6I5168 Straight Sleeve Bearings for Caterpillar Equipment

The 6I5168 is a straight sleeve bearing used in the machine-link connection between the frame links and the attachment on Caterpillar equipment. It is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

The bearing is intended for applications requiring rotational movement between connected machine components. The part has a straight sleeve design, an internal groove, and cross holes. The listed construction material is steel.

Fitment

The 6I5168 sleeve bearing is listed for the following Caterpillar excavator models:

• 395 excavator
• 350-A excavator
• 350-A L excavator
• 365C excavator
• 375-A excavator
• 375-A L excavator
• 385B excavator
• 385C excavator
• 385C L excavator
• 390D excavator
• 390D L excavator
• 390F excavator
• 390F L excavator
• 5080 excavator

The part is also listed for use with the following attachments:

• S390 attachment
• S490 attachment
• VHS-70 attachment

Cross-reference numbers

• 6I5168
• 6I-5168

Both number formats identify the same sleeve bearing referenced by SKU 6I5168. No additional replacement or supplier numbers are specified in the available part data.

Specifications

• Part type: Straight sleeve bearing
• Application: Machine-link connection between frame links and attachment
• Equipment brand: Caterpillar
• Material: Steel
• Cross holes: Yes
• Inner groove: Yes
• Outer groove: No
• Inner diameter: 5.13 in
• Outer diameter: 6.07 in
• Overall length: 5.51 in
• Weight: 13 lb
• Length: 21 cm
• Width: 20.6 cm
• Depth: 19 cm

The listed internal diameter is 5.13 inches, while the external diameter is 6.07 inches. The overall sleeve length is 5.51 inches. The internal groove and cross-hole configuration are part of the bearing design; no outer groove is specified.

The bearing is listed for Caterpillar excavator models from the 350-A, 365C, 375-A, 385, 390, and 395 series, as well as the 5080 model. Compatibility is also specified for the S390, S490, and VHS-70 attachments.