Description
Overview:
This Bottom Centre Pivot Kit is a complete replacement set for the articulation joint on Thwaites 5-9 ton dumpers built between 2001 and 2006. It is designed to restore smooth, accurate pivoting at the chassis centre, helping to reduce play, noise, and uneven wear. The kit includes a 90 mm outer diameter spherical bearing, a 50 mm pin, flange, washers, seals, and fixing bolts for a thorough repair. Built from durable steel components with quality sealing, it is suitable for tough site conditions often faced by Thwaites machines. Supplied to match original fit and geometry, it is identified under MPN 109 123 and is a practical choice for planned maintenance or corrective repair on mid-size Thwaites dumpers.
Key Features:
- Direct-fit kit for Thwaites 5-9 ton dumpers (2001-2006) to renew the bottom centre pivot
- 90 mm O/D spherical bearing supports high radial loads and consistent articulation
- 50 mm steel pin provides secure, reliable pivoting under heavy-duty use
- Complete set with flange, washers, seals, and fixing bolts for a tidy installation
- Helps remove excessive play and knock, improving steering precision and machine stability
- Aids even load transfer through the chassis to reduce wear on surrounding parts
- Robust steel construction and quality sealing suited to muddy, wet, and abrasive environments
- Designed for straightforward fitting with standard workshop tools and practices
- Supports reduced downtime by replacing all key wear components together
- Supplied under MPN 109 123 for easy identification and reordering
Typical Applications:
Used during scheduled services or repairs to replace worn centre articulation components on Thwaites dumpers. Ideal for machines operating on construction sites, highways works, utilities, plant hire fleets, and quarry or recycling yards where frequent articulation and heavy loads accelerate pivot wear.
Also known as:
Bottom centre articulation kit, centre articulation bearing kit, articulation pivot repair set, centre bearing and pin kit, chassis pivot kit, articulation joint kit.
Fits Models:
Thwaites 5-9 ton Dumpers (2001-2006)
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 109 123 |
|---|---|
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | 5-9 ton Dumpers, 5-9tonDumpers |
| Machine Type | Dumpers |

