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Caterpillar P28

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar P28 is a passive, hydraulic-powered pulverizer and demolition jaw attachment built to mount on a mid-size excavator rather than operate as a standalone machine. It carries no engine, ECM, fuel tank, cooling system, or drivetrain of its own; the jaw cylinder is driven entirely by the host excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit. The P28 sits mid-pack in Caterpillar's legacy pulverizer lineup, sized above the smaller P16, P20, and P25 and below the larger P40 and P60, with all six sharing one combined operation and maintenance manual and parts catalog. Its confirmed factory serial prefix is 2WW. No specific production-year window, operating weight, or jaw-force figures are documented for the P28 in available factory literature; those details are treated as unpublished rather than estimated here.

Across the P16-through-P60 family, the core design stays constant — a single hydraulic cylinder closing a pinned jaw against a fixed anvil, serviced entirely by grease at the pin, bushing, and rod-end points, with no fluid or filter service of any kind. What scales across the lineup is size and jaw-closing capacity, matched to different excavator weight classes, not the mechanical concept itself. The P28 predates and is not interchangeable with Caterpillar's current P200-series and P300-series pulverizer attachments, which use a different numbering scheme and are sold as an active current product line. In the used and parts market, P28 units still turn up on older excavators and in dealer surplus because the design has few wear items, no electronics, and a simple grease-only upkeep routine, so a sound housing and cylinder can keep running well past the point where a powered attachment would be scrapped.

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 P28 specifications

Engine

Power sourceNo onboard engine. The P28 is a passive hydraulic pulverizer jaw attachment, driven entirely by the host excavator's hydraulic system (no self-contained power unit, ECM, or fuel system).
Family positionPart of the combined P16, P20, P25, P28, P40 and P60 pulverizer line, all covered by one shared operation and maintenance manual and one shared parts manual. P28 sits between P25 and P40 in the size order.
Host carrier classSized for excavators between the P25 and P40 carrier classes, consistent with its position in the family lineup. Exact carrier weight-class figures for P28 specifically are not published in available documentation — confirm carrier compatibility with your dealer.

Weights

Operating weightNot published for this model in available documentation. Sibling models in the same family (P16, P25, P40, P60) each have distinct documented weights, but a P28-specific figure could not be verified — check the attachment's ID plate or your dealer for the exact weight of a given unit.

Dimensions

Overall dimensionsNot documented in available sources for this model. No transport length/width/height, jaw opening, or reach figures specific to P28 could be verified.

Performance

Jaw/crushing forceNot documented in available sources for this model. Class-relevant figures such as crushing force and jaw opening are not published specifically for P28.
Travel speedNot applicable — P28 is a static excavator-mounted attachment with no travel function of its own.

Service capacities (summary)

Hydraulic systemNo separate hydraulic reservoir; the pulverizer operates on the host excavator's hydraulic circuit and uses the carrier's hydraulic oil. No distinct fluid capacity applies to the attachment itself.
Fuel, engine oil, cooling systemNot applicable — the attachment has no engine, fuel tank, or cooling system of its own.

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

P28 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter)Not applicable — the P28 is a passive hydraulic work tool with no onboard engineNone; no engine fitted
Cooling systemNot applicable — no engine, radiator, or coolant circuit on this attachmentNone
Fuel tankNot applicable — no fuel system; the P28 has no combustion engineNone
Transmission/powertrain compartmentNot applicable — no drivetrain; jaw motion is driven directly by the host carrier's hydraulic cylinderNone
Final drivesNot applicable — no travel/drive function; the P28 is excavator-mounted, not self-propelledNone
Hydraulic system and tankNot applicable — the P28 has no dedicated hydraulic reservoir; it operates on the host excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit, sized and filled per the carrier's own OMMFollow the host machine's hydraulic oil recommendation (viscosity-graded Cat hydraulic oil per ambient temperature per the carrier OMM); the P28 itself specifies no independent fluid
Axles/differentialsNot applicable — no axle or differential is fitted to this jaw-type attachmentNone
Grease — pin, bushing, and cylinder-rod-end lubrication pointsNo fill capacity specified; grease is applied at each zerk fitting until fresh grease purges at the joint, per the lubrication schedule in the OMMCat Extreme Application Grease (moly-fortified, NLGI 2) for pin and bushing joints under heavy shock/impact loading; Cat Multipurpose Grease (NLGI 2) is an acceptable general-duty alternative for lighter-duty points. In sustained cold ambient conditions a lower-temperature NLGI 1/0 Cat grease is used in place of the standard NLGI 2 product; in sustained high-heat conditions a high-temperature Cat grease is substituted

