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Caterpillar VHC-60

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar VHC-60 is a jaw-type hydraulic crusher/pulverizer work tool, not a self-propelled machine. It mounts to the stick of a compatible excavator through a rotator-housing bracket, and it carries no engine, ECM, cooling system, fuel tank, or transmission of its own; jaw closing, opening, and rotation draw entirely off the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit. Operating weight is reported at approximately 6.25 t (13,780 lb) for this size, a figure that traces to a single specification listing and is not independently cross-confirmed, so treat it as approximate. Jaw opening depth runs around 1,200 mm (47.2 in), with a rebar cutting capacity of roughly 40 to 65 mm (1.6 to 2.6 in) rod diameter and a breakout/closing force near 690 kN. It is the largest tool in the four-size VHC-30/40/50/60 line, sized for excavators above the VHC-50's roughly 35 to 60 t class, though no dealer literature states an exact carrier-tonnage figure for this size. As a current-catalog work tool rather than a machine with model years, it has no documented production-year range and no clean predecessor/successor lineage; Verachtert (Netherlands) crusher/pulverizer engineering, absorbed into Caterpillar Work Tools B.V., underlies the whole family, and continuous hydraulic rotation is offered across the line, though which head style ships under the VHC-60 designation specifically is not confirmed in available literature.

What sets the VHC-60 apart in the lineup is scale: it is the top step above VHC-30, VHC-40, and VHC-50, built for the biggest carrier class the family serves and correspondingly the highest jaw opening and breakout force on paper. Unlike VHC-30 (confirmed WPA prefix) and VHC-50 (confirmed WPD prefix), no serial-number prefix has surfaced for the VHC-60, so identity on a used unit rests on the data plate and dealer verification rather than a known prefix range. For demolition and recycling contractors, and for buyers shopping the used-equipment market, this size tool represents the largest committed investment in the line, so jaw tooth and cutting-edge condition, pin and bushing wear, weld integrity around the jaw arms, and rotator seal condition matter more to value than any hour-meter reading, since the tool carries no engine or fault-code history of its own.

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 VHC-60 specifications

Engine

Power sourceNo onboard engine. The VHC-60 is a passive excavator-mounted hydraulic crusher/pulverizer; it runs entirely off the carrier excavator's hydraulic system. It is the largest of the VHC-30/40/50/60 work-tool line.
Emissions tierNot applicable — no engine on the tool itself.

Weights

Operating weightApproximately 6.25 t (13,780 lb), reported from a single specification listing and not independently cross-confirmed — treat as approximate.
Ground pressureNot applicable — excavator-mounted attachment, no ground contact of its own.

Dimensions

Overall lengthApproximately 4,310 mm (169.7 in) as reported, noticeably longer than the smaller siblings in this line — treat as approximate; may reflect a specific arm/mounting configuration rather than the jaw head alone.
Jaw/mouth opening depthApproximately 1,200 mm (47.2 in).
Rebar cutting capacityApproximately 40 to 65 mm (1.6 to 2.6 in) rod diameter.

Performance

Breakout/closing forceApproximately 690 kN.
Carrier/excavator weight classSized for large excavators, above the VHC-50's roughly 35 to 60 t class — exact tonnage range not documented in available sources; verify with your dealer for carrier compatibility.
RotationContinuous hydraulic rotation is offered across this work-tool family; not independently confirmed for the VHC-60 specifically.

Service capacities (summary)

Hydraulic flow and pressureNot documented in available sources for this specific size; do not assume it matches smaller siblings without dealer confirmation.
Fuel, engine oil, coolantNot applicable — the VHC-60 has no engine, fuel system, or cooling system of its own; it draws all hydraulic power from the carrier excavator.

