368-3864 | Heavy Abrasion Bucket Tooth for Caterpillar Wheel Loaders
Product Overview
The 368-3864 is a premium-grade bucket tooth engineered for Caterpillar's largest wheel loaders, including the 993K, 992K, 993, 992, and 994F models. Designed with a specialized Heavy Abrasion profile, this tooth is built to deliver maximum service life in high-wear environments. It excels in applications where sustained abrasion, rather than pure impact, is the primary cause of wear, providing exceptional durability and a lower cost-per-ton when handling highly abrasive materials like iron ore, taconite, and shot rock.
Key Features & Technical Advantages
Heavy Abrasion Profile for Extended Wear Life: The tooth geometry is specifically engineered to maximize material volume and wear resistance. Its robust shape provides a larger wear envelope than standard penetration teeth, significantly extending service life in high-abrasion applications and reducing the frequency of change-outs.
Multi-Model Compatibility & OEM Fit: Precisely manufactured to meet Caterpillar specifications, this tooth guarantees a perfect fit and reliable performance across a wide range of key loader models (992/992K, 993/993K, 994F). This versatility simplifies inventory management and ensures optimal force distribution.
Premium Alloy Steel Construction: Forged from high-strength, heat-treated alloy steel, the 368-3864 achieves an optimal balance of high surface hardness and core toughness. This material composition provides superior resistance to abrasive wear while maintaining the integrity to handle occasional impact loads.
Optimized for High-Cycle, Abrasive Loading: The design is tailored for the continuous, high-volume cycling of large wheel loaders. It maintains its structural integrity and cutting edge through countless cycles of loading abrasive materials, ensuring consistent performance and productivity.
Robust Design for Demanding Applications: With a weight of 66.6 kg, this tooth is constructed to withstand the rigorous demands of continuous operation, providing reliable performance and protecting the loader's front-end assembly.
Technical Specifications
Application & Benefits
This Heavy Abrasion tooth is the ideal choice for operations where wear life is the critical performance metric. Key applications include:
Metal Ore Mining: High-volume loading of highly abrasive taconite, iron ore, and copper ore.
Aggregate Quarrying: Handling and stockpiling of abrasive shot rock and gravel.
Slag and Ash Handling: Durable performance in industrial recycling and material rehandling.
By selecting the 368-3864, you invest in a component that directly reduces operating costs by maximizing uptime and minimizing the total number of parts consumed over the life of the equipment.
Ordering Information
For guaranteed performance and compatibility across your Caterpillar 992/993-series and 994F loaders, specify part number 368-3864. Contact our sales team for detailed technical data, competitive pricing, and availability.
