Rod As. 603-6400
Excavator Caterpillar 345 GC
Bucket Cylinder Bore 160,00 Stroke 1.396,00 Hydraulic Cylinder
6036400
Compatible Brand: Caterpillar
Part Number: 603-6400 (6036400)
Superseded / Interchange Numbers: 603-6400, 6036400
Part Name: Excavator Bucket Cylinder Rod Assembly / Piston Rod
Technical Specifications: Bore: Fits 160.00 mm / Stroke: 1,396.00 mm / Weight: Not Specified (Heavy-Duty)
Compatible Machinery: Caterpillar Hydraulic Excavators (345 GC series)
What It Does:
Serves as the high-strength chrome-plated piston rod assembly reciprocating inside the bucket hydraulic cylinder on Caterpillar 345 GC series heavy hydraulic excavators. Anchored to the internal piston on one end and pinned to the bucket linkage on the other, it transmits hydraulic linear force directly to actuate bucket curling and dumping cycles.
Importance:
Critical for transferring primary breakout and digging forces directly to the excavator bucket mechanism under demanding site conditions. Manufactured from an induction-hardened, hard-chrome plated high-tensile steel alloy, it effectively resists severe bending stress, rock impacts, and axial deflection during heavy trenching, mining, and quarrying, while its micro-smooth surface finish prevents gland seal wear and hydraulic fluid bypass.
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.