{"product_id":"caterpillar-305-5954-aftermarket-throttle-motor","title":"Caterpillar 305-5954 Aftermarket Throttle Motor","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 305-5954 is the engine throttle (governor) motor: the black motor housing with its mounting plate, the coiled cable with the push pull rod, the second control cable and the wiring lead with its plug. It is used on Caterpillar 307D excavators. 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 Motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 305-5954\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThrottle (governor) motor with cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMitsubishi 4M40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eMachine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 307D excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 307D excavators with the Mitsubishi 4M40 engine\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\u003e850110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChina\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\u003cspan class=\"spm-chip\"\u003eCaterpillar 307D excavators with the Mitsubishi 4M40 engine\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e305-5954\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM-HEP-5265)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 307D excavators with the Mitsubishi 4M40 engine\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\u003eFault finding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck the machine's fault codes and wiring first; when the part itself has failed, replace it with one made to the same fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamaged or worn part\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParts on the platform and chassis take knocks, weather and heavy use. Replacing a worn part before it fails keeps the machine on hire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSame fit as the original\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade to the same mounting and connector as the part it replaces, so it fits without changes to the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFleet spares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeeping common parts for each machine type in stock turns a breakdown into a quick swap.\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 (4 aftermarket sellers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 219.98 to 261.12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e3 Nov 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\"\u003eAll Aftermarket Parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 289.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e3 Nov 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\"\u003eYEMPARTS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 411.31\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e3 Nov 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 175.98\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 175.98 is 20% to 57% 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 style=\"font-family:'Montserrat',sans-serif;font-size:24px;font-weight:900;color:#000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:40px;margin-bottom:20px;letter-spacing:.05em;border-bottom:3px solid #ffce02;padding-bottom:15px\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWill it replace my Caterpillar 305-5954?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eYes, it is a direct replacement for the Caterpillar 305-5954 with the same fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eHow often should I replace the Caterpillar 305-5954?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eThere is no fixed interval. It is changed when it fails, and many fail from water in the plug or chafed wiring rather than wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eWhat are the signs the throttle motor needs replacing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eA fault code for this circuit, readings that jump or stay fixed, or a part that does not respond with power at the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eHow do I test the old part first?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eRead the fault codes, then check the plug and wiring for corrosion or a broken wire. A wiring fault reads the same as a failed throttle motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eShould I grease the connector?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eA little dielectric grease keeps water out of the plug on machines that work outside. Make sure the terminals are clean and tight first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:25px;padding:15px;background:#f9f9f9;border-left:4px solid #ffce02\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"color:#000;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:15px\"\u003eIs this a genuine Caterpillar 305-5954?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eNo. It is an aftermarket throttle motor made to replace the Caterpillar 305-5954. 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