Description
Overview:
The Bucket Pin & Bush Kit for Caterpillar 301 Series Mini Diggers/Excavators is a complete hardware set for restoring smooth, precise bucket movement on 1.5-tonne machines. Built with robust, precision-machined steel components, the kit replaces worn bucket pivot parts to reduce play, protect bores, and maintain reliable performance. It includes 2 Bucket Pins (200 876), 4 Bucket Bushes (202 909), 4 Shims at 2 mm (300 023), and 2 Lynch Pins (800 440), supplied to suit common bucket linkage points on the Caterpillar 301 Series. Ideal for routine maintenance or repairs on models such as the 301.5 and 301.6, this set helps keep your excavator working efficiently in demanding site conditions. Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 202 824.
Key Features:
- Complete bucket pivot overhaul kit for Caterpillar 301 Series (1.5-tonne class)
- Includes: 2 Bucket Pins (200 876), 4 Bucket Bushes (202 909), 4 x 2 mm Shims (300 023), 2 Lynch Pins (800 440)
- Precision-machined steel components for consistent fit and smooth operation
- Shims provide accurate end-float control and alignment during assembly
- Pre-greased pins for straightforward fitting and immediate use
- Helps reduce bucket slop and wear on bores and linkages
- Direct replacement design; no modification typically required on listed models
- Suitable for heavy-duty excavation and frequent bucket changes
- Enhances reliability of bucket curl/dump cycles under load
- MPN 202 824 for easy identification and parts management
Typical Applications:
Ideal for renewing bucket hinge points after wear in construction, utilities, landscaping, and groundworks. Used during scheduled services, workshop rebuilds, and on-site breakdown repairs to restore tight tolerances at the bucket-to-linkage interface. Suitable for machines frequently swapping attachments or working in abrasive conditions that accelerate pin and bush wear.
Also known as:
Pin and bush repair kit, bucket pivot repair kit, bucket hinge kit, mini excavator bucket pin set, bucket linkage hardware kit, pin and bush set for mini diggers, bucket eye pins and bushes.
Fits Models:
301.5, 301.6, 301.8, 301.8C, 3015, 3016, 3018, 3018C