Sanden Air Conditioning Compressor 12V Ear Mount CXS4596 SD7H15

The Sanden air conditioning compressor listed here is a 12V unit with ear mount compressor mounting, horizontal pad fitting type, and a 138.5mm clutch diameter. It is identified by part number CXS4596 and is part of the SD7H15 series, which gives buyers a clear reference point when comparing against the original compressor in a machine.

It is supplied r conditioning compressor from Sanden and is listed for Caterpillar applications. The pulley section is A, the unit of measure is each, and the warranty is one year. These identifiers matter when checking pulley alignment, mounting style, and electrical system match before ordering.

When replacing an A/C compressor, the correct mounting style and connector arrangement are just as important as the brand name. This unit is an ear mount design with a horizontal pad fitting type, so it should only be considered where those physical details match the existing installation and the application records line up with part number CXS4596.

For buyers working on Caterpillar equipment, the safest approach is to compare the old compressor’s tag, mounting points, voltage, clutch diameter, and pulley section before purchase. The listed 12V specification and SD7H15 series provide useful confirmation points, but the final check should always be against the machine’s existing parts and service information.

Key Features

• 12V Sanden air conditioning compressor
• Ear mount compressor mounting
• Horizontal pad fitting type
• Clutch diameter: 138.5mm
• Pulley section: A
• SD7H15 series

Specifications

• Brand: Sanden
• Product type: Air conditioning compressor
• Voltage: 12V
• Compressor mounting: Ear mount
• Fitting type: Horizontal pad
• Series: SD7H15
• Clutch diameter: 138.5mm
• Pulley section: A

Verified fitment guidance

• To suit Caterpillar applications
• Fitment data includes Caterpillar 315 and Caterpillar 330
• Fitment data also includes Caterpillar 345B/BL, 345C/CL, 416D, 420D, 424D, 906, 908, 928G, 936, 938F, 939C, and 939CHST
• Additional Caterpillar applications listed include agricultural, CB434C, CB434D, CB434DXW, CB534C, CP433E, CP533E, CS-431C, CS323C, and CS433C
• Some application data includes model-year references, including Caterpillar 315 2015, Caterpillar 330 2015, and Caterpillar 345B/BL 2004, 345C/CL 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008
• A John Deere 430D application appears in the fitment data, but that should be confirmed carefully against the part number and the specific compressor on the machine

Application and Buying Notes

Before ordering, compare the existing compressor against part number CXS4596, the 12V electrical requirement, and the ear mount configuration. The SD7H15 series and 138.5mm clutch diameter are useful checkpoints because they help separate this unit from other Sanden compressors that may look similar but differ in fit or pulley setup.

The pulley section is listed as A, so the drive arrangement should be checked against the machine already in service. If the pulley section, clutch diameter, or mounting points do not match the unit being removed, the compressor should not be assumed to fit just because the brand is Sanden or the application list includes a similar Caterpillar model.

This compressor is described as a horizontal pad fitting type, which means physical orientation and pad style need attention during comparison. For machines with prior repairs or modified air-conditioning systems, the compressor on the equipment may not match the original catalog application, so the safest check remains the part number on the old unit and the installation details on the machine.

Fitment data shows Caterpillar applications, but model year and variant details matter. Where the machine is a Caterpillar 315, 330, 345B/BL, 345C/CL, 416D, 420D, 424D, 906, 908, 928G, 936, 938F, 939C, or another listed application, confirm the exact model designation and compare it with the existing compressor before purchase.

Warranty is one year, which is helpful for purchase confidence, but it does not replace the need to confirm correct application. A compressor can be mechanically similar and still be wrong for the machine if the mounting style, clutch diameter, pulley section, or voltage differ from what is fitted now.

Before supply, the safest approach is to confirm the original unit details against the listed part number, voltage, output rating, mounting arrangement, and pulley configuration. That checking process is standard practice in the parts trade because visually similar units can still differ in service-critical ways.

For workshop, fleet, and equipment applications, accurate identification of part number CXS4596 helps avoid unnecessary freight, additional labour, and vehicle or machine downtime. Where the application is not straightforward, the original unit, OEM reference, or workshop records should be used as the primary confirmation point.

Relevant published details for this unit include Type AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR, Unit of Measure EACH, Warranty One Year, Compressor Mounting Ear Mount, Pulley Section A, Suits Unit Make Sanden, Product Group 2 AC COMPONENTS, Part No. CXS4596, Brand SANDEN.

Additional published details for cross-checking include Description Sanden Air Conditioning Compressor 12V Ear Mount, Clutch Diameter 138.5mm, Fitting Type Horizontal Pad, Series SD7H15, Voltage 12, Product Group 1 COOLING.

Sanden Air Conditioning Compressor 12V Ear Mount. Part number CXS4596 should be checked first. Listed voltage is 12. These details form the core reference points used by parts interpreters when confirming the correct replacement.

Pulley configuration is A. Those physical and electrical details should line up with the original unit before the replacement is approved for fitment.

Compatibility note: Confirm compatibility by matching part number CXS4596, 12V electrical requirement, ear mount mounting, horizontal pad fitting type, clutch diameter 138.5mm, and pulley section A against the compressor currently fitted to the machine.

FAQ

What is the part number for this Sanden compressor?

The part number listed is CXS4596.

What voltage does this compressor use?

It is a 12V compressor.

What mounting style is listed?

The compressor mounting is listed as ear mount.

What series is this compressor?

It is listed as SD7H15 series.

What clutch diameter is specified?

The specified clutch diameter is 138.5mm.

What vehicles or machines is it listed to suit?

It is listed to suit Caterpillar applications, including models such as Caterpillar 315, 330, 345B/BL, 345C/CL, 416D, 420D, 424D, 906, 908, 928G, 936, 938F, 939C, and 939CHST, along with other Caterpillar applications shown in the fitment data.