Series adapters feature rails on both sides of the nose for a twist-on designthat stays in place during installation.

FLUSH-MOUNT (SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL COVER)» 360-degree weld around the adapter provides 20 percent more weld
strength than a two-strap system.

» Adapter cover and half-arrow segment create a flush surface
to keep the quarry floor clean, reducing potential tire damage.

» Adapter cover protects the adapter and welds in high-abrasion
applications like granite and iron ore.

» Features a higher profile, which can affect penetration.

TWO-STRAP» Features a lower profile than the flush-mount adapter.
» Allows for more penetration and higher productivity.
» Available with Abrasion Resistant Material.

BOLT-ON» Gives you the flexibility to switch between cutting edge or teeth
when you need more penetration (such as a frozen pile).

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K SERIESWHEEL LOADERSIZE CLASSB U C K E T T Y P E / A D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E

K80

Material handling,GD

K90

Rock

966, 972

K90

Material handling,GD, rock, HD rock

972

K100

Slag

K100

Material handling,GD, rock

K110

HD quarry rock

980

K130

Slag

988

K110

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap, Bolt

988, 990

K130

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap

990, 992

K150

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap

992, 993, 994

K170

Two-Strap

WHEEL LOADERSIZE CLASSB U C K E T T Y P E / A D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E

J300

Material handling,GD

J350

Rock

J350

Material handling,GD, rock, HD rock

J350

Material handling,GD, rock, HD rock

J400

Slag

980

J400

Material handling, GD, rock980, 982

J460

HD quarry rock

980

J550

Slag

982

J400

Material handling, GD, rock

988

J550

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap, Bolt

990

J600

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap

992

J700

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap

994

J800

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap,
Mechanically Attached Adapter

950, 962

980, 982

J SERIES

950, 962966
972

14 WHEEL LOADERSJ SERIES TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEMSIDE-PIN SECURITY WHEN YOUR APPLICATION DEMANDS IT.
Great performance and proven reliability over time—that’s what you get with this classic
horizontal retention system, a staple in the mining industry.

BOOST YOURVERSATILITY

Industry-standard side-pinned design
performs across a variety of applications.

ENHANCE YOURRELIABILITY

Weld-on adapters offer excellent retention.

IMPROVE SAFETY &MAINTENANCE TIME

Ability to retrofit means you can
use the hammerless CapSure™ system.

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J SERIES TIP & ADAPTER SYSTEM

Rock Chisel Tip

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
Simply use the standard pin and retainer system—and make removal
even easier with our Tip Pin Remover tool.*1

Place the tool on the tip
and align the extractor
with the pin.

2

Strike the tool witha hammer until thepin is removed.

*Models 992 and down use Tip Pin Remover tool. Consult your dealer for larger machines.

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3

Place the tool over the tip(A), locate the pin in thehole of the holder (B) andstrike the tool (C).

J SERIES TIP OPTIONSABRASION

Below are the tip shapes best suited for the wide range of jobsite conditions performed by large wheel
loaders. We offer additional J Series tips more commonly used with excavators. Your Cat dealer can help
you choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

HEAVY DUTY ABRASION» Heavy Duty Abrasion tips are ideal for high-abrasion applications like sand,gravel and shot rock. They feature the maximum amount of wear material—
approximately 145 percent more—and the tip base has 35 percent more
surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips.

HEAVY PENETRATION» Heavy Penetration tips are ideal for high-impact, hard-to-penetrate materials.
They feature approximately 120 percent more material in the high wear
area, and the spade design has 70 percent less edge area than Heavy Duty
Abrasion tips.

HEAVY DUTY LONG

» Heavy Duty Long and Heavy Duty Abrasion Resistant Material(A.R.M.)* tips include approximately 60 percent more wear
material in the tip body. The A.R.M. wears around the profile
to increase penetration.

LONG» Long tips are symmetrical and the baseline for other tip styles. All wear
comparisons are to the Long tip unless otherwise noted.

PENETRATION PLUS
» Penetration Plus tips feature 30 percent more wear material and 25 percent
less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

PENETRATION» Penetration and Penetration A.R.M.* tips are ideal for denselycompacted materials. They feature a leading edge withapproximately 50 percent less cross-sectional area and a single
center rib for strength—allowing for maximum penetration.

