Description
286552X - TF-501 CAT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR - REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 286552X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: CAT: 0R2901, 4N6842, 4N7378, 7E7739 | Bendix: K037493, 107534, 108213, 286030, 286031, 286522, 286552
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 (TF-501) CAT Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Caterpillar 3406, 3408, and 3412 V8 engine applications in heavy trucks, semi trucks, 18 wheelers, and commercial trucks
• Cooling: Water / air cooled
• Air Inlet Location: Left
• Air Outlet Location: Top
• Mounting: Flange mount, engine drive
• Discharge Type: Threaded
• Shaft Type: Tapered shaft
• Port Orientation: Viewed from rear
• 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, 3408, and 3412 V8 engine applications requiring a TF-501 compressor with flange mounting, engine drive, tapered shaft, left-side inlet, and top-threaded discharge. Match by OE number, CAT engine fitment, tapered shaft configuration, port orientation, and discharge setup before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
0R-2901, OR2901, 745X286552, 04625286552X, HVG286552, K037493
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 / 3408 / 3412 V8 fitment, flange mount, engine-drive setup, and tapered shaft before installation
✔ Confirm left-side inlet and top outlet orientation viewed from the rear of the compressor
✔ Match threaded discharge configuration to the original air line setup
✔ Check discharge, oil supply, oil return, unloader, inlet cavity, and coolant lines for restrictions before startup
✔ Confirm tapered shaft alignment before mounting
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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