Caterpillar 301.5 301.6 301.8 Idler

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SKU: 226-4049
Weight: 39 lbs
Buy replacement Caterpillar® 301.5, and 301.6 tension idlers online at Rubbertrax and save time and money. We will ship to your door and save you a trip to the expensive dealership. This idler is known as original part number 226-4049 from your dealer. The price listed includes free shipping when you checkout online.
Price: $415.00
Please visit Rubbertrax.com for online checkout.
226-4049 Cat Idler
Caterpillar 301.5 301.6 301.8 Idler
226-4049 Cat Idler
Caterpillar 301.5 301.6 301.8 Idler
226-4049 Cat Idler
Caterpillar 301.5 301.6 301.8 Idler
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New undercarriage parts and rubber tracks are sold individually but we suggest replacing all of your worn parts at the same time.

Caterpillar 301.5Tension Idler

This is the aftermarket tension idler designed for the following Caterpillar® mini excavator models:

  • Caterpillar® 301.5 (Must Verify, High Serials)
  • Caterpillar® 301.6 (Must Verify, High Serials)
  • Caterpillar® 301.6C (Must Verify, High Serials)
  • Caterpillar® 301.8 (Must Verify, High Serials)
  • Caterpillar® 301.8C (Must Verify, High Serials)

This is the larger roller wheel that pushes out as you grease the tensioner to tighten the rubber track.

This idler is for the higher serial numbers. Please verify specs as the lower serials require part number 144-6799.

Use the blue arrow to reference where the idler is installed, on the opposite side of the undercarriage from the sprocket.



Alternate Part Number:
Caterpillar dealer part number: 226-4049
Alternate Models:
Cat: 301.5, 301.6, 301.6C, 301.8, 301.8C
Alternate Part: This idler is for the higher serial numbers. Please verify specs as the lower serials require part number 144-6799.

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