CAT 3N5989 PLATE-NAME for 3512 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
Need a dependable Structure part for your Caterpillar 3512, G3508 and 3608 machine? The 3N5989 PLATE-NAME from WSTPARTS is manufactured to OEM-grade tolerances. It is categorized under Structure. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3512: OPERATOR STATION, group 126-5486, page 1073; 3606: OPERATOR STATION, group 208-9696, page 215.
3N5989 PLATE-NAME for Caterpillar 3512 — Genuine & OEM Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine and high-quality OEM replacement PLATE-NAME (Part # 3N5989). Designed for CAT 3512, G3508, 3608, 3606 equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 3512, G3508, 3608, 3606
- ✔ 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) | 3N5989 |
| Product Name | PLATE-NAME |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 3512, G3508, 3608, 3606 |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine / OEM Equivalent) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 3N5989 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 |
| 3512 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-5486 | p.1073 |
| 3606 | OPERATOR STATION | 208-9696 | p.215 |
| 3608 | OPERATOR STATION | 208-9696 | p.211 |
| G3508 | LUBRICATION SYSTEM | 130-8164 | p.160 |
| 3512 | OPERATOR STATION | 126-5486 | p.1075 |
| 3512 | OPERATOR STATION | 118-1656 | p.1465 |
| 3512 | OPERATOR STATION | 118-1656 | p.1077 |
| 3512 | OPERATOR STATION | 118-1656 | p.1083 |
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.
System Notes — LUBRICATION SYSTEM
The lubrication system covers the oil pump, oil cooler, oil filter base, relief valves, dipstick tube, pan and the galleries that distribute oil to every bearing in the engine. It is the system that keeps metal off metal. Failures tend to be either pressure loss — a worn pump, a stuck relief valve, a collapsed filter — or contamination, where sludge and debris circulate and score bearing surfaces. Oil pressure that reads low at idle, a filter that comes out heavy, or oil that turns dark far sooner than usual are the signals. Parts in this group are replaced on measured oil pressure and lab results rather than on interval alone.
FAQ
Is 3N5989 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 3512.
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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