I M PA C T

ROCK CHISEL» Rock Chisel tips are Heavy Duty Long tips ideal for high-impact and highabrasion applications, such as granite. Additional length and wear material in
the body helps retain the chisel shape throughout tip life.
*Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) is a welding process that bonds very hard tungsten carbide particles to Cat G.E.T. to create a
protective shield over the component. Typically, the A.R.M. process doubles wear life—and can last even longer in some applications.

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J SERIES ADAPTER OPTIONSJ Series adapters use a classic side-pinned retention system for proven, reliable performance.

FLUSH-MOUNT WITH TOP COVER» 360-degree weld around the adapter provides 20 percent more weld
strength than a two-strap system.

» Adapter cover and half-arrow segment create a flush surface
to keep the quarry floor clean, reducing potential tire damage.

» Adapter cover protects the adapter and welds in high-abrasion
applications like granite and iron ore.

TWO-STRAP» Offers a lower profile than flush-mount adapters.
» Allows for more penetration and higher productivity.
» Available with Abrasion Resistant Material.

TWO-STRAP BOLT-ON» Used on 988 wheel loaders for surge or stock piles.
» Gives you the flexibility to switch between cutting edge or teeth
when you need more penetration (such as a frozen pile).

MECHANICALLY ATTACHED ADAPTER» Used on 994 wheel loader for mechanically attached edges.
» Requires a C-clamp retainer.

WHEEL LOADERSIZE CLASSA D A P T E R S AVA I L A B L E

988

J550

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap

990

J600

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap

992

J700

Flush-Mount, Two-Strap

994

J800

Two-Strap

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HAMMERLESS SERIES TIP & ADAPTERSYSTEM FEATURING CAPSURE RETENTIONLOSE THE HAMMER, NOT THE FLEXIBILITY.
Simplify bucket tip replacement with hammerless CapSure retention. These tips are matchedto side-pin adapters, allowing the flexibility to use our conventional pin retention
if your application demands it.

LOWER
OPERATING COSTS

Side-pin retrofit design used on J-style
adapters means the pin is reusable.

ENHANCE JOBSITE SAFETY& MAINTENANCE TIME

A ¾-inch retainer lock requires no
special tools and allows for hammerlessinstallation and removal.

CHANGE OUT
TIPS QUICKLY & EASILY

Positive stop is cast into the tip toprevent over-rotation—just turn 180
degrees to lock or unlock.

SPEED UP YOURINSTALLATION TIME

Tip and retainer are one system, so there’s
no special assembly or extra pieces.

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HAMMERLESS SERIES TIP & ADAPTERSYSTEM FEATURING CAPSURE RETENTION

Scan the QR Code to
the right to watch the
installation video.

INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
It’s fast, easy and safe with the CapSure locking system—
just follow these four simple steps:

1
3

Insert pin and washer
into the adapter hole.

Tighten 180° into the locked
position with a 3/4” ratchet.

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2
4

Slide the tip
onto the adapter.

Remove by loosening 180°
to the unlocked position.

CAPSURE TIP OPTIONSABRASION

We offer four CapSure tip options designed for a range of jobsite conditions. Your Cat dealer can help
you choose the one that offers the right balance of penetration and wear life for your application.

HEAVY DUTY ABRASION» Heavy Duty Abrasion tips are ideal for high-abrasion applications like sand,gravel and shot rock. They have the maximum amount of wear material—
approximately 145 percent more—and the tip base features 35 percent
more surface area than Heavy Penetration tips.

HEAVY PENETRATION» Heavy Penetration tips are ideal for high-impact, hard-to-penetrate materials.
They feature approximately 120 percent more material in the high wear area
as well as a sharp spade design with 70 percent less cross-sectional area on
the leading edge than Heavy Duty Abrasion tips.

HEAVY DUTY
» Heavy Duty tips are the baseline for other tips. All wear comparisons
are to the Heavy Duty tip unless otherwise noted.

I M PA C T

PENETRATION PLUS
» Penetration Plus tips feature 30 percent more wear material and 25 percent
less cross-sectional area. They self-sharpen as they wear.

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OUR J SERIES ADAPTERS ARE MATCHED WITH HAMMERLESS SERIES TIPS
You can choose hammerless or positive pin systems—giving you the flexibility you need when you need
it. Full details about J Series adapters can be found on page 18.

FLUSH-MOUNT WITH TOP COVER

TWO-STRAP BOLT-ON

TWO-STRAPMECHANICALLY ATTACHED ADAPTER

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BASE EDGE SYSTEMSFASTEST INSTALLATION TIMES IN THE INDUSTRY.
Cat base edge systems go through a series of carefully controlled manufacturing processes todeliver maximum strength, durability and long life. They come completely welded and assembled
with no need for preheating, dramatically shortening your installation and replacement time.

