Caterpillar
Bucket tooth for Caterpillar
This bucket tooth is a ground engaging component designed for Caterpillar excavators, wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders. It attaches to the bucket edge to facilitate material penetration and excavation.
Specifications
- Part number
- 1358206
- Brand
- Caterpillar
The 1358206 bucket tooth serves as the primary contact point for Caterpillar excavators, wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders when interacting with soil, rock, or other aggregates. By mounting to the leading edge of the bucket, this component penetrates the ground to break up material, which improves loading efficiency and prevents direct wear on the bucket structure itself. It is a replaceable wear part that requires periodic inspection to maintain optimal machine performance.
This component is compatible with various Caterpillar earthmoving equipment. It is designed to fit securely onto the bucket lip, allowing for replacement in the field when the tooth reaches the end of its service life. Proper maintenance of these teeth ensures that the machine maintains its intended digging force and prevents damage to the bucket base edge.
Bucket teeth are designed to withstand the forces of digging and scraping. They function by concentrating the machine's breakout force onto a smaller surface area, which allows the bucket to cut through dense or compacted materials more effectively. The shape and mounting configuration of the tooth are specific to the bucket system to ensure it remains stable under heavy load conditions.

