Komatsu — Komatsu PC450LC-6 Hydraulic Excavator Operation & Maintenance Manual (EN)

29. INTRODUCTIONS OF ATTACHMENTS 29.4 SELECTION OF BUCKET TEETH Select suitable bucket teeth to match the operating conditions. METHOD OF SELECTING TEETH The standard teeth can be used over a wide range, but according to the operating conditions, we recommend the following teeth. Long-life teeth Jobsites where wear life is demanded, such as when loading hard rocks. Jobsites where no penetration is needed, such as when working with crushed rock after blasting or ripping. Jobsites where heavy-duty operations are carried out, such as hitting or pulling up rocks with the tips of the teeth. Self-sharpening teeth Jobsites demanding penetration such as digging and loading sandy or clayey soil.

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