INCREASE
DURABILITY

A consistent heat-treat process maximizes strengthand resists abrasion. Shot blasting removes impurities
that can cause inclusions on a weld, and controlled
cooling reduces the chance of stress points.

SAVE INSTALLATION& REPLACEMENT TIME

Butterbead is applied to the back side of thebase edge and the top strap of the corner
adapter, so you can weld the edge onto thebucket without preheating.

OPTIMIZE MACHINEPERFORMANCE

Base edges are designed by Caterpillar engineers
for optimal performance on specific machines.

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BASE EDGE SYSTEMS
Base edge replacement for 988-994 wheel loaders usually involves a base edge assembly, which
is a base edge with adapters welded in place at the factory. Choose from three shapes (straight,
spade and stepped spade) and three levels of build to get the right protection for your application.

GET MORE
ACCURACYSTRAIGHT

Lasers place the adapters within
0.1mm of specifications.

SPADE

STEPPED SPADE

Angled Adapter
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Standard Adapter

BUTTERBEAD BASE EDGE ASSEMBLY
DURABLE PROTECTION COMBINED WITH SHORTER INSTALLATION TIMES.
The protection you need, with no preheating required—that’s what you get with butterbead weld prep.
This technique, which involves applying a layer of weld to a heat-treated, higher hardness part, makes
it possible to weld a base edge to a bucket without preheating the hardened part. Choose from threeshapes (straight, spade and stepped spade) and three levels of build to get the right protection foryour application.

SPEED UP YOURINSTALLATION TIME

Weld prep eliminates the need for preheating,shortening edge installation time by 30-50 percent.

GET MORE
DURABILITY

Base edges have the proper butterbead
weld because it is applied in the factory.

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BUTTERBEAD BASE EDGE ASSEMBLY
The chart below shows how much time and money you can save by using Cat baseedges prepared with butterbead weld. All 988-994 large wheel loaders have butterbeadbase edge offerings.

B A S E E D G E T H I C K N E S S (mm)T I M E S A V E D (hours)< 40

3 to 640 - 50

8 to 1250 - 60

12 to 16> 65

16 to 20

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MECHANICALLY ATTACHED
ADAPTER SYSTEM (MAA)
ADAPTER RETENTION WITH NO HAMMERS OR WELDING.
Featuring side-pin adapters and CapSure G.E.T. components, our MAA system uses a bolt-in
wedge method to tighten a C-clamp, which locks the adapter securely in place every time.

CHANGE
ADAPTERS FASTER

Hammerless system reduces change
time to less than 60 minutes—70 percent
quicker than welded systems.

IMPROVE SAFETY
ON YOUR JOBSITE

Bolt-in design eliminates the need
for welding and sledgehammers.

LOWER YOUROPERATING COSTS

Full base edge protection reduces wear.

Side-pin nose designed for
CapSure hammerless retention.

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MECHANICALLY ATTACHED ADAPTER SYSTEM (MAA)

C-clamp secures MAA to the base edge.

C-clamp uses a wedge
system to adjust tension.

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FLUSH-MOUNT ADAPTER SYSTEM
MORE UPTIME AND PRODUCTIVITY ON YOUR JOB.
Our flush-mount adapter system is ideal for high-impact, high-abrasion applications. The larger adapter
and cover offer greater durability and more wear protection than a traditional two-strap system.

GET IMPROVED
ADAPTER LIFE

Upsized adapter resists impact
better than a two-strap system.

ENHANCE
DURABILITY

A 35-degree bevel on the adapter and baseedge provides a thicker edge section
to reduce cracks and breakage.

BOOST
UPTIME

Complete weld-around design provides
20 percent more weld strength than atwo-strap system.

SPEED UPCHANGE-OUT TIMES

Cover protects the adapter and welds.

INCREASE
PRODUCTION

Adapter cover matches half arrow
thickness, providing a flat, clean floor.

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FLUSH-MOUNT ADAPTER SYSTEMNOTE: Investing in additional protection up front provides lower G.E.T. cost during production. Reduced
maintenance intervals usually outweigh any penetration differences.

Adapter cover protects the weld bead.

Flush-mount adapter base edge
assembly is shown with adapter covers.

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Strap is welded, even under the adapter.

