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Caterpillar VT60
Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown
The Caterpillar VT60 is a passive hydraulic demolition and sorting work tool, the largest unit in the Verachtert-built Multi-Processor line that also includes the VT30, VT40, and VT50. It carries no engine, ECM, or undercarriage of its own; a rotating combi shear/pulverizer jaw assembly mounts to a host excavator through a CW45-class wedge-lock quick coupler and runs entirely off the carrier's hydraulic circuit. Operating weight runs roughly 5.75 to 5.9 t (12,680 to 13,010 lb) depending on the jaw fitted, with shear-configured jaws opening to about 630mm. It suits carrier excavators across the same broad 20 to 35 t family class as its siblings, sized toward the top of that range. Verachtert, the Den Bosch, Netherlands attachment builder Caterpillar acquired in 1998, engineered the VT-series before Caterpillar folded the design into its own catalog; the VT60 is the direct predecessor to Caterpillar's current native MP-series demolition processors (MP15 through MP40, and the larger MP318/MP324).
Caterpillar's shift from the Verachtert-engineered VT-series to its own native MP-series changed the demolition-processor line from a dedicated-jaw-per-unit design to a modular body with interchangeable jaw heads, moving parts support onto Cat's own numbering rather than Verachtert's. New VT60 units are no longer sold, but the tool remains active in the used demolition and scrap-processing fleet: its base castings, rotation bearing, cylinder, and jaw wear components are durable and still supported through Cat's parts network. Because the VT60 sits at the top of the VT-series weight and carrier-class range, it draws buyers looking for large-capacity demolition capability at a lower entry cost than a current MP-series unit, which keeps used VT60 parts and service demand active even though the model itself is legacy.
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 VT60 specifications
Engine
| Power source | No onboard engine or ECM. VT60 is a passive hydraulic multi-processor work tool, powered entirely through the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit. There is no independent power rating, displacement, cylinder count, or emissions tier for this attachment. |
Weights
| Operating weight (assembled, with mounting bracket) | Approximately 5,750 to 5,900 kg (12,676 to 13,007 lb) depending on jaw set fitted (shear/steel-cutting vs. pulverizer/concrete-cutting jaw) and bracket used. Treat as a range — exact figure varies by configuration. |
| Shipping weight | Not separately published for this attachment class; it ships as a single assembled unit close to operating weight. Verify exact crated/pallet weight with your dealer. |
| Ground pressure | Not applicable. VT60 is an excavator-mounted attachment, not a ground-bearing machine. |
Dimensions
| Overall height (housing, upright mount) | Approximately 3,400 mm (133.9 in) on the shear-jaw configuration. |
| Overall length | Approximately 3,280 to 3,500 mm (129.1 to 137.8 in), varying with jaw set fitted. Treat as a range across configurations. |
| Housing/body width | Approximately 460 mm (18.1 in) across the basic housing, exclusive of jaw width. |
| Jaw opening | Approximately 630 mm (24.8 in) on the shear/steel-cutting jaw configuration; up to roughly 1,320 mm (52.0 in) on the wider pulverizer/concrete-cutting jaw configuration. Jaw opening varies significantly by jaw type. |
| Cutting blade length | Approximately 760 mm (29.9 in) on the shear jaw configuration. |
| Transport width/wheelbase/ground clearance | Not documented for this attachment. As a boom-mounted tool it has no transport footprint, wheelbase, or ground clearance figures of its own — verify with your dealer if a full outline drawing is needed. |
Performance
| Closing (cutting/crushing) force | Varies by jaw position and jaw type: roughly 1,870 to 8,780 kN (about 190 to 895 tonnes-force) measured near the blade tip through to the base of the jaw on the shear configuration; independent listings for related jaw configurations report figures in the 2,380 to 4,310 kN range at a fixed measuring point. Force is not a single number — it depends on jaw type and where along the blade it is measured. |
| Jaw cycle time | Approximately 3 seconds to close, 4.5 seconds to open (shear-jaw configuration). |
| Compatible carrier (host excavator) class | Most commonly documented for 60 to 85 tonne carrier excavators on the shear and pulverizer jaw configurations; one earlier-generation listing documents a smaller 42 to 66 tonne carrier range. Carrier class recommendation varies by jaw configuration and generation — confirm against the specific host machine and jaw set. |
| Travel speed / drawbar pull / gradeability | Not applicable. VT60 has no drivetrain of its own; all travel and positioning performance comes from the host excavator. |
Service capacities (summary)
| Fuel tank / engine oil / cooling system | Not applicable — no onboard engine. |
| Hydraulic system | No separate onboard hydraulic reservoir or published fluid capacity; the tool runs directly off the carrier excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit. Documented operating pressure is around 350 bar (5,076 psi) for the opening/closing circuit and around 140 bar (2,031 psi) for the rotation circuit, with an optimal oil flow of around 400 l/min (105.7 US gal/min) for opening/closing and around 80 l/min (21.1 US gal/min) for rotation. Use the carrier's specified hydraulic oil. |
Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.
