Description
286546X - TF-501 CAT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR - REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 286546X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: CAT: 0R2900, 4N6954 | Bendix: 101608, 108211, 285878, 286029, 286546, 286546BN, 286650, 287605, 288906, 288951 | IHC Service: 480214C91
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 (TF-501) CAT Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Caterpillar 3406 engine applications in heavy trucks, semi trucks, 18 wheelers, and commercial trucks
• Mounting: Flange mount
• Air Inlet Location: Left
• Air Outlet Location: Top
• Discharge Type: Threaded
• Cooling: Water / air cooled
• Shaft: Spline shaft
• Rear Oil Inlet: Yes
• Base Oil Drain: Yes
• No. of Cylinders: 2
• Bore x Stroke: 2.625 in x 1.50 in
• Displacement @ 1250 RPM: 12 CFM
• Displacement Per Revolution: 16.5 cu in
• Max RPM: 3000 naturally aspirated
• HP @ 3000 RPM / 100 PSI: 4.9 HP
• Minimum Coolant Flow @ Max RPM: 2.5 GPM
• Minimum Unload Pressure: 60 PSI
• Temperature Range: 250°F inlet / 400°F discharge
• Line Sizes: 5/8 in OD copper discharge, 5/8 in OD oil return, 1/4 in OD oil supply, 1/4 in OD unloader, 5/8 in ID inlet cavity to air cleaner, 1/2 in OD coolant
Applications:
Used on Caterpillar 3406 engine applications requiring a Bendix Tu-Flo 501 compressor with flange mounting, spline shaft, left-side air inlet, top-threaded outlet, rear oil inlet, and base oil drain configuration. This compressor supplies air for service brake and auxiliary pneumatic systems and should be matched by OE number, CAT engine application, mounting style, shaft configuration, port orientation, and oil feed / drain setup before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
0R-2900, OR2900, 4N-6954, BEN286546, 745X286546, HVG286546, 04625286546, ZZ286546X, 108930, 285957, 285962, 288061, EL13120X
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 Caterpillar 3406 fitment, flange mounting, spline shaft, rear oil inlet, and base oil drain configuration before installation
✔ Confirm left inlet and top outlet port orientation viewed from the rear of the compressor
✔ Match the threaded discharge outlet to the original OEM port fitting
✔ Check discharge, oil supply, oil return, unloader, inlet cavity, and coolant lines for restrictions before startup
✔ Follow installation guidelines for the rear oil inlet and base oil drain system
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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