160-8178: 3408/12 Connecting Rod

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160-8178: 3408/12 Connecting Rod

Cat® 261.62mm Center Distance Connecting Rod for Engine Piston

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160-8178: 3408/12 Connecting Rod

Cat® 261.62mm Center Distance Connecting Rod for Engine Piston

Brand: Cat

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160-8178: 3408/12 Connecting Rod

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Compatible Models for part number 160-8178

PUMPER

SPS342 SPT342 SCT673

UNDERGROUND ART TRUCK

AE40 II AD45

GENERATOR

SR500 SR4 SR4B

TRUCK ENGINE

3408B 3408

POWER MODULE

XQG400 PM3412

OFF HIGHWAY TRUCK

773

MOTOR GRADER

24H

OEM SOLUTIONS

3412C

TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR

D8L D9R D9L D9N D9 GC D10N D10R

MARINE ENGINE

3408B 3408C 3412C 3412E 3412 3408

PIPELAYER

589

MINING EXCAVATOR

5110B

WHEEL TRACTOR

633E II 651B 651E 657E 633D 639D 631D 631E 631G 637G 637D 637E

GENERATOR SET

3412 CG137-12 G3412C 3408C 3412C CG137-08 G3412

ENGINE

G3412 G3408 G3412C

PETROLEUM ENGINE

3412E

COLD PLANER

PR-1000C PR-1000 PR-450C PM-565 PM-565B

WHEEL DOZER

844 834B

LANDFILL COMPACTOR

836

WHEEL LOADER

988F II 990 988B 988F 992D 992C 990 II

ENGINE - MACHINE

3408 3208

GEN SET ENGINE

3412 3408B 3408C POWER SYS G3412C 3412C 3408

INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

3412 3412E 3412C 3408E 3408B 3408C CG137-08

WHEEL SCRAPER

657E

TRUCK

775E 775D 69D 773E 773D 769D 769C 773B

QUARRY TRUCK

771D 771C 775D 775B 773E

TRACTOR

772B

GAS ENGINE

CG137-08 CG137-12 G3412 G3408C G3408B G3408

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This part is designed to fit your Cat equipment based on the manufacturer’s specifications.

Any changes to the manufacturer’s configuration might result in the product not fitting your Cat equipment. Please consult your Cat Dealer before purchasing to ensure that this part is appropriate for your Cat equipment in its current condition and assumed configuration. This indicator cannot guarantee compatibility for all parts.

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