Direct-fit aftermarket replacement for the Caterpillar 7P-6596 straight sleeve bearing. Powdered metal construction, no grease hole — a straight drop-in for D5, D6 series track-type tractors, 953 / 963 track loaders, and the 527 skidder. Inside diameter 2.51 in, outside diameter 3.01 in, overall length 1.61 in. Full compatibility list is in the table below.
| OEM Part Number | 7P-6596 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Straight Sleeve Bearing |
| Material | P/M Steels — Powdered Metal |
| Inside Diameter | 2.51 in |
| Outside Diameter | 3.01 in |
| Overall Length | 1.61 in |
| Internal Groove | No Grease Hole in Bearing |
| Compatible Brand | Caterpillar (CAT) |
| Shipment Port | Xiamen / Guangzhou |
| Fitment Check | By machine model, OEM number, serial number, photos or dimensions |
The 7P-6596 bearing fits across four Caterpillar machine categories. Check your machine plate and serial before ordering — if the number has worn off, a photo of the old bearing next to the machine plate is enough for us to confirm.
| Machine Category | Compatible Models |
|---|---|
| Track-Type Tractor | D5 Series: D5 · D5H · D5H XL · D5R XL · D5R LGP · D5R2 D6 Series: D6H · D6H II · D6M · D6N · D6N XL · D6N LGP · D6N OEM Series Prefix: 5 · 5P · 5S · 6 · 6A · 6S · 6SU · 55 · 56H |
| Track-Type Skidder | 527 · D5HTSK II |
| Track Loader | 953 · 953D |
| Track-Type Loader | 943 · 953 · 953B · 953C · 953K · 963 |
D5H, D5R, D5R2, D6H, D6H II, D6M, D6N and variants — plus the 953 / 953B / 953C / 953D / 953K / 963 / 943 loaders and the 527 / D5HTSK II skidders. Full list is in the table above.
ID 2.51 in, OD 3.01 in, length 1.61 in. Straight sleeve, powdered metal, no grease hole.
No — aftermarket replacement from PartsCrane / Quanzhou Shunqi Construction Machinery Parts Co., Ltd. CAT and 7P-6596 are referenced only to confirm fitment. No affiliation with Caterpillar Inc.
Single pieces go out by DHL or FedEx from Xiamen — door to door in about 5–7 days. For bulk, sea freight works out much cheaper: FCL runs 7–15 days, LCL around 25–35 days to most ports.
Last updated: July 3, 2026