Bucket tooth pin diameter
How to measure a worn bore — and why a worn tooth always measures small.
Complete index
Everything we have written about measuring, identifying and confirming excavator and loader parts. Written for people who have to get the part right the first time.
How to measure a worn bore — and why a worn tooth always measures small.
The three numbers on a part, and how to photograph the one that matters.
Measure the bolt pattern, not the width — the reason edges get returned.
When a roller is due, and why a leaking roller is more urgent than a worn one.
How to measure sag, and why over-tension wears rollers faster than use.
Why it is usually the adjuster seal, not a stretched chain.
Tooth count, pitch, and why the sprocket goes before the chain.
Tread wear versus bearing failure — two different problems.
Every undercarriage component, named and explained.
Daily, weekly and monthly checks in the order that catches failures first.
Why pin sizes are nominal, and what wears first.
Measuring without a catalogue.
The progression, and why it takes the chain with it.
Why the model name is not enough, and what identifies the variant.
Serial prefix and casting mark identification.
Why pins seize, and the least damaging way to get one out.
How undercarriage parts get classified for customs — and what your supplier must provide.
Torque, tightening pattern, and why they keep loosening.
Listing volume by component — which categories are actually crowded.
What drives the number, with sourced figures for components, duty and freight.
Measuring loader teeth — and why 'front end loader' vs 'wheel loader' matters for parts searches.
Steel, rubber and bolt-on compared — and the measurement that causes returns.
The one-page version: what to measure on every component, and the four things to send.
Send machine make, model, serial number and a photo of the casting mark. We confirm the part number and fitment basis before any price discussion.