SERRATED EDGE SYSTEMPENETRATES LIKE A TIP, WITH NO ADAPTER REQUIRED.
The serrated cutting edge increases the penetration capabilities of wheel loaders in highly
compacted soil or in applications that have higher impact loading requirements. This lends
greater versatility to the machine without requiring bucket changes or the addition of other
G.E.T. to the existing bucket.

SHORTEN YOURDIGGING CYCLES

Self-sharpening chamfers provide
the best possible penetration.

SIMPLIFY
MAINTENANCE

Flat floor offers easy cleanup on your jobsite.

REDUCE YOURREPAIR COSTS

Bolt-on segments mean no welding, so you
only need to replace worn sections (988H and
990H only). *See page 32 for example bucket.

ENHANCE
DURABILITY

One-piece edge means no loose parts or parts
falling into crushers (988H, 990H and 992G only).
*
See image below for example bucket.

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SERRATED EDGE SYSTEM

Bolt-On Segments(988H and 990H only)

One-Piece Edge
(988H, 990H and 992G only)

32 WHEEL LOADERSBOLT-ON CUTTING EDGES (BOCE)
BALANCED EDGE SYSTEMS FOR EVERY APPLICATION.
Finding the best solution for your bucket and application is easy with Cat’s broad portfolio of edge
options. Increase your machine’s productivity by reducing operating costs and maintenanceinterval costs.
Cat bolt-on cutting edge options are available in standard and heavy-duty thicknesses, Cat
Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.) and half arrow options. Cat A.R.M. is recommended for
applications where sand, gravel or other abrasive materials severely diminish wear life. Hard
tungsten carbide particles are bonded to critical wear areas, providing up to five times greater
wear life. See your Cat dealer for details.
We have G.E.T. for your bucket, no matter the application or environment. Maximum wear life andbreakage resistance is possible with our steel alloy that can endure 2 times the heat and pressureof traditional cutting edge steel products. Consult your local Cat dealer to help determine the best
cutting edge system for your application to give you the lowest cost per hour.

STANDARD BOCE
» This is the baseline for all other bolt-on edge systems.
» Lower initial price.
» Low- to medium-impact, low-abrasion materials only.

HEAVY DUTY BOCE

» 5mm thicker edge thickness delivering increased wear life.
» Medium- to high-impact, medium-abrasion materials.

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ABRASION RESISTANT BOCE
» Lighter weight than the HD edge.
» Up to 5 times the wear life of a standard BOCE.
» For use in high-abrasion, low-impact materials only.

HALF ARROW BOCE

» Protects the front of your base edge as well as the bottom.
» For use in high-abrasion, high-impact materials.

TOP COVER» Protects the bevel and top of your base edge.
» Use with half arrows to fully protect your baseedge investment.

SERRATED BOCE
» Increases the penetration of your bolt-on edge system.
» For use in packed or frozen materials.
» Maintains smooth floor.

34 WHEEL LOADERSCAPSURE SHROUDS
Shorten change-out time without sacrificing base edge protection with these easy-to-installshrouds, available in a range of thicknesses and angles. Hammerless CapSure retention
shrouds were designed for high-abrasion bucket systems. Most shrouds fit to base edges
that have a 35-degree bevel angle and are equipped with flush-mount adapters. Shrouds canbe matched with J or K Series adapters.

SPEED UP YOURCHANGE-OUT TIME

It’s easier to install a single casting
than two-piece protection.

SIMPLIFY REMOVAL& INSTALLATION

Hammerless system is fast and easy
and reduces the risk of injury.

BOOST
YOUR UPTIME

Wear indicator holes signal change-out
time, so you can plan maintenance.

LOWER YOUR OWNING& OPERATING COSTS

Pin lug is reusable.

Base Edge Pin

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TOP COVERS, SEGMENTS& HALF ARROW SEGMENTS
Protect your investment in buckets and base edges with these flexible components. Half arrow
segments allow for a smooth transition of material over the base edge to protect the leading edge. Top
covers complement the half arrow segments to protect the base edge fully. And segments are ideal formoving re-handled materials with medium impact and medium abrasion.

SIMPLIFY
MAINTENANCE

Individual pieces that protect the edge
can be changed independently.

ENHANCE
DURABILITY

Half arrow segments cover the leading edge
for smooth material transition.

BOOST
YOUR UPTIME

Top cover reduces wear on weld joints.

SAVE ON
INVENTORY COSTS

Reversible segment creates more leadingedge wear material, reducing piece parts.

