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Caterpillar P215

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Cat P215 is a secondary pulverizer: a fixed-jaw, non-rotating hydro-mechanical demolition attachment for hydraulic excavators, not a self-propelled machine. It carries no engine, transmission, or undercarriage of its own; every function runs off the host excavator's hydraulic circuit through an oversized jaw cylinder and a standard speed-booster valve. Built by Caterpillar Work Tools B.V. in the Netherlands, the P215 is the smallest of the original P200-series trio (P215, P225, P235) introduced around 2010 for Cat's medium excavator class, roughly the 20 to 35 metric ton range. Operating weight is 1683 kg (3710 lb), the lightest of the three; the P225 and P235 step up in size and force for larger carriers. The tool ships with interchangeable jaw tips — a standard concrete-crushing tip and a rebar-cutter tip — each rated for a different closing force, letting one jaw handle both bulk pulverizing and rebar separation.

Across the P200-series trio the core design held steady: non-rotating jaw, oversized closing cylinder, bolt-on wear tips, and the same speed-booster valve concept, with size and force climbing from the P215 up through the P235. Caterpillar retired that line around 2021 in favor of a new secondary-pulverizer generation (P214, P218, P224, P232, P245) built for faster cycle times, making the P215 a non-current, legacy model today. That does not make it irrelevant: the P215 turns up regularly in the used-attachment and demolition-fleet market as an affordable jaw tool for excavators at the lighter end of the medium class, and plenty remain in daily service on recycling and concrete-demolition sites. Its value now rests entirely on wear-part condition — jaw tips, pivot pins and bushings, cylinder seals, and coupler pins — since there is no engine or driveline to age out. Parts demand centers on those same wear points plus hose and fitting hardware, which is exactly what keeps a well-maintained unit competitive against newer-generation tools.

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 P215 specifications

Engine

Power source

No onboard engine. This is a hydro-mechanical excavator attachment powered entirely by the carrier machine's hydraulic system; no engine model, displacement, power rating, or emissions tier applies.

Weights

Operating weight	1683 kg (3710 lb)
Shipping weight	Not published as a separate figure; the operating weight above is the only mass value documented for this attachment.
Ground pressure	Not applicable. Non-self-propelled attachment with no ground-contact system of its own.

Dimensions

Overall length	2414 mm (95 in)
Overall height	1372 mm (54 in)
Overall width	580 mm (23 in)
Jaw opening, maximum	838 mm (33 in)
Jaw depth	722 mm (28.4 in)
Fixed jaw width	440 mm (17.3 in)
Moving jaw width	340 mm (13.4 in)

Performance

Tip closing force	106 t (117 sh ton)
Rebar-cutter closing force	205 t (226 sh ton)
Maximum concrete thickness processed	650 mm (26 in)
Travel speed / gradeability	Not applicable. The pulverizer has no travel system or engine of its own; jaw speed and force depend on the host excavator's hydraulic output, and no carrier-specific flow or pressure figures are published for this model.

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tank	Not applicable — no engine.
Hydraulic system	No independent reservoir. Runs on hydraulic flow and pressure supplied by the carrier excavator's own circuit; model-specific flow/pressure ratings for this attachment are not published.
Engine oil	Not applicable — no engine.
Cooling system	Not applicable — no engine.

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

P215 fluids & capacities

System	Capacity	Recommended fluid
Grease points (jaw pivot pins, cutter-tip and rebar-cutter linkage bushings, frame/cylinder pin joints)	No fill capacity - grease-gun service points only, not a reservoir	Cat multipurpose lithium-complex EP/moly grease, NLGI 2 (e.g. Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease); grease every fitting daily or each shift per the work tool's lube chart, with grease points and wear-part inspection accessible from ground level while the pulverizer stays mounted. For sustained ambient below about -20C (-4F), step down to a low-temperature-rated Cat grease per the same chart.
Hydraulic circuit (jaw closing cylinder and speed-booster valve)	No dedicated reservoir or oil fill on the work tool itself - the pulverizer's hydraulic components are enclosed in the housing and run off the host excavator's own hydraulic tank	Use whatever hydraulic fluid the host excavator's own operation and maintenance manual specifies (Cat HYDO Advanced or an equivalent TDTO-based hydraulic oil, graded by ambient temperature per that carrier's chart). The P215 itself carries no separate hydraulic fluid specification or capacity.

