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Caterpillar CR35

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Cat CR35 is a hydraulic concrete crusher, an excavator-mounted demolition work tool with no engine, cab, or undercarriage of its own — it runs entirely off the carrier's hydraulic system. Per the Caterpillar factory spec sheet for this attachment family, it has an approximate service weight of 4,200 kg (9,300 lb) excluding its mounting bracket, and it is built to demolish reinforced concrete structures such as bridge decks, parking garages, columns, and abutments up to about 1.5 m (5 ft) thick, cutting embedded rebar in the same pass instead of requiring separate torching. It mounts on Cat 345B and 350 excavators, machines in the 35-40 tonne class, on a stick with a working range of roughly 2.9 to 4.05 m (9'6" to 13'3") depending on the host machine.

The CR35 sits in the middle of Caterpillar's CR-series concrete crusher lineup, sized between the CR28 and the CR50 and scaled to match progressively larger excavators rather than representing successive model-year generations. No distinct earlier or later CR35 generation is documented; Caterpillar issued it as a single fixed specification, identified in parts records by PIN prefix 5BW. Caterpillar's current demolition-attachment catalog has since shifted to the MP Multi-Processor platform with interchangeable jaw sets, so the CR35 represents an earlier, single-purpose crusher design rather than a lineage that continued under a new name. It still works in scrap and demolition fleets running older 345B- and 350-class excavators, and its parts demand today centers on wear items — jaw teeth, rebar cutters, pins, bushings, and seals — rather than whole-unit replacement.

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 CR35 specifications

Engine

Power sourceHydraulically powered attachment with no onboard engine. Power and hydraulic flow are supplied by the carrier excavator.

Weights

Service weight (excl. mounting bracket)4200 kg (9,300 lb)
Recommended carrier operating weight classApprox. 35 000 kg (77,000 lb), matched to Cat 345B/350 class excavators

Dimensions

Overall length (excl. mounting bracket)2510 mm (98.8 in)
Jaw opening, maximum1190 mm (46.8 in)
Jaw depth830 mm (32.6 in)
Rebar cutter blade size500 mm total, 2 x 250 mm (19.6 in total, 2 x 9.8 in) length; 280 mm (11 in) depth

Performance

Maximum crushing force, tooth tip833 kN (93.6 short tons)
Maximum crushing force, middle tooth1128 kN (127 short tons)
Maximum shearing force, cutting center4787 kN (538 short tons)
Cycle time (jaw open/close)6.2 sec at maximum oil flow. Varies with carrier configuration and operating conditions.
RotationContinuous 360 degree hydraulic rotation
Carrier stick (reach) range345B: 2.9-3.9 m (9'6"-12'10"); 350: 3.1-4.05 m (10'2"-13'3")

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel, engine oil, coolantNot applicable. CR35 has no onboard engine; all power is drawn from the carrier excavator.
Hydraulic cylinder flow requirementMax. 350 L/min (93 gpm)
Hydraulic cylinder working pressureMax. 34 300 kPa (4,980 psi)
Rotation circuit flow requirement20 L/min (5 gpm)
Rotation circuit working pressure17 200 kPa (2,465 psi)

Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.

CR35 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine, cooling system, fuel tank, transmission/powertrain, final drives, axles/differentialsNot applicableThe CR35 is a hydraulic concrete crusher work tool mounted on a host excavator; it carries no engine, cooling system, fuel tank, transmission, final drive, or axle of its own. These systems and their fluid charts belong to the carrier machine, not the crusher, and the CR35 OMM does not list them.
Hydraulic system (crusher cylinder and rotator circuit)No dedicated onboard reservoir or fluid capacity; the tool has no tank of its own and runs on flow and pressure drawn from the host excavator's hydraulic system through auxiliary linesFluid must match the spec used in the host excavator's hydraulic tank per that machine's own OMM, typically Cat HYDO Advanced 10/30 or Cat BIO HYDO Advanced (viscosity graded to ambient temperature per the carrier's climate chart). The CR35 OMM does not call out a separate crusher-specific hydraulic fluid or capacity; oil cleanliness and cooling are governed entirely by the carrier circuit.
Grease points (rotator/swivel bearing, cylinder pins, jaw pivot pins)No fill volume specified; lubricate each fitting per the scheduled service interval until fresh grease purges from the jointCat Multipurpose Grease (NLGI 2) for general pin and bushing points, or Cat Extreme Application Grease / Cat Ultra 5 Moly (NLGI 1 or 2, calcium sulfonate complex with moly) for the higher-load rotator bearing and swivel joint. No separate winter/summer grade is called out; the moly-fortified grease covers the full ambient range Caterpillar lists for its work-tool lube points.

Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.

Caterpillar CR35 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Inspect hydraulic hoses, fittings, and the cylinder rod seal for leaks, chafing, or damage before starting work.
  • Wipe grease fittings clean, then lubricate the crushing-arm pivot pins and bushings.
  • Lubricate the cylinder rod-end and swivel-bearing grease points.
  • Visually inspect jaw teeth and rebar cutter edges for cracks, chips, or excessive wear.
  • Check mounting pins and retaining hardware for looseness.
Every 250 h
  • Wipe and lubricate the ring gear (rotator) grease fittings.
  • Inspect the rotator relief valve and accumulator lines for leaks or damage.
  • Check slewing-ring bolts and mounting-bracket fasteners for correct torque.
  • Measure crushing-arm bushing and pin wear; replace if clearance exceeds allowable limits.
  • Inspect welds on the jaw body and mounting bracket for cracking.
Every 500 h
  • Test the rotator relief-valve pressure setting against the 17 200 kPa (2465 psi) rotation-circuit spec; adjust or replace as needed.
  • Check accumulator precharge and recharge if pressure has dropped.
  • Rotate or replace worn rebar cutter blades once their cutting edges are used up.
  • Inspect cylinder swivel bearings for play; replace if excessive.
  • Pressure-test hydraulic hoses and fittings serving the 34 300 kPa (4980 psi) cylinder circuit.
Every 1,000 h
  • Remove and inspect crushing-arm pins and bushings for wear beyond service limits; replace worn pins and bushings together.
  • Inspect the cylinder rod, gland, and seals for scoring; rebuild the cylinder if leakage or scoring is found.
  • Perform a full structural inspection of the jaw arms, ring gear housing, and mounting bracket welds.
  • Confirm jaw alignment and closing geometry; shim or adjust as required.

Servicing the CR35 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

Since it has no engine, sampling should focus on the excavator's hydraulic oil, since the CR35's crushing circuit (350 L/min at 34,300 kPa) and rotation circuit (20 L/min at 17,200 kPa) share the carrier's tank. Watch for metal particulate spikes after heavy rebar-cutting duty cycles, which point to accelerated wear on the cylinder rod bushing or swivel bearings. Track relief-valve response and accumulator precharge trend line; a slow or spongy jaw close cycle (baseline 6.2 seconds) often precedes a valve or accumulator fault before a hard failure occurs.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Most CR35 downtime traces to jaw-tooth and rebar-cutter wear from rebar contact, not hydraulics. Build up or replace the bolt/weld-on crushing teeth once the alloy edge rounds off, and index the rebar cutters onto their next fresh edge before the throat loses cutting bite. Cylinder rod seal weep after high-cycle demolition work is common; reseal before scoring reaches the chrome. Crushing-arm pin and bushing knock indicates play beyond tolerance; replace the pin/bushing pair together rather than one side.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

A full CR35 overhaul centers on the rod-through cylinder, the rotator ring gear, and the crushing-arm pin bores. Rebuild the cylinder when rod scoring or internal bypass slows jaw closing; the rod-through oil path means rod wear affects sealing on both sides of the piston. Line-bore worn arm and mounting-bracket pin bores and fit oversize pins and bushings rather than shimming. Re-torque or renew the slewing-ring bolts and inspect the ring gear teeth for pitting; rotator drag or backlash signals ring gear wear needing replacement.

Seasonal & Environmental Servicing

Cold-weather starts stiffen the rotator and cylinder seals; cycle the jaw and rotation function slowly before full-force crushing to warm the oil trapped in the crusher's own lines. Concrete dust and rebar swarf pack into pin bosses and the ring gear teeth; clean and re-grease more often on dusty demolition sites to keep grit from scoring the pins. In wet or coastal demolition work, check exposed cylinder rod and swivel bearing surfaces for corrosion pitting, since the rod-through design leaves the rod exposed at full jaw extension.

