Caterpillar BP25
Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown
The Cat BP25 is a hydraulically driven pickup broom work tool, not a self-powered machine. It carries no engine, ECM, transmission, undercarriage, or fuel and coolant system of its own; it draws all working power from its host carrier through a hook-type quick coupler and a third auxiliary hydraulic valve. Two hydraulic motors, 195 cm3/rev each, drive the brush core to a maximum 385 rpm using 40-150 L/min (11-40 gpm) at 150-260 bar (2176-3771 psi) supplied by the carrier. The attachment weighs approximately 650 kg (1433 lb), spans about 2700 mm (106 in) overall with a 2500 mm (98 in) sweeping width, and carries a 0.66 m3 hopper plus a 400 L (106 gal) integrated water tank for dust suppression during sweeping. It mounts to skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, integrated toolcarriers, and wheel loaders fitted with a compatible coupler and third-valve circuit, sitting alongside the BP15, BP18, BP22, and BP24 pickup brooms and the BA18, BA22, BA25, and BA30 angle brooms as parallel sibling models sized for different carrier classes rather than a lettered succession.
Because the BP25 is an attachment rather than a standalone machine, there is no documented generation split tied to engine or chassis changes. Variation across units comes down to configuration: bristle material offered as polypropylene, all-wire, or a 50/50 poly-and-wire mix for abrasive work, 12V or 24V electrical compatibility for the leveling indicator, and a water spray kit. In the used and parts market the BP25 holds value because it bolts onto a wide range of common carrier classes already in dealer fleets. Buyers should weigh the condition of the two hydraulic motors, the water tank and pump, and the bristle sections first, since these wear fastest and drive most resale and repair cost; a broom with a sound coupler, tight mounting frame, and motors performing to the rated flow and pressure window is the difference between a usable attachment and an expensive rebuild.
Below: full specifications, fluids & capacities, the factory service schedule, common service parts, verified fault codes, what owners discuss, attachment guidance, the complete assembly directory, and a serial-number reference. Complete parts lists with full OEM part numbers, exploded diagrams, quantities, and fitment data are available free in Heavy Parts AI.
Caterpillar BP25 specifications
Engine
| Power source | None. BP25 is a passive hydraulically driven pickup broom attachment with no onboard engine or ECM. It runs off the host carrier's hydraulic system through two hydraulic motors. |
| Host machines | Skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, integrated toolcarriers, and wheel loaders |
| Emissions tier | Not applicable, no engine on the attachment |
Weights
| Operating weight (12V and 12V/24V variants) | 650 kg (1433 lb), consistent across both electrical configurations |
| Ground pressure | Not published, not applicable to a carrier-mounted work tool |
Dimensions
| Overall width | 2700 mm (106.3 in) |
| Sweeping width | 2500 mm (98.4 in) |
| Length | 1830 mm (72 in) |
| Height | 1300 mm (51.2 in) |
| Brush diameter | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Hopper capacity | 0.66 m3 (0.9 yd3) |
Performance
| Optimal hydraulic flow | 40-150 L/min (11-40 gpm) |
| Optimal hydraulic pressure | 150-260 bar (2176-3771 psi) |
| Broom motor displacement | 195 cm3/rev (11.9 in3/rev) per motor, two motors total |
| Maximum brush speed | 385 RPM at maximum flow |
| Drive method | Direct drive |
| Hydraulic interface requirement | 3rd valve circuit with hook-group coupler |
| Electrical system compatibility | Offered in two variants: 12V only, and 12V or 24V. Mechanical, dimensional, and hydraulic specs are identical between the two; only electrical compatibility differs |
| Travel/gradeability | Not applicable, this is a passive carrier-mounted attachment with no self-propulsion |
Service capacities (summary)
| Integrated water tank | 400 L (106 gal) for dust suppression during sweeping |
| Fuel tank | Not applicable, no engine |
| Engine oil | Not applicable, no engine |
| Cooling system | Not applicable, no engine |
| Hydraulic system | Supplied by host carrier; no dedicated onboard reservoir beyond the two broom drive motors |
Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.
BP25 fluids & capacities
| System | Capacity | Recommended fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic system (broom drive) | No dedicated onboard reservoir — BP25 has no engine or hydraulic tank of its own. Two hydraulic motors spin the broom core using flow and pressure supplied directly from the carrier machine's hydraulic circuit. | Match the carrier machine's own hydraulic fluid spec (typically Cat HYDO Advanced 10 or equivalent Cat TDTO/hydraulic oil per that carrier's OMM). BP25 itself carries no separate fluid requirement — service follows the host loader/backhoe/toolcarrier's fluid chart, not a broom-specific one. |
| Water tank (dust-suppression spray system) | 400 L (106 US gal) integrated tank | Clean water only, no additive specified. Not a lubricant — feeds the spray bar/sprinkler kit that wets material ahead of the broom to knock down airborne dust. Drain in freezing conditions; no antifreeze spec published for this tank. |
| Grease (bearing and pivot points) | Spec only — no fill volume given. Grease fittings at the broom-core outer and inner bearings (bristle side) and suspension pivot points; interval per the attachment OMM's lube chart. | Cat Multipurpose Grease (MPGM), a lithium-complex grease for low-load, low-speed fittings, rated roughly -30 to 40 C (-22 to 104 F). |
Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.