Segments

Half Arrow Segments

Top Covers

36 WHEEL LOADERS

BASE EDGE END PROTECTION (BEEP)PROTECT YOUR CORNERS—WITHOUT CUTTING THEM.
Reduce base edge end wear and subsequent corner adapter weld erosion with our BEEP
design. It makes adapter replacement on the edge much easier when it’s time to rebuild thebase edge assembly.

BOOST
YOUR UPTIME

Through-hardened Rc ~45 (Br ~3.0) weldable
steel is easily installed in the shop or the field.

EXTEND
LIFE

Extended base edge end protects
adapter corner welds.

SPEED UPINSTALLATIONHeight and bevel are matched to the baseedge, so there’s no additional fabrication.

WHEEL LOADERS 37

BASE EDGE END PROTECTION SYSTEM (BEEP)
BEEPs are available in a wide array of thicknesses and angles to fit 988-994 wheel loaders.
Use this height, length and bevel angle chart to determine which BEEP best matches yourbase edge end profile.

HEIGHT (H)LENGTH (L)BEVEL (Bv)

BLUNT
HEIGHT (Hb)

THICKNESS (T)

50

355

22.5

15

25

63.5

336

22.5

22

30

63.5

355

22.5

22

30

63.5

331

35

33

30

70

325

22.5

30

30

70

384

35

35

30

70

456

35

35

30

70

370

35

35

30

76

308

22.5

24

30

76

384

35

35

30

90

400

35

35

40

90

369

35

35

40

H
T
Bv

L
Hb

Plug Weld

38 WHEEL LOADERSSIDE & EDGE PROTECTION
MAINTAIN YOUR PERFORMANCE EDGE.
Protect your bucket’s structural integrity and enhance penetration with sidebar protection
and shear blocks.
» Sidebar Protectors (CapSure and traditional locking system)» Half Arrows» Top Covers» Segments» CapSure Shrouds

WHEEL LOADERS 39

SIDEBAR PROTECTORS
Protect your bucket’s structural integrity and enhance penetration
with sidebars and shear blocks.

INCREASE
YOUR UPTIME

Shear block protects the pin from extremeloads and breakage, helping ensure sidebar
protector retention.

CUT YOUR
MAINTENANCE COSTS

Sidebar protector protects the bucket edge.

Side-pinned design protects
the bucket edge.

Shear block bears theloads instead of the pins.

40 WHEEL LOADERSCAPSURE SIDEBAR PROTECTORS
Get all the benefits of the sidebar protector without the hammer. CapSure sidebar protectors
use hammerless locks for fast, easy installation and reduce the risk of injury.

990, 992 and 993 SBP

994 SBP

Shear BlockWHEEL LOADERS 41

PERFORMANCE SERIESSIDEBAR PROTECTORSINSTALLATION & REMOVAL
Get all the benefits of the sidebar protector without the hammer. Performance Series MechanicallyAttached sidebar protectors use proven hammerless spring retainers for fast, easy installation and reduce
the risk of injury.

1

Insert the protector
into the dove tail base plate.

2

Mechanically attached wear
plate compression retainer.

3

Install one endof the compression retainer.

4

Install the other end of the compression
retainer in place using a small pry bar.

Scan the QR code
to the right to watch
the installation video.

42 WHEEL LOADERSCORNER GUARD SYSTEM
Reduce your bucket’s maintenance costs and increase bucket performance with the Cat
Corner Guard system. Cat corner guards are an easily replaced bolt-on system to fit your950-982 wheel loader buckets. These corner guards are available with and without adapters
to fit your application needs.

1

Slide the corner guard into place.

2

Torque, Bang, Torque bolts to theproper bolt torque.

WHEEL LOADERS 43

BUCKET SELECTION GUIDE
We offer four standard bucket durability categories suitable for any application. Eachcategory is based on the bucket’s intended durability when used in the recommended
application and material.

GENERAL PURPOSE» Good all around performance for stockpiling,re-handling, excavating and bank loading.

» Intended for use in low-impact materials.

MATERIAL HANDLING» For stockpile loading loose materials such as gravel,
sand and dirt in load-and-carry applications.

» Intended for use in low-impact materials.
» These are the best performers for production loading.
» Flat bottom bucket.

ROCK BUCKETS» For use in applications such as face loading limestone
and other unprocessed rock. Also used in truck andhopper loading for a wide range of quarry materials.

