8K2198 Cylinder for Caterpillar Track Adjuster & Recoil

8K2198 is a cylinder used in the track adjuster and recoil assembly of Caterpillar equipment. The part is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

The available application data identifies this cylinder for Caterpillar tracked machines and for a Caterpillar 227 wood harvesting machine. The listed machine designations are provided below exactly as model references for checking part compatibility.

Fitment

• Caterpillar 225
• Caterpillar 225B
• Caterpillar 229
• Caterpillar 229D
• Caterpillar 231D
• Caterpillar 235
• Caterpillar 235B
• Caterpillar 235C
• Caterpillar 235D
• Caterpillar 227 wood harvesting machine

The cylinder is associated with the track adjuster and recoil system on the listed Caterpillar models. Fitment should be checked against the machine model and the identification number marked on the removed component before installation, particularly where the same machine series was produced in several configurations.

Cross-reference numbers

8K2198 and 8K-2198 identify the same catalog number with different punctuation formats. The hyphenated form is included for catalog and parts-list searches.

Specifications

The stated dimensions are length 39.4 cm, width 30.5 cm, and depth 21.6 cm. The listed weight is 55 lb. These values describe the part as supplied and should be compared with the available installation space and the dimensions of the removed cylinder when servicing the track adjuster and recoil assembly.

Before fitting, verify the equipment model, the 8K2198 or 8K-2198 identification, and the physical dimensions of the existing component. The available product data does not specify cylinder bore, rod diameter, thread dimensions, seal material, hydraulic pressure rating, mounting arrangement, or additional components included with the part.