VT60 fluids & capacities
| System | Capacity | Recommended fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic system (attachment interface) | Not applicable — no dedicated tank or reservoir on the tool | Runs on the host excavator's hydraulic circuit; use the carrier's specified hydraulic oil (Cat HYDO Advanced or equivalent per the excavator OMM), not a tool-specific fluid |
| Engine crankcase | Not applicable — the VT60 has no engine | N/A |
| Cooling system | Not applicable — the VT60 has no engine or radiator | N/A |
| Fuel tank | Not applicable — the VT60 has no engine | N/A |
| Transmission / powertrain | Not applicable — the VT60 has no powertrain of its own | N/A |
| Final drives | Not applicable — no final drives on this attachment | N/A |
| Axles / differentials | Not applicable — no axles on this attachment | N/A |
| Grease points (jaw pivots, rotation bearing, linkage pins) | No fill volume specified; grease to purge at each fitting until clean grease shows at the joint | General-purpose Cat multipurpose grease (Cat MPGM or equivalent NLGI 2 lithium-complex grease); reapply on a daily or shift-based interval, shortened in wet, sandy, or abrasive conditions |
Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.
Caterpillar VT60 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 VT60 beyond the schedule
Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis
The VT60 carries no sensors or ECM, so condition monitoring runs through the host excavator. Draw periodic hydraulic fluid samples from the carrier and watch for water intrusion, particulate, and wear-metal spikes that track with internal leakage at the rotary swivel or cylinder rod seals. Trend jaw pin and bushing clearance at each inspection; on the 630mm shear jaw, watch edge wear and closing-force response, since a widening pin bore or a slow-closing jaw both signal wear before a failure grounds the tool.
Corrective & Common Repairs
VT60 repairs center on the shear jaw, rotator, and pin/bushing wear, not engine components, since it has none. Chipped or rounded blade edges get reground or replaced to keep the 630mm jaw closing square; worn pin bores get rebushed rather than run loose. Rotator seal leakage is a known watch point on this family, caught early by wiping the swivel housing and checking for weep. Sluggish jaw closing in cold oil usually points to flow starvation from the host carrier, not a tool fault, so check flow-matching first.
Overhaul & Rebuild Points
Major VT60 overhauls focus on the rotation bearing, jaw pin bores, and the shear blade set rather than any powertrain, since the tool carries none. Regrind or replace worn blade edges and pulverizer wear plates as matched sets so the 630mm jaw closes evenly. Re-machine or rebush oversized pin bores in the jaw frame and coupler bracket before they exceed repair limits. Rebuild the rotator bearing and reseal the cylinder, and inspect welds around the coupler bracket and jaw pivot bosses for fatigue cracking before returning the tool to service.
Seasonal & Environment Servicing
Demolition sites pack the jaw throat and rotation housing with concrete fines and rebar debris, so clear and regrease pin and bushing points more often in dusty or wet conditions; wipe zerks before greasing so grit does not get pumped into the joint. In cold weather, thick hydraulic oil slows jaw clamping and rotation response, so confirm the host carrier is running the correct cold-weather fluid grade and allow a warm-up cycle before full-force work. Cold, stiff hoses also crack faster under flex, so inspect routing more closely through winter.
VT60 attachments & work tools
What the VT60 is
The VT60 is itself the work tool, not a base machine. It is a Verachtert-built passive hydraulic Multi-Processor: a rotating combi jaw tool for demolition work that mounts on an excavator arm via a coupler. It carries no engine or ECM of its own and draws all power from the host excavator's hydraulic circuit.
