CAT 2959578 PISTON for 336D Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
The 2959578 PISTON is a genuine and high-quality OEM replacement part compatible with Caterpillar 336D equipment. It is categorized under Piston Assembly. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 330D: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, group 295-9660, page 412.
2959578 PISTON for Caterpillar 336D — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement PISTON (Part # 2959578). Designed for CAT 336D, 330D, 345D equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 336D, 330D, 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) | 2959578 |
| Product Name | PISTON |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 336D, 330D, 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 2959578 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 |
| 330D | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | 295-9660 | p.412 |
| 336D | UNDERCARRIAGE | 295-9660 | p.389 |
System Notes — HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
The hydraulic system covers the main pump, control valves, cylinders, hydraulic tank, filters, hoses and all the fittings that connect them. It converts engine power into the pressure and flow that drive boom, bucket, steering and travel functions. Hydraulic parts fail mainly through contamination and heat: dirt that passes a worn breather scores pump components, aged hoses crack at the crimp, and O-rings harden and weep under pressure. A part in this group is normally replaced when a function drifts, a cylinder creeps, oil shows up under a machine that used to be dry, or the filter comes out loaded with metal.
System Notes — UNDERCARRIAGE
The undercarriage group covers tracks, shoes, links, bushings, rollers, idlers, sprockets, track tensioners and the recoil hardware. It carries the whole machine weight and transmits drive force to the ground, and it is normally the single largest wear cost on a tracked machine. Wear is a system: a worn sprocket accelerates chain wear, a loose track pounds the bushings, and a seized roller flat-spots the link it runs on. Parts here are replaced on measured wear — bushing diameter, shoe height, roller flange — and replacing one component out of phase with the rest usually shortens the life of both.
FAQ
Is 2959578 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 336D.
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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