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CATERPILLAR EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT GUIDE

Caterpillar Excavator Attachments

Browse attachment options for Caterpillar mini, small, medium and large hydraulic excavators. BHE Attachments can help match hydraulic breakers, buckets, couplers, thumbs, grapples, compactors, rippers and other excavator tools to the exact Caterpillar model, carrier weight, hydraulic system and job application.

Select your Caterpillar excavator model below to review available attachment categories and equipment compatibility information. Final fitment should always be confirmed using the machine serial number, hydraulic specifications, mounting dimensions and coupler configuration.

Find Attachments for Your Caterpillar Excavator

Caterpillar excavators are used across utility construction, demolition, earthmoving, trenching, quarry work, grading, material handling and large-scale excavation. Choosing the correct attachment requires matching the tool to both the carrier and the work being performed.

Hydraulic breakers for Caterpillar excavators

Hydraulic Breakers

Break concrete, asphalt, rock and compacted material with a hydraulic breaker properly sized for the Caterpillar carrier class and hydraulic output.

Confirm operating weight, hydraulic flow, pressure, back pressure, mounting bracket and intended duty cycle before selection.

Buckets for Caterpillar excavators

Excavator Buckets

Choose digging, trenching, grading, cleanup, rock, skeleton or severe-duty buckets according to soil conditions and the required finished result.

Bucket fitment should be checked by pin dimensions, coupler type, width, capacity, tooth style and material density.

Quick couplers for Caterpillar excavators

Couplers and Quick Hitches

Quick couplers can reduce attachment change time and allow one Caterpillar excavator to perform several tasks during the same project.

Confirm the excavator model, stick configuration, pin dimensions, safety requirements and attachment interface.

Thumbs and grapples for Caterpillar excavators

Thumbs and Grapples

Improve material handling for brush, pipe, logs, demolition debris, rocks, scrap and irregular material.

Selection depends on stick geometry, attachment weight, hydraulic plumbing, lifting capacity and coupler setup.

Plate compactors for Caterpillar excavators

Plate Compactors

Compact trench backfill, road base and utility installation material without moving a separate compaction machine into the work area.

Match the compactor to carrier weight, hydraulic flow, operating pressure, mounting bracket and compaction area.

Rippers and specialty tools for Caterpillar excavators

Rippers and Specialty Tools

Rippers and specialty excavator tools can improve production in frost, hardpan, compacted soil and rocky material.

Tool size and construction should match the machine class, ground conditions and intended working depth.

Browse Caterpillar Excavator Models

Select a Caterpillar excavator model to review compatible attachment categories, application guidance and available attachment products.

Caterpillar 301.8 excavator

MINI EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 301.8

Compact Caterpillar mini excavator for landscaping, narrow-access excavation, utility work, trenching and finish grading.

Common attachment categories include compact breakers, digging buckets, cleanup buckets, thumbs, grapples, compactors and rippers.

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Caterpillar 302.7D CR excavator

MINI EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 302.7D CR

Compact-radius mini excavator designed for residential excavation, utility trenching, landscaping, grading and light demolition.

Attachment options may include compact hydraulic breakers, augers, grapples, buckets, rippers and compaction tools.

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Caterpillar 303CR excavator

MINI EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 303CR

Compact excavator used for trenching, grading, site preparation, drainage work and excavation in restricted areas.

Common attachment matches include mini buckets, hydraulic breakers, couplers, thumbs, grapples, compactors and specialty tools.

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Caterpillar 313F L GC excavator

SMALL EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 313F L GC

A small hydraulic excavator suited for site preparation, utility installation, grading, excavation and light demolition.

Common attachment categories include breakers, buckets, couplers, thumbs, grapples, rippers and plate compactors.

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Caterpillar 326F L excavator

MEDIUM EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 326F L

Caterpillar excavator designed for high-production excavation, heavy construction and material handling.

Common attachment matches include hydraulic breakers, heavy-duty buckets, couplers, thumbs, grapples and rippers.

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Caterpillar 330C L excavator

MEDIUM EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 330C L

Heavy-duty Caterpillar excavator used for earthmoving, quarry applications, demolition and civil construction.

Attachment categories include hydraulic breakers, rock buckets, couplers, grapples, thumbs, rippers and compactors.

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Caterpillar 336 excavator

MEDIUM EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 336

High-production Caterpillar excavator commonly used for major excavation, demolition, quarry work and infrastructure projects.

Compatible tools may include hydraulic breakers, heavy-duty buckets, couplers, grapples, compactors and rippers.

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Caterpillar 374F L excavator

LARGE EXCAVATOR

Caterpillar 374F L

Large Caterpillar excavator for mining support, quarry work, heavy earthmoving, demolition and major infrastructure projects.