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

VHC-60 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter)Not applicableNo engine. The VHC-60 is a passive hydraulic crusher work tool with no onboard powerplant.
Cooling systemNot applicableNo engine or radiator fitted; no coolant circuit exists on the tool itself.
Fuel tankNot applicableNo fuel system. The tool carries no engine and burns no fuel.
Transmission / powertrain compartmentNot applicableNo transmission or powertrain. The jaw is actuated directly by hydraulic cylinders supplied from the carrier excavator.
Final drives (each)Not applicableNot fitted. The VHC-60 has no travel function or final-drive components of its own.
Axles / differentialsNot applicableNot fitted.
Hydraulic system and tankNo dedicated reservoir on the tool itselfThe VHC-60 has no independent hydraulic tank or pump. It runs off the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit through quick couplers, so fluid type, viscosity-by-climate grade, and reservoir capacity follow the host excavator's own operation and maintenance manual rather than a spec owned by the crusher. Guidance for auxiliary work tools is to match the carrier's hydraulic oil (typically an anti-wear hydraulic oil such as Cat HYDO Advanced, graded lighter for cold climates and heavier for hot climates, or a biodegradable hydraulic oil if the carrier circuit is configured for one).
Grease points (pivot pins, jaw bushings, rotation bearing/gear where fitted)Applied via grease fittings at marked lube points per the shift/interval lube chart; no bulk-fill liters figure published for this sizeCat Extreme Application Grease meeting the Cat Multipurpose Grease-Moly (MPGM) specification, an NLGI 2 moly-fortified chassis grease used across Cat's demolition and processing work-tool line for pin and bushing protection. Exact named product and stroke count specific to the VHC-60 could not be confirmed from a primary-source excerpt; confirm the precise grease call-out and interval against the tool's lube-point decals or the printed OMM before service.

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

Caterpillar VHC-60 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 50 h
  • Visually inspect all hoses, fittings, and the hydraulic quick-coupler for leaks, chafing, or loose connections before starting work.
  • Grease jaw pivot pins, cylinder pins, and the rotator bearing at every marked lubrication point.
  • Inspect cutting edges and jaw teeth for cracking, chipping, or uneven wear from rebar and reinforced concrete.
  • Check the rotator housing and hydraulic motor for oil weeping or seal seepage.
  • Confirm mounting bracket, pins, and retaining hardware are secure and free of play.
  • Clear concrete fines and debris from the jaw throat and rotation crown.
Every 250 h
  • Re-torque mounting bracket bolts and pin retainers to factory spec.
  • Inspect the quick-coupler locking mechanism and wear plates for play; adjust or replace as needed.
  • Check jaw bushing clearance and shim or replace bushings showing wear.
  • Inspect hydraulic hoses for abrasion, kinking, or heat damage and replace any suspect hose.
  • Index or replace cutting edges if the wear pattern across the jaw opening is uneven.
Every 500 h
  • Inspect the rotator seal and swivel joint for leakage; reseal if any seepage is found.
  • Check jaw open/close cylinder rod seals and pins for scoring or play.
  • Compare jaw closing force and cycle time against factory baseline and investigate any drop.
  • Inspect the rotation crown gear for backlash or damaged teeth.
  • Replace cutting edges and jaw teeth that have reached the wear limit for rebar cutting capacity.
Every 1,000 h
  • Remove and inspect all jaw pivot pins and bushings for scoring; replace worn sets together rather than individually.
  • Pressure-test the crushing and rotation hydraulic circuits against the carrier's spec.
  • Inspect the rotator motor for internal leakage or performance loss and service or exchange it if needed.
  • Check frame and jaw-arm welds for cracking with a dye-penetrant or magnetic-particle inspection.
  • Replace the hydraulic quick-coupler seal kit as a preventive measure.
Every 2,000 h
  • Perform a full teardown inspection of the jaw assembly: pins, bushings, cylinders, and wear plates.
  • Rebuild or exchange the rotator/swivel assembly.
  • Replace all hydraulic hoses and fittings on the tool regardless of visual condition.
  • Inspect and recondition or replace the crown bearing and rotation gear set.
  • Recoat the frame after structural inspection to protect against corrosion.
Every 4,000 h
  • Complete a full structural crack inspection of the frame, jaw arms, and mounting ears; repair or retire components per structural-repair guidance.
  • Rebuild jaw cylinders with new seal kits and inspect rod chrome for pitting.
  • Replace the crown bearing and rotator housing as a complete assembly.
  • Recertify closing force and cycle times against the factory baseline before returning the tool to service.

Servicing the VHC-60 beyond the schedule

Predictive maintenance & fluid analysis

Fluid monitoring for a VHC-60 means watching the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit, since the crusher has no reservoir or pump of its own. Pull periodic samples from the carrier to catch contamination from the tool's cylinders and rotator motor, and log jaw closing force and cycle time against the roughly 690 kN factory baseline. Grease sampled from the pivot pins and rotator bearing that comes out gritty or discolored signals seal wear at that joint well before it shows up as visible play.