Coupler / mounting system
Fits the host excavator through a CW45-class wedge-lock quick coupler (or equivalent fixed pin-on mounting bracket sized to the same hinge pins). The CW-style wedge coupler is rated for roughly 25 to 40 tonne carriers and holds the tool tight to the hinge pins with no play, letting the operator swap the VT60 for a bucket or other tool without leaving the cab on coupler-equipped carriers.
Carrier excavator size class
VT60 is the largest unit in the VT30/VT40/VT50/VT60 family, which as a group suits roughly 20 to 35 tonne class excavators; being top of that range, VT60 tends toward the upper end and can extend into the 35-40 tonne class depending on carrier hydraulics. Exact carrier fitment varies by dealer fitment chart. Confirm with the coupler/bracket pin spacing for the specific host excavator.
Interchangeable jaw sets
The VT60 uses a bolt-on jaw-group system, confirmed for shear jaws in the factory parts catalog; the family design also supports pulverizer/combi jaws for crushing concrete and separating rebar, consistent with the Multi-Processor combi shear/pulverizer concept the VT-series was built around. Jaw sets are swapped as a bolted group rather than requiring a full tool change.
Rotation
The tool body includes a hydraulic rotator housing giving continuous rotation of the jaw head, letting the operator work concrete or steel from multiple angles without repositioning the carrier. This is a core design feature of the Multi-Processor concept the VT-series belongs to.
Hydraulic requirement
As a passive attachment, the VT60 needs the host excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit for jaw open/close and rotation function; carriers without a demolition-spec auxiliary circuit will not run the tool at rated cycle speed. No separate power pack or dedicated hydraulic kit is documented for this tool beyond the carrier's own high-flow auxiliary lines.
Guarding and factory options
Demolition tools in this class commonly ship with cylinder and hose guarding to protect against flying debris, but specific factory-optional guarding packages for the VT60 model are not documented in available literature for this legacy (pre-MP-series) tool. Confirm current guarding options with a Cat dealer.
All VT60 assemblies by section
Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar VT60. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.
Frame And Body
324-2950 Housing Gp-Multi-Processor
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 17***63 | Bushing | 2 |
| 17***69 | Lock | 1 |
324-2948 Housing Gp-Multi-Processor
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 17***69 | Lock | 1 |
| 17***70 | Plate-Lock | 1 |
343-9626 Housing Gp-Multi-Processor
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 17***69 | Lock | 1 |
| 17***26 | Rotator Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
343-9625 Housing Gp-Multi-Processor
| 17***09 | Bushing | 2 |
| 17***20 | Lock | 1 |
| 17***80 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x120-mm) | 36 |
Hydraulic System
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 |
341-3990 Cylinder & Valve Gp
| 14***51 | Elbow Group | 1 |
| 14***52 | Elbow As. | 2 |
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 2 |
342-7060 Cylinder & Valve Gp
| 14***06 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M20x2.5x140-mm) | 5 |
| 14***51 | Elbow Group | 1 |
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 2 |
222-8829 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 09***06 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M16x2x80-mm) | 24 |
| 16***16 | Seal | 1 |
222-8827 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 16***16 | Seal | 1 |
| 16***87 | Bushing | 2 |
172-2205 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
| 09***48 | Nipple, Grease | 1 |
| 16***16 | Seal | 1 |
| 16***41 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
244-6792 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***92 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***94 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***97 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
244-3126 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***26 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***39 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***96 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
244-3136 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***69 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***36 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***78 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
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 |
233-2155 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***55 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 23***91 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 23***92 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
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 |
244-6797 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 18***53 | Hose As | 2 |
| 24***97 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
233-2992 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 14***40 | Adapter; (Straight) (-8 Orb X -8 Orfs) | 2 |
| 15***94 | Adapter As | 2 |
| 15***44 | Seal | 1 |
244-6795 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 |
244-6793 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***93 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***95 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***98 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
177-5044 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***44 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***36 | Hose As | 2 |
| 7K***81 | Strap-Pressure & Return Hoses To | 4 |
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 |
186-0126 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 17***26 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 17***44 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 18***26 | 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 |
