1297976 Retainer Ball for Caterpillar

The 1297976 Retainer Ball is a hardware spare part used in Caterpillar equipment, including Caterpillar engines and excavators. This is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

The part is identified as a retainer ball and is listed for the Caterpillar equipment models and machine series shown below. The equipment manufacturer brand is Caterpillar; CTP is the manufacturer of this aftermarket replacement part.

Fitment

• Caterpillar 3046
• Caterpillar 3054
• Caterpillar 312B
• Caterpillar 312B L
• Caterpillar 315B L
• Caterpillar 317B L
• Caterpillar 317B LN
• Caterpillar 318B
• Caterpillar 318B N

The listed applications include Caterpillar engine equipment and Caterpillar excavator equipment. Model suffixes are retained as specified in the application data because they identify separate machine configurations.

Before installation, the machine model and the reference number on the removed part should be compared with the information below. Fitment may depend on the exact machine configuration and the installed component assembly.

Cross-reference numbers

• 1297976
• 5I8756

Part number 1297976 is the primary identification number for this retainer ball and is also the product SKU. Number 5I8756 is listed as an interchangeable aftermarket reference for the same part application.

The cross-reference numbers are provided for part identification and catalog matching. They should be checked against the equipment documentation or the number of the part being replaced before ordering or installation.

Specifications

The dimensions and weight refer to the listed part data: length 5.8 cm, width 4.9 cm, depth 6.1 cm, and weight 0.3 lb. No additional material, thread, mounting position, or kit contents are specified for this part.