Green Teeth Allen Head Bolt

This Green Teeth Allen head bolt is replacement mounting hardware for the Greenteeth stump grinder tooth system. Teeth and pockets are only as secure as the bolts that hold them, so fresh hardware is a key part of keeping a cutter wheel safe and running smoothly.

Why tooth hardware matters

Green teeth stump grinder systems are popular because they let you replace individual teeth and pockets instead of a whole wheel. That design depends on the hardware. Every tooth and pocket is held on by bolts that take a beating with every pass through roots, rocks and dirt.

Worn or stretched bolts can let teeth loosen and shift. A loose tooth cuts poorly, wears out its pocket faster and can break or be thrown from the wheel. Keeping fresh, correct hardware on the wheel is one of the most important parts of stump grinder maintenance.

Searches for green teeth usually come from operators looking for teeth, pockets or hardware for their wheel. Whatever part you are buying, confirm the series and the position on the wheel before ordering, since teeth, pockets and bolts are not always shared across series.

Allen head design

An Allen head bolt uses a hex socket in the head, tightened with a hex key or bit instead of a wrench on the outside of the head. On some cutter wheels, that socket head design makes it easier to reach and tighten the hardware in tight spaces between pockets.

Over time, the hex socket can fill with dirt or wear from repeated use. Clean the socket before inserting the key so it seats fully. If a socket is rounded out or damaged, replace the bolt instead of trying to make it work. A stripped head becomes a much bigger problem the next time you need to change a tooth.

Inspection and replacement

Check the wheel at the start of each day and during long grinding jobs. Look for missing, cracked or worn teeth, worn pockets, and bolts that are loose, bent or worn. Use the tooth pattern and torque specifications from Greenteeth or your grinder manufacturer when you replace parts.

Many operators replace hardware whenever they replace teeth or pockets. It costs little and prevents most loose-tooth problems. Make sure the nuts you use match the bolts and are the type the system calls for.

Keep a small kit on the grinder or the truck: spare bolts, nuts, the correct hex key or bit and a torque wrench. A wheel can lose a tooth to a hidden rock at any time, and having hardware on hand keeps you working.

Safety on the grinder

Before you work on the cutter wheel, shut the engine off, remove the key and wait for the wheel to stop completely. Wear gloves and eye protection; teeth are sharp and debris collects around the wheel. When grinding, keep everyone well back from the debris zone, and follow your machine's operator manual. See more stump grinding teeth, pockets and hardware, including the 700 Series straight pocket.