2L8079 Terminal for Caterpillar Equipment

2L8079 is an electrical ring terminal for single-wire connections on Caterpillar equipment. It is a new aftermarket spare part manufactured by CTP (Costex Tractor Parts). The terminal is designed for use with 16–14 AWG wire and has an insulated edge, blue insulation, and a tinned terminal surface.

Fitment

The terminal is used in electrical systems of Caterpillar articulated dump trucks and asphalt pavers. The listed equipment applications are:

• Caterpillar 730 articulated dump truck
• Caterpillar 735 articulated dump truck
• Caterpillar 740 articulated dump truck
• Caterpillar D400E II articulated dump truck
• Caterpillar AP500E asphalt paver
• Caterpillar AP555E asphalt paver
• Caterpillar BG500E asphalt paver
• Caterpillar BG555E asphalt paver

Fitment should be checked against the machine model and the electrical connection requirements before installation. The listed application identifies the equipment manufacturer as Caterpillar; it does not indicate that the terminal is manufactured by Caterpillar.

Cross-reference numbers

Numbers 2L8079 and 2L-8079 identify the same terminal in compact and hyphenated part-number formats.

Specifications

The terminal is intended for fastening to an M10 or 3/8-inch stud or screw. Installation requires the wire to be compatible with the 16–14 AWG range and the connection point to accept the ring terminal opening. The component is supplied as an individual electrical terminal; no additional electrical hardware or wiring is specified in the available product data.