CAT 1863736 SOCKET-CON for 345C Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
WSTPARTS supplies the 1863736 SOCKET-CON, a CAT Repair Tools replacement part designed for Caterpillar 345C, C18 and 3516B applications. It is categorized under Repair Tools. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch, backed by factory-direct pricing and warranty coverage, and currently in stock for dispatch within 24 hours. Manual reference: 3056: ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM, group 210-3072, page 301; 3126B: ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM, group 202-2371, page 562.
1863736 SOCKET-CON for Caterpillar 345C — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement SOCKET-CON (Part # 1863736). Designed for CAT 345C, C18, 3516B, 3516C, 3056, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 345B, 3508C, 3512, 3512C, 3516, 3606, 3608, 3616, 365B, C15, C175, C4.4, C7, G3608, G3612, G3616, 320C, 320D, 345D equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 345C, C18, 3516B, 3516C, 3056, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 345B, 3508C, 3512, 3512C, 3516, 3606, 3608, 3616, 365B, C15, C175, C4.4, C7, G3608, G3612, G3616, 320C, 320D, 345D
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT parts with anti-counterfeit label | OEM alternatives with warranty
- ✔ In stock, ready to ship
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 1863736 |
| Product Name | SOCKET-CON |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 345C, C18, 3516B, 3516C, 3056, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 345B, 3508C, 3512, 3512C, 3516, 3606, 3608, 3616, 365B, C15, C175, C4.4, C7, G3608, G3612, G3616, 320C, 320D, 345D |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 1863736 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 |
| 3056 | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 210-3072 | p.301 |
| 3126B | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 202-2371 | p.562 |
| 325C | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 197-4303 | p.198 |
| 325D | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 251-0580 | p.169 |
| 3306 | OPERATOR STATION | 103-4773 | p.1686 |
| 330C | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 197-4411 | p.209 |
| 330D | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 275-6864 | p.141 |
| 336D | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 178-2345 | p.189 |
System Notes — ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM
The electrical and starting system covers the battery, starter motor, alternator, wiring harness, relays, switches and the instrument panel. It carries current from the batteries to the starter to crank the engine, and from the alternator back to keep the batteries charged. Because these machines work in dust, vibration and wide temperature swings, connectors corrode, harness insulation chafes against the frame, and starter solenoids burn out from repeated short cranks. Parts in this group are usually replaced on a symptom basis — slow cranking, a dash warning, lights that dim under load, or a no-start condition traced to an open circuit.
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 1863736 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?
In stock — ships within 24 hours. Every order is covered by a 12-month warranty.
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