3N3252 Spring for Caterpillar Asphalt Pavers

The 3N3252 spring is a compression-type spring used in Caterpillar asphalt pavers. It is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts).

The part is identified in the equipment parts reference as Caterpillar 3N3252 and 3N-3252. The supplied dimensions and material information describe a steel spring intended for installation in the specified Caterpillar asphalt paver models.

Fitment

This spring is used on the following Caterpillar asphalt pavers:

• Caterpillar AP-1000
• Caterpillar AP-1000B
• Caterpillar AP-1050
• Caterpillar AP-1050B
• Caterpillar AP-1055B
• Caterpillar AP-900B
• Caterpillar BG-240C
• Caterpillar BG-245C
• Caterpillar BG-2455C
• Caterpillar BG-260C

Fitment is listed for Caterpillar asphalt paver equipment. The model designations above are included as separate applications for the 3N3252 spring and should be checked against the machine parts information before installation when several versions of the same paver series are in service.

Cross-reference numbers

The following equipment manufacturer part number designations are associated with this spring:

• 3N3252
• 3N-3252

3N3252 and 3N-3252 are two written formats for the same referenced part number. The hyphenated and non-hyphenated forms are provided for parts catalogue and equipment identification purposes.

Specifications

The spring has a steel construction and a compression operating type. Its specified outer diameter is 0.41 inches, while the specified inner diameter is 0.34 inches. These dimensions identify the spring size for the listed Caterpillar asphalt paver applications.

The catalogue data lists the part weight as 0.1 lb and also provides length, width, and depth values of 8.89 cm, 15.24 cm, and 1.27 cm respectively. These values are retained as supplied product data and are separate from the spring diameter measurements.