Fuel filter suitable for CAT
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Fuel filter suitable for CAT

Catalog number:SKX978977RX Nr OEM:3608960 Manufacturer:REDX
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Fuel Water Separator Filter suitable for CAT C4.4 - 3608960

Technical Specification and Compatibility

Fuel filter (water separator element) with part number 3608960 from the REDX offer. This is a key component of the fuel system in modern Caterpillar (CAT) machines equipped with C4.4, C7.1, and C3.4B ACERT series engines. This filter ensures final fuel purification before feeding it to the high-pressure pump, protecting sensitive Common Rail injectors from damage.

Part Number: 3608960
Component Type: Fuel Filter Element
Height: 155 mm
Outer Diameter: 82 mm
Type: Cartridge
Engines: CAT C3.4B, C4.4, C6.6, C7.1
Manufacturer: REDX

REDX filter cartridges are manufactured from multi-layer synthetic media that ensure micron-level filtration efficiency required for fuel systems meeting Tier 4 Final / Stage V emission standards.

Features of REDX 3608960 Filter

Precise Filtration: Traps contaminants as small as a few microns that could cause seizure of injectors or the CR pump.
High Capacity: The filter material structure allows for retaining a large amount of dirt without blocking fuel flow, ensuring stable engine power.
Ecological Compatibility: The metal-free cartridge is easier to dispose of (Eco-friendly), which is standard in modern CAT machines.
Perfect Fit: Dimensions 155x82 mm and precise execution of mounting ends guarantee tightness in the filter housing.

Application in CAT machinery

Category Models
Tracked Excavators 311F LRR, 312D, 312E, 312F, 312 GX, 312 GC, 313, 313F, 313 GC, 313 GX, 313D2, 313F LGC, 314E CR, 314F CR, 315D L, 315F LCR, 316E L, 316F L, 316 GC, 316 GX, 317, 318D2, 318E L, 318F L, 318 GC, 319D L, 319D LN, 320, 320D, 320E, 320F L, 320 GC, 320D2, 320D3, 323, 323D L, 323E L, 323F L, 323F SA, 324E, 325F, 326F, 326D2, 329E, 329F L, 329D2, 330D2, 330F, 330F L, 330FMHPU, 335F, 336D2, 336D2 GC, 336D2 L, 336D2 XE, 340D2 L, 538, 548, 558
Wheeled Excavators M313-07, M314, M314F, M315, M315D2, M315F, M316F, M317, M317D2, M317F, M318F, M319, M320, M320F, M320D2, M322D2, M322F, M323F, M324D2, MH3022, MH3024, MH3026
Backhoe Loaders 415F2, 416, 416F, 416F2, 420, 420F, 420F2, 427F2, 428F, 428F2, 430F, 430F2, 432, 432F, 432F2, 434F, 434F2, 440, 444F, 444F2, 450, 450F
Wheel Loaders 910M, 914M, 918M, 920K, 924K, 926M, 930K, 930M, 938K, 938M, 950GC, 950K, 950L, 950M, 962K, 962L, 962M, 966F
Track-Type Tractors D1, D2, D3, D3K2 LGP, D3K2 XL, D4, D4K2 LGP, D4K2 XL, D5, D5K2 LGP, D5K2 XL, D5R2, D6K, D6K2, D6K2 LGP, D6K2 XL, D6N, D6N LGP, D6N XL
Telehandlers TH336C, TH337C, TH3510, TH3510D, TH357, TH357D, TH406C, TH407C, TH408, TH408D, TH414C, TH417C, TH514C, TH514D, TH1055, TH1255, TL642D, TL943C, TL943D
Rollers & Compactors CB10, CB13, CB15, CB16, CB-44B, CB46B, CB-54B, CB-64B, CB-66B, CB-68B, CCS7, CCS9, CD10, CD-44B, CD-54B, CD8, CP11, CP12, CP13, CP14, CP16, CP17, CP44B, CP5, CP-54B, CP56B, CP-56B, CP68B, CP-68B, CP7, CP-74B, CP74B, CP76B, CS10, CS11, CS12, CS13, CS14, CS16, CS17, CS19, CS20, CS44B, CS-44B, CS5, CS54B, CS-54B, CS56B, CS-56B, CS64B, CS-64B, CS66B, CS-66B, CS68B, CS-68B, CS74B, CS-74B, CS76B, CS-76B, CS78B, CS-78B, CS79B, CW-14, CW-16, CW34, CW-34, 814, 814K, 815, 815K, 816, 816K
Asphalt Pavers AP400, AP455, AP500, AP500F, AP555, AP555F, AP600, AP600F, AP655, AP655F, AP-1000E, AP-1000F, AP-1055E, AP-1055F, BG1000E, BG1055E, PE636
Other Applications Generators (LC31XX, LC51XX, C3.6, C4.4, C7.1), Forestry (2384C/D, 2484C/D, 559C/D, 579C/D, 2570C/D, 2670C/D), Pipelayers (PL61), Track Loaders (953, 953K, 963, 963K)