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

Caterpillar P28 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Visually inspect the jaw housing, cylinder rod, and mounting ears for cracks, bending, or fresh leaks before each shift
  • Wipe down and check the hydraulic cylinder rod for scoring, pitting, or seal weeping
  • Check bolt-on teeth and cutting edges for chipping, looseness, or excessive wear
  • Clear packed concrete debris and rebar fragments from the jaw throat and pivot area
  • Confirm mounting pins and retainers are seated and free of visible play
Every 50 h
  • Grease every pin, bushing, and cylinder rod-end zerk fitting with Cat Extreme Application Grease or Cat Multipurpose Grease NLGI 2 until purge is visible
  • Inspect all hydraulic hoses, fittings, and quick-couplers to the host excavator for leaks, chafing, or loose connections
  • Check jaw open/close alignment and full range of travel for binding
  • Re-torque mounting bolts and tooth/cutting-edge retaining hardware
  • Inspect wear plates on the jaw faces for thinning
Every 250 h
  • Measure pivot pin and bushing clearance for early-stage elongation
  • Inspect cylinder seals for weeping under full load and full stroke
  • Check jaw closing force and cycle time against a known-good baseline for drop-off
  • Inspect the housing welds around the cylinder mount and pivot bosses for hairline cracking
  • Rotate or replace bolt-on teeth that have reached the wear line
Every 500 h
  • Replace pivot bushings that exceed the service clearance limit
  • Inspect the full stroke of the cylinder rod for pitting or plating wear that could compromise the seal
  • Check the jaw pivot pin for elongation or scoring and replace if out of tolerance
  • Inspect quick-coupler faces on the excavator circuit for wear that causes flow loss
  • Inspect the housing structure for stress cracking near high-load pivot points
Every 1,000 h
  • Pull and inspect or replace the cylinder seal kit if any rod weeping was noted at prior checks
  • Rebush the jaw pivot assembly where clearance exceeds specification
  • Replace teeth and cutting edges that have reached the discard wear limit
  • Inspect the housing and linkage for cumulative fatigue cracking, especially around cylinder trunnions
  • Verify hydraulic flow and pressure delivered by the host machine still matches the tool's rated range
Every 2,000 h
  • Fully disassemble the jaw and inspect all pins, bushings, and bearing surfaces for wear beyond serviceable limits
  • Bench-test or recondition the hydraulic cylinder, including rod straightness and bore condition
  • Evaluate the housing for structural repair (weld buildup and re-machining) versus retirement
  • Re-check jaw geometry and closing alignment against original specification
  • Repaint and re-stencil after structural work to protect against corrosion
Every 4,000 h
  • Perform a full rebuild: new pivot pins and bushings throughout, reconditioned or reman cylinder, and weld-repaired or replaced housing sections as needed
  • Reassess whether continued rebuild is economical versus replacing the tool, based on housing and pin-bore condition
  • Repaint the complete unit and refresh all decals and ID plate legibility

