SPM-HEP-5209 is the electronic unit injector: the grey body with the plunger spring, the white solenoid cap with the terminal pins and the nozzle with its sealing rings. It is used on Caterpillar 3406E and C16 engines. This aftermarket version is made to the same mounting and connections as the original, so it fits where the old one came off.
It replaces Caterpillar 117-1148 and Caterpillar 0R-4893.
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 |
Fuel Injector |
| Replaces |
Caterpillar 117-1148 |
| Type |
Electronic unit injector (EUI) |
| Engine |
Caterpillar 3406E, C16 |
| Cross references |
Caterpillar 0R-4893 |
| Fits |
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and C16 engine |
| Condition |
New, aftermarket |
| Stat. HS-Code |
840999 |
| Country of Manufacture |
China |
Compatibility
Caterpillar machines
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and C16 engine
Check the part number on your old unit before ordering.
Part numbers
| Caterpillar Part No.(SPM Part No.)
|
Fits |
|
117-1148(SPM-HEP-5209)
|
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and C16 engine |
|
0R-4893(SPM-HEP-5209)
|
Caterpillar machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and C16 engine |
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 machines, trucks and gen sets with the 3406E and C16 engine. The full list is in the tables above.
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 (4 aftermarket sellers) |
USD 374.50 to 399.99 |
3 Nov 2026 |
| SINOCMP |
USD 479.00 |
3 Nov 2026 |
| Spare Part Mart |
USD 299.60 |
Today |
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Frequently asked questions
Will it replace my Caterpillar 117-1148?
Yes, it is a direct replacement for the Caterpillar 117-1148 with the same fitting.
How often should I replace the Caterpillar 117-1148?
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.
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.
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.
Is this a genuine Caterpillar 117-1148?
No. It is an aftermarket fuel injector made to replace the Caterpillar 117-1148. It is not made by the original manufacturer; the number only shows what it replaces.