DOZERS
No other manufacturer in the world has more experience moving material thanCaterpillar. We invented the dozer over 100 years ago—and we’ve been themarket leader ever since. There are more Cat dozers at work in the world thanany other brand.
Dozers work in dozens of different industries, applications, climates andenvironments and can be customized for specific jobs—just like the G.E.T. that
protect their blade or ripper system. From parts availability to expert supportand service, Cat customers can count on one reliable source—Caterpillarand Cat dealers.

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SYSTEM OVERVIEWDozers move ground at mines, construction sites, residential developments and hundreds ofother places. A dozer’s main work tools are a blade and a ripper. The universal blade is curved,
wide and tall so that it can carry material. Other blades are flat or shorter, but they all do asimilar job: leveling the ground. The ripper loosens the rocky or compact earth, which makes
dozing or loading easier.
Both the blade and ripper have to balance ground penetration with wear life. Excessive
worktool or G.E.T. wear material can make the machine less effective. Cat dozer cutting edges
and end bits are designed as a balanced system to move more material over a longer periodwith less downtime—which translates into a lower cost per hour for you. Select from dozens
of ripping system configurations or have your Cat dealer help you choose the best option foryour application.

2 DOZERSCUTTING EDGES & END BITS
BALANCED EDGE SYSTEMS FOR EVERY APPLICATION.
Matching your cutting edge wear rates with your end bit selection is easy with ourbroad portfolio of options. You achieve a balanced system, which helps reduce bothmaintenance intervals and operating costs, leading to more productivity.
Cat end bits and cutting edges can be custom ordered with Cat Abrasion ResistantMaterial (A.R.M.), which is recommended for applications where sand, gravel or otherabrasive materials severely diminish wear life. Hard tungsten carbide particles arebonded to critical wear areas, providing up to five times greater wear life than similarend bits and cutting edges without A.R.M. See your Cat dealer for details.

SAFER, SIMPLER
INSTALLATION

Threaded holes allow easier handlingof edges at first install or during rotation
to wear opposite edge.

MINIMAL
THROW AWAY

Multiple edge sections allow you to rotate
or replace only the worn areas.

IMPROVEDPRODUCTIVITY

Broad offerings allow you to have both end
bit penetration and long cutting edge life,
resulting in less maintenance.

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CUTTING EDGE & END BIT OPTIONS
We have G.E.T. for your blade, no matter the application or environment. As machines grow larger,
their jobs become tougher, and so do Cat G.E.T. Maximum wear life and breakage resistance ispossible with our steel alloy that can endure 2 times the heat and pressure of traditional blade steel
products. Consult your local Cat dealer to help determine the best cutting edge system for yourapplication to give you the lowest cost per hour.

4 DOZERSD3 - D5 END BIT OPTIONSLEVEL CUT/ FINISH (FACTORY FIRST FIT)
» Recommended for finish and semi-finish dozing» Matches cutting edge’s depth of cut» Low-impact, low-abrasion materials only

LEVEL CUT REVERSIBLE» Reversible finish and semi-finish dozing end bits
» Used in applications where curbing is not a requirement

LEVEL CUT EXTENDED REVERSIBLE» Longer reversible finish and semi-finish dozing end bits used to extend
the length of the blade» Used in applications where curbing is not a requirement

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D6 END BIT OPTIONSLEVEL CUT/ FINISH (FACTORY FIRST FIT)
» Recommended for finish and semi-finish dozing» Matches cutting edge’s depth of cut» Low-impact, low-abrasion materials only

LEVEL CUT REVERSIBLE» Reversible finish and semi-finish dozing end bits
» Used in applications where curbing is not a requirement

HOT CUPPED» Forward protruding profile for better penetration than flat plate

GENERAL PURPOSE» Sharpened, forward protruding profile for excellent penetration» For fast blade loading, high productivity applications

UTILITY» Thick cross-section for high face wear applications» Recommended for high-impact, high-abrasion applications

