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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.

Caterpillar 336 excavator attachments

FEATURED CATERPILLAR MODEL

Caterpillar 336

Review hydraulic breakers, buckets, couplers, grapples, compactors and other attachment options for the Caterpillar 336 excavator.

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Browse Caterpillar Excavator Models

Browse mini, small, medium and large Caterpillar excavators currently available in the BHE Attachments model collection.

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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 330D L excavator with black tracks, yellow boom and arm, yellow bucket, enclosed cab, and yellow engine housing on a transparent background.
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    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 330CL excavator with black tracks, enclosed cab, black bucket, and rear counterweight on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 330C L

    Caterpillar 330C L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
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    Caterpillar 328D LCR

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

    Cat 326F L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 323F L excavator with black tracks, yellow boom and arm, yellow bucket, enclosed cab, and yellow engine housing on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 323F L

    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.
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    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
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    Caterpillar 320 GC

    Review compatible hydraulic breakers and excavator attachments for the Caterpillar 320 GC. Confirm final fitment using hydraulic flow, pressure, mounting dimensions, and coupler configuration.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 320E L excavator with black tracks, yellow boom and arm, yellow bucket, enclosed cab, and yellow engine housing on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 320E L

    Cat 320E L excavator delivers versatile attachment performance for excavation, demolition, material handling, and construction projects with hydraulic breakers and more.
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    Caterpillar 320E

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

    Cat 320D L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, material handling, and compaction projects.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 320D2 excavator with black tracks, black bucket, enclosed cab, and black engine housing on a transparent background.
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    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
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    Caterpillar 320C L

    Cat 320C L excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for construction, demolition, utility work, and site development projects.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 316F L hydraulic excavator with yellow bucket, black cab, and black tracks on a white background
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    Caterpillar 316F L

    Cat 316F L excavator delivers reliable performance with hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for construction, earthmoving, excavation, and material handling.
  • Caterpillar 315 GC crawler excavator with yellow boom and bucket, enclosed cab, and steel tracks on white background
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    Caterpillar 315 GC

    Cat 315 GC excavator pairs with hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for excavation, demolition, utility work, material handling, and site preparation.
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    Caterpillar 313 GC

    Cat 313 GC excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, utility work, demolition, and site preparation projects.
  • Yellow CAT 313F L GC excavator with black tracks, enclosed cab, yellow boom and arm, yellow bucket, and black engine housing on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 313F L GC

    Cat 313F L GC excavator supports hydraulic breakers and compatible attachments for demolition, excavation, utility work, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow CAT 308E2 CR excavator with black tracks, black digging bucket, enclosed cab, and front blade on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 308E2 CR

    Cat 308E2 CR excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, landscaping, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 308 CR compact excavator with black bucket, blade, and tracks on a white background
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    Caterpillar 308 CR

    Caterpillar 308 CR excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for demolition, trenching, utility work, concrete removal, and site preparation.
  • Yellow CAT 307.5 excavator with black tracks, black digging bucket, enclosed cab, and front blade on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 307.5

    Cat 307.5 excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, utility work, material handling, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Cat 306CR mini excavator with black bucket, blade, and tracks on a white background
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    Caterpillar 306 CR

    Cat 306 CR excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, utility work, landscaping, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 305E2 CR excavator with black tracks, black bucket, enclosed cab, and front blade on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 305E2 CR

    Cat 305E2 CR excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, utility work, landscaping, and site preparation.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 305 CR excavator with black tracks, enclosed cab, black bucket, and front blade on a transparent background.
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    Caterpillar 305 CR

    Cat 305 CR excavator supports hydraulic breakers and other attachments for excavation, utility work, landscaping, and site preparation projects.
  • Yellow Caterpillar 305.5E2 CR excavator with black tracks, yellow boom and arm, black bucket, enclosed cab, and front blade on a transparent background. Yellow Caterpillar 305.5E2 CR compact-radius mini hydraulic excavator with black bucket, blade, and tracks on a white background
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    Caterpillar 305.5E2 CR

    Caterpillar 305.5E2 CR compact-radius mini excavator supports excavation, utility trenching, landscaping, backfilling, and light demolition in tight jobsite conditions.