Description
286572X - TF-501 CAT AIR BRAKE COMPRESSOR - REMANUFACTURED
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: 286572X (Remanufactured), Replacable with 102290 (TF-700), 288714 (TF-600) | Replaces OE: Bendix: 286105, 286119, 286546, 286572, 286573, 286584, 286594, 286599, 286815, 288071, 289043, 101519, 102327, 102328, 102655, 102656, 102691, 102797, 107533, 108202, 108216, 289533 | CAT: 0R2900, 0R2899, 0R2907 | Mack: 303GB4194
DESCRIPTION:
Model: Bendix Tu-Flo 501 (TF-501) CAT Air Brake Compressor
Vehicles: Caterpillar 3306 / 3406 engine applications requiring TF-501 flange-mount compressor fitment
• Mounting Style: Flange mount
• Drive Type: Pulley drive
• Cooling: Water and air cooled
• Air Inlet Location: Right, viewed from rear
• Air Outlet Location: Right, viewed from rear
• Discharge Type: Threaded flange
• 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 engine applications requiring a Bendix Tu-Flo 501 compressor with flange mounting, pulley-drive configuration, right-side air inlet, right-side outlet, and threaded flange discharge. This compressor supplies air for service brake and auxiliary pneumatic systems and should be matched by OE number, mounting style, drive setup, shaft configuration, and port orientation before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
102290, 288714, 286572X, OR2900, OR2899, OR28899, 0R28899, 0286105, 286573X, 286584X, 286594X, 286599X, 284790X, 86584, 86594, BEN286546, 745X286546, HVG286546, 04625286546, BC102656, BE286594X, BH286594X, BW102655, BW102797, BW286584, BW286594, BW286594X, BWR286594, BX101519, BX102327, BX102328, BX102656, BX102691, BX102797, BX107533, BX108216, BX284790X, BX286573, BX286584, BX286584X, BX286594, BX286594X, BX286599, BX286815, BX288071, BX289043, BXR286594, BXR286594X, BXX286584, BXX286594, E-BN286594X, MSBX286594X, P286594, R286584, R286594, R286594X, X286584, X286594
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 engine fitment, TF-501 flange mounting, pulley-drive setup, right-side inlet, and right-side outlet before installation
✔ Confirm port orientation viewed from the rear of the compressor
✔ Confirm shaft / spline configuration against the original compressor before installation
✔ Match threaded flange outlet to the existing discharge port configuration
✔ Typical flange nut torque: 80–100 ft-lb
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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