Corrective & common repairs

Given a rebar cutting capacity around 40 to 65 mm, jaw teeth and cutting edges on a VHC-60 take the heaviest wear and are the most frequent repair, followed by pin and bushing replacement at the jaw pivot and cylinder mounts where clearance opens up under repeated crushing loads. Rotator seal weeping and hose or quick-coupler wear are the next most common corrective items, both tied to the tool's constant rotation and flex duty cycle rather than to any onboard diagnostic, since it carries no ECM.

Overhaul & rebuild points

An overhaul on this size tool centers on the jaw and rotator, not an engine. Expect to reseal jaw cylinders and inspect rod chrome, rebore or replace worn pivot-pin bushings as a matched set to hold closing-force accuracy, and rebuild the rotator/swivel housing including the crown bearing and hydraulic motor. Inspect the jaw casting and frame welds for fatigue cracking before any rebuild, since this largest VHC carries the full breakout load with no separate chassis to share the stress.

Seasonal & environment servicing

Because the VHC-60 has no independent reservoir, cold-weather performance depends on the carrier excavator running the correct hydraulic oil viscosity grade for ambient temperature; sluggish jaw or rotator response in cold conditions is usually a carrier fluid issue, not a tool fault. Use a grease that stays workable in low temperatures at the pin and bushing points, since a stiffened grease film lets grit in faster. For idle storage, retract cylinders where possible, coat exposed rod and jaw surfaces to prevent corrosion, and cap hydraulic couplers against moisture.

VHC-60 attachments & work tools

Crusher jaw assembly, family position

VHC-60 is itself a hydraulic crusher work tool, not a carrier machine. It uses a jaw-type crushing head for breaking and reducing reinforced concrete on demolition and recycling jobs, and it is the largest unit in the four-size Cat/Verachtert hydraulic crusher lineup (VHC-30, VHC-40, VHC-50, VHC-60), sitting one step up from VHC-50.

Carrier mounting and weight class

The tool mounts to the stick/dipper of a compatible excavator through a rotator-housing bracket sized for a large carrier class, following the family's practice of scaling jaw size and closing force to progressively bigger carriers. As the largest tool in the range it pairs with excavators heavier than VHC-50's documented 35 to 60 tonne class, but no dealer literature states an exact carrier-tonnage figure for VHC-60 specifically, so this should be confirmed with a dealer before ordering a bracket.

Coupler and mounting hardware

At least one field unit sold under this designation was fitted with a fully hydraulic quick-coupler adapter compatible with the OilQuick-type coupling standard, allowing rapid tool changes without leaving the cab. This reflects a specific used unit's configuration rather than a confirmed universal factory-standard mount, and standard pin-on/rotator bracket options should be verified with a dealer for a given order.

Fixed-jaw vs rotating-head configuration

As with the rest of the family, a continuous-rotation head carried on an integrated hydraulic rotator housing is offered, letting the jaw be indexed to any working angle without repositioning the carrier's boom or stick. A non-rotating fixed-jaw variant also exists across this size range; which head style shipped under the VHC-60 designation specifically is not confirmed in available literature.

Auxiliary hydraulic supply

As a hydraulically powered work tool, VHC-60 has no onboard engine, ECM, or independent power source and draws its crushing and rotation function entirely from the carrier excavator's auxiliary (work-tool) hydraulic circuit. A carrier without a factory or field-installed auxiliary hydraulic kit, with flow and pressure matched to this size of tool, cannot run it; exact flow/pressure figures for VHC-60 were not found in available dealer literature and vary by configuration/series, so they should be confirmed with a dealer.

Cutting edges and jaw wear parts

The jaw carries replaceable cutting edges (teeth) and a cutting-blade section that absorb abrasive wear from rebar and concrete. Factory service documentation for this family covers cutting-edge removal/installation and crusher-jaw removal as routine wear-item service, performed well ahead of any wear to the jaw structure itself.

Guarding and daily inspection

Factory operation and maintenance documentation for this family includes a daily inspection routine, a work-tool installation/removal procedure, a defined transport position, and bushing lubrication points at the pin and rotator joints. These are family-wide practices shared across VHC-30/40/50/60 rather than options specific to VHC-60.