244-3138 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***69 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***38 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***60 | Lines Group-Connecting | 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 |
233-2991 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 15***95 | Adapter As | 2 |
| 15***46 | Seal | 1 |
| 1P***67 | Flange-Half (43.31 mm Id) | 4 |
244-3135 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***35 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***30 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***31 | 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 |
239-9250 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 23***50 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 23***51 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 23***52 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
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 |
244-3127 Lines Gp-Connecting
| 24***27 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***29 | Lines Group-Connecting | 1 |
| 24***31 | Lines Group-Connecting | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
216-7650 Motor Gp-Gerotor
| 17***73 | Motor Group-Gerotor | 1 |
| 17***76 | Ring-Mounting | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
265-6468 Swivel Gp
| 16***43 | Seal | 1 |
| 17***57 | Plug As | 4 |
| 17***14 | Stator | 1 |
170-3045 Swivel Gp
| 16***43 | Seal | 1 |
| 17***45 | Swivel Group | 1 |
| 17***41 | 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
171-8111 Kit-Maintenance
| 14***74 | Fitting As | 2 |
| 14***86 | Fitting As | 2 |
| 15***44 | Seal | 1 |
170-3672 Kit-Maintenance
| 14***08 | Fitting | 2 |
| 14***86 | Fitting As | 2 |
| 15***44 | Seal | 1 |
196-8640 Kit-Maintenance
| 14***86 | Fitting As | 2 |
| 15***44 | Seal | 1 |
| 16***92 | Wrench | 1 |
170-5114 Kit-Maintenance
| 14***08 | Fitting | 2 |
| 14***86 | Fitting As | 2 |
| 15***44 | Seal | 1 |
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 |
200-2959 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 |
200-2885 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 |
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 |
328-5905 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 4 |
329-4192 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 4 |
328-5901 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 4 |
329-4194 Plate & Film Gp
| 11***73 | Seal; (0.5cm) (X2) | 0 |
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***96 | Film-Notice; (Lift Eye Location) | 4 |
Work Tool Arrangement
329-4198 Multi-Processor Ar
| 19***40 | Kit-Maintenance | 1 |
| 31***34 | Pin Group | 1 |
| 32***94 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
328-5903 Multi-Processor Ar
| 17***72 | Kit-Maintenance | 1 |
| 30***00 | Pin Group | 1 |
| 32***50 | Housing Group-Multi-Processor | 1 |
329-4196 Multi-Processor Ar
| 17***11 | Kit-Maintenance | 1 |
| 31***63 | Pin Group | 1 |
| 32***92 | Plate & Film Group | 1 |
328-5899 Multi-Processor Ar
| 17***14 | Kit-Maintenance | 1 |
| 31***20 | Pin Group | 1 |
| 32***48 | Housing Group-Multi-Processor | 1 |
Work Tools
234-9927 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 23***27 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
179-1648 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***46 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 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 |
169-4975 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 16***75 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***94 | 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 |
247-0536 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 24***36 | 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 |
179-1649 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***47 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 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 |
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 |
179-1647 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***19 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***97 | Plate-Cover | 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 |
169-4970 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***70 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***90 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
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 |
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 |
179-1651 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 17***18 | Bracket As | 1 |
224-2478 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 22***78 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
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 |
291-1777 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***19 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 29***77 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 29***80 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
191-4781 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 18***95 | Bracket As | 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 |
169-4981 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***81 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***99 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
231-0474 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***19 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-5311 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***11 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***16 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-4976 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***76 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***96 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-4971 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 16***71 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***91 | Bracket As | 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 |
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 |
169-4978 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***78 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***97 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-4974 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 |
