Rod As. 249-5304

Rod As. 249-5304

Motor Grader    Caterpillar    12M, 12M 2, 12M 3, 12M 3 AWD, 140M, 140M 2, 140M 3, 140M 3 AWD, 160M, 160M 2, 160M 3, 160M 3 AWD

Articulation Cylinder    Bore    82,60    Stroke    282,30    Hydraulic Cylinder

2495304

11 kg

Compatible Brand: Caterpillar

Part Number: 249-5304 (2495304)

Superseded / Interchange Numbers: 249-5304, 2495304

Part Name: Motor Grader Frame Articulation Cylinder Rod Assembly

Technical Specifications: Bore: Fits 82.60 mm / Stroke: Fits 282.30 mm Cylinder / Weight: ~11 kg

Compatible Machinery: Caterpillar Motor Graders (12M, 12M 2, 12M 3, 12M 3 AWD, 140M, 140M 2, 140M 3, 140M 3 AWD, 160M, 160M 2, 160M 3, 160M 3 AWD series)

What It Does:

Serves as the precision-machined hydraulic piston rod assembly operating inside the frame articulation cylinder on Caterpillar M series motor graders. It directly transmits the linear hydraulic force generated by the internal piston to the articulated frame pivot joint, driving the angular articulation between the front and rear tractor frames.

Importance:

Critical for enduring high bending forces, dynamic side-thrust loads, and torsional stresses during fine grading, slope cutting, tight-turn maneuvering, and crab steering operations. Precision-ground, induction-hardened, and hard-chrome plated from high-tensile steel, it resists scoring, corrosion, and deflection, while its mirror-smooth surface finish minimizes seal wear and prevents internal and external hydraulic fluid leaks.

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.