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.
General Duty tips offer a reliable, competitively priced parts option for small to medium-sized machines operating in low- to medium-impact conditions. Delivering quality and long life, these genuine Cat® tips are symmetrical and are the baseline for other tip styles.
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: • Symmetric, top and bottom self-sharpening cavities • Good strength, penetration and wear material
Applications: • General excavation and loading • Low to moderate impact and abrasion • Moderate penetration
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.
General Duty tips offer a reliable, competitively priced parts option for small to medium-sized machines operating in low- to medium-impact conditions. Delivering quality and long life, these genuine Cat® tips are symmetrical and are the baseline for other tip styles.
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: • Symmetric, top and bottom self-sharpening cavities • Good strength, penetration and wear material
Applications: • General excavation and loading • Low to moderate impact and abrasion • Moderate penetration
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
Material: Abrasion Resistant Steel
Wear or Durability: Standard
Overall Length (in): 14.331
Size: K130
Rear Width (mm): 171
Front Width (in): 3.543
Front Width (mm): 90
Shape: General Purpose
Rear Width (in): 6.732
Series: K Series
Rear Height (mm): 148
Overall Length (mm): 364
Rear Height (in): 5.827
Units of MeasureUSMetric
Material: Abrasion Resistant Steel
Wear or Durability: Standard
Overall Length (in): 14.331
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Compatible Models
Compatible Models
Excavator
330D L349E L345C349E L VG
Wheel Loader
990H988H990 II988K
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Excavator
330D L349E L345C349E L VG
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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.
General Duty tips offer a reliable, competitively priced parts option for small to medium-sized machines operating in low- to medium-impact conditions. Delivering quality and long life, these genuine Cat® tips are symmetrical and are the baseline for other tip styles.
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: • Symmetric, top and bottom self-sharpening cavities • Good strength, penetration and wear material
Applications: • General excavation and loading • Low to moderate impact and abrasion • Moderate penetration
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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 470-7978
Units of Measure
USMetric
Material: Abrasion Resistant Steel
Wear or Durability: Standard
Overall Length (in): 14.331
Size: K130
Rear Width (mm): 171
Front Width (in): 3.543
Front Width (mm): 90
Shape: General Purpose
Rear Width (in): 6.732
Series: K Series
Rear Height (mm): 148
Overall Length (mm): 364
Rear Height (in): 5.827
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Compatible Models for part number 470-7978
EXCAVATOR
330D L 349E L 345C 349E L VG
WHEEL LOADER
990H 988H 990 II 988K
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This part is designed to fit your Cat equipment based on the manufacturer’s specifications.
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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