Caterpillar 10R-0959 is the electronic unit injector: the grey body with the plunger spring, the white solenoid cap with the terminal pins and the nozzle with its sealing rings. It is used on Caterpillar 3406E and 3456 engines. This aftermarket version is made to the same mounting and connections as the original, so it fits where the old one came off.
The same part is also sold as Caterpillar 211-3027.
Sold as one unit. Check the number on your old part, or in the parts manual for your machine, before ordering.
Technical properties & sizes
Specifications
| Part Type |
Fuel Injector |
| Replaces |
Caterpillar 211-3027 |
| Type |
Electronic unit injector (EUI) |
| Engine |
Caterpillar 3406E, 3456 |
| Cross references |
Caterpillar 10R-0959 |
| Fits |
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and 3456 engine |
| Condition |
New, aftermarket |
| Stat. HS-Code |
840999 |
| Country of Manufacture |
China |
Compatibility
Caterpillar machines
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and 3456 engine
Check the part number on your old unit before ordering.
Part numbers
| Caterpillar Part No.(SPM Part No.)
|
Fits |
|
211-3027(SPM-HEP-5216)
|
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and 3456 engine |
|
10R-0959(SPM-HEP-5216)
|
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and 3456 engine |
Use cases and applications
What it does
It sprays a metered charge of fuel into the cylinder at the right moment. Spray pattern and opening pressure decide how cleanly the engine burns its fuel.
Where it is used
Made for the Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and 3456 engine. The full list is in the tables above.
Price beat guarantee
We check what other aftermarket sellers charge for this same part. Their prices on the date we checked:
| Seller |
Price |
Checked |
| eBay (4 aftermarket sellers) |
USD 450.00 to 965.67 |
3 Nov 2026 |
| SINOCMP |
USD 479.00 |
3 Nov 2026 |
| Spare Part Mart |
USD 360.00 |
Today |
Our price of USD 360.00 is 20% to 63% less than these sellers.
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Frequently asked questions
Will it replace my Caterpillar 10R-0959?
Yes, it is a direct replacement for the Caterpillar 10R-0959 with the same fitting.
How often should I replace the Caterpillar 10R-0959?
Often 5,000 to 10,000 hours, but much less on poor or wet fuel. Injectors are usually changed when they fail a test, not by hours.
What are the signs the fuel injector needs replacing?
Black or white smoke, a misfire or knock on one cylinder, hard starting, higher fuel use, or a high return leak or balance rate on test.
How do I find the bad one?
Run a return leak test or read the injector balance rates with a diagnostic tool. On older mechanical engines, cracking each pipe in turn at idle shows which cylinder changes least.
Do I need new sealing washers?
Always. Fit a new copper washer and O-rings under every injector you remove. A reused washer leaks combustion gas and carbon packs the bore.
Is this a genuine Caterpillar 10R-0959?
No. It is an aftermarket fuel injector made to replace the Caterpillar 10R-0959. It is not made by the original manufacturer; the number only shows what it replaces.