{"product_id":"caterpillar-268-0761-aftermarket-throttle-dial-switch","title":"Caterpillar 268-0761 Aftermarket Throttle Dial Switch","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Roboto,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Roboto+Condensed:wght@700\u0026family=Roboto:wght@400;700;900\u0026display=swap');.spm-c{border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fff;margin-bottom:25px;overflow:hidden}.spm-h{padding:15px 20px;background:#ffce02;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;font-weight:900;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:16px;color:#000;letter-spacing:.05em;font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif}.spm-t{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px}.spm-t th{padding:12px 10px;text-align:left;background:#f4f4f4;font-size:12px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;border-bottom:1px solid #d1d1d1;color:#000}.spm-t td{padding:11px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.spmL{font-weight:700;color:#333;background:#fcfcfc;width:38%}.spm-sub{display:block;color:#777;font-size:12.5px;margin-top:2px}.spm-chip{display:inline-block;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:6px 12px;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;background:#fcfcfc;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#000}.spm-h2{font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin:40px 0 20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px}.spm-p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 18px}@media(max-width:700px){.spmL{width:auto}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eCaterpillar 268-0761 is the throttle (engine speed) dial: knob on a cylindrical metal switch body with flying lead and connector. It is used on Caterpillar mini excavators (C2.4, C2.6 and C3.3B engines). This aftermarket version has the same mounting and electrical connector as the original, so it plugs in and bolts on where the old one came off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eSold as one unit. Check the number on your old part, or in the parts manual for your machine, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eTechnical Properties \u0026amp; Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrottle Dial Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 268-0761\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotary throttle dial, cylindrical metal body, lead and connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 303.5C; Caterpillar 305.5D; Caterpillar 305.5E2; Caterpillar 306E; Caterpillar 306E2; Caterpillar 307E; Caterpillar 307E2; Caterpillar 308E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew, aftermarket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eStat. HS-Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e853650\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:20px\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-weight:700;color:#333\"\u003eCaterpillar machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 303.5C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 305.5D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 305.5E2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 306E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 306E2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 307E\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 307E2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 308E\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0 0 18px\"\u003eCheck the part number on your old unit before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spm-h\"\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"spm-t\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaterpillar Part No.\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM Part No.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e268-0761\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM-HEP-3044)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 303.5C, Caterpillar 305.5D, Caterpillar 305.5E2, Caterpillar 306E, Caterpillar 306E2, Caterpillar 307E, Caterpillar 307E2, Caterpillar 308E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eApplications \u0026amp; Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine speed will not change\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the throttle dial fails, turning it no longer changes engine speed, or the engine sits at idle or full speed. Check the plug and wiring, then measure the dial's signal with a meter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJumpy or hunting engine speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA worn track inside the dial gives a jumpy signal, so the engine speed surges or drops as the dial is turned or the cab vibrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroken knob or loose shaft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA cracked knob, a slipping shaft or a dial that turns past its stops is a reason to replace the whole switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisconnect the battery, unplug the old dial, fit the new one in the same position in the console and check the full speed range before going back to work. Some machines need the throttle range reset as the machine manual describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eWe check what other aftermarket sellers charge for this same part. Their prices on the date we checked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border:1px solid #e2e2e2\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eSeller\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:10px 14px;background:#1a1a1a;color:#fff;font-size:13px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.05em\"\u003eChecked\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eeBay (12 aftermarket sellers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 50.65 to 70.14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e7 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eFridayParts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 84.08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e7 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eDisen Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 89.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e7 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eYEM Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 122.55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e7 Oct 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eSpare Part Mart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eUSD 40.52\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;background:#fff8d6\"\u003eToday\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eOur price of USD 40.52 is 20% to 67% less than these sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px\"\u003eFound this part cheaper somewhere else? Send us the listing and we will beat it by 5% under our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e. Every order is also covered by our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/30-day-money-back-guarante\" style=\"color:#000;text-decoration:underline\"\u003e30 day money back guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- \/spm-pricebeat --\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"spm-h2\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eIs this a genuine Caterpillar part?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eNo. It is an aftermarket part made to fit in place of Caterpillar 268-0761. It is not made by or affiliated with Caterpillar; the Caterpillar part number is used only to show what it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eWill it fit my machine?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eIt fits Caterpillar 303.5C; Caterpillar 305.5D; Caterpillar 305.5E2; Caterpillar 306E; Caterpillar 306E2; Caterpillar 307E; Caterpillar 307E2; Caterpillar 308E. Machines change parts between serial number ranges, so check the number on your old part or in your parts manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eDoes it fit without changes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eIt has the same mounting and electrical connector as the original. Check the plug and terminals match your old part, and test it before putting the machine back to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:22px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003eDo you ship to my country?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:#333\"\u003eYes, we ship worldwide. 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