Caterpillar BP25 maintenance schedule
| Service interval | Tasks |
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| Every 10 h |
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| Every 250 h |
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| Every 500 h |
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| Every 1,000 h |
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| Every 2,000 h |
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| Every 4,000 h |
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Servicing the BP25 beyond the schedule
Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis
The BP25 has no engine or reservoir of its own; predictive care means watching the host carrier's hydraulic system for signs the broom motors are working harder than spec. Track brush speed against the 385 rpm/150-260 bar baseline; a falling rpm at rated flow points to internal motor wear before external leaks appear. Check case-drain return oil for metal fines each service interval, log bristle wear rate against hours, and watch water-tank sediment carryover into the spray nozzles as an early clue to tank or filter degradation.
Corrective & Common Repairs
Most BP25 repairs trace to the two hydraulic motors, hoses, and coupler rather than the broom itself. Common fixes: reseating or replacing worn shaft seals on a leaking motor, swapping chafed or cracked hoses at the coupler-to-motor run, and freeing a sticking dump cylinder after hopper debris packs the pivot. Clogged spray nozzles and a worn water pump are frequent dust-suppression complaints. Bristle sections wear unevenly on one side if the suspension float isn't level, so correct leveling-indicator setup before condemning bristles.
Overhaul & Rebuild Points
A full BP25 overhaul centers on the hydraulic motor pair, mounting frame, and hopper linkage rather than an engine or drivetrain. Rebuild motors when case-drain flow or brush rpm drops below spec, replacing shaft seals, bearings, and displacement components as a set on both motors together to keep sweeping torque balanced. Inspect the mounting frame and broom-tube welds for fatigue cracking from repeated float-and-lift cycling, recondition the dump-cylinder bore and pins, and replace bristle sections and hoses as complete sets at major rebuild rather than piecemeal.
Seasonal & Environment Servicing
Cold-weather lay-up: drain the 400 L water tank, spray bar, and pump completely to prevent freeze-cracking, since the system has no antifreeze circuit of its own. Flush accumulated sediment before storage. In abrasive or gritty environments, shorten bristle-wear inspections and check hydraulic hose fittings more often for grit-accelerated chafing at the coupler. In wet or muddy conditions, clear packed debris from the hopper pivot and dump-cylinder linkage daily so grease can still reach the pin, and rinse the mounting frame to slow corrosion at fastener points.
BP25 common service parts
| Part number | Part | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 311-0060 | Filter-Water | Scheduled service item | Check fitment → |
| 8T-7915 | Adapter-To Transmission Filter | Scheduled service item | Check fitment → |
| 160-4706 | Screen-Filter | Scheduled service item | Check fitment → |
| 160-4719 | Filter-Water | Scheduled service item | Check fitment → |
| 236-0836 | Filter-Water | Scheduled service item | Check fitment → |
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BP25 attachments & work tools
Broom head / bristle sections
Standard bristle sections are replaceable polypropylene; sections can be swapped to all-wire or a 50/50 poly-and-wire mix for special-duty or debris-heavy applications. Sweeping width runs about 2500 mm (98.4 in) with an overall frame width near 2700 mm (106.3 in) and a 700 mm (27.6 in) brush diameter.
Integrated hopper
The BP25 sweeps material into a built-in hopper for collection and dumping rather than side-casting, giving roughly 0.66 m3 (0.9 yd3) of collection capacity. This is the defining difference from the angle-broom line, which pushes material to the side instead of collecting it.
Water/dust-suppression kit
An integrated water tank of about 400 L (106 gal) feeds a sprinkler kit that wets material ahead of the brush to cut airborne dust; this is standard equipment on the BP25.
Hydraulic drive requirement
Broom rotation is direct-drive off two protected hydraulic motors (about 195 cm3/rev / 11.9 in3/rev displacement each), needing a third auxiliary hydraulic valve on the carrier. Optimal flow is about 40-150 L/min (11-40 gpm) at 150-260 bar (2175-3770 psi), giving roughly 385 rpm brush speed at max flow; exact flow/pressure needed varies by host-machine configuration.
Mounting / coupler interface
The BP25 mounts via a hook-type quick-coupler group matched to the host machine class rather than a fixed pin-on frame; the correct hook group is selected per carrier at order time.
