The 230WTL Bucket Teeth are Paired with the robust TB1001-23 Weld-on Adapter, this system ensures optimal fitment, minimized pocket wear, and maximum breakout force transmission from the excavator hydraulics to the ground.
The 230WTL Bucket Tooth and TB1001-23 Adapter constitute a high-performance, heavy-duty Ground Engaging Tools (GET) system engineered for high-penetration and high-impact digging environments. The 230WTL features a sharp, twin-tiger (dual point) profile designed specifically to fracture frost, shale, limestone, and heavily compacted soils where standard dirt teeth fail.
Paired with the robust TB1001-23 Weld-on Adapter, this system ensures optimal fitment, minimized pocket wear, and maximum breakout force transmission from the excavator hydraulics to the ground.
| Specifications | |||
| Part No | 230WTL + TB1001-23 | Total thickness(H) | 2.52" [64 mm] |
| Bucket Tooth | 230WTL | Total Length(L) | 12" [305 mm] |
| Adapter | TB1001-23 | Width | 2.12" [54 mm] |
| Pin/washer | 23 pin | Type | Flex Pin |
| Weigth | 1.18kg / 2.6lb | Colour | Original / Black/ Yellow |
| Technologies | |||
| Tensile Strength(MPa) | ≥1350 | Materials | Chromium Moly Alloy |
| Yield Strength(MPa) | ≥1100 | Production Processes | Lost-Wax/ Silica Sand |
| Impact (J) | ≥25 | Certificates | IS09001-2005 |
Hardness (HB) | 450-520 | Heat Treatment | Normalizing, Quenching, Tempering |

1. Aggressive Twin-Tiger Design: The dual-pointed 230WTL profile maximizes point-loading pressure, allowing rapid penetration into frozen ground, rock layers, and asphalt.
2. Self-Sharpening Geometry: The tooth profile is engineered to maintain its sharp cutting edges as it wears, sustaining high penetration rates throughout its wear cycle.
3. Perfect-Fit Stabilization: The TB1001-23 adapter features precision-machined fitment pockets that minimize relative movement between the tooth and adapter, preventing pin shear.
4. Excellent Weldability: The adapter utilizes low-carbon alloy metallurgy, preventing brittle fracturing or cracking in the heat-affected zone (HAZ) during bucket lip welding.
Our manufacturing process ensures maximum structural integrity and wear resistance:
[Precision Forging / Advanced Casting] ➔ [Automated Machining] ➔ [Quenching & Tempering] ➔ [Shot Peening] ➔ [Strict Inspection]
Forming: Available in both Precision Forging (for ultra-dense grain flow and superior impact resistance) and Advanced Investment Casting (for cost-effective, precise dimensional tolerance).
Heat Treatment (Quenching & Tempering): A fully controlled multi-stage heat treatment process achieves a matrix of through-hardness ($48-52\text{ HRC}$ for teeth) to balance wear resistance with structural toughness.
Surface Shot Peening: Increases compressive residual stress on the surface, eliminating micro-cracks and significantly improving fatigue life.
Inspection Standards: 100% dimensional gauging, ultrasonic flaw detection (UT), and regular destructive impact testing to guarantee zero-defect batches.
This system is compatible with mini to mid-sized excavators, backhoes, and skid steers (typically 5 - 9 Ton operating weight class).
1.Trenching & Utility Work: Cutting through hardpan, clay, and rocky soils.
2. Mining & Quarrying: Penetrating blasted rock, shale, and limestone seams.
3. Demolition & Frost Digging: Ideal for sub-zero winter excavation and breaking concrete/asphalt substrates.

To ensure a complete rebuild or replacement, the system requires the following standard pinning components:
Flex Pin / Lock Pin: 230PN (Horizontal flex pin with corrugated rubber insert).
Alternative Pin System: Heavy-duty steel pin and retainer sleeves depending on the specific bucket operating environment.
When sourcing the 230WTL and TB1001-23 system, global distributors and procurement managers should verify the following:
1. Lip Thickness Alignment: Ensure your bucket's cutting edge thickness matches the TB1001-23 bevel gap ($20-25\text{ mm}$). Forcing a weld-on adapter onto a lip that is too thick compromises weld strength.
2. Forging vs. Casting Selection: For highly abrasive environments or extreme frost, prioritize the Forged version for its higher impact resistance. For standard rental fleets or general dirt excavation, Casting offers the best ROI.
3. Welding Protocols: The TB1001-23 must be welded using low-hydrogen electrodes (e.g., E7018) with proper pre-heating (150°C-200°C) to prevent underbead cracking.
Q1: Can I use the 230WTL tooth on other 230-series adapters?
A: Yes. The 230WTL utilizes the standard 230-series pocket configuration. It can interchange with any standard 230-series adapter (like the 2740-23 or standard weld-ons), provided the nose size matches.
Q2: Why choose the WTL (Twin Tiger) profile over a standard standard dirt tooth ?
A: The twin tiger tooth is designed strictly for penetration. It tears through hard material easily because the force is concentrated on two sharp points. However, for highly abrasive loose sand or loading applications, a standard wide tooth will offer a longer wear life.
Q3:Do you offer custom branding or OEM part numbering on the castings/forgings?
A: Yes. For container-load distributors, we support custom logo casting/forging stamps, customized part numbering, and specific color-matching polyurethane coatings based on your brand guidelines.
| LIHUA Bucket Teeth and Adapter List | |||||
| Series | Teeth (Part No) | kg/lb | Pin & Washer | Adapter(Part No) | kg/lb |
230 | 230SP | 1.27/2.8 | 23P Flex Pin | U43792 weld on 1" | 1.36/3.0 |
| 23HD | 1.0/2.2 | same | 2740-MW-23 weld-on 3/4" | 1.95/4.3 | |
| 230ST | 1.36/3.0 | same | 2300FL mount weld-on | 1.82/4.0 | |
| 23WTL | 1.18/2.6 | same | same | same | |
| 23TL | 1.09/2.4 | same | same | same | |
| 23THD | 1.14/2.5 | same | same | same | |
240 | 240 | 1.82/4 | 24P Flex Pin | 240010 weld-on 1" | 2.5/5.5 |
| 240HD | 1.59/3.5 | same | same | same | |
| 240F | 2.27/5 | same | same | same | |
156 | 156 | 0.8/1.76 | 156 Roll Pin | 230X156 weld-on 5/8" | 1.54/3.4 |
| 156L | 0.86/1.9 | same | 552X156 weld-on 3/4" | 2.1/4.6 | |
| 156F | 1.32/2.9 | same | 550X156 weld-on 1" | 2.1/4.6 | |
| 156LP | 1.59/3.5 | same | same | same | |
| 156T | 1.0/2.2 | same | same | same | |
| 156WT | 1.59/3.5 | same | same | same | |
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