CAT 8T1715 ADAPTER for 345C Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
Need a dependable Structure part for your Caterpillar 345C, 325C and 330D machine? The 8T1715 ADAPTER from WSTPARTS is manufactured to OEM-grade tolerances. It is categorized under Structure. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 325C: OPERATOR STATION, group 178-5600, page 959; 330D: COOLING SYSTEM, group 244-0989, page 80.
8T1715 ADAPTER for Caterpillar 345C — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement ADAPTER (Part # 8T1715). Designed for CAT 345C, 325C, 330D, 336D, 325D, C9, 345D equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 345C, 325C, 330D, 336D, 325D, C9, 345D
- ✔ Meets Caterpillar original quality and performance standards
- ✔ Genuine CAT lines: New Genuine / Cat Reman / Cat Classic | OEM-equivalent direct replacements
- ✔ Available for order, contact for lead time
Specifications
| Part Number (MPN) | 8T1715 |
| Product Name | ADAPTER |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 345C, 325C, 330D, 336D, 325D, C9, 345D |
| Weight | 0.14 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine CAT / OEM-equivalent direct replacement) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 8T1715 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 |
| 325C | OPERATOR STATION | 178-5600 | p.959 |
| 330D | COOLING SYSTEM | 244-0989 | p.80 |
| 336D | COOLING SYSTEM | 244-0989 | p.96 |
| C9 | FUEL SYSTEM | 300-4065 | p.135 |
| 325D | FUEL SYSTEM | 223-3046 | p.116 |
| 345C | FUEL SYSTEM | 246-3265 | p.118 |
| 330D | FUEL SYSTEM | 237-8752 | p.117 |
| 336D | FUEL SYSTEM | 314-3708 | p.126 |
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 — COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system covers the radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan and fan drive, coolant hoses, clamps, the surge tank and the belts that drive it. It holds engine temperature inside the range where clearances and oil film stay correct. Failures are usually slow and then sudden: a hose softens and balloons before it bursts, a water pump seal starts weeping from the weep hole, a thermostat sticks partly open so the engine runs cold and burns more fuel. On construction sites the radiator also packs with dust and debris, which raises pressure across the core and finds the weakest hose or clamp first.
FAQ
Is 8T1715 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 CAT vs direct replacement — what is the difference?
Genuine CAT covers three factory lines: New Genuine, Cat Reman (core exchange with core charge) and Cat Classic (brand-new economy line). OEM-equivalent direct replacements are non-CAT parts; grade and warranty are confirmed in the quotation.
Stock, shipping and warranty?
Lead time confirmed on request; we quote the fastest available option. Every order is covered by a warranty per quotation.
📞 Get a Quote: Contact the WSTPARTS parts team | Email: cat@wstparts.com
