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 source | No 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 tier | Not applicable — no engine on the tool itself. |
Weights
| Operating weight | Approximately 6.25 t (13,780 lb), reported from a single specification listing and not independently cross-confirmed — treat as approximate. |
| Ground pressure | Not applicable — excavator-mounted attachment, no ground contact of its own. |
Dimensions
| Overall length | Approximately 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 depth | Approximately 1,200 mm (47.2 in). |
| Rebar cutting capacity | Approximately 40 to 65 mm (1.6 to 2.6 in) rod diameter. |
Performance
| Breakout/closing force | Approximately 690 kN. |
| Carrier/excavator weight class | Sized 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. |
| Rotation | Continuous hydraulic rotation is offered across this work-tool family; not independently confirmed for the VHC-60 specifically. |
Service capacities (summary)
| Hydraulic flow and pressure | Not documented in available sources for this specific size; do not assume it matches smaller siblings without dealer confirmation. |
| Fuel, engine oil, coolant | Not 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
| System | Capacity | Recommended fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine crankcase (with filter) | Not applicable | No engine. The VHC-60 is a passive hydraulic crusher work tool with no onboard powerplant. |
| Cooling system | Not applicable | No engine or radiator fitted; no coolant circuit exists on the tool itself. |
| Fuel tank | Not applicable | No fuel system. The tool carries no engine and burns no fuel. |
| Transmission / powertrain compartment | Not applicable | No transmission or powertrain. The jaw is actuated directly by hydraulic cylinders supplied from the carrier excavator. |
| Final drives (each) | Not applicable | Not fitted. The VHC-60 has no travel function or final-drive components of its own. |
| Axles / differentials | Not applicable | Not fitted. |
| Hydraulic system and tank | No dedicated reservoir on the tool itself | The 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 size | Cat 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 interval | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Every 50 h |
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| Every 250 h |
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| Every 500 h |
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| Every 1,000 h |
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| Every 2,000 h |
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| Every 4,000 h |
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Servicing the 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***06 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x140-mm) | 5 |
| 14***51 | Elbow Group | 1 |
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 2 |
341-3990 Cylinder & Valve Gp
| 14***51 | Elbow Group | 1 |
| 14***52 | Elbow As. | 2 |
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 2 |
339-2852 Cylinder & Valve Gp
| 14***51 | Elbow Group | 1 |
| 14***92 | Elbow; (-12 Orfs/-12 Orfs Swivel) | 2 |
| 15***46 | Seal | 1 |
339-1843 Cylinder & Valve Gp
| 14***51 | Elbow Group | 1 |
| 14***92 | Elbow; (-12 Orfs/-12 Orfs Swivel) | 2 |
| 15***46 | Seal | 1 |
222-8829 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 09***06 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M16x2x80-mm) | 24 |
| 16***16 | Seal | 1 |
172-2205 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 16***16 | Seal | 1 |
| 16***41 | Bushing | 2 |
222-8827 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 16***16 | Seal | 1 |
| 16***87 | Bushing | 2 |
171-8124 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 14***84 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x110-mm) | 22 |
| 16***16 | Seal | 1 |
247-6860 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 18***53 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***60 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 6V***98 | Seal-O-Ring -Line From Gear Pump Output | 2 |
246-1429 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 13***59 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***29 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 3K***60 | Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain | 2 |
177-5023 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***20 | Hose As | 2 |
| 17***23 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 1P***04 | Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia) | 2 |
233-2992 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 14***40 | Adapter; (Straight) (-8 Orb X -8 Orfs) | 2 |
| 15***94 | Adapter As | 2 |
| 15***44 | Seal | 1 |
244-3126 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***26 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***39 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***96 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
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 |
177-5021 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 12***40 | Fitting As-Hydraulic; (Quick Disconnect, Male) | 2 |
| 17***21 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***22 | Hose As | 2 |
244-6793 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***93 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***95 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***98 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
246-1431 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 09***70 | Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45) | 8 |
| 1P***04 | Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia) | 2 |
| 1P***67 | Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id) | 4 |
177-5019 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***19 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***20 | Hose As | 2 |
| 7K***81 | Strap-Pressure & Return Hoses To | 4 |
233-2155 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***55 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 23***91 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 23***92 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
244-3138 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***69 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***38 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***60 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
244-6792 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***92 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***94 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***97 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
239-9252 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***52 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 25***45 | Hose As | 2 |
| 3K***60 | Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain | 2 |
177-5024 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***20 | Hose As | 2 |
| 17***24 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 1P***04 | Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia) | 1 |
177-5026 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 12***40 | Fitting As-Hydraulic; (Quick Disconnect, Male) | 2 |
| 17***26 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***33 | Hose As | 2 |
246-1430 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***44 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***30 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 3K***60 | Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain | 2 |
244-3139 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 14***68 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***39 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 3K***60 | Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain | 2 |
239-9251 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 1P***04 | Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia) | 2 |
