3979888 3240397 397-9888 324-0397 Boom Arm Bucket Hydraulic
Cylinder Excavator Seal Kit Lift Tift Steering Loader Kit
For maintenance teams and fleet managers overseeing EXCAVATOR loaders that switch between two core tasks—heavy digging/loading (relying
on Boom Arm Bucket systems for rock, ore, or debris) and material
handling (using Lift Tilt Steering systems for pallets, grain, or
concrete)—a one-size-fits-all seal solution is transformative.
Unlike the 6H1309/8D2714 series (limited to Lift Tilt Steering oil
resistance and cycle endurance) and niche mining kits (optimized
only for Boom Arm Bucket abrasion), the Dual-System Boom Arm Bucket + Lift Tilt Steering Hydraulic Cylinder
Excavator Loader Seal Kit (part numbers 3979888, 3240397, 397-9888, 324-0397) tackles both system-specific stressors. For Boom Arm Bucket, it
resists rock impact (200–500 kg fragments), mineral dust (0.1–5 μm
particles), and high-pressure cycles (8,000–12,000 psi); for Lift
Tilt Steering, it defends against hydraulic oil oxidation
(mineral-based ISO VG 46 oil), frequent steering turns (600+ daily
cycles), and load fluctuations (5–25 tons). Every day, these kits
adapt: a single EXCAVATOR loader might use 3979888 Boom Arm Bucket seals to dig gravel in the morning, then switch to
3240397 Lift Tilt Steering seals to transport concrete in the afternoon—no
need for separate kits. If seals fail, the loader loses both
digging power (Boom Arm Bucket leaks) and material handling
efficiency (Lift Tilt Steering delays)—costing $6,000–$15,000 in
daily lost revenue and damaging cylinders from cross-contamination
(dust in lift oil, oil in bucket cylinders). To avoid this, the 3979888/3240397 system delivers dual protection: it’s tough enough for Boom Arm
Bucket mining, yet precise enough for Lift Tilt Steering
agriculture—filling the gap where 6H1309/8D2714 (too weak for
digging) and mining-only kits (too costly for handling) fall short.
Accurate part numbers are critical to unlock this dual
compatibility, as 3979888 (397-9888) and 3240397 (324-0397) are engineered for both system types—unlike 6H1309’s
Lift Tilt Steering-only focus. The 3979888 kit specializes in Boom Arm Bucket defense with: impact-absorbing
polyurethane cores (dissipates 96% of rock energy to prevent
cracking), labyrinth dust-sealing layers (blocks 99.98% of 0.1–5 μm
mineral particles), and steel-reinforced pressure shells (handles
12,000 psi spikes during ore loading). Meanwhile, 3240397 optimizes Lift Tilt Steering performance with: NBR Black
oil-resistant coatings (reduces oxidation wear to <0.001 mm/100
hours), low-friction PTFE O-rings (endures 150,000+ steering
cycles), and pressure-adaptive tilt seals (adapts to 5–25 ton load
changes without leaking). Both kits meet hybrid specs: durometer
(78±5 Shore A—stiffer than 6H1309’s 70 Shore A for Boom Arm Bucket
impact, softer than mining kits’ 90 Shore A for steering
smoothness), fluid compatibility (resists mineral oils,
biodegradable fluids, and mining chemicals), and temperature range
(-30°C to 130°C—covers frozen construction sites and desert
quarries). Notably, 397-9888 and 324-0397 are listed in cross-industry databases (Caterpillar
Multi-Application Parts, Komatsu Hybrid Fleet Inventory),
preventing misorders. For example, a Colorado quarry using a Volvo
EC950E made a costly mistake: installing 6H1309 (Lift Tilt-only) on
the Bucket cylinder—seals cracked after 36 hours of rock impacts,
leading to $12,000 in cylinder repairs. Switching to 3979888 resolved the issue, with seals lasting 4,500+ hours.
In real-world procurement—whether sourcing from construction
suppliers (Grainger Industrial, Fastenal Construction), mining
distributors (Vulcan Materials Supply), or agricultural vendors
(Tractor Supply Co.)—3979888 and 3240397 appear in hyphenated (397-9888, 324-0397) or non-hyphenated formats, matching inventory rules. A
construction company in Texas uses 324-0397 for Lift Tilt Steering repairs on their Komatsu WA380 (concrete
transport), while a Montana mine relies on 3979888 for Boom Arm Bucket overhauls on their Caterpillar 395 (copper
extraction). Crucially, these part numbers never restrict to one
system: a single 3979888 kit includes both Boom seals (for rock impact) and Steering
O-rings (for oil resistance), making it ideal for rental fleets
with mixed-use loaders. A warehouse in Illinois renting out
EXCAVATOR loaders found that 3240397 cut inventory costs by 65%—they no longer need separate 6H1309
(for tenants moving pallets) and mining kits (for tenants digging
gravel). Regardless of format, 3979888/3240397 guarantee performance: Boom Arm Bucket seals reduce impact damage
by 98% (vs. 6H1309’s 35%), Lift Tilt Steering seals lower oil
oxidation wear by 95% (vs. mining kits’ 65%), and both handle
cross-system use without leaks.
