CAT 1878981 GEAR-CRANK for C18 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
Need a dependable Engine System part for your Caterpillar C18 machine? The 1878981 GEAR-CRANK from WSTPARTS is manufactured to OEM-grade tolerances. It is categorized under Engine System. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: C18: BASIC ENGINE, group 189-4917, page 125; C18: BASIC ENGINE, group 223-9732, page 156.
1878981 GEAR-CRANK for Caterpillar C18 — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement GEAR-CRANK (Part # 1878981). Designed for CAT C18 equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT C18
- ✔ 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) | 1878981 |
| Product Name | GEAR-CRANK |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | C18 |
| Weight | 4.94 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 1878981 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 |
| C18 | BASIC ENGINE | 189-4917 | p.125 |
| C18 | BASIC ENGINE | 223-9732 | p.156 |
| C18 | BASIC ENGINE | 189-4917 | p.152 |
| C18 | BASIC ENGINE | 243-2397 | p.19 |
System Notes — BASIC ENGINE
The basic engine group covers the core structure and internals: cylinder block, cylinder head, pistons, rings, liners, connecting rods, crankshaft, bearings, camshaft and the gasket sets that seal them. These parts determine compression, oil pressure and power output. They wear gradually — rings lose tension, bearings show copper, liners glaze — and the first signs are usually blow-by from the breather, rising oil consumption, or a knock that gets louder as the engine warms. Replacing a basic engine part is a planned overhaul decision rather than a roadside fix, so matching the exact part number and serial number range matters more here than anywhere else on the machine.
FAQ
Is 1878981 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 C18.
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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