What Caterpillar discovered after installing new cutting edges on wheel loaders

Constructed from through-hardened DH-2 steel, the new edges are thicker and offer wear life comparable to standard options, even in high-impact and abrasive conditions. They are compatible with Cat 950, 962, 966, 972, 980, and 982 loader series.

They feature a single-bevel design, eliminating the need to monitor wear for flipping, which Caterpillar said also reduces downtime. Additionally, it provides up to 45% more value for customers who do not currently flip their cutting edges, Caterpillar added.

Tilak Inturi, senior parts and service marketing manager at Caterpillar, stated, “Our new maintenance-free Single Life Cutting Edges design is a direct result of our voice-of-customer programme and provides significant benefits for customers who prefer not to monitor wear and flip the edges.” 

The design also reduces throwaway material and offers up to 40% lower cost compared to legacy systems, depending on the loader model. The edges are also retrofittable to aftermarket buckets (with the same hold pattern). 

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