Bucket Teeth

Equipment bucket teeth are the heavy-duty, replaceable metal tips attached to the front edge of a machine's bucket to enhance its ability to penetrate, break up, and move materials. They are considered “ground engaging tools" (G.E.T.) and are crucial for efficiency and protecting the main bucket structure. 

Function and Importance

The primary function of bucket teeth is to concentrate the machine's immense power onto a small surface area, allowing the equipment to dig into tough materials like compacted soil, rock, hardpan, and frost, which would be difficult for a smooth-edged bucket to handle. 

Key benefits

Enhanced Penetration: The sharp points break through dense materials more effectively.

Increased Efficiency: Better ground penetration reduces resistance, allowing for faster cycle times, lower fuel consumption, and increased productivity.

Equipment Protection: The teeth are the first point of contact and act as a sacrificial, replaceable part, preventing premature wear and tear on the more expensive bucket edge and structure.

Material Handling: They help with scooping, gripping, and leveraging various materials such as dirt, gravel, debris, and even large rocks or tree stumps.