226-4127 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***19 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 22***19 | Bracket As | 1 |
257-0102 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 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 |
248-7980 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 13***55 | Setscrew; (M4x0.7x8-mm) | 2 |
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 2 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
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 |
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 |
257-1047 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 25***47 | 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 |
169-4967 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***67 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***86 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
169-4969 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***69 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 16***89 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
201-9466 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***97 | Plate-Cover | 1 |
| 20***66 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
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 |
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 |
179-1645 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 8 |
| 16***18 | Bracket As | 1 |
| 16***97 | Plate-Cover | 1 |
191-4785 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 15***18 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***33 | Cover | 1 |
| 18***96 | Bracket As | 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 |
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 |
175-0341 Bracket Gp-Mounting
| 16***82 | Bolt-Socket Head; (M24x3x70-mm) | 14 |
| 17***41 | Bracket Group-Mounting | 1 |
| 17***48 | Bracket As | 1 |
316-9463 Pin Gp
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***13 | Pin | 2 |
| 17***14 | Pin | 1 |
304-5400 Pin Gp
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***60 | Pin | 2 |
| 17***61 | Pin | 1 |
318-5434 Pin Gp
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 17***06 | Pin | 2 |
| 17***07 | Pin | 1 |
318-9920 Pin Gp
| 15***21 | Lockwasher | 6 |
| 16***48 | Pin | 1 |
| 16***49 | Pin | 2 |
VT60 serial number reference
The PIN plate for the VT60 is mounted on the tool body/frame near the mounting bracket or pivot area, not on the jaw itself, since the jaw set is a separately serialized assembly. Read the first 3 characters as the prefix (identifies model/arrangement), followed by the sequence number; a separate plate or stamp on the jaw group carries its own prefix. Match both the body prefix and the jaw prefix against the parts book before ordering, since the two assemblies are tracked independently.
| Prefix | Identifies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ZYZ | VT60 jaw/tool-head assembly (shear jaw and pulverizer-secondary jaw sets) | Covers the interchangeable jaw group mounted to the VT60 body, S/N ZYZ1-UP, listed for the VT-60 Multi-Processor. Distinct from the VT60 host body prefix. Sibling jaw prefixes follow the same scheme: VT30 jaws ZYW, VT40 jaws ZYX, VT50 jaws ZYY, VT60 jaws ZYZ. Do not cross-apply jaw specs between siblings despite shared parts documentation. |
| AXD | VT60 host body / multi-processor arrangement | Identifies the VT60 rotating body assembly (frame, hydraulic cylinder and valve group) as distinct from the jaw sets. Sits in the same factory arrangement scheme as VT30 (AKK), VT40 (ASC) and VT50 (AJY) host prefixes. Confirm exact serial break with your dealer before ordering. |
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the Cat VT60 use?
None. The VT60 is a passive hydraulic work tool with no engine, fuel system, or ECM of its own. Every function, jaw clamp, pulverize, shear, and rotation, runs off the hydraulic flow and pressure supplied by the host excavator it is mounted on.
What is the operating weight of the Cat VT60?
Roughly 5.75 to 5.9 t (12,680 to 13,010 lb), depending on the jaw fitted. It is the largest sibling in the VT-series line and suits carrier excavators toward the upper end of the roughly 20 to 35 t family class this line serves.
What replaced the Cat VT60?
Caterpillar's native MP-series demolition processors (including MP15 through MP40 and the larger MP318/MP324) succeeded the Verachtert-built VT-series. The MP-series uses a modular body with interchangeable jaw heads instead of the VT60's dedicated jaw design, and VT60 units are no longer sold new.
What VT60 owners discuss
What do owners say about jaw and cutting-edge wear on the VT60?
Consistent theme: the jaw set is the wear item, not the tool body. Operators report the cutting edges and tip plates need regular regrinding or replacement well before anything else on the attachment shows wear, especially in rebar-heavy concrete or mixed-metal demolition. Bolt-on or pin-on wear segments are preferred over welded edges because they swap out in a shift instead of tying up the machine for a welding repair. Letting edges go dull past the point of a clean bite is the most common complaint, since it forces the jaw to crush rather than shear, which accelerates pin and bushing wear at the jaw pivots. Regular edge dressing or timely replacement is treated as routine consumable maintenance, not a fault.
How long do the rotator/swivel seals typically last, and what leak symptoms show up first?
The hydraulic rotator that lets the jaw head spin on the housing is the most leak-prone wear point on this class of demolition tool. A light weep or oil film around the swivel housing after several thousand hours of service is treated as normal wear, not a defect, and most operators keep an eye on it rather than react to the first sign of seepage. What draws attention is oil showing up faster on one side of the housing than the other, which points to uneven seal wear from running the rotation mostly one direction, or a steady drip rather than a film, which usually means a seal has failed rather than just glazed. Field advice is to keep the rotation moving both directions during the shift when the job allows, since one-directional use wears the seal unevenly and shortens its life.