Electrical system options
Offered in a 12V-only version and a combined 12V-or-24V version to match the carrier's onboard electrical system, for lights/indicators on the tool, not for driving the broom itself.
Leveling / suspension features
A self-leveling suspension lets the broom float over the work surface without support wheels, keeping consistent bristle-to-ground contact as bristles wear; a cab-visible leveling indicator shows broom attitude to the operator.
Host-machine class
Sized for skid steer loaders, backhoe loaders, integrated toolcarriers, and wheel loaders in the mid-size class; the BP25 is the larger sibling of the single-motor BP22 pickup broom and sits within the same pickup-broom family as the smaller BP115C/BP118C units for compact carriers.
Parking/storage feature
Fold-down parking supports let the broom stand stably on its own when detached from the carrier, without needing a separate stand.
All BP25 assemblies by section
Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar BP25. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.
Electrical System
173-2190 Wiring Gp-Work Tool
| 11***91 | Fuse; (15-Ampere) | 1 |
| 15***95 | Nut; (1-1/2-18-Thd) | 1 |
| 15***96 | Lockwasher | 1 |
Frame And Body
166-3955 Frame Gp-Broom
| 08***66 | Locknut; (M8x1.25-Thd) | 20 |
| 09***43 | Screw-Drive; (M6x1-Thd) | 16 |
| 10***04 | Washer; (7.2x25x2-mm Thk) | 13 |
166-4088 Frame Gp-Broom
| 08***66 | Locknut; (M8x1.25-Thd) | 18 |
| 09***43 | Screw-Drive; (M6x1-Thd) | 8 |
| 10***04 | Washer; (7.2x25x2-mm Thk) | 12 |
138-9532 Indicator Gp-Height
| 13***31 | Limiter-Height | 1 |
| 13***32 | Indicator Group-Height | 1 |
| 17***41 | Spacer; (8x10x7-mm Thk) | 1 |
175-2248 Indicator Gp-Height
| 08***66 | Locknut; (M8x1.25-Thd) | 1 |
| 17***17 | Pendulum-Indicator | 1 |
| 17***48 | Indicator Group-Height | 1 |
311-0061 Kit-Water Pump -12-Volt
| 25***53 | Clamp | 2 |
| 28***76 | Pump As-Water; (12-Volt) | 1 |
| 31***57 | Coupling; (90-Deg) | 2 |
311-0062 Kit-Water Pump -24-Volt
| 25***53 | Clamp | 2 |
| 28***04 | Pump As-Water; (24-Volt) | 1 |
| 31***57 | Coupling; (90-Deg) | 2 |
Hydraulic System
200-0726 Kit-Quick Disconnect
| 15***17 | Cap-Dust | 1 |
| 19***25 | Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Female) | 1 |
| 19***26 | Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Male) | 1 |
200-0725 Kit-Quick Disconnect
| 20***25 | Kit-Quick Disconnect | 1 |
| 6V***08 | Seal-With Adapter | 2 |
| 6W***88 | Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Male) | 2 |
200-0724 Kit-Quick Disconnect
| 20***24 | Kit-Quick Disconnect | 1 |
| 6V***08 | Seal-With Adapter | 2 |
| 6W***89 | Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Female) | 1 |
204-1259 Kit-Quick Disconnect
| 14***48 | Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Male) | 2 |
| 18***74 | Cap-Dust | 2 |
| 19***96 | Adapter | 2 |
176-7287 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***84 | Hose As | 2 |
| 17***87 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***99 | Bulkhead As | 2 |
166-3947 Lines Gp-Hydraulic
| 16***15 | Hose As | 2 |
| 16***43 | Seal | 1 |
| 16***47 | Lines Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
166-4087 Lines Gp-Hydraulic
| 13***28 | Clamp; (Half) | 4 |
| 16***49 | Hose As | 2 |
| 16***87 | Lines Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
Service Equipment And Supplies
166-4086 Film Gp
| 14***47 | Film; (Identification) (24v) (On Outside Of Battery Compartment Door) | 1 |
| 15***33 | Film-Identification; (12-Volt) | 1 |
| 15***35 | Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back) | 2 |
166-3942 Film Gp
| 14***47 | Film; (Identification) (24v) (On Outside Of Battery Compartment Door) | 1 |
| 15***35 | Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back) | 2 |
| 15***36 | Film-Warning; (Read Operation Manual) | 1 |
Work Tool Arrangement
329-8639 Broom Ar
| 16***86 | Film Group | 1 |
| 16***87 | Lines Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
| 16***88 | Frame Group-Broom | 1 |
155-5021 Broom Ar-Pickup
| 15***21 | Broom Ar-Pickup | 1 |
| 15***19 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***86 | Film Group | 1 |
158-0253 Broom Ar-Pickup
| 15***53 | Broom Ar-Pickup | 1 |
| 16***04 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***42 | Film Group | 1 |
164-8489 Broom Ar-Pickup
