Introduction to Bucket Teeth: Key Wear Parts for Earthmoving and Construction Equipment

Bucket teeth, sometimes referred to as bucket tips or points, are one of the most essential wear components installed on excavator, loader, and backhoe buckets. Their primary function is to cut into and break up soil, rock, or other materials, transferring force from the machine to the ground. As a frontline component in digging, trenching, mining, and construction operations, bucket teeth directly affect the productivity, fuel efficiency, and wear life of the equipment.