What pin and bushing wear patterns are typical at the coupler and rotation joint?
Play at the coupler pins and at the pivot pins on the jaw arms is the wear pattern operators check for first, since this is a shear-type tool that takes shock loading every cycle. A faint knock or clunk when the jaw opens and closes, or visible movement when you rock the jaw by hand with the machine shut down, both point to worn pins or bushings. Field practice is to grease the coupler and rotation pivots on a tight interval, since starved lubrication lets abrasive demolition dust into the joint and accelerates wear far faster than the load cycling alone. Clearance is usually checked with a feeler gauge or by measuring pin diameter against bushing bore; once play exceeds roughly a third of the original fit, the consensus is to replace both pin and bushing as a set rather than just one or the other.
Does the jaw closing behavior have any quirks operators should know about?
Reported behavior for this class of hydraulic multi-processor jaw is a fast, low-force stroke while the jaw is open and swinging toward the material, then a shift to full crushing or shearing force the instant the jaw makes contact. Operators note the tool feels sluggish to close on the first few cycles after startup in cold weather, since thick, cold hydraulic oil slows the force-shift response; this clears up once the carrier's hydraulic system reaches normal operating temperature. A jaw that stays in slow, high-force mode throughout the whole stroke, even with nothing in the jaws, is called out as a sign the carrier's auxiliary hydraulic circuit or the tool's control valve isn't shifting correctly, and is worth having looked at rather than run as-is.
Are there known fitment or hydraulic flow-matching issues when mounting a VT60 on different carrier excavators?
Because this tool has no engine or power source of its own and runs entirely on the host excavator's auxiliary hydraulic circuit, matching carrier flow and pressure to the tool's design range comes up repeatedly as the thing to get right before ever swinging a jaw. Running it on a carrier with too little flow gives slow, weak cycles and never lets the tool reach full crushing force. Running it on a carrier with excess flow or pressure not properly regulated risks overloading the jaw structure, the rotator, and the coupler pins well beyond their design limits. Owners moving a VT60 between excavators in a mixed fleet stress double-checking the auxiliary circuit's flow and pressure settings against the tool's rated range every time it goes on a different machine. Because an over-pressured circuit can overload the structure, have your dealer verify the carrier's auxiliary hydraulic settings before putting the tool into service on an unfamiliar host machine.
What should a buyer check when looking at a used VT60?
Field checklist mirrors what's flagged for any high-cycle demolition jaw tool of this size. Walk the cutting edges and tip areas for uneven wear or edges ground past a usable profile. Rock the jaw by hand with the machine off to check for play at the coupler pins and at the jaw pivot pins; any knock or visible movement means pin and bushing replacement is coming. Watch the rotator housing while cycling rotation both directions, looking for drift, hesitation, or oil weeping around the seal line. Inspect the coupler ears, the rotator housing, and the mounting plate for hairline cracks or grind marks that suggest a prior crack repair, since these areas take the full shock load of every cut and are the first place fatigue shows up. Open and close the jaw fully a few times to confirm even, symmetric closure without one side lagging the other, which would point to a bent arm or worn bushing on just one side.
How does maintenance on the VT60 compare to a bucket or a simpler attachment?
Consensus is that this tool needs a noticeably tighter grease and inspection interval than a plain bucket, since it combines a hydraulic rotator with shock-loaded shear jaws, and both wear far faster under demolition duty than a bucket's static pins ever would. Operators treat daily greasing of the coupler, jaw pivots, and rotator as non-negotiable rather than optional, and tie edge inspection to material type since rebar and mixed demolition debris chew through a jaw edge much faster than clean concrete. Because it carries no engine, transmission, or onboard electronics, there's no separate service schedule beyond wear-part inspection, lubrication, and periodic hydraulic seal checks; everything else on the duty cycle is governed by the host excavator's own maintenance schedule. For any structural weld repair on the jaw arms, coupler ears, or rotator housing, have your dealer verify the repair before returning the tool to service.
Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.
Serial-range & configuration variants
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