The company haven't made a mistake. I talked to a guy on the phone and when I explained that my teeth are all flat and not U-shaped, he didn't know what I was talking about. Nor did his collegues. And I know I spelled that wrong.

He asked if my bucket was Volvo original but I can't say, there aren't any markings on it. Then again if it was it could have been scratched off by now. Anyway, I sent him pics of the teeth and he found one variant that was close to it. I asked about the C/C of the holes but he couldn't say as there was no info about that. They weren't so expensive so I just decided that he'd send them to me, knowing full well I couldn't send them back if they didn't fit. So it's all on me.

I'll try to fasten them on the bucket without making any holes bigger. Maybe I can use one big bolt and one smaller.

Aw! I don't see how they couldn't understand flat teeth if they are in the business though. Can you find a picture on the internet of the teeth you need and the size holes you need and shop for them that way? Even without knowing the manufacturer; just make sure you are getting some from a reputable company and that the material is steel and not iron; etc.

It is frustrating to think about possibly compromising your bucket; you really use that Little Yellow 'Cavator A LOT!








This post has been edited by mALX: Feb 1 2019, 07:24 PM

I certainly do, and I already have several projects ready for this year


Compromising the bucket as you say is the final solution and even then I'll make as little changes as possible. No one I have talked to have been able to help me, and I've already talked to a lot of companies in the business. This one company deals with the exact brand of machine I have and if even they don't know what I'm going on about I doubt anyone does. I've been looking for new teeth since last summer and I'm growing restless knowing about my new projects.

Should these teeth prove to not fit at all in the slightest I can always use the old ones. They work but they are so stubby now.

So these are one-piece teeth that bolt direct to the bucket? When I googled, everything seemed to be two-part, where a holder bolts to the bucket, and the replaceable wear part connects to that.

Is there a chance that the bucket itself isn't a Volvo one? In which case, you may be looking in the wrong places.

Yes, that's what the guy told me.


I suspect it isn't, especially since it's imported from England. They must have another system there. Still, I just assumed it was the same on all and simply never gave it a single thought.

How many inches is your bucket? I found those teeth on a "Titan Toro Front Hoe Bucket" that came in various sizes; (8"; 10"; 12"; etc. = I was trying to get the image to post here and it wouldn't let me take the image. But if they have the bucket; they will sell the teeth. Here is a page showing a closeup of the bucket and teeth; if this is anything like yours:

https://www.palletforks.com/12-fronthoe-bucket.html


By the way; when you were talking to the company you bought the teeth from; did you send them that picture? Or any pictures of the bucket you may have taken in the past before you wore them down to nubs?

Those teeth are really sturdy the way they are attached; so maybe you can change the hole size slightly without too much damage to the bucket's integrity.

Ghastley is right on what he says; a lot of the companies sell replacement teeth that you "crimp" onto the nub; but if you can replace the full tooth you are looking at a much longer lasting solution.

You should check the paperwork from where you bought the 'Cavator and see if the bucket model is listed there; or if you kept any of the info on it from when you bought it. Didn't you buy it from a relative? Maybe they can tell you the bucket brand or where to get the replacement teeth?

You could send this picture (or better yet; if you have one of the bucket from before you wore it down). That picture itself would help a manufacturer find the correct model teeth you are needing; but you might have to put something beside it on the floor for size comparison to give an idea of the accurate size of the tooth and the distance between the holes.

A good thing to do when buying the teeth = measure the bucket and how many teeth it has or take a picture to fax with the request - then measure the tooth itself; the width and length of the part that attaches and the distance between the holes/distance the holes are from the edges and end of the shaft; and the size of the hole itself.

Fax that to the different tooth companies that carry for Volvo Excavators so you will have part numbers and dealer names the next time = you will be ahead of the game when the next tooth breaks.







This post has been edited by mALX: Feb 1 2019, 09:02 PM

I don't know the inches of the bucket, never measured it. I did post that pic to that guy but the teeth have always been nubs like that so I don't have pics of them full-length.

The seller couldn't help me as he doesn't deal with spare parts unless a similar machine comes in. I don't think he knows much about the bucket. He just imported the machine, used it and then sold it to me basically. And no, it's not a relative.


Paperwork doesn't say anything specific. It's just a receipt stating seller, buyer and model. I have a manual but it's general, much like a car manual. It doesn't mention anything like bucket models.



