Bucket teeth & tooth adapters suitable for CAT® J460
For the CAT® J460 tooth system, bucket tooth or tooth tip, tooth adapter or tooth holder and side locking parts must be checked together during replacement part identification. Reference number, tooth profile, adapter design, locking bore and the condition of the existing J460 interface are technically decisive.
- J460 components: tooth tips, double-strap adapter 8E-6464HD, Flush Mount adapter 8E-0464, locking pin 8E-0468 and retaining ring 8E-8469
- Tooth profiles: short, long, long HD / Heavy Duty, sharp / penetration, pointed tooth, double spike / Twin Tiger, Rock Chisel, Rock Loader, HD-Abrasion and wide / Paddle
- Check points: reference number, tooth profile, adapter interface, locking bore and condition of the existing components
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Note: LIS® replacement parts. Brand names such as CAT® are used exclusively to identify compatibility. These are not original manufacturer parts.
CAT® J460: tooth profiles, adapter designs and locking parts
CAT® J460 is an individual size within the side-locking CAT® J-System. The tooth tip is pushed onto a matching J460 adapter interface and secured laterally with locking pin and retaining ring. Reference number, tooth profile, adapter design, locking bore and the condition of the existing interface are decisive for correct selection.
J460 bucket teeth, J460 tooth adapters and locking parts must match the same system size. For size comparison within the system, refer to CAT® J-System. Other tooth systems are grouped under Teeth and Tooth Systems.
Selecting J460 tooth tips by reference and application profile
For CAT® J460, the tooth profile is a key selection criterion. J460 tooth tips differ in length, penetration behaviour, cutting width, wear volume and application profile. The decisive factor is the combination of reference number, profile and existing J460 adapter interface.
| Reference | Profile / design | Technical identification |
|---|---|---|
| 9W-8451 | Short | Short J460 tooth tip when a more compact design is required compared with long profiles |
| 1U-3452 | Long | Long J460 tooth tip for general digging and loading applications |
| 9N-4452 | Long / long HD | Long or Heavy Duty long design depending on the article variant |
| 9W-8459 | Sharp / penetration | Profile for compacted or hard-to-penetrate materials |
| 7T-8459 | Pointed tooth / tiger design | Pointed or tiger design for narrow penetration geometry |
| 101-0711 | Double spike / Twin Tiger | Double-spike geometry for fractured materials and narrow penetration areas |
| 1U-3452RC / TS1U3452RC |
Rock Chisel | Design for rocky and abrasive operating conditions |
| 9W-1453RP3 | Rock Loader | Loader-oriented design for applications with higher wear exposure |
| 9N-4453 | HD-Abrasion | Design for wear-intensive materials |
| 8J-1450 | Wide / Paddle | Wide tooth form when more cutting width is required compared with narrow profiles |
The terms bucket tooth, tooth tip, excavator tooth and loader tooth are used differently in the market. For technical identification within J460, reference number, tooth profile, adapter interface and matching locking parts are decisive.
J460 tooth adapters: checking design and interface
J460 tooth adapters form the interface between the bucket lip or base edge and the tooth tip. Adapter selection is based on bucket lip, base edge, position on the tool and existing interface. In the current LIS® J460 allocation, the double-strap adapter 8E-6464HD and the Flush Mount adapter 8E-0464 are relevant.
Before installation, lip thickness, base edge, bevel angle, welding situation and wear condition of the existing interface should be checked. The existing adapter interface must match the J460 tooth tip and the side locking parts.
The adapter should not be evaluated by the visible reference alone. Wear on the adapter nose, contact faces and locking bore also affects the fit and locking of the tooth tip.
Workshop check for J460: interface, play and locking parts
If visible play occurs at the tooth tip, the tooth should not be assessed in isolation. Adapter interface, locking bore, locking pin and retaining ring must be evaluated together. A worn interface can prevent a new tooth tip from seating correctly on the adapter.
A damaged locking pin, deformed retaining ring or worn locking bore can indicate wear in the connection. In this case, the existing J460 interface should be technically checked before further use.
Locking for CAT® J460: 8E-0468 and 8E-8469
In the LIS® J460 allocation, 8E-0468 is relevant as the locking pin and 8E-8469 as the retaining ring. Both components are used for side locking of the tooth tip and must match the existing J460 interface and locking bore.
Locking parts are wear parts within the connection. If wear, damaged bores or unclear seating are visible, the existing connection should be technically checked.
Distinction from J450 and J550
CAT® J460 sits between smaller J450 components and larger J550 sizes. The systems cannot be reliably distinguished by tooth shape or bucket size alone. Reference number, adapter interface, locking bore and the corresponding locking parts are decisive.
If the existing interface is smaller or the reference does not match the J460 size, CAT® J450 may be relevant. If the adapter interface is larger, the locking geometry differs or matching J550 references are present, CAT® J550 should be checked.
Check before ordering
- Which reference number is visible on the existing tooth, adapter or locking part?
- Is the existing interface clearly designed for CAT® J460?
- Does the tooth profile match the application: short, long, long HD / Heavy Duty, sharp / penetration, pointed tooth, double spike / Twin Tiger, Rock Chisel, Rock Loader, HD-Abrasion or wide / Paddle?
- Is the adapter worn, loose or damaged at the weld-on area?
- Do locking pin 8E-0468 and retaining ring 8E-8469 match the existing locking bore?
- For adapters: do lip thickness, base edge and bevel angle match the adapter design?
LIS® cutting tools are covered by the lifetime breakage warranty in accordance with the LIS® warranty terms. Normal material wear is excluded. The applicable warranty terms are decisive.
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Note: LIS® replacement parts. Brand names such as CAT® are used exclusively to identify compatibility. These are not original manufacturer parts.