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

Caterpillar P215 maintenance schedule

Service interval	Tasks
Every 10 h	Grease every jaw pivot pin, bushing, and cylinder pin joint each shift per the lube chart; shorten the interval in dusty or gritty demolition dirt. Inspect jaw tips and crusher teeth daily for rounding, chipping, or uneven wear. Check hydraulic hoses, fittings, and the coupler connection daily for cuts, abrasion, or weeping. Weekly, rock the jaw by hand at each pivot with the cylinder retracted and feel for side-to-side or fore-aft play. Weekly, walk the frame near the jaw throat and pivot housings looking for rust streaks bleeding from seams or visible deformation. Weekly, confirm coupler and frame mounting bolts are torqued and have not worked loose.
Every 250 h	Re-torque frame, cylinder-guard, and coupler mounting bolts to factory spec. Check jaw tip wear pattern; rotate or replace bolt-on tips before wear reaches the base jaw casting. Inspect the cylinder rod for scoring, pitting, or seal weeping; confirm the jaw does not creep shut on its own when idle under pressure. Verify the speed-booster valve hands off cleanly between fast open-jaw travel and full crushing force on contact. Check pin and bushing clearance at every pivot against factory tolerance. Inspect hose routing and protective shields for rubbing wear against the frame.
Every 500 h	Pull and inspect pivot pins for scoring or out-of-round wear; replace pins and bushings together as matched sets, not mixed old-and-new. Have cylinder seal condition checked; confirm closing force holds steady through a complete crushing cycle rather than fading mid-stroke. Inspect structural welds around the jaw throat and bearing housings for hairline cracking. Check coupler pin-to-bore clearance against factory tolerance. Check every grease fitting for damage or blockage; replace any fitting that will not take grease.
Every 1,000 h	Have a dealer verify jaw cylinder internal seal and speed-booster valve condition against factory spec. Replace worn pivot pins and bushings as matched sets where clearance is at or beyond factory limits. Check jaw geometry to confirm the fixed and moving jaws close square under load. Inspect frame and housing welds for cracking with dye-penetrant or a comparable method if hairline cracking was flagged earlier. Confirm the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic flow and pressure still fall within the tool's rated jaw-circuit window.
Every 2,000 h	Schedule a full structural inspection of the frame, throat, and pivot housings for fatigue cracking. Rebuild or replace the jaw cylinder — rod, seals, and speed-booster valve — if force loss or seal weeping was flagged at earlier intervals. Replace all pivot pins and bushings as a complete set if cumulative wear is at or near factory limits. Replace jaw plates and tips too worn for further field bolt-on service. Confirm the mounting bracket and coupler engagement points are within factory wear limits before returning the tool to heavy service.
Every 4,000 h	Perform a complete teardown inspection of the jaw assembly, cylinder, and speed-booster valve. Replace all pins, bushings, and wear plates as a full set regardless of individual condition. Have the frame crack-checked and re-certified structurally sound before further service. Replace cylinder seals, rod, and any pitted or scored components found during teardown. Confirm the tool's rated closing force output against factory spec before returning it to service.

Servicing the P215 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

The P215 has no engine oil or coolant to sample; predictive care means tracking the jaw cylinder and the carrier's hydraulic oil instead. Pull hydraulic fluid samples from the host excavator's tank on its normal schedule, since contamination shows up first as slow jaw cycling or a hunting speed-booster valve. Log pivot pin and bushing clearance at each joint over time instead of waiting for a knock to develop. Track grease use at each fitting; a fitting suddenly taking more grease than normal often flags a wearing pin early.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Most P215 repairs trace to the jaw tips, the pivot pins and bushings, and the cylinder. Rounded or chipped tips bolt off and on without welding; replace before wear reaches the base jaw casting. A jaw that closes off-square or knocks under load usually means a worn pin, bushing, or both — replace as a matched set, not mixed old-and-new. Force fading mid-cycle or a jaw creeping shut at idle points to worn cylinder seals or an internally bypassing speed-booster valve, not a weak carrier pump.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

A P215 rebuild centers on the jaw cylinder and the structural frame, not a powertrain. Full cylinder rebuilds replace the rod, seals, and speed-booster valve as a set once force output drops or seal weeping shows up. Pivot pins and bushings wear as pairs; a high-hour rebuild replaces every pin/bushing set at once rather than spot-fixing the worst one. The highest-stakes check is structural: inspect welds around the jaw throat and pivot/bearing housings for fatigue cracking, the costliest failure point on this class of tool.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

The P215 has no coolant or fuel system to winterize; seasonal care centers on grease and hydraulics. In cold climates, switch to a low-temperature-rated Cat grease at every pivot once ambient drops below about -20C (-4F). In hot, dusty demolition or recycling settings, shorten the grease interval below the standard schedule, since grit at the pivots drives most pin and bushing wear. Confirm the host excavator's hydraulic oil is graded for the season per that carrier's chart, since the P215 draws directly off the carrier's tank.