Servicing the P28 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

The P28 has no engine oil or fuel to sample, so predictive work centers on trend-watching, not lab analysis. Track grease consumption at each zerk — a fitting that suddenly takes more grease than normal points to bushing wear letting debris in. Watch cylinder cycle time and jaw closing force for gradual drop-off, a sign of internal seal bypass before external leaking starts. Log pivot pin clearance at each interval rather than waiting for visible play; catching drift early avoids unplanned jaw downtime mid-demolition job.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Most P28 repairs trace to three spots: cylinder rod seals weeping after rod pitting, pivot bushings wearing oversize from packed concrete dust bypassing the grease film, and bolt-on teeth or cutting edges chipping under rebar-heavy loads. Reseal the cylinder as soon as weeping starts to protect the rod surface. Replace bushings in pairs at each pivot to keep jaw alignment true. Torque-check tooth hardware after any impact-heavy shift, since loose teeth accelerate housing wear at the mounting pockets.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

A full P28 rebuild centers on the jaw pivot assembly, the cylinder, and the housing. Rebushing every pivot point restores jaw alignment and closing force lost gradually over service life. The cylinder can usually be honed and resealed rather than replaced if the rod and bore are free of deep pitting. Housing weld repair around the cylinder trunnion and pivot bosses is common on high-hour units; once cracking spreads past a weldable area, replacement of the tool is more economical than continued repair.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Demolition sites load the P28 with concrete dust and rebar grit that work into pin and bushing clearances faster than clean dirt would, so shorten grease intervals in dusty, high-cycle work. In cold weather, purge and re-grease before start-up since stiff grease can starve zerks under vacuum. Rinse accumulated concrete slurry off the housing and cylinder rod after wet-cutting or wash-down work to prevent corrosion at exposed pin bosses and rod seals.

P28 attachments & work tools

Excavator carrier class

P28 is a legacy Cat pulverizer positioned between the P25 and P40 in the same P16/P20/P25/P28/P40/P60 family, sized for small-to-mid excavators. Cat does not publish an exact carrier weight-class figure for this generation; suitable carrier size varies by boom/stick reach and available hydraulic flow, so treat any specific tonnage figure for this model as unconfirmed.

Coupler and mounting systems

The pulverizer mounts pin-on to the excavator stick and linkage, sized to that carrier's pins, and can also be run through a compatible two-pin manual or hydraulic quick coupler where the host already carries one. Mounting brackets are matched to the specific host excavator rather than being a universal fit.

Hydraulic circuit and kit requirements

Jaw open/close runs off a dedicated hydraulic cylinder circuit, documented in Cat parts literature as its own Cylinder Group-Hydraulic for this family. Carriers without an existing auxiliary work-tool hydraulic line need a kit (control valve, plumbing, in-cab control) added before the P28 can be operated.

Jaw and cutting-edge (tooth) configuration

Cat parts documentation lists a separate Tooth and Cutting Edge Group for this pulverizer family, meaning the P28 jaw carries bolt-on, field-replaceable teeth and cutting edges rather than a one-piece welded jaw. Worn edges are swapped in the field without surface welding.

Rotation option

Parts documentation for this pulverizer family references rotation-motor and mounting-bracket components, indicating a hydraulic rotate kit was offered on at least some siblings so the jaw head can be indexed relative to the boom. Whether this option was offered on the P28 specifically is not independently confirmed and should be treated as varying by configuration.

Family and generation positioning

P28 belongs to the older P16/P20/P25/P28/P40/P60 pulverizer generation, covered together in one operation-and-maintenance manual and shared parts groups. This line predates and is not interchangeable with Cat's current P200-series secondary and P300-series primary pulverizer attachments.

