Caterpillar GETs Available for Third Party Buckets

Caterpillar Fleet Bucket Program allows customers to use Cat ground engaging tools (GET) on third-party buckets sourced from local bucket manufacturers. A new or rebuilt bucket, whether a Cat bucket or other brand, can now be equipped with Cat GET. The tools are available in multiple designs, allowing customers and local bucket manufacturers to standardize on a single GET supplier.

Read today’s top news.

“We recognize some customers have their bucket needs served locally by third-party bucket manufacturers. Our program is about Caterpillar meeting GET needs of the customer through their preferred channel,” said Atif Hassan, Fleet Bucket Program manager, in a statement. “When a bucket is rebuilt or replaced, customers will continue to benefit from the same Cat GET that comes pre-fitted on Cat buckets purchased with a new Cat machine, even if the replacement bucket is not from Caterpillar. Plus, the GET is backed by a Cat limited warranty and receives unparalleled parts availability through the global Cat dealer network.”

The program is available for compact, wheeled and backhoe loaders; excavators; hydraulic mining shovels, and rope shovels.

GET technology

Cat dealers can also set up customer fleets with the Bucket Pro App, which allows dealers to monitor GET wear to help plan maintenance, manage inventory, and identify the best GET solutions for the work at hand. Within the app, customers receive instant on-site inspection reports that include percent worn, future changeout dates and average life of all GET components on the bucket. The app’s bucket cycle summary offers monthly bucket cycle trends related to cost per ton, cost per hour, and productivity, as well as average life trends.