Cylinder Group 288-0568

Wheel Loader Caterpillar 988H Steering Cylinder

Bore 101,60 Stroke 928,00 Hydraulic Cylinder

2880568

79 kg

Compatible Brand: Caterpillar

Part Number: 288-0568 (2880568)

Superseded / Interchange Numbers: 288-0568, 2880568

Part Name: Wheel Loader Steering Hydraulic Cylinder Group / Assembly

Teknik Özellikler / Technical Specifications: Bore: 101.60 mm / Stroke: 928.00 mm / Weight: ~79 kg / Hydraulic Cylinder

Compatible Machinery: Caterpillar Heavy Wheel Loaders (988H series)

What It Does:

Serves as the primary heavy-duty steering hydraulic cylinder assembly mounted at the articulation hitch between the front and rear frames of Caterpillar 988H series 50-tonne heavy wheel loaders. Powered by high-pressure steering hydraulics across a 101.60 mm bore and 928.00 mm stroke, it translates hydraulic flow into powerful linear mechanical thrust and pull forces to articulate the machine chassis smoothly and precisely to the left and right during maneuvering and load-and-carry cycles.

Importance:

A vital safety and maneuvering drive component essential for steering responsiveness, operator control, and machine stability in demanding quarrying, open-pit mining, and heavy earthmoving applications. Engineered with a robust 79 kg heavy-walled precision-honed barrel, induction-hardened chrome-plated forged rod, and reinforced cylinder head assembly, it effectively absorbs extreme cyclic side-thrust loads, ground-induced shock pulses, and dynamic pressure spikes, while advanced heavy-duty seals prevent hydraulic fluid bypass, steering drift, and external leakage under continuous demanding site operations.

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.