CAT Excavator Compatible Attachments by TGEC
CAT's 300-Series covers a wider operating range than most competing brands, which means attachment requirements shift dramatically between a CAT 303.5 working on residential utility lines and a CAT 320 handling heavy demolition or quarry work. TGEC develops CAT excavator attachments with this range in mind, matching attachment weight, hydraulic demand and structural strength to the specific machine class.
For compact CAT machines such as the 301.7, 303.5, 305 and 306, operators commonly need digging buckets, hydraulic breakers and small grapples for landscaping, utility installation and interior demolition. These machines require attachments that preserve zero-tail-swing maneuverability and match lower auxiliary hydraulic flow rates. TGEC compact-class attachments are sized to maintain machine balance without sacrificing breakout force.
Medium CAT excavators including the 312, 315 and 320 serve as the workhorses of commercial construction, site prep and medium demolition. This class supports a broader attachment range — heavy-duty buckets, hydraulic breakers, demolition grapples, rippers and pulverizers — where structural reinforcement and higher hydraulic output become critical. TGEC medium-class attachments use reinforced steel structures and wear-resistant cutting edges to handle continuous professional workloads.
For CAT machines operating in mining and quarry environments, attachment durability under high-impact, high-abrasion conditions is the primary selection factor. TGEC mining-class buckets and rippers are engineered with hardened wear surfaces and reinforced joint structures to withstand continuous rock and ore handling, while hydraulic breakers are configured for the higher carrier flow and pressure typical of larger CAT excavators.
CAT Excavator Models
Mini Excavators — Standard
CAT 301.5 Mini Excavator · CAT 301.6 Mini Excavator · CAT 302.5 Mini Excavator · CAT 307.5 Mini Excavator
Mini Excavators — Compact Radius (CR)
CAT 301.7 CR Mini Excavator · CAT 303.5 CR Mini Excavator · CAT 304 CR Mini Excavator · CAT 305 CR Mini Excavator · CAT 306 CR Mini Excavator · CAT 308 CR Mini Excavator
Medium Excavators
CAT 311 Excavator · CAT 312 Excavator · CAT 313 Excavator · CAT 315 Excavator · CAT 320 Excavator · CAT 323 Excavator · CAT 326 Excavator
Large Excavators
CAT 330 Excavator · CAT 336 Excavator · CAT 340 Excavator · CAT 345 Excavator · CAT 349 Excavator · CAT 352 Excavator · CAT 374 Excavator · CAT 390 Excavator
CAT offers both current and non‑current excavator models. Custom attachments are available for other CAT models and configurations based on machine specifications — including older 300-Series machines not listed here.
CAT Compatible Attachments
How to Select Attachments for CAT Excavator Classes
Begin with your CAT excavator's auxiliary flow rating. Compact models like the 301.5 through 308 typically deliver 20‑40 L/min — perfectly matched for digging buckets, small breakers (up to 300 J), light grapples, and augers for landscaping, utility work, and residential construction. Medium excavators in the 311 through 326 range push 40‑60 L/min, supporting 500‑800 J breakers, demolition grapples, rippers, and heavier buckets for commercial construction and site preparation. Large 330 through 390 class machines with 60‑80 L/min can run 1000‑1500 J breakers, heavy rock buckets, pulverizers, and high-flow attachments for quarry and mining operations.
Operating weight is the second critical factor. A breaker that matches a 390's hydraulic output and mass would severely damage a 301.5's boom and swing motor. TGEC sizes each attachment to the carrier's weight class — compact attachments for sub‑6‑ton machines, medium attachments for 6‑15‑ton excavators, large attachments for 15‑40‑ton units, and heavy-duty attachments for 40‑ton‑plus CAT models — ensuring structural integrity and safe lifting capacity.
The mounting interface is the third consideration. Most current CAT excavators use the CW quick coupler, while older machines or specific configurations may have pin-on buckets with varying ear spacing and pin diameter. TGEC supplies both CW‑compatible plates and direct pin‑on attachments, with each unit verified against the target CAT model's coupler dimensions prior to delivery. Reach out to TGEC with your machine serial number and we'll confirm the correct mounting configuration.
FAQ
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