| 16***89 | Broom Ar-Pickup | 1 |
| 16***04 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***42 | Film Group | 1 |
352-0180 Broom Ar-Pickup
| 16***04 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***42 | Film Group | 1 |
| 16***47 | Lines Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
Work Tools
158-6319 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***48 | Bracket As-Mounting; (Rh) | 1 |
| 15***49 | U-Bolt | 8 |
| 15***51 | Bracket As-Mounting; (Lh) | 1 |
165-5504 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***49 | U-Bolt | 8 |
| 15***80 | Bracket As-Mounting; (Rh) | 1 |
| 15***90 | Bracket As-Mounting; (Lh) | 1 |
166-7228 Brush Gp-Broom
| 13***61 | Spacer; (254x275x30-mm Thk) | 28 |
| 15***56 | Brush-Polypropylene | 29 |
| 16***28 | Brush Group-Broom | 1 |
166-7229 Brush Gp-Broom
| 13***61 | Spacer; (254x275x30-mm Thk) | 33 |
| 15***56 | Brush-Polypropylene | 34 |
| 16***29 | Brush Group-Broom | 1 |
352-0484 Brush Gp-Broom
| 13***61 | Spacer; (254x275x30-mm Thk) | 40 |
| 15***56 | Brush-Polypropylene | 21 |
| 20***57 | Brush As; (Steel) | 20 |
329-8631 Hook Gp-Coupler
| 15***49 | U-Bolt | 8 |
| 32***31 | Hook Group-Coupler | 1 |
| 32***32 | Plate As-Coupler; (Rh) | 1 |
329-8634 Hook Gp-Coupler
| 15***49 | U-Bolt | 4 |
| 32***34 | Hook Group-Coupler | 1 |
| 32***35 | Plate-Coupler | 1 |
166-3958 Spray Gp-Water
| 14***33 | Clamp | 6 |
| 14***39 | Fitting-Hose | 1 |
| 14***40 | Adapter | 2 |
166-3956 Spray Gp-Water
| 14***26 | Pump Group-Auxiliary Water | 1 |
| 14***33 | Clamp | 1 |
| 14***39 | Fitting-Hose | 1 |
166-4114 Spray Gp-Water
| 14***33 | Clamp | 1 |
| 14***39 | Fitting-Hose | 1 |
| 14***40 | Adapter | 2 |
BP25 serial number reference
The PIN plate sits on the broom frame near the mount plate or gearbox housing, usually on the side facing the carrier machine; on some units it is riveted to the main tube behind the hopper. Read the first 3 characters as the serial prefix (identifies the specific work-tool model and build series) and the following digits as the unit sequence number.
| Prefix | Identifies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AEH | BP25 Pick-Up Broom (two hydraulic motors, 12V or 24V electrical), current production | Tied to an actual BP25 unit offered for resale under serial AEH01097, and listed in the combined Caterpillar parts manual covering the BA22/BA25 angle brooms and BP22/BP25 pickup brooms. The other three prefixes in that same manual belong to sibling models, not BP25. |
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the Cat BP25 pickup broom have?
The BP25 has no engine of its own. It is a passive, hydraulically driven work tool that draws power from its host carrier machine (skid steer loader, backhoe loader, integrated toolcarrier, or wheel loader) through a hook-type quick coupler and a third auxiliary hydraulic valve, running two hydraulic motors rated to a maximum 385 rpm brush speed.
What is the operating weight of the Cat BP25?
The BP25 weighs approximately 650 kg (1433 lb). It measures about 2700 mm (106 in) overall width with a 2500 mm (98 in) sweeping width, carries a 0.66 m3 hopper, and includes a 400 L (106 gal) integrated water tank for dust suppression.
What replaced the Cat BP25 pickup broom?
No documented successor is confirmed for the BP25. It remains part of Caterpillar's current pickup-broom lineup alongside the BP15, BP18, BP22, and BP24, sized for different carrier classes rather than one superseding another, and continues to be offered new through Cat dealers.
What BP25 owners discuss
What hydraulic flow and pressure does the BP25 actually need, and what happens if the carrier sends too much?
How long do the bristle sections last, and is uneven wear a sign of a bad broom or bad operation?
What's the deal with the two hydraulic motors versus the single-motor BP22 - does that mean more to go wrong?
Is the reversing (forward/reverse bristle rotation) feature something to worry about mechanically?
How does the integrated water tank and spray system hold up, and what maintenance does it need?
The hopper won't fully dump or debris stays packed in the corners - what's going on?
What should I actually check when looking at a used BP25?
Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.
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