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Caterpillar3400 SeriesCylinder Components

DS-7E-5996 Connecting Rod For 3406 Caterpillar Diesel Engines

(Tapered)

OEM #: 7E5996SKU: DS7E5996

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$287.38 $326.57

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The DS-7E-5996 tapered connecting rod can be used in Caterpillar 3406 engine models.

They are typically utilized in the following applications:

  • D35HP, D40D, D350E, D400, D400D and D400E Articulated Trucks
  • 825C, 825G, 826C and 826G Compactors
  • 245, 245B, 245D, 375, 375L and 5080 Excavators
  • 16G, 16H, 621B, 621E, 621F, 623B, 623E, 623F, 627E, 627F, 824C, 824G, 980C, 980F and 980G Motor Graders
  • 578 Pipelayers
  • RM-350, RR-250 and RR-250B Reclaimers
  • SF-550 Slipform Pavers
  • SS250 and SS250B Soil Stabilizers
  • 983B Track Loaders
  • D8N and D8R Tractors
SKU DS7E5996
OEM Number 7E5996
Part Type Piston Ring Sets
OEM Brand CATERPILLAR

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