Anyway, I'll see if these fit. It looks like they would, those 5mm should not make it impossible.

The crimping teeth are not that great for heavy jobs like you do. They work in soft dirt; but the crimp doesn't hold up to heavy duty work at all; then you will be out a bunch of money and still need teeth. You are doing the right thing trying to find the full tooth if possible.

If those teeth don't work, you can always sell them on Amazon = it is loaded with people selling those crimping backhoe teeth, lol.

Good to know I'm doing the right thing after all. I'm glad to have a cavator expert here

And yeah, heavy work indeed. There's barely any soft dirt between all the rocks - Thanks a million, last ice age!


I can prolly sell them no problem if I can't use them, yeah. But I hope I can and I will certainly try!

I don't blame you on that, I hope so too. If my Dad was still alive, he would have found you the right tooth in a heartbeat. (and probably sent them to you; that is just how he was).

- SPECIAL REPORT - SPECIAL REPORT - SPECIAL REPORT -

Teeth fit bucket. I repeat: Teeth fit bucket.


Yeah, no problem there. The holes are a little askewed but not much and I tested with bolts and they dropped in just fine. Cavator also started up nicely and showed no sign of any problems so I'm a happy camper.

I'm gonna order another set of teeth while my contact has them in fresh memory so I'm covered in the future.

This being the first two sentences of a post, the first post on a new thread page, and the first time I read about this situation, I initially though it referred to a poorly made set of dentures or a partial.

As for myself, false teeth aside it dawned on me a short while ago that I have let myself fall behind in creating text narrative for my upcoming TpF Scenic Excursions YT upload. I swear thinking up something worth saying gets harder every episode. They're bloody train rides for goodness’ sake! Start at point A. End at point B. Try not to fall asleep en route. There's not much more to them than that, barring discovery of a nifty new mod. Be that as it may, I'm not even two minutes in and can't think of anything more to say. Maybe something will come to me over time?

(My upper partial fits well enough, thank you.)

This post has been edited by Decrepit: Feb 2 2019, 06:52 PM

This is AWESOME news !!!!!!!! Fantastic !!!!









This post had me rolling! You sure know how to start the day off with a smile!

Well I HATED to have opened most of my MOTU Classic figure but I think in the end it'll all be worth it. I just need Mermista and Pinnacle Studios and some fresh batteries (or new camera) and I can begin.

Oh, so that sound I heard earlier was the resale value dropping like a rock?

It was the sound of a million She-Ra fans crying out in horror then suddenly silence. Oh well by the time I get around to selling them IF I sell them I'll be on my deathbed probably .

Project: Create YouTube thumbnail for upcoming Transport Fever episode upload.

This morning, right after breakfast, I decided to create a thumbnail for what will be Transport Fever Scenic Excursions episode 15 once uploaded. (Assuming I can come up with at least a minimal amount of text narrative.) Launched the game, Found a spot I felt ideally suited for the purpose. Played the game until my train reached that spot. Paused the game. Found a good camera position. Captured an image.

Exited the game. Launched my photo editor of choice. Was about to resize the image in preparation for adding text. Then...I realized I had captured an image for what will be episode 16, not 15. Doh! Back to the drawing board.

At least now I already knew the exact image I wanted to capture. It would be a still from my video footage. Launched VLC video player. Opened the raw footage in question. Moved to the frame I wanted. Captured it. Exited VLC. Launched my photo editor of choice. Opened the captured image. Was about to resize it. Then...I realized I had captured an image for what will be episode 17, not 15. %#$#@#$# *&(&##$!!!!!! Back to the drawing board.

Launched VLC video player yet again. Opened raw footage for what had better be the right episode. Moved to the frame I wanted. Captured it. Exited VLC. Launched my photo editor of choice. Opened the captured image. Reduced it to proper YouTube custom thumbnail size. Framed it in a dark red background. Launched another editor. Added text. Exported the file to PNG. Opened it in my photo editor of choice. Saved it as a JPG. DONE! Third time's the charm, as they say.

On the bright side, I now have suitable thumbnail images for three upcoming episodes! (Only episode 15's is finalized with text, border, etc.)

What a doofus!

I feel bad for your frustration in this; but that aside = the way you tell stories always brings a smile!

Imo, no point in having toys you'll never play with.

My MOTU figures are currently on display but they'll be used in my stop motion as soon as I get a new video editing software.