All P28 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar P28. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Frame And Body
160-9075 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
14***10Guard1
14***63Bolt; (M12x1.75x16-mm)2
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145-0678 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***07Plate1
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
14***73Plate2
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145-0622 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***22Housing Group-Pulverizer1
14***61Housing1
14***62Arm As-Crushing1
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160-9076 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
10***76Seal-Dust0
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)42
14***06Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x140-mm)36
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160-9073 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***07Plate1
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
14***99Arm As-Crushing1
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160-9074 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
14***67Cover1
14***04Gear & Bearing Group1
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145-3479 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
14***67Cover1
14***73Plate2
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145-3520 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***79Bolt; (M20x2.5x100-mm)30
14***10Guard1
14***63Bolt; (M12x1.75x16-mm)2
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160-9071 Housing Gp-Pulverizer
14***62Arm As-Crushing1
14***64Gear & Bearing Group1
14***65Pin As1
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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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145-6253 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
14***63Lockwasher1
14***93Bolt; (M12x1.75x40-mm)1
14***80Gear-Planetary1
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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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145-6156 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
14***63Lockwasher1
14***93Bolt; (M12x1.75x40-mm)1
14***56Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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145-6230 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
14***63Lockwasher1
14***93Bolt; (M12x1.75x40-mm)1
14***80Gear-Planetary1
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145-6183 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
14***63Lockwasher1
14***93Bolt; (M12x1.75x40-mm)1
14***80Gear-Planetary1
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160-9325 Mounting Gp-Rotator Motor
09***73Bolt; (Socket Head) (M12x1.75x60mm)4
15***33Plate-Mounting1
15***19Lockwasher8
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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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Hydraulic System
145-0679 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***79Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
14***13Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
14***18Mounting Group-Cylinder1
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160-9114 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***52Mounting Group-Cylinder1
15***18Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
16***02Lines Group-Cylinder1
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160-9110 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***37Mounting Group-Cylinder1
15***50Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
16***00Lines Group-Cylinder1
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145-3521 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***13Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
14***21Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
14***54Lines Group-Cylinder1
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145-0623 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***23Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
14***32Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
14***37Mounting Group-Cylinder1
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160-9115 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***55Mounting Group-Cylinder1
15***18Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
16***04Lines Group-Cylinder1
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145-3480 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***13Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
14***80Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
14***52Mounting Group-Cylinder1
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160-9112 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***18Mounting Group-Cylinder1
15***18Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
16***02Lines Group-Cylinder1
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160-9117 Cylinder & Lines Gp-Pulverizer
14***29Mounting Group-Cylinder1
16***46Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
16***05Lines Group-Cylinder1
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158-3050 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
03***25Ring-Backup2
08***91Ring-Backup1
09***28Seal-O-Ring1
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145-0632 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***77Setscrew-Socket1
10***19Ring-Retaining4
14***97Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x120-mm)14
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160-8246 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
03***25Ring-Backup2
09***33Seal-O-Ring; (Id=209.30mm)1
10***86Ring-Retaining1
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155-4018 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
03***25Ring-Backup2
08***48Ring1
09***31Seal-O-Ring1
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145-0713 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***77Setscrew-Socket1
10***19Ring-Retaining4
14***45Bearing2
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168-2605 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***05Lines Group-Connecting1
16***06Hose As2
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169-3385 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***85Lines Group-Connecting1
16***86Hose As2
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168-8818 Lines Gp-Connecting
12***47Hose As2
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***18Lines Group-Connecting1