All VHC-60 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar VHC-60. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Hydraulic System
342-7060 Cylinder & Valve Gp
14***06Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x140-mm)5
14***51Elbow Group1
15***18Lockwasher2
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341-3990 Cylinder & Valve Gp
14***51Elbow Group1
14***52Elbow As.2
15***18Lockwasher2
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339-2852 Cylinder & Valve Gp
14***51Elbow Group1
14***92Elbow; (-12 Orfs/-12 Orfs Swivel)2
15***46Seal1
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339-1843 Cylinder & Valve Gp
14***51Elbow Group1
14***92Elbow; (-12 Orfs/-12 Orfs Swivel)2
15***46Seal1
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222-8829 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***48Nipple, Grease1
09***06Bolt-Socket Head; (M16x2x80-mm)24
16***16Seal1
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172-2205 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***48Nipple, Grease1
16***16Seal1
16***41Bushing2
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222-8827 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***48Nipple, Grease1
16***16Seal1
16***87Bushing2
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171-8124 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
09***48Nipple, Grease1
14***84Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x110-mm)22
16***16Seal1
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247-6860 Lines Gp-Connecting
18***53Hose As2
24***60Lines Group-Connecting1
6V***98Seal-O-Ring -Line From Gear Pump Output2
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246-1429 Lines Gp-Connecting
13***59Hose As2
24***29Lines Group-Connecting1
3K***60Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain2
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177-5023 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***20Hose As2
17***23Lines Group-Connecting1
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)2
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233-2992 Lines Gp-Connecting
14***40Adapter; (Straight) (-8 Orb X -8 Orfs)2
15***94Adapter As2
15***44Seal1
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244-3126 Lines Gp-Connecting
24***26Lines Group-Connecting1
24***39Lines Group-Connecting1
24***96Lines Group-Connecting1
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234-5669 Lines Gp-Connecting
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)2
1P***67Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)4
23***69Lines Group-Connecting1
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177-5021 Lines Gp-Connecting
12***40Fitting As-Hydraulic; (Quick Disconnect, Male)2
17***21Lines Group-Connecting1
17***22Hose As2
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244-6793 Lines Gp-Connecting
24***93Lines Group-Connecting1
24***95Lines Group-Connecting1
24***98Lines Group-Connecting1
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246-1431 Lines Gp-Connecting
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)8
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)2
1P***67Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)4
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177-5019 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***19Lines Group-Connecting1
17***20Hose As2
7K***81Strap-Pressure & Return Hoses To4
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233-2155 Lines Gp-Connecting
23***55Lines Group-Connecting1
23***91Lines Group-Connecting1
23***92Lines Group-Connecting1
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244-3138 Lines Gp-Connecting
23***69Lines Group-Connecting1
24***38Lines Group-Connecting1
24***60Lines Group-Connecting1
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244-6792 Lines Gp-Connecting
24***92Lines Group-Connecting1
24***94Lines Group-Connecting1
24***97Lines Group-Connecting1
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239-9252 Lines Gp-Connecting
23***52Lines Group-Connecting1
25***45Hose As2
3K***60Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain2
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177-5024 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***20Hose As2
17***24Lines Group-Connecting1
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)1
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177-5026 Lines Gp-Connecting
12***40Fitting As-Hydraulic; (Quick Disconnect, Male)2
17***26Lines Group-Connecting1
17***33Hose As2
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246-1430 Lines Gp-Connecting
24***44Hose As2
24***30Lines Group-Connecting1
3K***60Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain2
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244-3139 Lines Gp-Connecting
14***68Hose As2
24***39Lines Group-Connecting1
3K***60Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain2
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239-9251 Lines Gp-Connecting
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)2
1P***67Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)4
23***81Hose As2
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244-6798 Lines Gp-Connecting
18***68Hose As2
24***98Lines Group-Connecting1
3K***60Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain2
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244-6795 Lines Gp-Connecting
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)16
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)4
1P***67Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)8
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248-6178 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***22Hose As2
24***78Lines Group-Connecting1
3K***60Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain2
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244-6796 Lines Gp-Connecting
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)16
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)4
1P***67Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)8
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233-2991 Lines Gp-Connecting
15***95Adapter As2
15***46Seal1
1P***67Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)4
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177-5044 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***44Lines Group-Connecting1
17***36Hose As2
7K***81Strap-Pressure & Return Hoses To4
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244-3136 Lines Gp-Connecting
23***69Lines Group-Connecting1
24***36Lines Group-Connecting1
24***78Lines Group-Connecting1
