1. Product Overview
The Caterpillar Front Housing Cover 285-0823 is a genuine, original-brand engine cover made of high-strength cast aluminum. Measuring 165.1 mm (length) x 139.7 mm (width) x 17.8 mm (height), it precisely fits Caterpillar C11 and C13 engine series. It's designed to seal the engine's front housing, preventing the intrusion of dust, moisture, and debris, protecting key components like the crankshaft and gears, and reducing wear and downtime caused by contamination.
2. Technical Features and Benefits
Original quality assurance: Made in strict accordance with Caterpillar manufacturing standards, the cast aluminum material combines lightweight and high strength, offering corrosion and impact resistance, making it suitable for harsh operating conditions such as mining and construction.
Precise compatibility: Optimized specifically for Caterpillar engines, the holes and fasteners (supporting M12 or 1/2-inch bolts) precisely match, allowing for installation without modification and eliminating the risk of leaks.
Improve equipment reliability: Effectively isolates external contaminants, maintains internal engine cleanliness, extends the service life of components such as oil filters and bearings, and reduces overall maintenance costs.
3. Applications and Functions
This product is primarily suitable for:
Caterpillar C11 and C13 series industrial engines and generator sets;
Excavators, loaders, and other construction machinery equipped with corresponding models;
Other Caterpillar power systems requiring front housing protection.
Its core function is to provide a physical seal, ensuring stable engine operation at high speeds or in dusty environments, and preventing unplanned downtime and project delays.
4. Care and Maintenance
To ensure long-term performance, users are advised to:
Regular Inspection: Inspect the cover sealing surface and fasteners for looseness or corrosion every 500 hours;
Cleaning and Maintenance: Remove surface oil and dust, and keep the vents clear;
Timely Replacement: If cracks, deformation, or seal failure are detected, replace the original cover immediately.
5. The Importance of Choosing Genuine Parts
Non-genuine parts may have material defects or dimensional deviations, which can easily lead to problems such as poor sealing, vibration, and abnormal noise. The Caterpillar 285-0823 genuine cover undergoes rigorous testing to ensure perfect compatibility with your equipment, eliminating the risk of failure at the source.
6. Company Advantages and Services
Ningbo Qiuning Trading Co., Ltd. specializes in supplying genuine Caterpillar parts, with an inventory of over 100,000 items. We offer:
100% genuine parts: All parts are sourced from authorized channels and come with Caterpillar's global quality guarantee;
Professional technical support: Our team provides installation guidance and troubleshooting services;
Fast logistics response: Direct shipping from our domestic warehouse, with priority for urgent orders.
7. Contact Information
WeChat/WhatsApp/Phone: +86 15888032469
Email: allen@perkins-rx.com
Website: http://www.cnqn.net/
For pricing or technical details, please feel free to contact us! We are committed to providing reliable heavy machinery solutions to customers worldwide.
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Caterpillar Belt 8N-3504
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5L-3834 4L-6060 9M-1091 8L-8646 6L-3408 9L-2248 6N-3113 3K-3408 8S-3199 7M-6104 7S-9807 2P-6142 7M-6105 1P-2423
7M-6100 4S-7754 7S-9811, 7S-9860, 8M-1714, 3N-8258, 1S-1126, 5S-9078, 5S-9079, 7S-1690, 7S-9810, 5M-5343, 7M-5535, 4N-4105
9M-6933, 2P-6140, 2P-2357, 6N-2348, 7S-8350, 8S-6178, 5R-2455
Caterpillar Belts, 4N-4773
5S-0291, 2S-8268, 4N-1745, 3S-9646, 7N-7502, 4M-9678
3R-2689, 7M-3921, 3P-0025, 4M-6292 1P-2421 5M-2733 7S-9859 8M-1715 8M-1715 2P-2356 9M-5146 9M-3633 4M-9072 7M-7373
2S-5279 5S-1762 5F-7676 5H-2896 5H-9857 4N-6529