Common attachment matches include large hydraulic breakers, high-capacity buckets, grapples, couplers and compactors.

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Caterpillar Attachment Fitment Information

A machine model provides the starting point for attachment selection, but it does not guarantee that every attachment listed for that carrier class will fit every machine configuration.

Machine Information

  • Complete Caterpillar model number
  • Machine serial number or product identification number
  • Approximate operating weight
  • Boom and stick configuration
  • Stick length and attachment linkage
  • Current coupler or pin-on arrangement

Attachment Information

  • Required attachment type and application
  • Hydraulic flow and pressure requirements
  • Pin diameter, pin spread and stick width
  • Mounting bracket or coupler interface
  • Attachment operating weight
  • Auxiliary hydraulic circuit setup

Why Attachment Sizing Matters

An attachment that is too large or too heavy can reduce stability, place unnecessary stress on the boom and stick and prevent the excavator from operating efficiently.

Hydraulic attachments must operate within the machine's available oil flow, pressure and back-pressure limits. Proper sizing helps protect the carrier while improving productivity and service life.

Common Applications

  • Concrete and asphalt demolition
  • Rock breaking and quarry work
  • Utility excavation and trenching
  • Foundation and site excavation
  • Road and infrastructure construction
  • Grading and ditch maintenance
  • Brush, debris and material handling
  • Trench and backfill compaction

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  • Yellow Caterpillar 374F L hydraulic excavator with black bucket, cab, and tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 374F L

    Cat 374F L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, quarry work, material handling, and heavy construction.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 352F hydraulic excavator with bucket, cab, and tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 352F

    Caterpillar 352F excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, quarry work, material handling, and construction.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 349F L hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 349FL

    Cat 349F L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, quarry work, material handling, and production applications.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 336 GC hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 336GC

    Cat 336 GC excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 336F L hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 336F L

    Cat 336F L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, quarry work, and material handling applications.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 336E L hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 336E L

    Cat 336E L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Cat 336D2 hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 336D2

    Cat 336D2 excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and heavy construction projects.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 336 hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 336

    Caterpillar 336 supports hydraulic breakers, grapples, rippers, buckets and compactors. Verify hydraulic flow, pressure, mounting style and machine configuration.
  • Caterpillar 335F L CR crawler excavator with yellow boom and bucket, enclosed cab, and steel tracks on white background

    Caterpillar 335F L CR

    Caterpillar 335F L CR excavator supports hydraulic breakers, grapples, and other attachments for demolition, excavation, material handling, and construction.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 330 GC hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 330GC

    Cat 330 GC excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for demolition, excavation, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Caterpillar 330F L

    Caterpillar 330F L

    Cat 330F L excavator delivers reliable performance with hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Caterpillar 330D L crawler excavator with yellow boom and bucket, enclosed cab, and steel tracks on white background

    Caterpillar 330D L

    Cat 330D L excavator is built to handle hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 330C L hydraulic excavator with black bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a gray background

    Caterpillar 330C L

    Caterpillar 330C L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 328D LCR hydraulic excavator with bucket, cab, and tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 328D LCR

    CAT 328D LCR excavator supports hydraulic breakers, grapples, and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and construction.
  • Yellow Cat 326F L hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 326F L

    Cat 326F L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Caterpillar 323F L crawler excavator with yellow boom and bucket, enclosed cab, and steel tracks on white background

    Caterpillar 323FL

    Cat 323F L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, utility work, and finishing applications.
  • Yellow Cat 323 hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background.

    Caterpillar 323

    Caterpillar 323 supports hydraulic breakers, grapples, rippers, compactors, demolition tools and buckets. Verify hydraulic flow, pressure, mounting dimensions and configuration before installation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 320 GC hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 320GC

    Review compatible hydraulic breakers and excavator attachments for the Caterpillar 320 GC. Confirm final fitment using hydraulic flow, pressure, mounting dimensions, and coupler configuration.
  • Caterpillar 320E L crawler excavator with yellow boom and bucket, enclosed cab, and steel tracks on white background

    Caterpillar 320E L

    Cat 320E L excavator delivers versatile attachment performance for excavation, demolition, material handling, and construction projects with hydraulic breakers and more.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 320E hydraulic excavator with bucket, cab, and tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 320E

    Cat 320E excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for construction, quarry, demolition, utility work, and material handling.
  • Caterpillar 320D L crawler excavator with yellow boom and bucket, enclosed cab, and steel tracks on white background

    Caterpillar 320D L

    Cat 320D L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and compaction projects.
  • Yellow Cat 320D2 heavy-construction hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 320D2

    Cat 320D2 excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and heavy construction projects.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 320C L Utility hydraulic excavator with black bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background

    Caterpillar 320C L

    Cat 320C L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for construction, demolition, utility work, and site development projects.