EXTENDED WEAR LIFE (EWL)» 25% more usable wear material than General Purpose» Prolonged life and excellent penetration in abrasive conditions

6 DOZERSD7 - D9 END BIT OPTIONSLEVEL CUT/ FINISH» Recommended for finish and semi-finish dozing» Matches cutting edge’s depth of cut» Low-impact, low-abrasion materials onlyUTILITY» Thick cross-section for high face wear applications» Acceptable in high-impact, high-abrasion applications

HOT CUPPED» Forward protruding profile for better penetration than flat plate

GENERAL PURPOSE (FACTORY FIRST FIT)
» Sharpened, forward protruding profile for excellent penetration» For fast blade loading, high productivity applications

EXTENDED WEAR LIFE (EWL)» 25% more usable wear material than General Purpose» Prolonged life and excellent penetration in abrasive conditions

See page 188 for more details on Abrasion Resistant Material (A.R.M.).
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D10 - D11 END BIT OPTIONSLEVEL CUT/ FINISH» Recommended for finish and semi-finish dozing» Matches cutting edge’s depth of cut» Low-impact, low-abrasion materials onlyUTILITY» Thick cross-section for high face wear applications» Acceptable in high-impact, high-abrasion applications

HOT CUPPED» Forward protruding profile for better penetration than flat plate

GENERAL PURPOSE» Sharpened, forward protruding profile for excellent penetration» For fast blade loading, high productivity applications

EXTENDED WEAR LIFE (EWL: FACTORY FIRST FIT)
» 25% more usable wear material than General Purpose» Prolonged life and excellent penetration in abrasive conditions

EXTREME EXTENDED WEAR LIFE (EEWL)» 25% more usable wear material than General Purpose» Prolonged life and excellent penetration in abrasive conditions

HIGH ABRASION» New cast edges and end bits provide up to 40% longer wear life
than Extended Wear Life (EWL)» Optimized material placement

8 DOZERSHIGH-ABRASION CAST
CUTTING EDGE SYSTEMMAXIMIZE MACHINE UPTIME IN THE MOST ABRASIVE APPLICATIONS.
Designed to fit Cat D10 and D11 universal and semi-universal blades, this cast cuttingedge system delivers reduced machine downtime and maximum productivity in low
to moderate impact pushing applications. The new high-abrasion end bits are now
married up with complementary cast high-abrasion cutting edges, an offering that Cat
has never had in the past.

MAXIMUM
WEAR LIFE

New cast edges and end bits provide
up to 40% longer wear life than Extended
Wear Life (EWL).

LESS
THROW AWAY

Optimized material placement results in more
wear material and less throwaway weight.

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A COUPLE MINUTES CAN SAVE YOU HOURS.
Ensuring a long life for your blade and the G.E.T. that protects it involves three simple steps.
Clean surfaces, new hardware and proper installation technique are shared as tips and tricks
below. Always follow the specific instructions for your machine. Your local Cat dealer is onlya phone call away if you need assistance.

1) Clean and Pristine» Surfaces, bolts and nut threads must be clean 				to ensure maximum clamping force» When installing, use new hardware as old bolts			
may have suffered metal fatigue
2) Center Out» Cutting edge bolts are installed from the center 			outward—do not install from both ends toward 				the center» End bit bolts are installed first from the center 			outward, then from the center inward3) Torque, Bang, Torque» Tighten all bolts to the required torque» Wearing safety goggles, seat bolt heads 					in the countersinks with a heavy hammer» Tighten the bolts again to required torque10 DOZERSBLADE PROTECTIONPUSH BACK ON COSTLY REPAIRS.
Protect your blades from impact and aggressive wear with the line of Cat blade protection for dozers.
All Cat blade products are manufactured to the factory contour, making fi t and installation fast and efficient.

REDUCE BLADEDAMAGE

Push plates distribute the high forces
created when pushing scrapers.

EXTEND BLADESERVICE LIFE

Wear plates extend the service life of theblade “skin” in highly abrasive conditions.

SIMPLIFY
INSTALLATION

Cat wear bars are 450 BHN and beveledto accept weld bead—a fast way to add
strength and protection.