» Intended for use in moderate- to high-abrasion
applications.

» Balances the need for high production in moreabrasive applications.

HEAVY DUTY QUARRY ROCK BUCKET» For use where maximum abrasion resistance is required.
» Intended for use in high-abrasion, high-impact
applications.

44 WHEEL LOADERS

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DURABILITY.
Choosing the wrong bucket can easily reduce production and increase operating costs by 1020% or more. It can also cause unnecessary wear and fatigue for both machine and bucket.
Contact your local Cat dealer for more detailed information on choosing the right wheel loader,bucket and work tool attachment combinations to meet your application needs.

GENERAL PURPOSE /MATERIAL HANDLER / COAL BUCKETHEAVY DUTY ROCK /HIGH ABRASION ROCK BUCKET(Typical tip life 500-1000 hrs)

(Typical tip life 200-500 hrs)

STANDARD ROCK BUCKETHEAVY DUTY GRANITE BUCKET(Typical tip life < 1000 hrs)

(Typical tip life > 200 hrs)
WHEEL LOADERS 45

ADDITIONAL BUCKET STYLES
Several different bucket styles are available—each with a special purpose:

COAL: Coal Buckets are high-volume material movers for loading
and stockpiling coal and other materials of similar density.

GRAPPLE: Grapple Buckets clamp loose material with dual ladderstyle grapple tines. These are key producers in transfer stations,landfills or wherever loose, lightweight material needs to be moved.

HIGH DUMP: High Dump Buckets utilize dedicated dumping
cylinders and a bottom hinge to “roll out” material. Higher
than ordinary bucket types, they are ideal for transfer stations
or loading high-sided trucks.

MULTI-PURPOSE: Multi-Purpose Buckets have a unique action thatcan load, bulldoze, clamp and perform many other tasks. A versatile
design for site cleanup, demolition or similar situations.

SIDE DUMP: Side Dump Buckets dump both to the front and to theside of the machine, an advantage when working in tight quarters
such as street work, tunnel construction and building levees.

46 WHEEL LOADERSADDITIONAL BUCKET STYLES (CONT.)
SLAG: Cat Slag Buckets are heavy duty and specificallyconstructed to handle extreme conditions that come withhandling hot slag.

WASTE HANDLING: Waste Handling Buckets move large volumesof low-density waste in transfer stations, landfills and recycling
yards. Large capacities give maximum production when loading
conveyors, trucks or hoppers.

WASTE LOAD & CARRY: Load & Carry Buckets are primarily
designed to load and carry lightweight material, minimizing
contact with the floor for less bucket and floor wear.

WASTE DOZING: Dozing Buckets are designed to push wasteloads along the floor to a hole or hopper in the floor for below—
grade truck loading.

WOODCHIP: As the name suggests, Woodchip Buckets are
optimized for moving large volumes of wood chips. The flat floor
and straight edge work to scoop the bucket full and help heap
the load high.

WHEEL LOADERS 47

CAT WEAR MANAGEMENTSYSTEM INTRODUCES...
BUCKET PRO

You may be familiar
with CTS Pro for
Cat Undercarriage
Inspections. Now, theCat Wear Management
System is launching thesecond module to help
you manage G.E.T. on
your bucket fleet.

Your Cat dealer offers sales, service and technical support you
need to keep your bucket at maximum productivity.
»

Work with your Cat Dealer to set up
your site and bucket fleet within the
Bucket Pro App.

»

Use smart phone, IPad, or tablet toperform regular inspections of G.E.T.
and get instant reports.

»

Go online to calculate costs and view
production trends of each bucket.

»

Use data to reduce costs and improve
production of your G.E.T. system.

48 WHEEL LOADERSUSING BUCKET PRO,YOUR DEALER CAN PROVIDE:» G.E.T. Inspection Reports
These instant, on-site
reports include % worn,
future change out dates,
and average life of all your
G.E.T. components.

» Bucket Cycle Summary—these monthly
summaries show bucket cycle trends of CPT, CPH,
and Productivity as well as average life trends.

» Get real time data on G.E.T.
performance and expected
life.
» Plan maintenance» Manage Inventory» Identify the best G.E.T.
solutions» Know your CPT

GET THE FACTS YOU NEED!
STOP MANAGING YOUR G.E.T. WITH OPINIONS AND ASSUMPTIONS.
Talk to your Product Support Representative or G.E.T. Specialist today to learn
how they can help you simplify your bucket management.

WHEEL LOADERS 49

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