CR35 fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
CID 1180Auxiliary/work-tool hydraulic solenoid #1 circuit on the carrier excavator's machine ECM — the first auxiliary valve solenoid metering oil flow to a mounted attachment such as a crusher, hammer, or shear.Open or shorted wiring to the solenoid, a failed solenoid coil, or a loose connector at the auxiliary valve bank, often surfacing when a high-flow tool is switched on.Inspect the solenoid connector and harness for damage or corrosion, check coil resistance against spec, then clear and retest before replacing the valve.
CID 1181Auxiliary/work-tool hydraulic solenoid #2 circuit — the paired auxiliary valve solenoid, typically covering the opposite flow direction or a second tool function on the excavator's aux circuit.Same wiring or coil failure modes as the #1 solenoid circuit, on the paired solenoid.Inspect wiring and connector, test coil resistance, and confirm proportional valve response with Cat ET before condemning the solenoid.
CID 1189Auxiliary hydraulics control lever/joystick input circuit — reports the signal from the control used to command the auxiliary (work-tool) hydraulic function.Faulty lever position sensor, worn detent, or a signal-wiring fault between the lever and the machine ECM.Cycle the lever while watching the sensor signal on Cat ET, check wiring continuity and connector condition, then replace the lever assembly if the fault persists.
CID 1942High-pressure tool detection switch circuit — used by the excavator ECM to sense that a high-flow/high-pressure work tool such as a hammer or crusher is connected, which changes how the aux circuit is metered.Switch failure, damaged wiring at the tool-detection circuit, or a poor connection at the quick-coupler interface.Verify switch continuity and connector integrity, confirm the ECM registers tool presence on Cat ET, and repair wiring before replacing the switch.
CID 2280Crushing-hammer oil-return routing solenoid valve — controls whether return oil from a hammer- or crusher-type attachment routes through the tank or back through the auxiliary circuit.Solenoid coil failure or a wiring fault on this return-routing valve, which tends to surface specifically when a crusher or hammer tool is mounted.Check coil resistance and wiring, confirm the valve shifts under command on Cat ET, and replace the solenoid if it fails to actuate.
CID 1806Work tool/magnet selector switch circuit — reports the operator's selector-switch input used to choose which mounted tool function is active.Worn or failed selector switch, or a wiring fault between the switch and the machine ECM.Test switch continuity in each position, inspect wiring for damage, and replace the switch if it fails to register a clean signal.
CID 2211/2212Auxiliary valve port A/port B solenoid circuit — controls flow direction through an added auxiliary valve section fitted on excavators configured for multi-function work-tool circuits.Solenoid or wiring fault on the named port; more likely on machines with extra auxiliary valve sections added for tool changers or multiple attachments.Check port solenoid wiring and coil resistance, confirm the valve spool shifts on command, and replace the solenoid if unresponsive.

Codes and remedies are general guidance for this model family — always confirm with diagnostic tooling and your dealer before major repairs.

CR35 attachments & work tools

Carrier / mounting compatibility

The CR35 concrete crusher is factory-matched to the 345B and 350 hydraulic excavator class, in the roughly 35,000 kg (77,000 lb) operating-weight bracket. It mounts to the stick through a machine-specific pin-on bracket (sold and weighed separately from the tool itself) rather than a universal quick coupler, since the tool carries its own top-mounted hydraulic rotator.

Stick / reach requirement

Recommended stick length range is about 2.9-3.9 m (9'6"-12'10") on a 345B and 3.1-4.05 m (10'2"-13'3") on a 350; exact usable range varies by boom and counterweight configuration on the host excavator.

Jaw and tooth / rebar-cutter configuration

Each of the two crushing arms carries two bolted/welded alloy-steel crushing teeth that can be built up or replaced, plus two rotatable-edge rebar cutter knives with four usable cutting edges each before replacement. Maximum jaw opening is about 1190 mm (46.8 in) with a jaw depth of about 830 mm (32.6 in), sized for reinforced sections up to roughly 1.5 m (5 ft) thick or in diameter.

Hydraulic flow and pressure requirements

The crushing-cylinder circuit calls for roughly 350 L/min (93 gpm) maximum oil flow at about 34,300 kPa (4980 psi) maximum working pressure. A separate, lower-flow circuit of about 20 L/min (5 gpm) at about 17,200 kPa (2465 psi) drives the continuous 360-degree rotator.

Rotator and guarding options

A large-diameter top-mounted 360-degree rotator is standard, protected by a pressure relief valve and small accumulators to keep excessive hydraulic pressure from reaching the excavator boom/stick. Falling-object protective guarding is offered as a dealer-fitted option for overhead demolition work where debris can drop onto the cab.

