How to install bucket teeth to an excavator bucket

Changing bucket teeth on an excavator bucket is a relatively straightforward process that can be accomplished in a few simple steps. Before you get started you&#;ll need a pin removal tool or a hammer/mallet and a punch tool that we can use to strike the pin out from the existing bucket teeth. 

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When striking things, generally it&#;s a good idea to wear protective equipment such as eye protection and some gloves. If you&#;re concerned your hands are too close to the hammer blows, you can grip the punch tool using vice grips or a similar tool that should keep your hand further away from the hammer.

If your excavator bucket is no longer attached and laying on the ground, you&#;ll want to ensure the bucket is tilted in a direction that is comfortable to work with, sometimes laying a support underneath the mouth end of the bucket is easier for keeping it raised.

Firstly, you&#;ll need to locate the bolts/pins that hold the tooth in place. These bolts/pins will typically be located on the top and bottom, or left and right side of the tooth and will need to be removed before you can replace the tooth. To remove the pins, align the punch tool with the end of the first pin and hammer until the pin is detached. Complete this step for each and each of the bucket teeth should be removable ready to have a new bucket tooth installed.

With your new bucket teeth, locks, and pins/bolts ready to be installed. Begin by aligning the circle lock within the new excavator tooth (yes, this should be fitted to the inside of the bucket tooth). if the tooth and lock are aligned, you should be able to slide the new pin much of the way through and hammer to attach the new bucket tooth. Repeat this step for each of the new teeth for excavator buckets.

This process may vary depending on the make and model of machinery you have. Some do come with bolts that need to be unscrewed using a wrench but the rest of the steps are still the same. 

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Easy Steps to Replace Equipment Bucket Teeth

If you&#;re digging or moving material, bucket teeth are critical to effective excavator or loader performance. Sharp bucket teeth boost operational efficiency while reducing stress on your equipment, resulting in longer machine life and lower maintenance costs.

But keeping bucket teeth sharp and functioning properly is not always easy to do. They are some of the most easily damaged and most often replaced parts on excavators and wheel loaders, because they can break and wear prematurely. It&#;s important to inspect your bucket at the beginning of each shift to check for missing or excessively worn teeth, cracks, and any exposed shanks. Missing, worn, or damaged teeth will hinder digging performance and could lead to damage to the shanks or bucket itself.

As a machine owner or operator, you should replace worn bucket teeth at the first sign of any of the conditions above. To help keep your equipment operating at its full potential, we&#;ve put together the key steps for properly replacing loader or excavator bucket teeth.

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1. Identify the Type of Teeth

The three common types of bucket teeth are:

&#; Chisel Teeth, used in sand and soil terrain to excavate soil, sand, and gravel
&#; Rock Teeth, used to excavate iron ore, rock, and hard ground and have high wear resistance
&#; Tiger Teeth, which provide acceptable penetration and are used for excavating compacted soils and clay

2. Determine the tooth size and direction of the roll pin

The new bucket teeth must be the same size as the previous ones to ensure the installation goes smoothly and the machine runs efficiently. Also, make a note of the roll pin's orientation. There are two kinds of pins: top pins and side pins&#;the top pin must be installed vertically, while the side pin must be installed horizontally.

3. Remove the old teeth and attach the new ones

Start by adjusting the loader or excavator bucket to a position that allows you to work on it easily.

&#; Use a pin removal tool to pull out the roll pin and remove the old, worn-out teeth.
&#; Clean each shank to prepare it for the new tooth. The teeth fit over and attach to the shanks.
&#; Slide on each new tooth and align them with the hole through the shank.
&#; Insert the roll pin and hammer, or fasten it through the hole, ensuring that the pin is fully inserted.

NOTE: Make sure you are wearing your safety gloves when attaching replacement bucket teeth.

And you are done! Using these simple steps, you can easily replace your loader or excavator bucket teeth without professional assistance.

Replacement bucket teeth will allow the excavator and loader to dig deeper and excavate more efficiently, even under challenging conditions.

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