I got my new cutting-edges in and I'm not liking the end-bits. My factory ones had a "slant" to them and these are straight. They are a brand called "CTP". I got them from a company in tenn. I'm just wondering if I should hav went with Cat parts. I have a '95 d5h with a straight blade instead of a 6-way. I like the two middle edges they sent me but not the end bits. Anybody else experienced this or have any input? I measured and I'm gonna loose 2-4" on each end of my blade.
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After-market cutting edges
- Thread starter WBC
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Different end bits have different profiles. A finish bit is more straight where a GD (General Duty) bit would have more of the flair perhaps you had before. Usually there are 2+ styles to choose from when replacing. May want to double check to see if other options are available.
Canadian_digger
Senior Member
Anyone have pictures of both? I would like to see the difference between the two and what kind of work they are made for.
Nige
Senior Member
These drawings may help.
That helps a lot Nige. I contacted the place where I got them and he sent me a pic and it looks like the hot cupped ones that he's gonna send me this time. The pic was from behind the dozer blade and they have a flair look to them. They are more expensive and can't be flipped either. But are supposed to be made out of heavier and tougher material. I called cat dealer and they said same thing. The ones that they sent me were finish bits but were straight on both ends of bit. Has anyone ever used these "CTP" brand bits? I hope they're a good product. I'm hardly ever in rock, just clay dirt and a lot of tree roots. Surely they'll be ok for what I'm doing.
Nige
Senior Member
Nige
Senior Member
General Duty end bits (as per the drawing above) are the Part Numbers your supplier is quoting you for. The particular Part Numbers 3G-8321/22 he's offering are actually manufactured using the Hot Cupped process. Some GD end bits are shaped cold, therefore they are not "Hot Cupped", if you get my drift.
Can he supply you with photos before you place an order..?
Can he supply you with photos before you place an order..?
He sent me one pic that is a pic of the reverse side of the whole dozer blade. I would put it on here but haven't figured out how to yet. I can just see that the two end bits are flaired out. He said that's the only pic he had
They sent me the hot cupped end bits and there not even close to the right ones. Their going to take care of them. There saying I need part numbers 1406787 and 1406788. He said since my blade serial number is gone, he thinks it starts with a 2bh or 4fh. Anybody have any input or access to a computer system to see if this right? Thanks. This is has been a nightmare
Nige
Senior Member
This is wierd. The supplier originally sent you end bits that fitted the tractor correctly (I assume from reading your last post they also had 4 bolts) - you just weren't happy with the amount of wear material on them as you stated in your OP. We identified them as finishing end bits and suggested you needed something with a bit more meat on them. Having sent end bits with the correct bolt pattern in the first place how in the heck did they manage to send end bits the 2nd time with the wrong bolt pattern...? This should be the supplier's problem if the material you got first actually fitted the blade.
140-6787 & 140-6788 are definitely 4-bolt end bits.
140-6787 & 140-6788 are definitely 4-bolt end bits.
They apologized Nige and are giving me full credit on parts and shipping. I think I'm just gonna take old ends off and take them to cat and make sure I get the right thing. Does anyone happen to hav or can get a pic of 140-6787 and 140-6788?