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168-2506 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***06Lines Group-Connecting1
16***03Hose As2
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169-9608 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***07Hose As2
16***08Lines Group-Connecting1
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169-5971 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***71Lines Group-Connecting1
16***74Hose As2
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168-2608 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***08Lines Group-Connecting1
16***09Hose As2
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169-8853 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***53Lines Group-Connecting1
16***54Hose As2
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169-9595 Lines Gp-Connecting
16***46Bar-Clamp2
16***90Clip; (Slot)2
16***91Clip; (Tab)2
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196-7549 Lines Gp-Connecting
10***36Connector2
10***37Seal2
11***59Hose As2
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145-0722 Lines Gp-Cylinder
12***88Flange-Split12
14***60Fitting2
14***88Connector2
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160-9100 Lines Gp-Cylinder
14***60Fitting2
14***54Hose As1
15***82Swivel Group1
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145-0644 Lines Gp-Cylinder
11***93Lockwasher2
13***30Bolt-Socket Head; (M12x1.75x40-mm)16
14***79Lockwasher16
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160-9104 Lines Gp-Cylinder
09***04Bolt-Socket Head; (M12x1.75x110-mm)8
14***60Fitting4
14***25Hose As2
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145-3554 Lines Gp-Cylinder
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)24
09***04Bolt-Socket Head; (M12x1.75x110-mm)8
12***88Flange-Split12
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160-9105 Lines Gp-Cylinder
09***04Bolt-Socket Head; (M12x1.75x110-mm)8
14***60Fitting4
14***25Hose As2
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145-3553 Lines Gp-Cylinder
11***93Lockwasher2
13***30Bolt-Socket Head; (M12x1.75x40-mm)24
14***79Lockwasher24
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160-9102 Lines Gp-Cylinder
14***60Fitting2
14***25Hose As1
15***82Swivel Group1
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160-6668 Lines Gp-Motor
11***30Hose As2
15***94Adapter As6
15***44Seal1
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145-6439 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***25Plug3
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145-6187 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***25Plug3
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160-6669 Lines Gp-Motor
15***94Adapter As6
15***44Seal1
16***66Hose As2
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145-6232 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***25Plug3
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145-6494 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***25Plug3
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145-6255 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***25Plug3
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160-6670 Lines Gp-Motor
11***23Hose As2
15***94Adapter As6
15***44Seal1
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145-6161 Lines Gp-Motor
14***56Valve Group-Pressure Control1
14***61Accumulator2
14***01Hose As1
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160-6671 Lines Gp-Motor
13***83Hose As2
15***94Adapter As6
15***44Seal1
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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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145-0681 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
14***81Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***83Mounting 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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160-9714 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
16***69Lines Group-Motor1
16***22Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***24Mounting 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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145-0624 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
14***24Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***56Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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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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145-3481 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
14***81Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***30Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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145-3523 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
14***23Motor & Lines Group-Rotator1
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***53Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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160-9716 Motor & Lines Gp-Rotator
16***71Lines Group-Motor1
16***23Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***25Mounting Group-Rotator Motor1
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164-8351 Motor Gp-Gerotor
14***31Set-Rotor1
14***32Link-Drive1
16***51Motor Group-Gerotor1
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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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160-9123 Motor Gp-Gerotor
09***66Bolt; (M8x1.25x75-mm)4
16***23Motor Group-Gerotor1
16***83Manifold1
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145-6153 Motor Gp-Gerotor
14***53Motor Group-Gerotor1
14***54Key1
14***55Kit-Seal1
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145-0718 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***42Plate2
14***18Mounting Group-Cylinder1
14***19Pin As1
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145-3629 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***07Plate2
14***63Bolt; (M12x1.75x16-mm)4
14***29Mounting Group-Cylinder1
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145-3555 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***42Plate2
14***63Bolt; (M12x1.75x16-mm)4
14***55Mounting Group-Cylinder1
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145-0637 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***42Plate2
14***37Mounting Group-Cylinder1
14***38Pin As1
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145-3552 Mounting Gp-Cylinder
14***42Plate2
14***40Spacer; (24.5-mm Lgx100.5-mm Dia)2
14***58Spacer; (4.5-mm Lgx100.5-mm Dia)2
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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