| 1P***67 | Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id) | 4 |
| 23***81 | Hose As | 2 |
244-6798 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 18***68 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***98 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 3K***60 | Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain | 2 |
244-6795 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 09***70 | Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45) | 16 |
| 1P***04 | Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia) | 4 |
| 1P***67 | Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id) | 8 |
248-6178 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***22 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***78 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 3K***60 | Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain | 2 |
244-6796 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 09***70 | Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45) | 16 |
| 1P***04 | Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia) | 4 |
| 1P***67 | Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id) | 8 |
233-2991 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 15***95 | Adapter As | 2 |
| 15***46 | Seal | 1 |
| 1P***67 | Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id) | 4 |
177-5044 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***44 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***36 | Hose As | 2 |
| 7K***81 | Strap-Pressure & Return Hoses To | 4 |
244-3136 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***69 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***36 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***78 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
244-6797 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 18***53 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***97 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
244-3135 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***46 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***35 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***30 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
244-6794 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 09***70 | Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45) | 8 |
| 1P***04 | Seal - Rectangular (45mm Dia) | 2 |
| 1P***67 | Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id) | 4 |
244-3127 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***24 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***27 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***29 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
177-5129 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 12***40 | Fitting As-Hydraulic; (Quick Disconnect, Male) | 2 |
| 17***29 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***45 | Hose As | 2 |
177-5046 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***20 | Hose As | 2 |
| 17***46 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 5K***90 | Seal-To Hydraulic Cooler Inlet Port | 2 |
170-2174 Manifold Gp-Control
| 14***20 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M6x1x75-mm) | 4 |
| 17***74 | Manifold Group-Control | 1 |
| 7Y***19 | Seal-O-Ring (Id=12.37mm) | 2 |
170-2172 Motor & Manifold Gp-Rotator
| 17***72 | Motor & Manifold Group-Rotator | 1 |
| 17***73 | Motor Group-Gerotor | 1 |
| 17***74 | Manifold Group-Control | 1 |
320-1326 Motor Gp-Gerotor
| 17***73 | Motor Group-Gerotor | 1 |
| 17***74 | Manifold Group-Control | 1 |
| 17***77 | Gear-Drive; (15-Teeth) | 1 |
170-2173 Motor Gp-Gerotor
| 17***73 | Motor Group-Gerotor | 1 |
| 17***21 | Kit-Housing | 1 |
| 17***22 | Shaft-Output | 1 |
216-7650 Motor Gp-Gerotor
| 17***73 | Motor Group-Gerotor | 1 |
| 17***76 | Ring-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***77 | Gear-Drive; (15-Teeth) | 1 |
171-7526 Rotator Gp-Hydraulic
| 03***43 | Seal-O-Ring | 1 |
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 14***70 | Elbow, 90°,-8 Orb Swiv. /-8 Orfs | 2 |
329-4200 Rotator Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***73 | Bolt; (Socket Head) (M12x1.75x60mm) | 16 |
| 12***24 | Seal-O-Ring; (12.37mm Id) | 4 |
| 14***73 | Lockwasher | 8 |
319-2123 Rotator Gp-Hydraulic
| 08***72 | Seal-O-Ring | 1 |
| 14***70 | Elbow, 90°,-8 Orb Swiv. /-8 Orfs | 2 |
| 15***94 | Adapter As | 6 |
170-3045 Swivel Gp
| 16***43 | Seal | 1 |
| 17***45 | Swivel Group | 1 |
| 17***41 | Stator | 1 |
265-6468 Swivel Gp
| 16***43 | Seal | 1 |
| 17***57 | Plug As | 4 |
| 17***14 | Stator | 1 |
208-8451 Valve Gp-Control
| 13***54 | Plug As | 3 |
| 20***51 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
| 20***87 | Slack Adjuster Group | 1 |
170-3229 Valve Gp-Speed Control
| 17***29 | Valve Group-Speed Control | 1 |
| 17***30 | Plug | 6 |
| 17***31 | Valve | 1 |
208-5125 Valve Gp-Speed Control
| 09***01 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M8x1.25x40-mm) | 4 |
| 17***55 | Seal-O-Ring | 2 |
| 20***74 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M16x2x55-mm) | 8 |
Service Equipment And Supplies
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 |
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 |
200-2961 Lock Gp-Shear
| 20***17 | Plate-Lock | 2 |
| 20***61 | Lock Group-Shear | 1 |
| 8T***32 | Nut (M16 X 2 Thd); (M16x2.00 Thd) | 2 |
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 |
322-4487 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 7 |
| 24***76 | Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm) | 2 |
318-5939 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 7 |
| 24***76 | Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm) | 2 |
323-0388 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 7 |
| 24***76 | Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm) | 2 |
314-9133 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 7 |
| 24***76 | Film-Warning; (Do Not Operate, Read Omm) | 2 |
323-0389 Tool Gp
| 16***92 | Wrench | 1 |
| 17***03 | Wrench-T-Handle | 1 |
| 17***04 | Shim; (1-mm Thk) | 4 |
314-9135 Tool Gp
| 14***08 | Fitting | 2 |
| 16***18 | Shim; (1-mm Thk) | 1 |
| 16***19 | Shim; (1.5-mm Thk) | 1 |
318-5940 Tool Gp
| 14***08 | Fitting | 2 |
| 16***86 | Shim; (1-mm Thk) | 1 |
| 16***88 | Shim; (1.5-mm Thk) | 1 |
322-4486 Tool Gp
| 14***74 | Fitting As | 1 |
| 14***86 | Fitting As | 2 |
| 15***44 | Seal | 1 |
Work Tool Arrangement
328-9350 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 31***39 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
| 31***40 | Tool Group | 1 |
329-4747 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 32***87 | Pulverizer Group | 1 |
| 32***88 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
328-9352 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 31***33 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
| 31***35 | Tool Group | 1 |
329-4746 Pulverizer Ar-Hydraulic
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 32***72 | Pulverizer Group | 1 |
| 32***86 | Tool Group | 1 |
Work Tools
175-3014 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 17***14 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***51 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
179-1648 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***46 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
193-9166 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 19***66 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 19***33 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
169-4980 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***80 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***98 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-4974 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***74 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***93 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
179-1653 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 17***16 | Bracket As | 1 |
