Cylinder Group 225-4532/358-8503
Excavator Caterpillar 345C, 345C L, 345D, 345D L, 345D L VG, 349D, 349D L, 349E, 349E L, 349E L VG, 349F L
Bucket Cylinder Bore 170,00 Stroke 1.396,00 Hydraulic Cylinder
2254532/3588503
394 kg
Compatible Brand: Caterpillar
Part Number: 358-8503 (3588503)
Superseded / Interchange Numbers: 225-4532 (2254532)
Part Name: Excavator Bucket Hydraulic Cylinder Group / Assembly
Technical Specifications: Bore: 170.00 mm / Stroke: 1,396.00 mm / Weight: ~394 kg / Hydraulic Cylinder
Compatible Machinery: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavators (345C, 345C L, 345D, 345D L, 345D L VG, 349D, 349D L, 349E, 349E L, 349E L VG, 349F L series)
What It Does:
Serves as the complete bucket hydraulic cylinder actuator controlling bucket curl and dump functions on Caterpillar 345 and 349 series heavy hydraulic excavators. Powered by high-pressure hydraulic fluid, it extends and retracts to drive bucket digging, material retention, and dumping cycles.
Importance:
Essential for generating optimal bucket breakout force and maintaining high operational cycle speed during heavy excavation, mining, quarrying, and earthmoving tasks. Featuring a robust 394 kg heavy-walled barrel and high-strength forged rod structure, it effectively absorbs dynamic shock loads, rock impacts, and severe torsional stress, while advanced internal seals prevent fluid bypass under continuous heavy operation.
As Seçkin Makine, we manufacture this product as an aftermarket item fully equivalent to the original specifications in terms of raw materials, technical dimensions, and performance characteristics. This product comes with a 1-year warranty from the invoice date.