161-2662 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
14***69Film-Warning; (Alert)2
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161-2666 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
14***69Film-Warning; (Alert)2
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161-2667 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
14***69Film-Warning; (Alert)2
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161-2664 Plate & Film Gp
10***89Film; (Stripe) (82cm)0
14***36Film-Warning; (Flying Debris)2
14***69Film-Warning; (Alert)2
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161-2665 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
145-0621 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
14***21Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic1
14***22Housing Group-Pulverizer1
14***23Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
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145-3519 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
14***19Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic1
14***20Housing Group-Pulverizer1
14***21Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
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145-3478 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
14***78Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic1
14***79Housing Group-Pulverizer1
14***80Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
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145-0677 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
14***77Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic1
14***78Housing Group-Pulverizer1
14***79Cylinder & Lines Group-Pulverizer1
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145-3592 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
14***92Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic1
14***96Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
16***76Housing Group-Pulverizer1
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Work Tools
156-3332 Bracket Gp-Mounting
09***79Nut; (M36x4.0 Thd)12
15***32Bracket Group-Mounting1
7Y***63Bolt; (M36x4x120-mm)12
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155-3059 Bracket Gp-Mounting
09***79Nut; (M36x4.0 Thd)12
15***59Bracket Group-Mounting1
7Y***63Bolt; (M36x4x120-mm)12
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145-0727 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***27Bracket Group-Mounting1
14***89Bracket As1
7X***81Bolt-Plt; (M30 X 3.5 X 100)12
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147-8802 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***02Bracket Group-Mounting1
14***12Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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145-9066 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***66Bracket Group-Mounting1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
8C***22Nut (M30 X 3.50 Thd)12
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150-0042 Bracket Gp-Mounting
15***42Bracket Group-Mounting1
15***43Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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145-9071 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***71Bracket Group-Mounting1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
8C***22Nut (M30 X 3.50 Thd)12
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208-5144 Bracket Gp-Mounting
20***43Bracket As1
20***44Bracket Group-Mounting1
7X***82Bolt; (M30x3.5x110-mm)12
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158-1290 Bracket Gp-Mounting
15***90Bracket Group-Mounting1
15***83Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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148-5748 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***48Bracket Group-Mounting1
14***49Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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147-8801 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***01Bracket Group-Mounting1
14***09Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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149-0939 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***39Bracket Group-Mounting1
14***40Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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169-6717 Bracket Gp-Mounting
16***17Bracket Group-Mounting1
16***19Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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147-8795 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***95Bracket Group-Mounting1
14***03Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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183-7771 Bracket Gp-Mounting
18***71Bracket Group-Mounting1
18***96Bracket As1
7X***68Bolt; (M20x2.5x180-mm)1
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145-9065 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***65Bracket Group-Mounting1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
8C***22Nut (M30 X 3.50 Thd)12
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145-9070 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***70Bracket Group-Mounting1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
8C***22Nut (M30 X 3.50 Thd)12
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144-2508 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***07Bracket As1
14***08Bracket Group-Mounting1
7X***81Bolt-Plt; (M30 X 3.5 X 100)12
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145-9068 Bracket Gp-Mounting
14***68Mounting Group-Crusher1
14***08Bracket As1
7X***83Bolt; (M30x3.5x120-mm)12
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145-3596 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***87Screw-Flat Head21
14***84Tooth-Crushing21
14***86Shim; (.5mm Thk)1
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145-3482 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***35Bolt; (M16x2x80-mm)6
14***35Tooth-Crushing21
14***82Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
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145-0625 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***25Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
14***26Tooth-Crushing15
14***29Shim; (.3mm Thk)1
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145-0683 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***83Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
14***35Tooth-Crushing15
14***37Shim; (0.3-mm Thk)1
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145-3524 Tooth & Cutting Edge Gp
14***15Screw-Flat Head; (M20x2.5x100-mm)6
14***24Tooth & Cutting Edge Group1
14***84Tooth-Crushing21
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P28 serial number reference

