Caterpillar has a long and storied history of producing top-notch diesel engines. Caterpillar has a reputation for its construction and mining equipment, but they used to make engines for on-highway applications. You might be curious: Does Caterpillar still make truck engines? Despite previously making engines for on-highway applications, these engines have been discontinued.
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Highway and Heavy Parts is excited to introduce our new diesel engine parts bundle sales promotion. It includes diesel cylinder heads and diesel engine add-ons for all major heavy-duty truck and equipment manufacturers. If you need a cylinder head for your Cummins, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel, or other heavy-duty diesel engine, you can get everything you need to do the job right and save some money.
Continue reading Diesel Cylinder Head and Engine Rebuild Kit Bundle SaleYour fuel injectors are what keep your diesel engine running at its best. If you want solid diesel engine performance, then you need to use your injectors effectively. There’s a specific system your injector uses to improve engine performance: trim codes.
Continue reading About Diesel Injector Trim CodesIs your fuel efficiency down? Has the performance of your CAT C15 ACERT dropped?
Continue reading When to Replace Fuel Injectors in a Caterpillar C15 AcertHow do you pick the right diesel engine model? This is a challenging task. You’ll need plenty of information if you’re deciding between the Caterpillar 3406E, C15 ACERT, or C15 engine. And we have as much information as you can get to make an informed decision.
Continue reading Important Differences Between Caterpillar 3406E, C15, and C15 Acert Diesel EnginesIn 1993, Caterpillar began production on the 3406E, the last model engine in the 3406 series. While its predecessors –the A, B, and C– were fully or partially mechanical, the Caterpillar 3406E was the first successful fully electronic motor. The 3406E is usually found in Peterbilt and Freightliner vehicles.
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Steam tractors became the go-to tool for agricultural development in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Although their use was widespread, this machinery wasn’t perfect; they didn’t work everywhere. In California, these immensely heavy tractors kept sinking into the soft earth.
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Dinex Emission is a company that has been dedicated to helping diesel operators meet the high standards of the EPA for a very long time. Though the EPA’s goal is to reduce the emissions of dangerous gasses into the air, their restrictions can often make transporting goods, completing construction projects, and harvesting large crops more difficult. As an expert in the field of diesel emissions control, Dinex has long been the solution to this obstacle.
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Garrett, a name synonymous with turbocharging technology, has long been a leader in the diesel performance world. Their turbochargers are renowned for reliability, innovative design, and ability to elevate engine performance.
Continue reading Revving Up Performance: A Look at Garrett Diesel TurbochargersAre you looking to replace the fuel injectors on your CAT 3406E, C15, or C15 ACERT diesel engine? If so, it’s probably fair to assume that you want the best quality, highest functioning injectors you can get. And, if you’re spending money on quality injectors, you want them to work correctly.
Continue reading Replace the Injector Hold-Down Bolts on Your Diesel InjectorsFarming equipment and machines breakdown at times, just like diesels on the highway. They’re exposed to harsh environments and long hours of operation.
Continue reading Diesel Engine Serial Numbers for Agriculture Engines John Deere, Caterpillar & CumminsRecently, at Highway & Heavy Parts, we’ve expanded our product offering to our customers. We now offer more fuel system components for all major OEMs.
Continue reading Highway & Heavy Parts Answers Your Diesel Engine Questions: Fuel SystemsHighway and Heavy Parts is your trusted source for over 250,000 replacement diesel engine parts, including a comprehensive selection of Caterpillar engine components. Whether you’re maintaining fleet vehicles or heavy equipment, we carry the parts you need to keep your Caterpillar engines running at peak performance. This, combined with our ASE Certified service team, makes us industry experts and qualified to write about everything Caterpillar-related.
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Our extensive Caterpillar inventory includes essential engine components such as engine blocks, pistons, fuel injectors, and turbochargers. From routine maintenance items to major engine rebuild components, we stock everything required for C15, C15 ACERT, 3406E, and other popular Caterpillar engine models.
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You can quickly and easily find the precise part you need with our large range, saving you time and effort. From gaskets and seals to major engine components, our inventory covers the full spectrum of Caterpillar parts needs.
While Caterpillar has a long and storied history of producing top-notch diesel engines and was known for construction and mining equipment, they also produced engines for on-highway applications. Though Caterpillar has discontinued their truck engine production, existing equipment still requires quality replacement parts and ongoing maintenance support.
Browse our complete selection of Caterpillar parts today and experience the Highway and Heavy Parts difference – where quality meets reliability for all your heavy-duty diesel engine needs.