Size-class family position

The CR35 sits between the CR28 (325B/330B/345B/350 class) and the CR50 (375 class, including a general-purpose-boom variant) in Caterpillar's legacy concrete-crusher lineup, sharing the same cutter/tooth/rotator design scaled to different crushing-force and jaw-opening classes; approximate service weight excluding mounting bracket is about 4200 kg (9300 lb).

All CR35 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar CR35. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Frame And Body
145-4026 Housing Gp-Crusher
13***24Screw-Flat Head12
14***63Lockwasher12
14***07Plate4
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145-4007 Housing Gp-Crusher
14***63Lockwasher12
14***86Screw-Flat Head12
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
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160-9067 Housing Gp-Crusher
14***63Lockwasher12
14***86Screw-Flat Head12
14***64Gear & Bearing Group1
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160-9070 Housing Gp-Crusher
13***24Screw-Flat Head20
14***63Lockwasher20
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
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160-9068 Housing Gp-Crusher
14***63Lockwasher12
14***86Screw-Flat Head12
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
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160-9069 Housing Gp-Crusher
13***24Screw-Flat Head12
14***63Lockwasher12
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
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145-6438 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
14***63Lockwasher1
14***93Bolt; (M12x1.75x40-mm)1
14***80Gear-Planetary1
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160-9323 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
09***74Bolt-Socket Head; (M12x1.75x65-mm)4
14***93Plate-Mounting1
15***18Lockwasher4
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160-9324 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
09***74Bolt-Socket Head; (M12x1.75x65-mm)4
15***19Lockwasher8
16***75Plate-Mounting1
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Hydraulic System
145-3666 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Crusher
14***66Cylinder & Lines Group-Crusher1
14***24Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
14***30Mounting Group-Cylinder1
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160-9108 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Crusher
14***08Mounting Group-Cylinder1
15***19Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
16***98Lines Group-Cylinder1
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160-9107 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Crusher
14***30Mounting Group-Cylinder1
16***45Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
16***97Lines Group-Cylinder1
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160-9109 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Crusher
14***31Mounting Group-Cylinder1
16***47Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
16***99Lines Group-Cylinder1
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145-4020 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Crusher
14***08Mounting Group-Cylinder1
14***11Lines Group-Cylinder1
14***20Cylinder & Lines Group-Crusher1
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160-9106 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Crusher
14***89Mounting Group-Cylinder1
15***93Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
16***96Lines Group-Cylinder1
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160-8245 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
03***25Ring-Backup2
08***48Ring1
09***31Seal-O-Ring1
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155-4019 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
03***25Ring-Backup2
09***33Seal-O-Ring; (Id=209.30mm)1
12***17Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)12
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145-3724 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***77Setscrew-Socket1
10***19Ring-Retaining4
14***45Bearing2
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145-4039 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***13Ring4
09***77Setscrew-Socket1
14***84Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x110-mm)20
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160-8247 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
11***65Ring-Wear2
14***23Dowel1
14***33Drive-Hex Socket1
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158-7793 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
03***25Ring-Backup2
08***91Ring-Backup1
09***28Seal-O-Ring1
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145-4011 Lines Gp-Cylinder
09***85Bolt-Socket Head; (M14x2x30-mm)8
12***88Flange-Split16
12***22Bolt; (M14x2x50-mm)8
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160-9098 Lines Gp-Cylinder
09***85Bolt-Socket Head; (M14x2x30-mm)8
14***60Fitting4
14***25Hose As2
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160-9096 Lines Gp-Cylinder
14***60Fitting4
14***54Hose As2
15***82Swivel Group1
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160-9099 Lines Gp-Cylinder
09***85Bolt-Socket Head; (M14x2x30-mm)8
14***60Fitting4
14***25Hose As2
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160-9097 Lines Gp-Cylinder
14***60Fitting4
14***25Hose As2
15***82Swivel Group1
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145-3733 Lines Gp-Cylinder
12***88Flange-Split20
14***60Fitting4
14***64Hose As1
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160-6669 Lines Gp-Motor
15***94Adapter As6
15***44Seal1
16***66Hose As2
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145-6494 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***25Plug3
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145-6439 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***25Plug3
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160-6668 Lines Gp-Motor
11***30Hose As2
15***94Adapter As6
15***44Seal1
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160-6670 Lines Gp-Motor
11***23Hose As2
15***94Adapter As6
15***44Seal1
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160-9713 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
16***68Lines Group-Motor1
16***22Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***23Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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160-9714 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
16***69Lines Group-Motor1
16***22Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***24Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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145-3667 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
14***67Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***38Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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145-4021 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
14***21Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***38Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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160-9715 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
16***70Lines Group-Motor1
16***22Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***24Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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145-6153 Motor Gp-Gerotor
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***54Key1
14***55Kit-Seal1
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160-9122 Motor Gp-Gerotor
09***66Bolt; (M8x1.25x75-mm)4
16***22Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***82Motor Group-Gerotor1
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164-7282 Motor Gp-Gerotor
16***82Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***59Key-Square1
16***24Nut-Hex; (1-1/4-18 Thd)1
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145-5389 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***42Plate4
14***38Pin As2
14***31Spacer; (118mm Dia X 9.5mm Thk)8
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145-3730 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***42Plate4
14***49Pin As2
14***19Pin As2
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145-5731 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***31Plate4
14***31Mounting Group-Cylinder1
14***32Pin As2
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145-4008 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***07Plate4
14***08Mounting Group-Cylinder1
14***09Pin As2
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144-1056 Valve Gp-Pressure Control
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***88Connector2
17***54Valve Group-Relief2
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179-1254 Valve Gp-Relief
17***54Valve Group-Relief1
6V***06Seal-Bonded1
6V***80Seal-O-Ring; (20.35mm Id)1
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Service Equipment And Supplies
161-2660 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
10***45Film-Identification; (Cat)2
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
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161-2658 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
14***69Film-Warning; (Alert)2
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161-2661 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
14***69Film-Warning; (Alert)2
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161-2659 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
14***69Film-Warning; (Alert)2
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Work Tool Arrangement
145-4077 Crusher Ar-Hydraulic
14***20Cylinder & Lines Group-Crusher1
14***21Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***23Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
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145-5510 Crusher Ar-Hydraulic
14***10Crusher Ar-Hydraulic1
14***12Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
16***67Housing Group-Crusher1
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145-5772 Crusher Ar-Hydraulic
14***72Crusher Ar-Hydraulic1
14***74Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
16***70Housing Group-Crusher1
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145-4006 Crusher Ar-Hydraulic
14***66Cylinder & Lines Group-Crusher1
14***67Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***06Crusher Ar-Hydraulic1
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Work Tools
208-5144 Bracket Gp-Mounting
20***43Bracket As1
20***44Bracket Group-Mounting1
7X***82Bolt; (M30x3.5x110-mm)12
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145-5774 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***15Screw-Flat Head; (M20x2.5x100-mm)12
14***84Tooth-Crushing4
14***78Lockwasher12
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145-4010 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***31Bolt; (M16x2x70-mm)8
14***37Shim; (0.3-mm Thk)2
14***38Shim; (.5mm Thk)1
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145-4023 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***35Tooth-Crushing4
14***23Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
14***75Bolt; (M20x2.5x75-Thd)12
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145-5512 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***31Bolt; (M16x2x70-mm)8
14***12Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
14***16Crushing Tooth4
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CR35 serial number reference