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244-6797 Lines Gp-Connecting
18***53Hose As2
24***97Lines Group-Connecting1
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244-3135 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***46Lines Group-Connecting1
24***35Lines Group-Connecting1
24***30Lines Group-Connecting1
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244-6794 Lines Gp-Connecting
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)8
1P***04Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia)2
1P***67Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id)4
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244-3127 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***24Lines Group-Connecting1
24***27Lines Group-Connecting1
24***29Lines Group-Connecting1
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177-5129 Lines Gp-Connecting
12***40Fitting As-Hydraulic; (Quick Disconnect, Male)2
17***29Lines Group-Connecting1
17***45Hose As2
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177-5046 Lines Gp-Connecting
17***20Hose As2
17***46Lines Group-Connecting1
5K***90Seal-To Hydraulic Cooler Inlet Port2
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170-2174 Manifold Gp-Control
14***20Bolt-Socket Head; (M6x1x75-mm)4
17***74Manifold Group-Control1
7Y***19Seal-O-Ring (Id=12.37mm)2
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170-2172 Motor & Manifold Gp-Rotator
17***72Motor & Manifold Group-Rotator1
17***73Motor Group-Gerotor1
17***74Manifold Group-Control1
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320-1326 Motor Gp-Gerotor
17***73Motor Group-Gerotor1
17***74Manifold Group-Control1
17***77Gear-Drive; (15-Teeth)1
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170-2173 Motor Gp-Gerotor
17***73Motor Group-Gerotor1
17***21Kit-Housing1
17***22Shaft-Output1
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216-7650 Motor Gp-Gerotor
17***73Motor Group-Gerotor1
17***76Ring-Mounting1
17***77Gear-Drive; (15-Teeth)1
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171-7526 Rotator Gp-Hydraulic
03***43Seal-O-Ring1
09***48Nipple, Grease1
14***70Elbow, 90°,-8 Orb Swiv. /-8 Orfs2
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329-4200 Rotator Gp-Hydraulic
09***73Bolt; (Socket Head) (M12x1.75x60mm)16
12***24Seal-O-Ring; (12.37mm Id)4
14***73Lockwasher8
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319-2123 Rotator Gp-Hydraulic
08***72Seal-O-Ring1
14***70Elbow, 90°,-8 Orb Swiv. /-8 Orfs2
15***94Adapter As6
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170-3045 Swivel Gp
16***43Seal1
17***45Swivel Group1
17***41Stator1
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265-6468 Swivel Gp
16***43Seal1
17***57Plug As4
17***14Stator1
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208-8451 Valve Gp-Control
13***54Plug As3
20***51Valve Group-Control1
20***87Slack Adjuster Group1
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170-3229 Valve Gp-Speed Control
17***29Valve Group-Speed Control1
17***30Plug6
17***31Valve1
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208-5125 Valve Gp-Speed Control
09***01Bolt-Socket Head; (M8x1.25x40-mm)4
17***55Seal-O-Ring2
20***74Bolt-Socket Head; (M16x2x55-mm)8
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Service Equipment And Supplies
200-2959 Lock Gp-Shear
20***14Plate-Lock2
20***59Lock Group-Shear1
8T***32Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd)2
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200-2960 Lock Gp-Shear
20***16Plate-Lock2
20***60Lock Group-Shear1
8T***32Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd)2
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200-2961 Lock Gp-Shear
20***17Plate-Lock2
20***61Lock Group-Shear1
8T***32Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd)2
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200-2885 Lock Gp-Shear
20***85Lock Group-Shear1
20***86Plate-Lock2
8T***32Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd)2
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322-4487 Plate & Film Gp
11***73Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)0
15***96Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location)7
24***76Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm)2
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318-5939 Plate & Film Gp
11***73Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)0
15***96Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location)7
24***76Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm)2
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323-0388 Plate & Film Gp
11***73Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)0
15***96Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location)7
24***76Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm)2
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314-9133 Plate & Film Gp
11***73Seal; (0.5cm) (X2)0
15***96Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location)7
24***76Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm)2
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323-0389 Tool Gp
16***92Wrench1
17***03Wrench-T-Handle1
17***04Shim; (1-mm Thk)4
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314-9135 Tool Gp
14***08Fitting2
16***18Shim; (1-mm Thk)1
16***19Shim; (1.5-mm Thk)1
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318-5940 Tool Gp
14***08Fitting2
16***86Shim; (1-mm Thk)1
16***88Shim; (1.5-mm Thk)1
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322-4486 Tool Gp
14***74Fitting As1
14***86Fitting As2
15***44Seal1
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Work Tool Arrangement
328-9350 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
13***55Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)2
31***39Plate & Film Group1
31***40Tool Group1
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329-4747 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
13***55Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)2
32***87Pulverizer Group1
32***88Plate & Film Group1
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328-9352 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
13***55Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)2
31***33Plate & Film Group1
31***35Tool Group1
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329-4746 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
13***55Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm)2
32***72Pulverizer Group1
32***86Tool Group1
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Work Tools
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Frequently asked questions

