CAT 8T6974 BOLT for 345B Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS
8T6974 BOLT is a Bolt/Nut component engineered for Caterpillar 345B and 365B machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Bolt/Nut. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3056: FUEL SYSTEM, group 216-7189, page 269; 345B: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, group 123-1998, page 576.
8T6974 BOLT for Caterpillar 345B — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part
WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement BOLT (Part # 8T6974). Designed for CAT 345B, 365B equipment.
Compatible Models
Key Features
- ✔ 100% compatible with CAT 345B, 365B
- ✔ 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) | 8T6974 |
| Product Name | BOLT |
| Brand | CAT |
| Applicable Models | 345B, 365B |
| 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 8T6974 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 |
| 3056 | FUEL SYSTEM | 216-7189 | p.269 |
| 345B | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | 123-1998 | p.576 |
| 3516B | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 269-7011 | p.684 |
| 3516C | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 269-7011 | p.499 |
| 365B | HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | 143-7977 | p.509 |
| C27 | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 389-7402 | p.224 |
| 3056 | FUEL SYSTEM | 234-3363 | p.271 |
| C27 | ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM | 389-9736 | p.226 |
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.
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.
FAQ
Is 8T6974 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 345B.
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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