Caterpillar 10R-8989 is the Caterpillar type electronic unit injector with a white two stud solenoid cap, a cast rocker body with the plunger return spring and blue and red O rings on the barrel. It is used on Caterpillar C15 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 280-0574.
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 |
Electronic Unit Injector |
| Replaces |
Caterpillar 280-0574 |
| Injector type |
Electronic unit injector (EUI) |
| Engine |
Caterpillar C15 |
| Cross references |
Caterpillar 10R-8989 |
| Fits |
the Caterpillar C15 diesel engine |
| Condition |
New, aftermarket |
| Stat. HS-Code |
840999 |
| Country of Manufacture |
China |
Compatibility
Machines
the Caterpillar C15 diesel engine
Check the part number on your old unit before ordering.
Part numbers
| Caterpillar Part No.(SPM Part No.)
|
Fits |
|
280-0574 / Caterpillar 10R-8989(SPM-HEP-4889)
|
the Caterpillar C15 diesel engine |
Cross references
| Brand |
Part No. |
| Caterpillar |
280-0574
|
| Caterpillar |
10R-8989 (this page, SPM-HEP-4889) |
All of these numbers are the same part.
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 C15 diesel engine.
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 (6 aftermarket sellers) |
USD 356.21 to 377.20 |
1 Nov 2026 |
| SINOCMP |
USD 479.00 |
1 Nov 2026 |
| Spare Part Mart |
USD 284.97 |
Today |
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Frequently asked questions
Will it fit my Caterpillar C15 diesel engine?
Yes, it was made for the Caterpillar C15 diesel engine. Check the old fuel injector is marked 10R-8989 or one of the cross references, because makers change parts between serial ranges.
How often should I replace the fuel injector on my Caterpillar C15 diesel engine?
On the Caterpillar C15 diesel engine, 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.
Should I replace all of them at once?
Not always. If the others pass a return leak or balance test, one can be changed. Where they are all high hours, a full set keeps the cylinders even.
What should I do before fitting it?
Clean the bore and seat of carbon, and keep the nozzle capped until it goes in. Torque the clamp to the engine manual, not by feel.
Is this a genuine Caterpillar 10R-8989?
No. It is an aftermarket fuel injector made to replace the Caterpillar 10R-8989. It is not made by the original manufacturer; the number only shows what it replaces.