Yes, often by a multiple. A bucket tooth that gets a hardfacing overlay before it’s badly worn often runs two to four times longer than an unprotected tooth. The economics are usually clear once you compare the cost of the welder visit to the cost of new teeth.
Hardfacing is most effective when applied early, before the wear has gone too deep. Send photos of your wear parts and we’ll tell you whether they’re a hardfacing candidate or a replacement.