Caterpillar Belt 7M-4715
2P-2369 8N-4128 2P-2696 7M-4716 2P-1388 7M-0981 4N-3587
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7M-0185 8S-1475 7M-4947 7M-4717 7M-4703 7M-4704 7M-4718
Caterpillar Belt 5L-5014
2S-6168 5L-9902 8M-9708 4M-8218 3S-2347 5M-5347
6B-8536 2P-1272 2M-8183 2P-8624 7C-3559 2W-8951 7M-4701 2W-6766 2W-8952 7N-3965 1S-1207
Caterpillar Belt 6N-7575
4W-7508 7W-6471 7W-1665 4W-5091 9Y-8467 2S-5279 5L-6672 6L-6552 6B-1039 7B-4032 4F-7956 5H-4239 100-3725 7E-4841 7B-2774 8H-7180
9Y-1954 7E-3898 1W-8908 4W-5825 6L-6213 4N-8216, 9L6643, 9L-6651, 6N6652, 9N1324
Caterpillar Belts 8N6700
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The injectors available are suitable for excavators, Caterpillar undercarriage drilling rigs, industrial engines, bulldozers, and other models. See the following models:
Excavator Series: 312D, 313D, 315D, 318D, 320C, 320CL, 320D, 320DL, 323D, 323DL, 324D, 326D, 325C, 325D, 329D, 329DL, 330D, 330C, 330CL, 330DL, 336D, 336DL, 345C, 345C L, 345D, 345DL, 349D, 349DL, 365C, 365CL, 374D, 374DL, 385C, 385CL, 390D, 390DL,
305.5, 306, 307, 307C, 307D, 308, 308C, 308D, 305.5E, 306E, 307E, 308E, 305.5E2, 306E2, 307E2, 308E2, 313D2, 318D2, 320D2, 323D2, 326D2, 329D2, 330D2, 336D2, 349D2, 374F, 390F.
Engine series: 4M40, C4.2, C6.4, C6.6, C7, C-9, C9, C13, C15, C18, C10, C11, C12, C16, C-16, C-15, C27, C32, C175; 3066, 3056, 3054, 3116, 3126, 3204, 3304, 3306, 3406, 3408, 3412, 3456, 3504, 3508, 3512, 3516, 3606, 3608, 3612, 3616.
Contact Information:
Main Caterpillar models served include the 320D, 323D, 324D, 325D, 329D, 330C, 336D, 345D, 349D, 365C, 374D, 385C, and 390D; and the C6.4, C7, C9, C-9, C13, C15, and C18.
The categories of genuine Caterpillar parts we sell include:
① Engine Parts: Supercharger, Muffler, Generator, Starter Motor, Water Pump, Oil Pump, Four-Wheel Components, Engine Assembly, Oil Pump Nozzle;
② Chassis Parts (Four-Wheel and One-Belt): Tensioner Cylinder, Tensioner Spring, Idler, Drive Gear, Roller, Support Sprocket, Track/Chain, Track Shoe, and Loose-Link Chain;
③ Hydraulic Parts: Hydraulic Pump, Swing Motor, Solenoid Valve, Travel Counterbalance Valve, Center Swing Joint, Hydraulic Cylinder;
④ Electrical Parts: Sensors, Wiring Harness, ECM (Electronic Control Module), Display, Engine ECM;
⑤ Maintenance Parts: Filter, Engine Oil, Hydraulic Oil, Grease;
⑥ Radiator: Radiator, Hydraulic Oil Radiator, Intercooler;
⑦ Cabin Air Conditioning Parts: Compressor, Air Conditioning Panel, Heater Radiator, Condenser, Cabin Assembly;
⑧ Slewing Bearing, Bearings, Pins 9. Disassemble the following components: reducer, hydraulic pump, motor, cylinder head, cylinder block, crankshaft, display, engine computer board (ECM), and complete engine computer board (ECM). 10. Engine overhaul, complete wiring harness replacement, and hydraulic pump overhaul.
Clean all engine components, including the cylinder block, cylinder head, oil pan, crankshaft, and other components. External engine components and screws should also be cleaned individually. First, remove any external dirt using kerosene or other solvents, a brush, or other cleaning methods. Then, use a high-pressure air gun and gasoline to flush the engine, ensuring that all parts are clean and free of impurities. This step is crucial. Excessive impurities in the repaired Caterpillar engine will increase engine wear.
Disassemble the engine assembly and carefully sort the C9 engine assembly parts to prevent loss of Caterpillar parts and facilitate subsequent assembly.
Inspect the C9 engine components that require repair or replacement, and prepare high-quality replacement parts.
Prepare necessary lubricants for the repair, such as Caterpillar-specific motor oil and grease. The above steps are preparatory work. After completing the above steps, maintenance personnel can officially repair and assemble the Caterpillar C9 engine.
