6V3538 Dowel Pin for Caterpillar Equipment

The 6V3538 is a solid cylindrical dowel pin used in Caterpillar equipment. It is a headless steel pin with chamfered ends, intended for installation into one or two adjoining components to locate parts and transfer loads between them. This is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

Fitment

The part is listed for the following Caterpillar equipment types and models:

• Caterpillar articulated dump trucks
• Caterpillar asphalt pavers
• Caterpillar 725 articulated dump truck
• Caterpillar 730 articulated dump truck
• Caterpillar AP-1000 asphalt paver
• Caterpillar AP-1000B asphalt paver
• Caterpillar AP-1000D asphalt paver
• Caterpillar AP-1050 asphalt paver
• Caterpillar AP-1050B asphalt paver
• Caterpillar AP-1055B asphalt paver
• Caterpillar AP-1055D asphalt paver

Fitment should be checked against the equipment model, serial number, and the part number specified in the service or parts documentation. The listed applications cover the Caterpillar 725 and 730 articulated dump truck models and the AP-series asphalt pavers identified above.

Cross-reference numbers

6V3538 and 6V-3538 identify the same dowel pin number in the supplied application data. The equipment manufacturer associated with the listed fitment is Caterpillar; this identifies the equipment application and not the manufacturer of this part.

Specifications

The pin is designed for use where adjoining Caterpillar machine components require a cylindrical locating element. Its headless form allows the pin to be seated within the mating parts, while the chamfered ends support insertion during assembly. Exact installation location and quantity depend on the relevant machine assembly and parts documentation.