3S8285 Connecting Rod for Caterpillar

3S8285 is a connecting rod, designated as Rod A, for Caterpillar equipment and engines. This is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts). The part is listed for use in Caterpillar machines, industrial engines, truck engines, and ship equipment applications.

Fitment

• Autograder: 16
• Off-road dump truck: 768B, 769, 769B
• Wheel bulldozer: 824B, 834
• Wheel-type loader: 988
• Wheeled tractor-scraper: 631C, 633C, 637, 657, 657B, 666, 666B
• Truck engine: 1693
• Industrial engine: D343, G343
• Ship equipment: D343
• Track loader: 983
• Ground compactor for earthwork: 825B, 826B

The listed applications cover the Caterpillar equipment and engine models identified for connecting rod part number 3S8285. Model designation and machine type should be checked against the equipment identification data before installation, particularly where the same engine model is used in more than one application.

Cross-reference numbers

Numbers 3S8285 and 3S-8285 identify the same connecting rod application in the available part data. The unhyphenated form is used as the SKU and equipment manufacturer spare-part code.

Specifications

The dimensions and weight are product data for the 3S8285 connecting rod: length 39.4 cm, width 15.2 cm, depth 6.4 cm, and weight 12.1 lb. The available information does not specify the connecting-rod material, bearing set, bolts, bushings, or other components included with the part.