P215 attachments & work tools

Tool identity and class

The P215 is itself a secondary pulverizer/concrete-crushing work tool for hydraulic excavators, not a carrier machine. It belongs to the legacy P200-series trio (P215/P225/P235), the smallest of that group by frame size. Caterpillar lists the P215 as non-current, superseded by the later secondary-pulverizer generation (P214/P218/P224/P232/P245).

Carrier excavator fit

Designed for Cat medium hydraulic excavators in the demolition/recycling segment. Family literature for the P215/P225/P235 line spans roughly the 20-35 metric ton excavator class, with the P215 sitting at the lighter end of that span; confirm exact carrier match with a dealer since sizing varies by stick/linkage configuration.

Mounting and coupler system

Mounts via a pin-on bracket that engages the excavator stick and bucket-link pins, the same pin-engagement style used across Cat excavator work tools (compatible with pin-grabber quick-coupler setups on matching-size sticks). The P215 jaw is fixed/non-rotating, so it carries no hydraulic rotation circuit or rotary coupling.

Hydraulic kit and circuit requirements

Jaw open/close runs off a dedicated single-function auxiliary (tool control) hydraulic circuit plumbed to the stick; carriers without factory aux hydraulics need a dealer-installed hydraulic kit before the tool can be run. The jaw cylinder uses a speed-booster/regenerative valve arrangement to balance cycle speed against closing force.

Jaw and tip configuration

Offered with interchangeable jaw tips: a standard concrete-crushing tip and a rebar-cutter tip, each carrying a different rated closing force. Wear tips and jaw plates are field-replaceable without surface welding, and jaw width steps down from a wider fixed jaw to a narrower moving jaw for progressive crushing.

Size and performance class

Approximate class figures (verify against the specific unit's data plate): tool weight about 1683 kg (3710 lb), maximum jaw opening about 838 mm (33 in), jaw depth about 722 mm (28.4 in), rated to crush concrete sections up to about 660 mm (26 in) thick. Closing force runs roughly 106 t (117 sh ton) at the standard tip and up to roughly 205 t (226 sh ton) with the rebar-cutter tip.

Guarding and protective options

The jaw cylinder carries a fixed cylinder guard to shield the ram from falling and flying concrete debris during crushing. Carriers running this class of secondary-demolition tool typically spec cab falling-object guarding (front/roof glazing) as a machine-side option; that guarding is ordered on the excavator, not the tool itself.

All P215 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar P215. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Frame And Body

321-0878 Housing Gp-Pulverizer

32***78	Housing Group-Pulverizer	1
32***83	Plate	1
32***84	Plate	2
32***15	Bar	2

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340-2436 Housing Gp-Pulverizer

34***36	Housing Group-Pulverizer	1
34***45	Plate As	1
34***55	Bar	1
34***57	Bar	7

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334-6101 Housing Gp-Pulverizer

33***01	Housing Group-Pulverizer	1
33***11	Plate	1
33***12	Bar	8
33***13	Plate	1

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Hydraulic System

222-8828 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Shear

09***48	Nipple, Grease	1
12***11	Hose As	1
16***16	Seal	1
16***87	Bushing	2

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187-2996 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Shear

09***48	Nipple, Grease	1
14***84	Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x110-mm)	22
16***16	Seal	1
16***55	Bushing	2

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222-8830 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Shear

09***48	Nipple, Grease	1
09***06	Bolt-Socket Head; (M16x2x80-mm)	24
16***16	Seal	1
16***71	Bushing	2

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340-2439 Cylinder & Valve Gp

14***51	Elbow Group	1
14***52	Elbow As.	2
15***18	Lockwasher	2
16***54	Seal	1

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321-1277 Cylinder & Valve Gp