The CR35 carries its own PIN/serial plate mounted on the crusher housing itself (near the rotator or mounting-bracket end), separate from and independent of the host excavator's own PIN plate on the machine frame or cab - never read the carrier machine's PIN for this attachment. On this generation of Cat work tool the identification follows the classic 8-character format: a 3-character prefix identifying the specific tool series (5BW for CR35) followed by a 5-digit sequential unit number, e.g. 5BW00123.

PrefixIdentifies
5BWCR35 hydraulic concrete/demolition crusher, standard production series (mounts on Cat 345B and 350 excavator sticks)

Frequently asked questions

What carrier excavator does the Cat CR35 fit?

The CR35 is matched to Cat 345B and 350 hydraulic excavators, machines in the 35-40 tonne class. It mounts stick-end with a working range of about 2.9-4.05 m (9'6"-13'3") depending on the carrier model.

What is the CR35's operating weight?

The CR35 has an approximate service weight of 4,200 kg (9,300 lb), excluding its mounting bracket.

What crushing force does the CR35 produce?

The CR35 develops a maximum crushing force of about 833 kN (93.6 st) at the tip and roughly 1,128 kN (127 st) at the middle tooth, driven by a hydraulic cylinder circuit flowing up to 350 L/min at up to 34,300 kPa (4,980 psi).

