CAT 6V8382 NUT for C18 Caterpillar Part - WSTPARTS

6V8382 NUT is a Bolt/Nut component engineered for Caterpillar C18, 3516B and C15 machines, built to match original factory specifications. It is categorized under Bolt/Nut. Every unit is fitment-verified before dispatch. Manual reference: 3126B: ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM, group 133-3329, page 521; 3306: OPERATOR STATION, group 332-8866, page 1712.

6V8382 NUT for Caterpillar C18 — Genuine CAT & Replacement Part

WSTPARTS supplies genuine CAT and OEM-equivalent direct-replacement NUT (Part # 6V8382). Designed for CAT C18, 3516B, C15, 3126B, 3306, 3406E, 3412C, C13, C175, C27, C7, C9, G3508, G3608, G3612, G3616 equipment.

Compatible Models

Key Features

• ✔ 100% compatible with CAT C18, 3516B, C15, 3126B, 3306, 3406E, 3412C, C13, C175, C27, C7, C9, G3508, G3608, G3612, G3616
• ✔ 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)	6V8382
Product Name	NUT
Brand	CAT
Applicable Models	C18, 3516B, C15, 3126B, 3306, 3406E, 3412C, C13, C175, C27, C7, C9, G3508, G3608, G3612, G3616
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 6V8382 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
3126B	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	133-3329	p.521
3306	OPERATOR STATION	332-8866	p.1712
3406E	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	131-6202	p.367
3412C	OPERATOR STATION	154-1701	p.663
3516B	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	252-7504	p.619
C13	OPERATOR STATION	266-2297	p.732
C15	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	269-4756	p.875
C175	ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM	252-7504	p.442

System Notes — ELECTRICAL AND STARTING SYSTEM

The electrical and starting system covers the battery, starter motor, alternator, wiring harness, relays, switches and the instrument panel. It carries current from the batteries to the starter to crank the engine, and from the alternator back to keep the batteries charged. Because these machines work in dust, vibration and wide temperature swings, connectors corrode, harness insulation chafes against the frame, and starter solenoids burn out from repeated short cranks. Parts in this group are usually replaced on a symptom basis — slow cranking, a dash warning, lights that dim under load, or a no-start condition traced to an open circuit.

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.

FAQ

Is 6V8382 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 C18.

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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