14***51	Elbow Group	1
14***92	Elbow; (-12 Orfs/-12 Orfs Swivel)	2
15***46	Seal	1
15***18	Lockwasher	2

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334-6110 Cylinder & Valve Gp

14***51	Elbow Group	1
14***92	Elbow; (-12 Orfs/-12 Orfs Swivel)	2
15***46	Seal	1
15***18	Lockwasher	2

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354-7379 Lines Gp-Connecting

1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
23***81	Hose As	2
35***79	Lines Group-Connecting	1

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357-9493 Lines Gp-Connecting

1P***03	Seal - Rectangular (31.86mm Id)	2
1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
35***93	Lines Group-Connecting	1

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354-6671 Lines Gp-Connecting

17***20	Hose As	2
1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
35***71	Lines Group-Connecting	1

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357-9482 Lines Gp-Connecting

1P***03	Seal - Rectangular (31.86mm Id)	2
1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
35***82	Lines Group-Connecting	1

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354-6672 Lines Gp-Connecting

1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
35***72	Lines Group-Connecting	1
35***74	Hose As	2

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357-9490 Lines Gp-Connecting

1P***03	Seal - Rectangular (31.86mm Id)	2
1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
35***90	Lines Group-Connecting	1

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357-9484 Lines Gp-Connecting

1P***03	Seal - Rectangular (31.86mm Id)	2
1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
35***84	Lines Group-Connecting	1

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234-5669 Lines Gp-Connecting

1P***04	Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)	2
1P***67	Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)	4
23***69	Lines Group-Connecting	1
24***71	Hose As	2

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170-3229 Valve Gp-Speed Control

17***29	Valve Group-Speed Control	1
17***30	Plug	6
17***31	Valve	1
17***32	Plug-Screw	2

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Service Equipment And Supplies

334-6100 Kit-Maintenance

16***86	Shim; (1-mm Thk)	1
16***88	Shim; (1.5-mm Thk)	1
17***03	Wrench-T-Handle	1
17***04	Wrench	1

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321-0877 Kit-Maintenance

16***18	Shim; (1-mm Thk)	1
16***19	Shim; (1.5-mm Thk)	1
17***03	Wrench-T-Handle	1
17***38	Wrench	1

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340-2434 Kit-Maintenance

16***18	Shim; (1-mm Thk)	1
16***19	Shim; (1.5-mm Thk)	1
16***92	Wrench	1
17***03	Wrench-T-Handle	1

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200-2959 Lock Gp-Shear

20***14	Plate-Lock	2
20***59	Lock Group-Shear	1
8T***32	Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd)	2
8T***75	Bolt; (M16x2x90-mm)	1

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200-2885 Lock Gp-Shear

20***85	Lock Group-Shear	1
20***86	Plate-Lock	2
8T***32	Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd)	2
8T***75	Bolt; (M16x2x90-mm)	1

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200-2960 Lock Gp-Shear

20***16	Plate-Lock	2
20***60	Lock Group-Shear	1
8T***32	Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd)	2
8T***75	Bolt; (M16x2x90-mm)	1

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349-6027 Plate & Film Gp

11***73	Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)	0
15***96	Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location)	5
24***76	Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm)	1
31***21	Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back, Hand), Name-Plate (Reserve Tank Led)	2

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349-6028 Plate & Film Gp

11***73	Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)	0
15***96	Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location)	5
24***76	Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm)	1
31***21	Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back, Hand), Name-Plate (Reserve Tank Led)	2

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349-6024 Plate & Film Gp

11***73	Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)	0
15***96	Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location)	5
24***76	Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm)	1
31***21	Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back, Hand), Name-Plate (Reserve Tank Led)	2

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Work Tool Arrangement

349-6023 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
33***98	Pulverizer Group-Hydraulic	1
33***00	Kit-Maintenance	1
34***23	Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic	1

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349-6026 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
32***75	Pulverizer Group-Hydraulic	1
32***77	Kit-Maintenance	1
34***26	Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic	1

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349-6030 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
34***33	Pulverizer Group-Hydraulic	1
34***34	Kit-Maintenance	1
34***28	Plate & Film Group	1

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Work Tools

201-9466 Bracket Gp-Mounting

15***18	Lockwasher	8
16***97	Plate-Cover	1
20***66	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
20***31	Bracket As	1

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169-5307 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***07	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
17***47	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
8T***67	Washer-Hard; (26x44x4-mm Thk)	14

