Caterpillar Cutting Edges Eliminate Flipping

Caterpillar single-life cutting edges for wheel loaders feature a single bevel design that eliminates the need to monitor wear for flipping edges. The ground-engaging tools (GET) are thicker and provide similar or better than standard Cat edges, according to the company. The edges fit on Caterpillar wheel loader model series 950, 962, 966, 972, 980, and 982, including XE and GC models.

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“Reducing throwaway material, this GET option provides up to 40% lower cost compared to legacy Cat GET cutting edge systems, depending on the loader model,” said Tilak Inturi, senior parts and service marketing manager, in a statement. “The single bevel design eliminates downtime for flipping edges, providing up to 45% more value for customers who do not currently flip their cutting edges.”

The single bevel reduces the need to monitor wear, simplifying maintenance since there is no downtime or need for new hardware to flip the edges mid-life. The two cutting edge pieces fit the bucket with no end bits required, and the new system is backed by a limited warranty.