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Caterpillar 342-1882 is the pilot gear pump in a cast aluminium body with a two bolt mounting flange, splined drive shaft and side ports. It is used on Caterpillar 330D L, 336D and 336E excavators. This aftermarket version is made to the same mounting and connections as the original, so it fits where the old one came off.
Sold as one unit. Check the number on your old part, or in the parts manual for your machine, before ordering.
| Part Type | Pilot Gear Pump |
| Replaces | Caterpillar 342-1882 |
| Machine | Caterpillar 330D L, 336D, 336D2, 336D2 L, 336E, 336E L, 336E LN, 568 FM LL |
| Function | Pilot (charge) gear pump |
| Drive | Splined shaft |
| Fits | Caterpillar 330D L, 336D, 336D2, 336D2 L, 336E, 336E L, 336E LN and 568 FM LL machines |
| Condition | New, aftermarket |
| Stat. HS-Code | 841360 |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
Caterpillar machines
Check the part number on your old unit before ordering.
| Caterpillar Part No.(SPM Part No.) | Fits |
|---|---|
| 342-1882(SPM-HEP-5068) | Caterpillar 330D L, 336D, 336D2, 336D2 L, 336E, 336E L, 336E LN and 568 FM LL machines |
| 3421882(SPM-HEP-5068) | Caterpillar 330D L, 336D, 336D2, 336D2 L, 336E, 336E L, 336E LN and 568 FM LL machines |
Slow or weak hydraulics
A worn pump loses flow and pressure: functions slow down, especially when the oil is hot.
Noise
Whining or knocking from the pump points to worn gears or pistons, or cavitation from a blocked suction line.
Contamination
Metal in the filter or oil means the pump is wearing. Replace it before debris damages valves and motors.
Fitting tips
Flush the system, change the oil and filters, fill the pump case before starting, and run at low speed first.
We check what other aftermarket sellers charge for this same part. Their prices on the date we checked:
| Seller | Price | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Kudu Parts | USD 205.00 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| eBay, aftermarket seller | USD 215.00 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| FridayParts | USD 226.79 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| SINOCMP | USD 239.00 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Fab Heavy Parts | USD 256.48 | 2 Nov 2026 |
| Spare Part Mart | USD 144.90 | Today |
Our price of USD 144.90 is 29% to 44% less than these sellers.
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Yes, it was made for the Caterpillar 330D L, and 7 more listed under compatible equipment. Check the old hydraulic pump is marked 342-1882 or one of the cross references, because makers change parts between serial ranges.
On the Caterpillar 330D L, often 5,000 to 10,000 hours with clean fluid, much less with dirt or air in the system. It is usually changed on condition, not by hours.
Leaks from the seal or weep hole, noise or whining, overheating, or falling pressure or flow under load.
Yes. Fill the pump and its suction line with clean fluid before the first start. Running it dry, even for a few seconds, can score it.
Most failures come from contamination, cavitation from a restricted inlet, or running low on fluid. Check the inlet and the fluid before fitting the new hydraulic pump.
No. It is an aftermarket hydraulic pump made to replace the Caterpillar 342-1882. It is not made by the original manufacturer; the number only shows what it replaces.
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