{"product_id":"spm-hep-5174-pilot-control-valve","title":"SPM-HEP-5174 Pilot Control Valve","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\"\u003eSPM-HEP-5174 is the joystick pilot control valve: an aluminium body with six capped ports underneath, a stamped steel mounting plate and the plunger and lever pivot on top. It is used on Caterpillar 267B, 277B and 287B loaders. This aftermarket version is made to the same mounting and connections as the original, so it fits where the old one came off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003eIt replaces Caterpillar 233-5996 and Caterpillar 299-9118.\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\u003ePilot Control Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 233-5996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoystick pilot control valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eMachine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 267B, 277B, 287B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eCross References\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 299-9118\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"spmL\"\u003eFits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 267B, 277B and 287B multi terrain loaders\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\u003e848180\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 267B, 277B and 287B multi terrain loaders\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\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e233-5996\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM-HEP-5174)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 267B, 277B and 287B multi terrain loaders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e299-9118\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spm-sub\"\u003e(SPM-HEP-5174)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 267B, 277B and 287B multi terrain loaders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\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\u003eControls weak or dead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pilot (self reducing) valve feeds the low pressure oil the joysticks and pedals use. When it fails every function becomes sluggish or stops responding together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow pilot pressure reading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gauge on the pilot circuit reading well under the service figure, with a healthy pump, points to the reducing valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTravel or attachment pedal problems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA worn foot pilot valve gives jerky or one sided travel and attachment control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"spm-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching the old unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch the part number on the old valve and check the port layout before fitting.\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, aftermarket seller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 172.81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e2 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\"\u003eDeedParts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 194.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e2 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\"\u003eSINOCMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003eUSD 199.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e2e2;font-size:15px\"\u003e2 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 107.99\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 107.99 is 38% to 46% 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 fit my Caterpillar 267B?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eYes, it was made for the Caterpillar 267B, and 2 more listed under compatible equipment. Check the old pilot valve is marked 233-5996 or one of the cross references, because makers change parts between serial ranges.\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 pilot valve on my Caterpillar 267B?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eOn the Caterpillar 267B, there 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 pilot valve 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\"\u003eDoes the voltage matter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eYes. Many machines have 12 V and 24 V versions of the same pilot valve. Check the old part or the machine plate before 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 do I test a solenoid coil?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eMeasure the coil resistance with a multimeter and check for supply voltage at the plug with the circuit on. An open coil reads infinite.\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 233-5996?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;color:#333\"\u003eNo. It is an aftermarket pilot valve made to replace the Caterpillar 233-5996. It is not made by the original manufacturer; the number only shows what it replaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:50px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:#d1d1d1;border:1px solid #d1d1d1;margin-bottom:20px\" class=\"spm-trust\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/30-day-money-back-guarante\" style=\"background:#fff;padding:40px 15px;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width:32px;height:32px;margin-bottom:15px;fill:#ffce02\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5l-9-4zm-2 16l-4-4 1.41-1.41L10 14.17l6.59-6.59L18 9l-8 8z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.1em\"\u003e30-Day Money Back Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/delivery-information\" style=\"background:#fff;padding:40px 15px;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width:32px;height:32px;margin-bottom:15px;fill:#ffce02\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12s4.48 10 10 10 10-4.48 10-10S17.52 2 12 2zm-1 17.93c-3.95-.49-7-3.85-7-7.93 0-.62.08-1.21.21-1.79L9 15v1c0 1.1.9 2 2 2v1.93zm6.9-2.54c-.26-.81-1-1.39-1.9-1.39h-1v-3c0-.55-.45-1-1-1H8v-2h2c.55 0 1-.45 1-1V7h2c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-.41c2.93 1.19 5 4.06 5 7.41 0 2.08-.8 3.97-2.1 5.39z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.1em\"\u003eWorldwide Delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-it-cheaper-we-will-beat-it-by-5\" style=\"background:#fff;padding:40px 15px;text-decoration:none;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;text-align:center;color:#1a1a1a\"\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width:32px;height:32px;margin-bottom:15px;fill:#ffce02\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 8.25c-.69 0-1.25-.56-1.25-1.25s.56-1.25 1.25-1.25 1.25.56 1.25 1.25-.56 1.25-1.25 1.25z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:'Roboto Condensed',sans-serif;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:0.1em\"\u003ePrice Beat Guarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will it fit my Caterpillar 267B?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, it was made for the Caterpillar 267B, and 2 more listed under compatible equipment. 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