Description
KN13280X EL1300 CAT COMPRESSOR
PART NUMBER(S):
Fleet Products: KN13280X (Remanufactured) | Replaces OE: Midland: EL13280, EL13280X, NT7028C | Haldex: EL13280X | Caterpillar: 10R1453, 123-6356, 144-0746, OR2779, 145-2906, 0R2779
DESCRIPTION:
Model: EL1300 CAT Compressor 31.5° Tilt
Vehicles: Caterpillar engine platforms, heavy trucks, semi trucks, 18 wheelers, commercial trucks
• Compressor type: Two-cylinder air brake compressor
• Mounting type: Flange mount
• Drive type: Gear drive with tapered shaft
• Head rotation: Right
• Block rotation: Right
• Cooling: Water cooled
• Oil feed: End cap
• Oil drain: 2-hole flange
• OEM reference: NT7028C
• External shaft length: 2.23 in.
• Cylinders: 2
• Bore x stroke: 2.75 in x 1.50 in
• Rated displacement: 12.9 CFM at 1250 RPM
• Maximum turbo pressure: 35 PSI
• Identification: No tab on block
• Service note: R&R available using KN16280, KN16280X, EL16280, EL1600, 06721-N50013, N50013 version
Applications: The KN13280X EL1300 CAT compressor is used in heavy-duty trucks and trailers with Caterpillar engine platforms, including Caterpillar 145-2906 applications. It supplies compressed air for air brake actuation in semi trucks, 18 wheelers, and commercial trucks. Verify 31.5° tilt configuration, tapered shaft drive, flange mount, oil feed, and 2-hole flange oil drain before installation.
CROSS-REFERENCE(S):
KN13280, EL13280, NT7028, KN13280N, 2-HOLE, EL13280X, 0288951, 1440746, 10R1453, 065273, OR2779, EL13281, EL13281X, 123-6356, 5396-EL13280X, 767653198927, EL13280M1D, HDX EL13280X, MBIEL13280X, MIDEL13280X, NT7028C, 109088X, NT7028D, ZZEL13280X, 1236356, 10R1454, 1458523, NT17028D, KN16280, KN16280X, EL16280, EL1600, 06721-N50013, N50013
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 31.5° tilt configuration before installation
✔ Confirm tapered shaft drive and flange mount match the original compressor
✔ Ensure end cap oil feed and 2-hole flange oil drain are clean and correctly connected
✔ Refer to the vehicle OEM service manual for torque specifications
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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