{"product_id":"cat-289c-front-idler-assembly-ctl-idler-wheel","title":"CAT 289C Front Idler Assembly – CTL Idler Wheel 304-1878","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDual Flange Front Idler for Caterpillar® 289C\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis replacement dual flange front idler wheel is designed for compatible Caterpillar® 289C compact track loader undercarriage systems. Installed at the front of the undercarriage assembly, the idler helps support rubber track guidance and maintain smoother machine movement across demanding operating environments.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nOEM reference \u003cstrong\u003e304-1878\u003c\/strong\u003e is commonly associated with this style of Caterpillar® front idler assembly. Compatibility should always be verified against machine serial information, flange configuration and existing OEM references before ordering replacement undercarriage parts.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Dual Flange Idler Assembly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis version is the \u003cstrong\u003edual flange\u003c\/strong\u003e front idler configuration used on selected Caterpillar® compact track loader applications. Some machine setups may instead require a triple flange idler arrangement, therefore the existing flange style should always be checked prior to purchase.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacement dual flange front idler wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for Caterpillar® 289C compact track loaders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports track positioning and alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement undercarriage component\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufactured for demanding machine applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompact Track Loader Undercarriage Component\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFront idlers play an important role within compact track loader undercarriage systems by helping maintain proper rubber track positioning during operation across abrasive, uneven and high-load site conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nCompatibility should always be confirmed using machine model information, serial range, flange configuration and OEM part references prior to ordering replacement components.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Product Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM reference: 304-1878\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual flange front idler configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplacement compact track loader undercarriage part\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManufactured for Caterpillar® 289C applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommercial USA shipping available on qualifying orders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IPXGLOBAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53879281713479,"sku":"ID-Y004S150-F","price":560.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/1404\/0647\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_12_2026_04_04_26_PM.png?v=1778598292","url":"https:\/\/www.ipxglobal.com\/products\/cat-289c-front-idler-assembly-ctl-idler-wheel","provider":"IPXGLOBAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}