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169-4969 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***69	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***89	Bracket As	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
7X***53	Bolt-Plt; (M16 X 2.0 X 40)	2

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276-7982 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
27***82	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
27***83	Bracket As	1
8T***67	Washer-Hard; (26x44x4-mm Thk)	14

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234-9927 Bracket Gp-Mounting

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
23***27	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
34***39	Bracket Group-Mounting	1

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248-7980 Bracket Gp-Mounting

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
15***21	Lockwasher	2
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
20***59	Plate-Serial Number	1

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254-4463 Bracket Gp-Mounting

09***49	Washer; (22x60x6-mm Thk)	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
20***71	Washer; (26x90x8-mm Thk)	1
25***63	Bracket Group-Mounting	1

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226-4127 Bracket Gp-Mounting

15***19	Lockwasher	8
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
22***19	Bracket As	1
22***20	Bracket Group-Mounting	1

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193-4497 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
19***97	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
20***66	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
8T***67	Washer-Hard; (26x44x4-mm Thk)	14

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254-4039 Bracket Gp-Mounting

09***49	Washer; (22x60x6-mm Thk)	1
13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
20***71	Washer; (26x90x8-mm Thk)	1

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169-5311 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***11	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***16	Bracket As	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
8T***67	Washer-Hard; (26x44x4-mm Thk)	14

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231-0474 Bracket Gp-Mounting

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
15***19	Lockwasher	8
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
22***87	Cover	1

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255-0001 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
20***71	Washer; (26x90x8-mm Thk)	2
25***01	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
25***02	Bracket As	1

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169-4974 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***74	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***93	Bracket As	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
7X***53	Bolt-Plt; (M16 X 2.0 X 40)	2

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169-4967 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***67	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***86	Bracket As	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
5P***76	Washer Guard To Support Assembly And Guard Assembly	2

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179-1647 Bracket Gp-Mounting

15***18	Lockwasher	8
16***19	Bracket As	1
16***97	Plate-Cover	1
17***47	Bracket Group-Mounting	1

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299-0293 Bracket Gp-Mounting

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
29***93	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
29***94	Bracket As	1

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169-4971 Bracket Gp-Mounting

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
16***71	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***91	Bracket As	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14

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169-4970 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***70	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***90	Bracket As	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
7Y***10	Washer-Special; (17x65x6-mm Thk)	2

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179-1645 Bracket Gp-Mounting

15***18	Lockwasher	8
16***18	Bracket As	1
16***97	Plate-Cover	1
17***45	Bracket Group-Mounting	1

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253-7830 Bracket Gp-Mounting

09***49	Washer; (22x60x6-mm Thk)	2
13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
20***59	Plate-Serial Number	1

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169-4975 Bracket Gp-Mounting

13***55	Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)	2
16***75	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***94	Bracket As	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14

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169-5308 Bracket Gp-Mounting

16***08	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
16***82	Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm)	14
17***45	Bracket Group-Mounting	1
8T***67	Washer-Hard; (26x44x4-mm Thk)	14

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334-6098 Pulverizer Gp-Hydraulic

11***73	Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)	0
14***98	Screw-Flat Head; (M20x2.5x90-mm)	3
15***21	Lockwasher	4
15***22	Lockwasher	4

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321-0875 Pulverizer Gp-Hydraulic

11***73	Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)	0
14***98	Screw-Flat Head; (M20x2.5x90-mm)	3
15***21	Lockwasher	4
15***22	Lockwasher	4

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340-2433 Pulverizer Gp-Hydraulic

11***73	Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)	0
14***15	Screw-Flat Head; (M20x2.5x100-mm)	3
15***21	Lockwasher	4
15***22	Lockwasher	5

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the Cat P215 use?

None. The P215 is a hydraulic excavator attachment, not a self-propelled machine — it has no engine, transmission, or fuel system of its own. It runs entirely off the hydraulic circuit of the host excavator it is mounted on, through a jaw cylinder and a standard speed-booster valve.

What is the operating weight of the Cat P215?

1683 kg (3710 lb). That is the tool's own mass; it does not include the excavator it is mounted on.

What replaced the Cat P215?

Caterpillar's newer secondary-pulverizer generation — P214, P218, P224, P232, and P245 — succeeded the original P200-series line that included the P215, P225, and P235. The P215 is now a non-current, legacy model in that older lineup.