The PIN/serial decal is riveted or stamped to the pulverizer housing near the mounting bracket or pivot ears, not on any carrier machine, since the P28 has no cab, engine, or ECM of its own. Read the first three characters as the model-and-series prefix and the digits that follow as the sequential build number within that series; a range quoted as a low number through "UP" covers all units built from that point forward.

PrefixIdentifies
2WWP28 Pulverizer, sole candidate production series (unconfirmed by direct primary source)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the Caterpillar P28 use?

None. The P28 is a passive hydraulic attachment with no engine, ECM, or onboard power source. It runs entirely off the host excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit, which powers the jaw-closing cylinder.

What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar P28?

Not publicly documented. Caterpillar has not published a specific operating weight, dimensions, or jaw-force figure for the P28 in available factory literature. Check the ID plate on the unit or confirm with a Cat dealer for a weight tied to your specific serial number.

What replaced the Caterpillar P28?

No direct, documented successor. Caterpillar's current pulverizer attachments use a different numbering scheme (the P200-series and P300-series secondary and primary pulverizers) and are sold as a separate current product line; available documentation does not tie them to the legacy P16-through-P60 family as a direct replacement.

What P28 owners discuss

What wears out first on a P28, the jaws or the pins?
The crushing teeth take the abuse first because they contact rebar and aggregate directly. Field guidance treats the tooth profile as due for a rebuild once roughly 13 mm (0.5 in) of the cutting face has worn away, well before the jaw casting itself is compromised. Pin and bushing wear shows up later, as looseness in the jaw pivot rather than a broken tooth. Tracking tooth profile and pivot play as two separate checks keeps you from swapping a whole jaw casting when only the teeth needed attention.
How should the pivot pins and bushings be greased?
The jaw pivot on this pulverizer is a slow-speed, high-load joint much like an excavator bucket pin, so it wants a grease with real molybdenum disulfide content to hold film under crushing loads rather than a generic chassis grease. Crews running this class of attachment in daily demolition duty grease the pivot and stabilizer link points at least once a shift; skipping even a day under continuous use is enough to let the bushing lose its film and start hammering out clearance. Play that persists right after a fresh greasing means the bushing is worn past holding lubricant and needs replacing, not just more grease.
Does the hydraulic cylinder need anything special, and how long do the seals last?
The single cylinder that closes the jaw runs directly off the host excavator's auxiliary circuit, so its life tracks the cleanliness of that oil and the circuit's pressure and flow more than any trait of the tool itself. Concrete dust and fines working past a worn rod wiper are the usual seal killer, not simple cycle count. A cylinder that starts drifting closed under sustained load, or that seeps oil at the rod, is telling you the seal or wiper has let contamination in. Because a failed seal under pressure can let the jaw move unexpectedly with material or a limb between the plates, have your dealer verify seal condition before returning the tool to service.
Will a P28 bolt straight onto a different excavator, or does the mount need adapting?
Fit across excavator classes comes down to matching the pin and bushing bore spacing and coupler to the host stick's linkage family, not the pulverizer's own size rating. A unit originally set up as a direct-pin mount for one carrier usually needs the mounting ears reworked or a quick coupler fitted before it will go on a different stick. Hose routing and quick-disconnect placement are the other variable, since they have to line up with that carrier's auxiliary plumbing and its available flow and pressure.
Is it worth rebuilding a tired used P28, or better to move on?
Economics usually favor rebuild on this kind of attachment: the expensive component is the jaw casting and cylinder body, and both routinely outlast several rounds of tooth and bushing replacement. The call tips toward walking away only when the jaw casting is cracked or the pivot bore has worn oversize, since re-boring or replacing the main casting starts to approach the cost of a newer unit. Worn teeth and sloppy pins on a sound casting with a straight cylinder rod is a normal, inexpensive rebuild candidate.
What should I check when looking at a used P28?
Walk the jaw casting first for cracks or weld repairs around the pivot bosses, since that casting is the costly part to replace. Work the jaw by hand or cycle it slowly under power to feel for pin and bushing play; noticeable play means a pivot rebuild is coming. Check the cylinder rod for scoring, look for oil weeping at the rod seal, and watch for the jaw drifting closed when held under pressure. Compare remaining tooth profile against a new tooth to gauge how close it sits to the rebuild point, and confirm the coupler or mounting ears actually match the excavator you plan to run it on before buying. Have your dealer verify pivot bore and casting condition before putting the unit back into demolition service.
Do owners report any quirks specific to this pulverizer versus other demolition attachments?
Because this is a purely passive hydraulic tool with no onboard engine or electronics, the complaints that come up are mechanical rather than electrical: pin and bushing wear, tooth life, and cylinder seal condition dominate the discussion, not sensor faults or fault codes. That keeps troubleshooting simple. If the tool underperforms, the cause is almost always wear at the pivot, a worn seal in the cylinder, or the host excavator's hydraulic output, not a control system fault of its own.

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

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