PUSH PLATESWEAR PLATESWEAR BARSBLADE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
Only a Cat cutting edge support will guarantee
dimensional accuracy like the factory originals. Cuttingedges and end bits are fastened to your cutting edge
support. This bolted connection requires a perfectly flatand smooth surface the full length of the blade to ensure
your G.E.T. stays secure. When millimeters matter, counton Cat quality and your Cat dealer’s capabilities.
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Dozers need sidebar protection, too. Large dozers, like large loaders, work in high-impact
and extreme abrasion. Increase carrying capacity and simplify your blade maintenancewith hammerless protection. Simply weld in the protector adapter once and save hours
each time you replace the sidebar protection.

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LOW MAINTENANCE

Protects the blade edge and extends
sidebar reach to reduce maintenancecost and increase capacity.

HAMMERLESS

Fast, easy removal and installation.
Reduces risk of injury.

RIPPER SYSTEMSCAUSE A DISTURBANCE, GAIN PRODUCTIVITY.
Selecting the proper ripping tools can make the difference between just being able to rip amaterial and being able to reach optimum efficiency and maximum production (lowest cost/yd3).
Production ripping (>20% of operation) usually requires a single shank ripper, as do very hardor tightly compacted materials. The more varied the job conditions, the greater the need forthe multishank ripper. The multishank is especially useful in pre-ripping for scrapers or otherloading tools.

LOWER OPERATINGCOSTS

Hammerless design allows pin re-useon R style adapters.

HAMMERLESSDESIGNFast, easy removal and installation.
Reduces risk of injury.

For more information on ripper systems, please reference The Handbook of Ripping (AEDK0752).
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RIPPER SYSTEM AVAILABILITY
Tooth penetration can be the key to ripping success. That’s why we offer a variety oftip styles and profiles. Our alloy steel tips withstand higher operating temperatures andare also self-sharpening. Shank protection helps you cut the material and extend yourmaintenance intervals. The products below are readily available, or you can consult yourCat dealer for custom options.

TIP OPTIONS

R350

Side Pin CapSure

R450

Side Pin CapSure

R500

Side Pin CapSure

R550

Side Pin CapSure

Centerline - Short
Centerline - Intermediate
Centerline - Intermediate A.R.M.
Centerline - Long
Centerline - Sharp Limestone
Centerline - Sharp A.R.M.
Penetration - Short
Penetration - Intermediate
Penetration - Intermediate A.R.M.
Penetration - Long
Penetration - Sharp

SHANK PROTECTOR
Protector - Long (110mm Shank)Protector - Std (110mm Shank)Protector - Long (100mm Shank)
Multi pc Sharp & Guard(100mm Shank)Protector - Std (100mm Shank)Protector - Long (90mm Shank)Protector - Std 1 pin(90mm Shank)Protector - Std 2 pin(90mm Shank)Protector - Long (75mm Shank)Protector - Sharp (75mm Shank)Protector - Std (75mm Shank)Protector - Std (73mm Shank)

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R350

Side Pin CapSure

R450

Side Pin CapSure

R500

Side Pin CapSure

R550

Side Pin CapSure

HAMMERLESS RIPPER TIPSCAPSURE RETENTION
Always use the longest tip without excessive breakage. Centerline tips have equal wear
material on both sides and can be reversed, which can extend the life and help maintainsharpness. Cat penetration ripper tips have an aggressive angle to break through eventhe hardest surfaces and dig into the ground more effectively. Both hammerless options
feature a topside deflector, which creates a smooth transition with the shank protector.

SHORT CENTERLINE» Used in extreme impact conditions» Sacrifices some wear material

INTERMEDIATE CENTERLINE» Used for moderate impact and abrasion conditions» 33% longer than Short Centerline

INTERMEDIATE PENETRATION» Used for moderate impact and abrasion conditions

LONG PENETRATION» Designed for low-impact, highly abrasive conditions where breakage
is not a problem» 20% longer than Intermediate Penetration

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INSTALLATION & REMOVAL
Hammerless removal and installation is possible with your current side pin
shank/adapter system. CapSure™ retention is built into each tip, so you only
need to insert a pin to experience faster, safer, easier tip change out.

