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Caterpillar 236, 246, 252, 262 2011 Parts Catalog

Back when I started wrenching, we had a saying: ‘Parts catalogs don’t lie – parts counter guys do.’ I’ve watched too many home mechanics order the wrong injector because they trusted a screenshot from a forum. That mistake costs you a weekend, not to mention the shipping fees. This is the real thing: the OEM Caterpillar 236, 246, 252, 262 2011 Parts Catalog. Not a scan of a scan, not a third-party compilation. Factory-issued, 643 pages, covering every production variant from the machine serial numbers listed on page 1. If you own one of these skid steers and need to order a replacement part, this is the single source you need.

Caterpillar 236, 246, 252, 262 2011 Parts Catalog: What You Get

Open the Table of Contents and you see a clean structure: GENERAL INFORMATION, REPAIR ALTERNATIVES, SUPPLEMENTAL COOLANT ADDITIVES, MAINTENANCE PARTS (page A9), and INDEX (A14). Then the meat: MACHINE ARRANGEMENT starting at page 1, ENGINE ARRANGEMENT at page 7, and BASIC ENGINE from page 16 through page 61. Every component group is listed: CAMSHAFT GP, CYLINDER HEAD GP (page 29), PISTON & ROD GP, you name it. Need a cooling system part? RADIATOR & HYD OIL COOLER GP on page 77. The FUEL SYSTEM section starts at page 146. This is not a summary – it’s the full breakdown with exploded diagrams and part numbers for every nut and bolt. You won’t find a condensed version anywhere else.

Basic Engine Section – Cylinder Head Group and More

If you’re tearing down a 3034 engine, the BASIC ENGINE section is where you live. Page 29 gives you CYLINDER HEAD GP with every gasket, valve, and fastener listed. The catalog tells you the part number, not a cross-reference to ‘similar’ parts. On the same engine, you’ll find CRANKSHAFT GP on page 22, CYLINDER BLOCK GP on page 24, and PISTON & ROD GP on page 56. Each group lists the quantity per machine. That matters when you order – one piston is not the same as a set.

3 Reasons to Trust This Parts Catalog

First, it’s genuine Caterpillar documentation – not a third-party aggregate. Second, it covers all four models (236, 246, 252, 262) with specific serial number ranges. Third, it includes maintenance parts like filters and belts in the MAINTENANCE PARTS section (page A9). No guesswork on supersessions.

Get the Right Part Numbers – Avoid Aftermarket Headaches

Aftermarket parts catalogs often merge multiple model years into one diagram. This manual separates each machine by serial number prefix: 4YZ, 5SZ, CED, FDG. If you order a part using a number from a generic manual, you risk getting the wrong bolt grade. I’ve pulled enough stripped bolts out of loader frames to respect factory part numbers. The catalog gives you the exact fastener GP – see FASTENER GP-ENGINE on page 33.

Does This Manual Cover the 236, 246, 252, and 262?

Yes, all four. The CHASSIS AR and COMMON AR sections apply across models, but the CONVERSION AR-MACHINE section addresses differences. For example, the 262 has a different counterweight arrangement. The catalog spells it out. If you own a 236, do not assume a part from a 252 will fit. Check the arrangement page first.

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That’s the difference between a correct repair and a tow truck call.

Is this the complete factory parts catalog?

Yes. 643 pages, full OEM content from Caterpillar.

How do I find the part number for my specific machine?

Each machine has a serial number prefix (4YZ, 5SZ, CED, FDG – listed on page 1 of the catalog). You match that to the machine arrangement section, then drill down to the specific component group. For example, if you need the oil pan gasket, go to PAN GP-OIL under BASIC ENGINE. The catalog gives you the part number and quantity. Cross-reference with the service manual for torque specs. Do not assume a part from a 236 fits a 262 – always confirm by serial number range. I have seen guys swap a water pump from a 246 to a 252 and wonder why the hose doesn’t line up. This catalog prevents that sort of nonsense.

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