Tooth (crown) for a bucket – ITR 1U3452RCU
Tooth (crown) for a bucket – ITR 1U3452RCU
Manufacturer: USCO ITR
Catalog: 1U3452RCU
Compatible system: CAT J450
Type: RCU (Rock Chisel – Reinforced) – central tooth with reinforced base and tip
OEM equivalents: Caterpillar 1U3452
📝 General description
The ITR 1U3452RCU is a reinforced center tooth type RCU, designed for intensive work in abrasive and rocky environments. This is a heavily improved version of the classic RC profile, with extra mass at the base and a more stable tip geometry, which withstands shock loads and torsion.
It is used in standard coffee systems CAT J450, widely used in construction machinery, the quarry and mining.
✅ Main features
✔ RCU profile – reinforced back and top for maximum strength
✔ Optimized for rock mining, gravel and frozen ground
✔ Horizontal locking with pin and sleeve
✔ Longer life than standard RC under the same conditions
✔ For Caterpillar excavators from 30 to 40 tons
📘 Technically specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 1U3452RCU |
| Manufacturer | USCO ITR |
| Type | Central Tooth - RCU (reinforced rc) |
| Compatibility | CAT J450 |
| OEM equivalents | Caterpillar 1U3452 |
| Installation system | Horizontal pin and sleeve (Side Lock) |
| Material | High -quality alloy steel |
| Firmness | 48–52 HRC |
| Weight | ~8.3 kg |
⚙️ Compatibility and applications
✅ Machines: Caterpillar 320, 325, 330, 336 and others.
✅ installation: Central position of the bucket (with J450 adapter)
✔ Ideal for stairs, Career, hard clay, abrasive environment
✔ Combines with J450 series side teeth and adapters
⚠️ Clarification is important: Model 1U3452RCU is preferred for frequent cycles in an aggressive environment, where the regular RC tooth wears too quickly. It is compatible with all standard J450 adapters without the need for modifications.








