Description
286549X - TF-501 CAT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR - REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 286549X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: CAT: 6N6852 | Bendix: 106770, 108212, 286023, 286024, 286549
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 (TF-501) CAT Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Caterpillar 3306 engine platform applications in heavy-duty trucks and vocational vehicles
• Type: Twin-cylinder, single-stage, reciprocating piston air brake compressor
• Mounting: Flange mount
• Drive Type: Engine driven
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Air Inlet Location: Left
• Air Outlet Location: Left or top
• Discharge Type: Flange or threaded
• Shaft Type: 13 spline shaft
• Rear Oil Inlet: Yes
• Base Oil Feed: 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 3306 engine-powered truck and vocational applications requiring a TF-501 compressor with flange mounting, engine drive, 13 spline shaft, rear oil inlet, base oil feed, and left/top discharge configuration. Match by OE number, CAT engine fitment, spline shaft, oil feed setup, port orientation, and discharge configuration before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
106770X, 1P5013X, 277731, 278810, 284011, BE277731, BE277731X, BE284011, BE286549, BE286549X, BH277731X, BH286549X, BW286549, BX108212, BX277731, BX277731X, BX278810, BX286023, BX286024, BX286549, BX286549X, BXR277731, BXR277731X, BXX277731, CT1P5013X, EBN286549X, H286549X, P286549, R277731, R277731X, R955286549X, X277731, R955279615, R955153106, 286550X, 286550, 286594X, 286594, 061-286594X, EL13120, OR2900, 286546
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 3306 fitment, flange mounting, engine-drive setup, and 13 spline shaft before installation
✔ Confirm left inlet and left/top outlet orientation viewed from the rear of the compressor
✔ Match rear oil inlet and base oil feed configuration to the original compressor
✔ Flush water lines and air system lines before installation
✔ Ensure proper spline shaft alignment before startup
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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