185-7340 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 18***40 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 19***85 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
191-4785 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 18***96 | Bracket As | 1 |
224-2477 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 22***77 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 22***78 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
179-1651 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 17***18 | Bracket As | 1 |
209-1776 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 20***59 | Plate-Serial Number | 1 |
175-0342 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 17***42 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***49 | Bracket As | 1 |
175-0340 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 17***40 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***49 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
224-2478 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 22***78 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
275-7645 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 27***44 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 27***45 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
175-3012 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 17***12 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***53 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
191-4781 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 18***95 | Bracket As | 1 |
179-1649 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***47 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
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 |
169-4975 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 16***75 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***94 | Bracket As | 1 |
193-9233 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 19***67 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 19***33 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
179-1645 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***18 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***97 | Plate-Cover | 1 |
257-1047 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 25***47 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
276-7982 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 27***82 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 27***83 | Bracket As | 1 |
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 |
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 |
169-5311 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***11 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***16 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
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 |
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 |
179-1646 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***97 | Plate-Cover | 1 |
| 17***45 | Bracket As | 1 |
201-9466 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***97 | Plate-Cover | 1 |
| 20***66 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
231-0474 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***19 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
257-1041 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 25***41 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 25***47 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
291-1777 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***19 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 29***77 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 29***80 | Cover | 1 |
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 |
248-7980 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 2 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-4967 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***67 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***86 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
175-0339 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 17***39 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***48 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
257-0102 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 25***02 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
169-4981 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***81 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***99 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
175-0338 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 17***38 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***46 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
169-4978 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***78 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***97 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-4970 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***70 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***90 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
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 |
169-4971 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 16***71 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***91 | Bracket As | 1 |
247-0536 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 24***36 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
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 |
175-0341 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 17***41 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***48 | Bracket As | 1 |
179-1647 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***19 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***97 | Plate-Cover | 1 |
246-9991 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 20***59 | Plate-Serial Number | 1 |
169-4976 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***76 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***96 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
226-4127 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***19 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 22***19 | Bracket As | 1 |
185-7339 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 18***39 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 19***81 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
169-4969 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***69 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***89 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
257-0101 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 17***90 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x70-mm) | 36 |
| 25***01 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 25***02 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
290-8330 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 20***59 | Plate-Serial Number | 1 |
323-0387 Pulverizer Gp
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 16***77 | Lockwasher | 10 |
| 16***42 | Tooth | 10 |
322-4472 Pulverizer Gp
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 15***22 | Lockwasher | 10 |
328-9349 Pulverizer Gp
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 10 |
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 15***22 | Lockwasher | 10 |
328-9351 Pulverizer Gp
| 14***75 | Bolt; (M20x2.5x75-Thd) | 6 |
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 10 |
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
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?
What wears out fastest on a VHC-60 in regular reinforced-concrete work?
How do you tell when the jaw pivot pins and bushings need attention?
Are hydraulic hose and seal failures a known headache with this type of attachment?
Does the VHC-60 rotate, and can that rotation function feel loose or drift over time?
What carrier size does a VHC-60 actually need?
What should you check before buying a used VHC-60?
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