CAT 8T4971 BOLT for 345C Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
The 8T4971 BOLT is a genuine and high-quality OEM replacement part compatible with Caterpillar 345C, 345B and 365B equipment. It is categorized under Bolt/Nut. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 330D: OPERATOR STATION, group 235-9021, page 779; 336D: OPERATOR STATION, group 314-3708, page 680.
8T4971 BOLT for Caterpillar 345C — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement BOLT (Part # 8T4971). Designed for CAT 345C, 345B, 365B, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 320C, 320D, 345D equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 345C, 345B, 365B, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 320C, 320D, 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) | 8T4971 |
| Product Name | BOLT |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 345C, 345B, 365B, 325C, 325D, 330C, 330D, 320C, 320D, 345D |
| Weight | 0.05 kg |
| Condition | New (Genuine CAT / OEM-equivalent direct replacement) |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
Where This Part Fits
Every row below is a real listing of 8T4971 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 | OPERATOR STATION | 235-9021 | p.779 |
| 336D | OPERATOR STATION | 314-3708 | p.680 |
| 345B | OPERATOR STATION | 128-2146 | p.771 |
| 3508C | FUEL SYSTEM | 241-4903 | p.249 |
| 3512C | FUEL SYSTEM | 115-1064 | p.237 |
| 3516B | FUEL SYSTEM | 115-1063 | p.397 |
| 3516C | FUEL SYSTEM | 241-4902 | p.332 |
| 365B | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 139-4004 | p.185 |
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 — FUEL SYSTEM
The fuel system covers the injection pump, injectors, fuel transfer pump, filters and water separator, lines and the tank. It meters and atomises diesel at the precise moment and quantity the engine needs. Modern CAT engines run very tight injector tolerances, so the group is sensitive to water and dirt: a worn injector dribbles instead of atomising, causing rough idle, white smoke and diluted oil, while a clogged filter starves the pump under load. Parts here are replaced when the engine misfires, smokes, loses power under load, or when the water separator keeps tripping — always after the fuel quality itself has been ruled out.
FAQ
Is 8T4971 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.
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