331-0292: Connecting Rod

Description: The piston connecting rod is a component of an internal combustion engine, serving to convert the reciprocating motion of the piston into the rotational motion of the crankshaft. It consists of a solid or forged metal rod with a small end connected to the piston and a big end attached to the crankshaft journal through a bearing. As the piston moves up and down within the cylinder, the connecting rod transfers this linear motion to the crankshaft, enabling the engine to generate power and drive the vehicle or operate machinery. With its critical role in power transmission, the piston connecting rod is a fundamental component of internal combustion engines. Attributes: • Withstand the high stresses and forces • Ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Applications: The piston connecting rod is used to convert the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotational motion, powering the vehicle. It is mostly used in Cat 120, 120K, 120M, 12K, 12M, 140, 140K, 14M, 160K and 16M Motor Grader, 2384C, 2470C, 2484C, 2570C, 2570D, 2670C, 2670D, 2764C, 553C, 559C, 563C, 563D, 573C, 573D, 576C and 579C Tree Harvester, 277C Skid Steers, 3056E, C13, C2.2, C6.6 and C7.1 Engine (Piston), 320, 320D, 320E, 320F, 323, 323D, 323E, 323F, 324, 324E, 326, 326D, 326F, 329D, 329E, 329F, 330, 330D, 330F, 333, 335, 335F, 336, 538, 548, 558, M316D, M318D, M318F, M320D, M320F, M322, M322D, M322F, M324D, MH3022, MH3024, MH3026, and MH3032 Excavators