CAT 1081259 FILM-INSTR for 3516 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
1081259 FILM-INSTR is a Boom component engineered for Caterpillar 3516 and 3512C machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Boom. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3512C: OPERATOR STATION, group 125-7089, page 362; 3516: OPERATOR STATION, group 126-7156, page 698.
1081259 FILM-INSTR for Caterpillar 3516 — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement FILM-INSTR (Part # 1081259). Designed for CAT 3516, 3512C equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 3516, 3512C
- ✔ 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) | 1081259 |
| Product Name | FILM-INSTR |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 3516, 3512C |
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 1081259 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 |
| 3512C | OPERATOR STATION | 125-7089 | p.362 |
| 3516 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-7156 | p.698 |
| 3516 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-7156 | p.701 |
| 3516 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-7156 | p.705 |
| 3516 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-7157 | p.716 |
| 3516 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-7157 | p.720 |
| 3516 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-7157 | p.724 |
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.
FAQ
Is 1081259 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 3516.
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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