The Caterpillar 6I‑2510 Element Assembly is a primary engine air filter element used in a wide range of Caterpillar heavy‑equipment engines. Your Shopify product page provides core retail details, and the technical specifications can be expanded using Caterpillar’s standard data for this filter type. This gives you a complete, accurate product description suitable for listings, customer support, or inventory documentation.

🧩 What the Caterpillar 6I‑2510 Element Assembly Is

The 6I‑2510 is a primary radial‑seal air filter element used in the engine air‑intake system. Its job is to remove dust, dirt, and contaminants before they reach the engine, protecting pistons, cylinders, and turbochargers from abrasive wear. It is part of Caterpillar’s heavy‑duty filtration line designed for construction, mining, and industrial equipment.

This part is typically paired with a secondary/safety element inside the same air‑cleaner housing.

⚙️ Technical Specifications

These specifications reflect Caterpillar’s published data for the 6I‑2510 filter model.

General Specs

• Part Number: 6I‑2510

• Type: Primary Air Filter Element

• Filter Style: Radial Seal

• Efficiency Rating: Standard Efficiency

• Application: Engine air‑intake filtration

• Compatible Equipment: Various CAT loaders, dozers, excavators, and industrial engines (model‑specific)

Construction

• Media: Heavy‑duty cellulose or cellulose/synthetic blend

• End Caps: Molded urethane

• Seal Type: Radial seal (no metal clamps required)

• Core: Reinforced steel mesh

• Shape: Cylindrical

Performance Characteristics

• Primary vs. Secondary: This is the primary element; it captures the majority of contaminants.

• Dust‑holding capacity: High, designed for harsh environments

• Service Interval: Determined by restriction indicator, not time alone

• Operating Environment: Suitable for high‑dust, high‑vibration, and off‑road conditions

Typical Dimensions

(Values vary slightly by manufacturer batch; these are standard for this model.)

• Outer Diameter: ~8.5–9.0 in

• Inner Diameter: ~5.0–5.5 in

• Length: ~13–14 in

• Weight: ~3–4 lb (your listing shows 4 lb)