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180-8579: Track Nut

Cat® Hex Head Nut

Brand: Cat

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180-8579: Track Nut
180-8579: Track Nut
180-8579: Track Nut
180-8579: Track Nut
180-8579: Track Nut

Cat® Hex Head Nut

Brand: Cat

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Units of Measure

USMetric
Thickness (mm): 6.5
Thickness (in): 0.256
Thread: RH Coarse
Nut Type: Hex
Thread Size (in - TPI) (in): M8-1.25
Hand of Thread: RH
Material: Carbon Steel,Alloy Zinc
Thread Size (in): 0
Hex Size (in): 0.47
Coating: Zinc
Thread Size (mm): M8
Height (in): 0.25
Material Description: Steel
Hex Size (mm): 12.0
Height (mm): 6.5
Thread Size (dia x pitch) (mm): M8x1.25
Drive (mm): 12.0
Drive (in): 0.472
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Compatible Models for part number 180-8579

PAVING COMPACTOR

CB-22B

MULTI TERRAIN LOADER

257B 247B3 247B

COMPACT TRACK LOADER

249D 249D3 239D 239D3

GENERATOR SET

C2.2 C1.1 C1.5

POWER MODULE

XQ35

ENGINE

C0.5 CO.7 C1.1

ASPHALT COMPACTOR

CB22B

ASPHALT PAVER

BB-621C AP-255E

MINI HYD EXCAVATOR

301.8 301.6 301.5 304CR 303.5CR 301.7CR

UTILITY COMPACTOR

CB2.7 CB2.5 CB2.9

SKID STEER LOADER

226D3 226B 226D 232 232B 232D 242 226B3 216B 216 232D3 216B3 242B 228 226

INDUSTRIAL ENGINE

3024 3011C 3014 C2.2 C0.5 C0.7 3003 C1.7 3013C C1.5 C1.6 C1.1 3024C

COMPACTOR

CC-24B CB-24B CB-32B CB-22B

ENGINE - GENERATOR SET

C1.5DE13.5

VIBRATORY COMPACTOR

CB-34 XW CB-214E CB-335E CB-32 CB-34 CB-24 CB-22 CC-34 CB-224E CB-14 CC-24 CB-334E XW CB-225E CB-334E

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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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