What P215 owners discuss

What wears out first on a P215 jaw, and how is it replaced?

The crushing tips/teeth on the jaw are the first wear point on a secondary pulverizer jaw like this one. They're bolt-on wear parts, not welded on, so a crew can swap worn tips in the field without cutting or welding. Watch for rounded, chipped, or unevenly worn tips — uneven wear across the jaw usually points to pin wear rather than the tips themselves, since a sloppy pivot lets the jaw close off-square. Replace tips before the base jaw metal starts wearing; building that back up costs far more than a tip swap.

How much play is normal in the pivot pins and bushings before they need attention?

Some clearance is expected on a jaw this size (typically mounted on 18-32 t / 20-35 ton class carriers). Check by rocking the jaw side to side and fore-aft at the pivot with the cylinder retracted; visible slop or a knock under load means the pin, the bushing, or both are due. A worn pin wears a new bushing unevenly, so most shops replace pins and bushings together instead of mixing old with new. Daily greasing at every pivot point is the biggest single factor in pin life — dusty, gritty demolition sites need tighter greasing intervals than the standard schedule. Have your dealer verify pin and bushing clearance against factory tolerance before deciding whether to replace.

What's normal versus not normal for the hydraulic cylinder and speed valve?

P200-series secondary pulverizers use a speed valve built into the jaw cylinder that shifts automatically between fast, low-force jaw movement when open and unloaded, and full crushing force the instant the jaw bites into material. A jaw that seems to speed up on opening and then bog down hard on contact is the regeneration circuit doing its job, not a fault. What isn't normal: force fading out partway through a closing cycle, or the jaw creeping shut on its own when idle. Both point to worn cylinder seals or a speed valve that's bypassing internally, not a weak pump. Have your dealer verify cylinder seal condition and speed valve function if closing force drops off mid-cycle.

Does the P215 need a specific hydraulic flow from the carrier excavator?

Yes. Like other Cat secondary pulverizers, the jaw circuit has a rated oil flow and pressure window, and running it on a carrier whose auxiliary circuit sits outside that window shows up in the field: too little flow gives sluggish jaw speed, too much flow or pressure runs hoses hot and wears cylinder seals early. Match the carrier's auxiliary flow and pressure to the P215's rated jaw-circuit spec rather than assuming any excavator in the size class will drive it correctly out of the box.

What mounting and coupler fit problems come up with this class of attachment?

The most common complaint on quick-coupler-mounted jaw tools is pin play developing at the coupler over time, which shows up as the whole attachment shifting or knocking when boom or cylinder direction reverses. Coupler pin grease points get missed more often than the jaw's own pivot points, so check those specifically during service. On the hose side, a pulverizer's duty cycle flexes hoses more than a digging bucket does; hoses that rub against the frame or lack a protective shield wear through and fail sooner than hoses routed with clearance. Have your dealer verify coupler pin-to-bore clearance if the tool shifts or knocks under load.

Are cracks near the jaw throat something to worry about?

Yes — this is one of the more serious checks on any jaw-type demolition attachment. The throat area and the welds around the pivot and bearing housings absorb repeated impact, and stress concentrates there, especially when the jaw is worked off-angle instead of square to the material. Warning signs include rust streaks bleeding out of a seam (a sign of a crack underneath), visible frame deformation, or frame bolts that keep working loose even after retorquing. One loose bolt found once is routine maintenance; a bolt that won't stay torqued points to a developing crack or worn mating surface underneath. Treat any suspected crack near the throat or pivot housings as safety-critical — have your dealer verify with a proper inspection before returning the tool to service.

What should I check when buying a used P215?

Focus on the wear points that fail first in service: tip condition on the jaw (rounded or chipped tips mean it was run past its wear limit), play at every pivot pin and bushing (rock the jaw by hand and feel or listen for knock), cylinder condition (a jaw that creeps closed on its own or loses force mid-squeeze has worn seals), and hose condition (cracked or abraded outer covers, weeping at fittings). Check the coupler end for pin wear too, and ask what carrier and auxiliary flow it was run on — a P215 worked on a mismatched carrier can show accelerated seal and hose wear even if the paint looks clean. Walk the frame and throat area specifically for rust streaks or hairline cracks near welds, since that's the costliest repair on this class of tool. Have your dealer verify pin/bushing wear limits and cylinder condition against factory tolerances before finalizing a used purchase.

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

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