The Cat® K Series™ system features a twist-on design and vertical retainer which delivers reliable retention, as well as easy installation and removal. Designed for the DNA of your Cat equipment, K Series tips protect the buckets of your machines from damage like no other tip can.
Heavy Duty Abrasion tips are your go-to GET for high-abrasion applications like sand, gravel and shot rock. Featuring approximately 145% more wear material, these genuine Cat tips ensure longer life for your machine’s buckets. In addition, the tip base has 35% more surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips, making them ideal for loading applications.
Your Cat dealer can help you select the teeth that provide the right balance of penetration and wear life for your specific needs and jobsite conditions. Choosing genuine Cat parts is a smart business decision … today and tomorrow.
Attributes: • Approximately 145% more wear material • Tip base has 35% more surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips
Applications: • High-abrasion materials such as sand, gravel and shot rock
Warning:This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
The Cat® K Series™ system features a twist-on design and vertical retainer which delivers reliable retention, as well as easy installation and removal. Designed for the DNA of your Cat equipment, K Series tips protect the buckets of your machines from damage like no other tip can.
Heavy Duty Abrasion tips are your go-to GET for high-abrasion applications like sand, gravel and shot rock. Featuring approximately 145% more wear material, these genuine Cat tips ensure longer life for your machine’s buckets. In addition, the tip base has 35% more surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips, making them ideal for loading applications.
Your Cat dealer can help you select the teeth that provide the right balance of penetration and wear life for your specific needs and jobsite conditions. Choosing genuine Cat parts is a smart business decision … today and tomorrow.
Attributes: • Approximately 145% more wear material • Tip base has 35% more surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips
Applications: • High-abrasion materials such as sand, gravel and shot rock
Warning:This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
Specifications
Units of MeasureUSMetric
Tip Length (mm): 484
Tip Size: K170
Material: Alloy Steel
Wear or Durability: Standard
Overall Length (in): 19.055
Size: K170
Rear Width (mm): 224
Front Width (in): 10.236
Front Width (mm): 260
Shape: Heavy Abrasion
Rear Width (in): 8.819
Series: K Series
Rear Height (mm): 193
Overall Length (mm): 484
Rear Height (in): 7.598
Units of MeasureUSMetric
Tip Length (mm): 484
Tip Size: K170
Material: Alloy Steel
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Compatible Models
Compatible Models
Front Shovel
385C
Excavator
390D390D L385C374D L385C FS385C L
Wheel Loader
993K992K994F994H992G
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Front Shovel
385C
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The Cat® K Series™ system features a twist-on design and vertical retainer which delivers reliable retention, as well as easy installation and removal. Designed for the DNA of your Cat equipment, K Series tips protect the buckets of your machines from damage like no other tip can.
Heavy Duty Abrasion tips are your go-to GET for high-abrasion applications like sand, gravel and shot rock. Featuring approximately 145% more wear material, these genuine Cat tips ensure longer life for your machine’s buckets. In addition, the tip base has 35% more surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips, making them ideal for loading applications.
Your Cat dealer can help you select the teeth that provide the right balance of penetration and wear life for your specific needs and jobsite conditions. Choosing genuine Cat parts is a smart business decision … today and tomorrow.
Attributes: • Approximately 145% more wear material • Tip base has 35% more surface area than Heavy Duty Penetration tips
Applications: • High-abrasion materials such as sand, gravel and shot rock
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Warning:This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead and lead compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications for part number 232-2178
Units of Measure
USMetric
Tip Length (mm): 484
Tip Size: K170
Material: Alloy Steel
Wear or Durability: Standard
Overall Length (in): 19.055
Size: K170
Rear Width (mm): 224
Front Width (in): 10.236
Front Width (mm): 260
Shape: Heavy Abrasion
Rear Width (in): 8.819
Series: K Series
Rear Height (mm): 193
Overall Length (mm): 484
Rear Height (in): 7.598
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Compatible Models for part number 232-2178
FRONT SHOVEL
385C
EXCAVATOR
390D 390D L 385C 374D L 385C FS 385C L
WHEEL LOADER
993K 992K 994F 994H 992G
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232-0170: K Series Tip Retainer
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Any changes to the manufacturer’s configuration might result in the product not fitting your Cat equipment. Please consult your Cat Dealer before purchasing to ensure that this part is appropriate for your Cat equipment in its current condition and assumed configuration. This indicator cannot guarantee compatibility for all parts.
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