Filter fits a huge range of modern CAT machines with C3.4B, C4.4, C6.6, C7.1 engines. Check dimensions: 155mm (height) / 82mm (outer diameter).

Related Parts and Hardware

Filter 3608960 is a water separator element. It typically works with a fine fuel filter (e.g., 1R-0750 or 360-8960). Replace housing gaskets (usually included) with every cartridge change.

⚠️ Operational Warning

Modern injection systems are extremely sensitive to water and contamination. Using low-quality filters risks seizing the fuel pump and damaging injectors, the repair of which can cost thousands. Replace the cartridge regularly.

Part Role in the Machine and Failure Diagnostics

Filter 3608960 pre-cleans fuel and removes water.

  • › "Water in Fuel" message (need to drain or replace).
  • › Power loss (clogged cartridge).
  • › Difficulty starting (air in system due to leaking filter).
  • › Uneven engine operation.

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🔧 Expert Guide: Key Installation Tips

  1. Sediment Bowl: Be careful when unscrewing the clear plastic bowl from the bottom of the old cartridge. It is reusable but easily cracks if over-tightened.
  2. Gaskets: Always replace the sealing O-rings. Lubricate them with clean fuel before assembly.
  3. Bleeding: After replacing the filter, use the hand primer pump (or electric priming pump) to fill the system with fuel. Do not crank dry!

Technical FAQ and Trivia

Is this a fuel filter or separator?

It is a so-called pre-filter with water separator function. Its task is to retain the largest particles and separate water from the fuel before it reaches the pump.

Where is this filter located?

It is usually mounted as the first in the fuel line from the tank, in an easily accessible place, often near the machine frame or in the engine compartment, so the operator can easily drain water from the sediment bowl.

Trivia about fuel filtration

In modern CAT engines, injection pressure can exceed 2000 bar. At this pressure, even a microscopic water droplet or dust particle acts like a bullet on the injector tip, causing material erosion.

Question mark

Do you have doubts or need confirmation to avoid costly downtime? Call us. Our experts will help you select the right part to get your equipment back to work as quickly as possible.

SKX978977RX
3608960
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Data sheet

SUITABLE FOR
CAT
MANITOU
MACHINE TYPE
BACKHOE LOADER
DOZER
EXCAVATOR
GENERATOR
WHEELED LOADER
OEM NUMBERS
296854 / 3608960 / 360-8960 / 4500565 / 450-0565 / 3611274 /
ENGINE
CAT
PERKINS
OUTER DIAMETER (MM)
82
HEIGHT (MM)
155

Specific References

MPN
3608960
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  • Serwis Kop Sp. z o.o. Sp. K.
  • Podkarpacka 57A
  • 35-082 Rzeszów
  • Poland
  • [email protected]
  • +48178643100
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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
    SUITABLE FOR
    CAT
    MANITOU
    MACHINE TYPE
    BACKHOE LOADER
    DOZER
    EXCAVATOR
    GENERATOR
    WHEELED LOADER
    OEM NUMBERS
    296854 / 3608960 / 360-8960 / 4500565 / 450-0565 / 3611274 /
    ENGINE
    CAT
    PERKINS
    OUTER DIAMETER (MM)
    82
    HEIGHT (MM)
    155

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