1

3Insert pin into adapter hole.

Slide the tip onto adapter.

2

4

Removal and installation animation is available atwww.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6_jjqa_eA or by scanning
the QR code to the right.
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Insert washer into adapter hole.

Turn retainer 180° to lock/unlock.

R SERIES RIPPER TIP OPTIONS
Always use the longest tip without excessive breakage. Centerline tips have equal wear material on both sides
and can be reversed, which can extend the life and help maintain sharpness. Cat penetration ripper tips havean aggressive angle to break through even the hardest surfaces and dig into the ground more effectively.

SHORT CENTERLINE» Used in extreme impact conditions» Sacrifices some wear material
INTERMEDIATE CENTERLINE» Used for moderate impact and abrasion conditions» 17% more wear material than Short Centerline
LONG CENTERLINE» Used in low-impact, high-abrasion conditions where breakage is not a problem» 30% more wear material than Intermediate Centerline
SHARP CENTERLINE A.R.M.
» Intermediate Centerline tip, which is tapered to a pick-like point on the end» A.R.M. strip on one side enhances sharpening action» Offers best penetration and 13% more wear material than Short Centerline
SHARP LIMESTONE» Used in limestone or caliche applications» Chisel point penetrates in hard-to-penetrate materials» 16% more wear material than Short Centerline and 10mm shorter than Intermediate Centerline
SHORT PENETRATION» Used in extreme impact conditions» Sacrifices some wear material
INTERMEDIATE PENETRATION» 17% more wear material and 50mm longer than Short Penetration» Used for moderate impact and abrasion conditions
LONG PENETRATION» Used in low-impact, high-abrasion conditions where breakage is not a problem» 4% more wear material and 47mm longer than Intermediate
SHARP PENETRATION» Intermediate Penetration length tip» Factory sharpened to ensure maximum penetration
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INSTALLATION & REMOVALThe R Series Tooth and Adapter system uses the standard pin and retainer
system. The Tooth Pin Remover tool is available to make removal easier.

1

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

Single shank machine
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2

Strike the tool with a hammer
until the pin is removed.

RIPPER SHANK PROTECTORWANT BETTER PRODUCTIVITY WITH LESS COST? WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.
Shank protectors cut through material with sharp edges, lowering the ripping effort.
Minimize the wear, and required maintenance, on the more expensive shank body when
you guard it with a protector. Never rip without Cat G.E.T. Our hammerless options offer
fast, easy removal and installation without specialty tools.

SHARPENED PROFILE

Cuts through tough and compact materials,
causing lower ripping resistance and lesshorsepower loss.

EXTENDED PROTECTORS

60% more coverage.

FULL LENGTH

Triangle-shaped guard-bar integrates
with sharp lower protector for maximum
ripping protection.

GENERAL PURPOSE
SHARP

EXTENDED

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RIPPER SHANK PROTECTOR OPTIONSFour different protection options align with the tractor’s ripping systemand the most common applications.

GENERAL PURPOSE» Baseline protector R350 and R450 only

PIN ONSHARP» Penetrates compact material better thanstandard design» Hammerless option has 40% more

wear material than side pin version

ONE PINHAMMERLESSEXTENDED PROTECTOR» 60% more shank protection than Sharp

PIN ONHAMMERLESSINTEGRATED SHARP» Works with triangle-shaped bar to provide
complete shank protection

PIN ONTHREE-PIECESHANKPROTECTOR

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Hammerless retention made simple. The CapSure™ locking system allows
for safer and easier removal/installation in four steps.

13Insert pins and washer into shank hole.

Position retainer over upper pin.

2

4Place shank protector over lower pin.

Turn retainer 180° to lock/unlock.

Removal and installation animation is available atwww.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6_jjqa_eA or by scanning
the QR code to the right.
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