CAT 1229617 GUARD for 345C Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
WSTPARTS supplies the 1229617 GUARD, a CAT Structure replacement part designed for Caterpillar 345C, 345B and 330D applications. It is categorized under Structure. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 325D: OPERATOR STATION, group 245-7922, page 698; 345B: OPERATOR STATION, group 111-6278, page 725.
1229617 GUARD for Caterpillar 345C — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement GUARD (Part # 1229617). Designed for CAT 345C, 345B, 330D, 336D, 325D, 320D, 345D equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 345C, 345B, 330D, 336D, 325D, 320D, 345D
- ✔ 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) | 1229617 |
| Product Name | GUARD |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 345C, 345B, 330D, 336D, 325D, 320D, 345D |
| Weight | 0.18 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 1229617 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 |
| 325D | OPERATOR STATION | 245-7922 | p.698 |
| 330D | OPERATOR STATION | 245-7922 | p.737 |
| 336D | OPERATOR STATION | 245-7922 | p.649 |
| 345B | OPERATOR STATION | 111-6278 | p.725 |
| 345C | OPERATOR STATION | 245-7922 | p.764 |
| 330D | OPERATOR STATION | 245-7922 | p.724 |
| 345B | OPERATOR STATION | 111-6278 | p.726 |
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 1229617 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 345C.
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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