CAT 0312716 ELBOW for C15 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
0312716 ELBOW is a Fitting component engineered for Caterpillar C15 and 3412C machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Fitting. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: C15: OPERATOR STATION, group 161-9110, page 1024; 3412C: COOLING SYSTEM, group 112-3258, page 267.
0312716 ELBOW for Caterpillar C15 — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement ELBOW (Part # 0312716). Designed for CAT C15, 3412C equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT C15, 3412C
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT parts with anti-counterfeit label | OEM alternatives with warranty
- ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 0312716 |
| Product Name | ELBOW |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | C15, 3412C |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 0312716 in the Caterpillar parts manual: the machine it is published under, the system it belongs to, the group number and the manual page. Use it to confirm the part against your own parts book before ordering.
| Machine | System | Group No. | Manual Page |
| C15 | OPERATOR STATION | 161-9110 | p.1024 |
| 3412C | COOLING SYSTEM | 112-3258 | p.267 |
System Notes — OPERATOR STATION
The operator station covers the cab structure, seat and suspension, glass, wipers, door hardware, pedals, joysticks, armrests, HVAC ducting and the interior trim. It is the group that decides how tolerable a ten-hour shift feels. Wear here is driven by daily entry and exit, sun exposure and dust: seat suspensions sag, door struts lose charge, wiper linkages seize, and rubber seals harden until the cab leaks in rain. Parts in this group are replaced when a control feels vague, a latch no longer holds, or the cab no longer keeps dust and water out — small items, but the ones operators complain about first.
System Notes — COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system covers the radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan and fan drive, coolant hoses, clamps, the surge tank and the belts that drive it. It holds engine temperature inside the range where clearances and oil film stay correct. Failures are usually slow and then sudden: a hose softens and balloons before it bursts, a water pump seal starts weeping from the weep hole, a thermostat sticks partly open so the engine runs cold and burns more fuel. On construction sites the radiator also packs with dust and debris, which raises pressure across the core and finds the weakest hose or clamp first.
FAQ
Is 0312716 the right part for my machine?
Match the part number on your old part, or send us your equipment serial number — WSTPARTS verifies fitment free of charge for CAT C15.
Genuine vs OEM replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT parts carry an anti-counterfeit label. OEM equivalents are built to the same specifications, bench-tested and supplied with full warranty at a better price.
Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a 12-month warranty.
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