Does the VHC-60 have its own engine or hydraulic system?

No. The VHC-60 is a passive hydraulic crusher work tool with no engine, ECM, cooling system, fuel tank, or independent hydraulic reservoir of its own. Jaw closing, opening, and rotation are all powered by the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit; exact flow and pressure figures for this size are not documented in available dealer literature and should be confirmed with a dealer against the carrier's own auxiliary kit.

What is the operating weight of the VHC-60?

Reported operating weight is approximately 6.25 t (13,780 lb), the heaviest tool in the VHC-30/40/50/60 line. That figure comes from a single specification listing rather than a cross-confirmed source, so treat it as approximate and verify with your dealer for a specific unit. It has no ground-bearing weight of its own since it never contacts the ground independently of the carrier.

How does the VHC-60 compare to the VHC-50, and what should a buyer consider?

The VHC-60 is a size step up from VHC-50 rather than a generational replacement; both remain current-catalog work tools sized for different carrier classes, with VHC-60 built for excavators above VHC-50's roughly 35 to 60 t range. VHC-50 carries a confirmed WPD serial prefix, while no prefix has been confirmed for the VHC-60, so a buyer should size the carrier's auxiliary hydraulic flow to the larger tool, verify the data plate directly, and weigh jaw, pin, and weld condition heavily since these are the largest and most heavily loaded tools in the family.

What VHC-60 owners discuss

Does the VHC-60 have its own engine or hydraulics?
No. It's a passive work tool with no engine, no ECM, and no onboard power source - it runs entirely off the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit. That means the crushing force you actually get depends on the carrier supplying pressure and flow within the tool's rated range, not on any spec printed on the crusher itself. Undersized flow shows up as sluggish jaw closing and weak breakout, not a fault in the tool.
What wears out fastest on a VHC-60 in regular reinforced-concrete work?
The jaw teeth and cutting edges take the abuse and are meant to be replaced or indexed well before the jaw structure itself shows fatigue. Owners running daily reinforced-concrete demolition report chipped or rounded edges and elongated bolt holes on segmented teeth as the normal wear signature, distinct from cracking in the jaw casting or support arms, which is a structural concern, not routine wear.
How do you tell when the jaw pivot pins and bushings need attention?
A pin that has lost its tight fit lets the jaw move side to side, wallows the bushing bore oval, and pushes the seal off-center - opening a gap that lets grit migrate into the joint and accelerates wear on both parts at once. Because a crusher jaw takes heavier shock loading than a bucket, greasing on a tighter interval than the excavator's own pin points is common practice among operators running these tools hard.
Are hydraulic hose and seal failures a known headache with this type of attachment?
Yes. Hoses and quick-couplers on any opening/rotating hydraulic demolition tool see constant flex and rub against the jaw structure, and they're the most common cause of an unplanned down day - carrying spare hoses is standard practice on active demolition crews. A cylinder seal starting to weep after hard use is typical wear and worth watching, but it should be addressed before it progresses into a hose or fitting blowout.
Does the VHC-60 rotate, and can that rotation function feel loose or drift over time?
Crushers in this weight class typically include a hydraulic rotation function so the jaw can be indexed without repositioning the carrier. As the rotation drive wears, operators notice the head creeping out of position under load instead of holding firm - that's a rotation motor or valve symptom, not a jaw or pin problem, and it's worth isolating before chasing wear elsewhere.
What carrier size does a VHC-60 actually need?
It's sized for a mid-size excavator class consistent with its own operating weight, in the neighborhood of six-plus tonnes for the tool alone. Mounting it on a carrier with too little hydraulic flow or counterweight shows up as weak crushing performance and a tippy feel at full reach, while an undersized stick and boom risk bending under the tool's rated breakout force rather than the attachment itself failing.
What should you check before buying a used VHC-60?
Work the jaw through full open and close under load and watch for side play at the pivot pins, check the welds around the jaw support and mounting ears for cracking, and inspect the teeth for wear beyond a simple edge change. Cycle the rotation function if equipped and confirm it holds position without drifting, check cylinder rods and hoses for scoring or weeping, and ask for service history given how long this line has been in service - these are units that have often seen years of hard demolition duty. Because pin play and weld cracking are structural, safety-critical items, have your dealer verify jaw and mounting integrity before putting a used unit into service.

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

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