Part-number relationships
| Relationship | Reference family | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Cat Part Number | Official engine front housing identity | 294-0286 |
| Same-number Formatting Variant | Search alias only | 2940286 |
Excavator Engine Parts
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Cat identifies 294-0286 as an engine front housing / replacement front housing cover that supports and aligns front-end engine components. The official record lists C6.6 and C7.1 industrial engines and 320D, 320D2, 323D, 323D3 and 324 excavator families. Six selected owned photographs show the same cast front housing from both faces. Confirm 294-0286, casting profile, machined bores and machine serial range before ordering.
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| Relationship | Reference family | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Cat Part Number | Official engine front housing identity | 294-0286 |
| Same-number Formatting Variant | Search alias only | 2940286 |
Product fitment guide
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Part identification
Formatting aliases are the same number written differently. Related assemblies and remanufactured numbers are not presented as direct interchanges.
Product summary
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Machine fitment
4 model references
Compatibility lists identify searchable model families, not every production serial range. Confirm the original part number and machine serial number before purchase.
Quick fitment answers
Recorded compatible model references include Official industrial engines: C6.6 / C7.1, Official Cat excavators: 320D / 320D GC / 320D L / 320D2 / 320D2 GC / 320D2 L / 323D L / 323D3 / 324, Additional official equipment: 953D / 963D track loaders, 12M / 120M motor graders, 938H wheel loader and D5R / D6K / D6N tractors, Fitment limitation: Confirm 294-0286, casting profile, machined bores and machine serial range before shipment. Confirm the complete part number and machine serial range before ordering.
Formatting aliases for the same number: 2940286.
Match the complete part number on the original component. Compare connectors, mounting points and visible dimensions with the product photos. Confirm the exact machine or engine model and serial range before ordering. Send clear photos of the original unit and connector layout when requesting a quote.
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