What CR35 owners discuss

What wears fastest on the CR35's jaw — the crushing teeth or the rebar cutters?
The crushing teeth take the heaviest wear. Rated crushing force at the middle tooth runs noticeably higher than at the tip in this jaw design, so mid-jaw material sees more load over time. Teeth are meant to be built up by welding or swapped once the profile is gone. The rebar cutters in the throat wear more slowly — each cutter has several usable cutting edges, so shops typically rotate a cutter through its edges before it needs outright replacement. On a jaw doing steady reinforced-concrete work, expect the teeth to call for attention well before the cutters do.
The rotator feels sluggish or hesitates when I swing the jaw under load — is that normal?
Some softness is by design. The rotator runs off a low-flow circuit — around 20 L/min (5 gpm) at 17 200 kPa (2 465 psi) — separate from the much higher-flow, higher-pressure circuit driving the crushing cylinders, so it will always feel slower than the jaw action. A relief valve and small accumulators sit in that rotation circuit specifically to soak up pressure spikes when the jaw is torqued against a structure at an angle, which can feel like a bit of give at the stops. Persistent binding, grinding, or a rotator that won't complete a full turn points to slewing-ring bearing wear or a failing relief valve/accumulator, not normal circuit behavior — have your dealer verify.
Where do pins and bushings wear first on this style of crusher?
Same pattern as any pivoting jaw tool: the jaw pivot pins/bushings and the cylinder swivel-bearing mounts take the brunt of the load, since the cylinders drive the jaw through a swivel-bearing linkage rather than a straight push. Worn play at these points shows up as sloppy jaw closure, uneven tooth alignment between arms, or a clunk when the jaws first bite. Left unchecked, worn pivot bushings let jaw geometry drift out of true, which loads the pins and frame unevenly and accelerates further wear. Daily greasing of the pivot and swivel points plus a regular check for pin movement is the standard defense — if play is already noticeable, have your dealer verify before returning the tool to heavy service.
What hose or seal failures show up most on jaw crushers like this?
Most failures trace back to physical damage or heat, not age alone. Falling debris and rebar around the throat can crush or kink a hose against the frame, deforming the internal braid until it eventually lets go under pressure, so routing and shielding hoses away from the crushing zone matters. On the cylinder side, oil is supplied through the rod so the cylinder housing extends when the jaws close, which keeps the rod itself shielded inside the body most of the time — but the rod seal and the swivel-bearing seals still see constant flex and are the first place to check for weeping oil. Any hose or fitting leak on a crusher circuit is a stop-work item — have your dealer verify before continuing to run it.
What carrier does the CR35 actually need, and what happens if it's mismatched?
The factory matching guide pairs the CR35 with 345B/350-class excavators, roughly 35 000 kg (77,000 lb) operating weight, with stick lengths in the 2.9-4.05 m (9'6"-13'3") range depending on the specific stick fitted. The crushing circuit calls for up to 350 L/min (93 gpm) at 34 300 kPa (4,980 psi), while rotation runs on its own low-flow circuit at 20 L/min (5 gpm) and 17 200 kPa (2,465 psi). Undersized flow leaves the jaw cycling slowly and the rotator sluggish; running the crusher on a carrier set up outside those flow/pressure targets stresses the cylinders, hoses, and rotator relief valve well before it shows up as an obvious fault. On any carrier outside the listed pairings, flow and pressure should be set to the crusher's spec — ideally checked with a flow meter rather than trusted to a factory attachment preset — have your dealer verify the setup before first use.
What should I check when buying a used CR35?
Cycle the jaws through a full open-close and watch for uneven closure, teeth that don't meet cleanly across the arms, or visible play at the pivot pins and bushings — sloppy pivots usually mean the frame has been absorbing side loads it wasn't built for. Check remaining tooth and cutter material; teeth can be built up by welding, but a cracked or badly worn cutter is a bigger flag than surface wear on a tooth. Run the tool through full rotation checking for binding, backlash in the slewing ring, or leakage at the rotator seals, and confirm the accumulators still hold precharge rather than sitting flat. Inspect the frame and cylinder mounts for cracked or repaired welds, and check hoses and the cylinder rod seals for weeping. Finally, confirm the mounting bracket and pin spacing actually match the intended carrier's stick — a crusher that's been run off its listed 345B/350-class pairing is often a sign of a mismatched or improvised hydraulic setup. Have your dealer verify structural and hydraulic condition before you commit to a purchase.

Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.

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