Description
228443X – TF-500 CUMMINS AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR – REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 228443X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 227195, 227790, 228266, 228443, 228789, 229570, 275578, 275729, 276951, 276952, 277016, 284016, 285707 | Volvo: 511338
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 500 (TF-500) Cummins Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Cummins engine applications in heavy trucks, semi trucks, 18 wheelers, and commercial trucks
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Air Inlet Location: Left
• Air Outlet Location: Left
• Mounting: Flange mount, extended case
• Discharge Type: Flange
• No. of Cylinders: 2
• Bore: 2.5 in
• Stroke: 1.6875 in
• Displacement @ 1250 RPM: 12 CFM
• Max RPM: 3000 water cooled / 2400 air cooled
• Coolant Flow: 2.5 GPM
• Air Flow Requirement: 250 CFM
• HP @ 1250 RPM: 2.3 HP
• Temperature Range: 250°F inlet / 400°F discharge
• Unload Pressure: 60 PSI
• Oil Pressure: 5 PSI idle / 15 PSI maximum
• Oil Capacity: 0.53 qt
• Line Sizes: 5/8 in OD discharge, 1/2 in OD coolant, 1/4 in OD oil supply, 5/8 in OD oil return, 5/8 in ID air inlet
Applications:
Used on Cummins engine applications requiring a TF-500 compressor with flange mounting, extended case configuration, left inlet/outlet orientation, and flange discharge. The compressor supplies air for service brake and auxiliary pneumatic systems and is typically replaced due to reduced air output, oil carryover, overheating, or internal wear.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
BEN228443, 745X228443, BW228443, BN144G
A cross-reference listing means this part may be a suitable replacement for the listed part numbers. Always verify fitment before installation.
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES:
✔ Verify Cummins fitment, flange mount, extended case configuration, and left inlet/outlet orientation before installation
✔ Confirm port orientation from the rear before installation
✔ Use installation gaskets as required during installation
✔ Check discharge, coolant, oil supply, oil return, and air inlet lines for restrictions before startup
✔ Maintain 2.5 GPM coolant flow and confirm cooling configuration before applying maximum RPM limit
SOLD AS REMANUFACTURED | CORE RETURN REQUIRED
Built to OEM standards | thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and tested to ensure durability, performance, and reliability in demanding applications.
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