AHC16683 Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Seal Kit for John Deere Backhoe Loaders, Wheel Loaders & Dozers
Product Overview
The AHC16683 hydraulic cylinder rod seal kit is cross-referenced against the genuine John Deere part number AHC16683, listed in the John Deere parts system as “Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Seal Kit” (parts catalog description “HYDRAULIC CYLINDER KIT, 56 ROD”). Independent catalogs identify the kit as a 56 mm rod sealing configuration (Hercules code RK-I, P-UB-1) used across multiple John Deere cylinder applications, including backhoe loader boom and bucket cylinders, wheel loader steering cylinders and crawler dozer cylinders.
DJF Seals manufactures and supplies the AHC16683 kit at factory-direct wholesale pricing for John Deere equipment dealers, independent repair shops and fleet maintenance programs.
Verified Application
The following application data was cross-checked against the John Deere parts system and industrial seal catalogs:
| Part Number | AHC16683 (aftermarket cross JD-AHC16683) |
| OEM Reference | John Deere AHC16683 “Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Seal Kit” / “HYDRAULIC CYLINDER KIT, 56 ROD” (genuine John Deere part per shop.deere.com and partscatalog.deere.com) |
| Cylinder Position | Rod seal kit (56 mm rod) used on multiple cylinder positions — see Fitment Verification |
| Verified Fitments | John Deere 320 P-Tier backhoe loader (boom cylinder AHC15730 / bucket cylinder AHC14434); 844K wheel loader (steering, cylinders AHC10928 LH / AHC10921 RH); 643K/643L/843K/843L forestry feller bunchers; 648L/748H/748L skidders; 700L/750L/850L crawler dozers/loaders; 620G motor grader |
| Rod Diameter (per Deere parts catalog & Hercules) | 56 mm |
| Condition | New, aftermarket replacement |
Note: specific material grades, pressure rating, temperature range, exact piece counts, certifications and service life are factory data and are not independently verified. Confirm these details with the factory before ordering.
Replacement Scope
John Deere describes AHC16683 as a rod seal kit for the 56 mm rod configuration. The current page describes a complete kit that also includes piston sealing elements; verify with the factory whether your application requires the rod seal kit only or a full cylinder reseal kit, and confirm the kit contents against your cylinder before ordering.
Fitment Verification
The part number, cylinder position and fitments were verified through multiple independent sources:
- Shop.Deere.com (John Deere official store): “AHC16683: Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Seal Kit” — genuine John Deere part.
- John Deere parts catalog (partscatalog.deere.com): AHC16683 — “Hydraulic Cylinder Kit, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER KIT, 56 ROD”.
- Hercules Sealing Products catalog (JD-AHC16683, code RK-I P-UB-1, rod 56.000): fitment table lists 320 P-Tier backhoe loader (backhoe boom cylinder AHC15730; backhoe bucket cylinder AHC14434), 844K wheel loader (steering LH/RH, cylinders AHC10928/AHC10921, Series II / Tier 3), 643K/643L/843K/843L forestry feller bunchers (boom, tilt, saw clamp), 648L/748H/748L skidders (arch, boom, steering), 700L/750L/850L crawler dozers/loaders (angle, lift) and 620G motor grader (front mount).
- AIC Replacement Parts: “AHC16683 Seal Kit Fits John Deere Wheel Dozers/Loaders 844K” — rod 56.00 mm, application steering (LH), serial 664097 Series II, cylinder AHC10928; interchangeable with AHC16683 / JD-AHC16683.
- Amazon listing groups AHC16683 with related John Deere kits AHC13485, AHC16954, AHC16970, AHC16987, AH212101, AH212103, AH212090, AH212089.
- Conflict note: the current page claims a 72 mm rod and loader-lift / dozer blade-tilt applications on 410L/510L and 450J/550J machines; the John Deere parts catalog and the Hercules catalog both list a 56 mm rod, and the 410L/510L/450J/550J fitments could not be confirmed in any independent source. Verify your machine model and cylinder part number before ordering.
- Conflict note: the current page states material (FKM), pressure rating (35 MPa), temperature range and certifications (ISO 3601-3:2022, JDQ213.7); these values are factory claims and are not independently verified.
- Materials, pressure, temperature, piece counts, certifications and service life are not independently verified.
Factory Inspection & Packing
Each AHC16683 kit is assembled and checked at the DJF factory before packing. Sealing elements are placed in labeled poly bags marked with the part number, then packed into export cartons for protection during international shipping. Kits can be packed under DJF branding, neutral packaging, or your own private label for distribution.
Wholesale Ordering
DJF Seals supplies the AHC16683 kit at factory-direct wholesale pricing for distributors, dealers and repair shops. To request a quotation, send your part number and quantity to [email protected] or [email protected]. OEM/ODM service, custom packaging and bulk container shipping are available for regular programs.
MOQ
MOQ: 5 kits.
FAQ
Q: Which machines does the AHC16683 seal kit fit?
A: Independent sources (Hercules, AIC) confirm 56 mm rod applications on the 320 P-Tier backhoe loader (boom/bucket), 844K wheel loader (steering), 643K/643L/843K/843L feller bunchers, 648L/748H/748L skidders, 700L/750L/850L crawler dozers and the 620G motor grader. Confirm your cylinder part number before ordering.
Q: Is AHC16683 a genuine John Deere part number?
A: Yes. John Deere’s official store and parts catalog list AHC16683 as a “Hydraulic Cylinder Rod Seal Kit” (56 ROD). This page sells a factory-made aftermarket replacement cross-referenced to that number.
Q: What is the rod diameter of this kit?
A: The John Deere parts catalog and the Hercules catalog both list 56 mm for AHC16683. The 72 mm figure on the current page could not be verified and conflicts with these sources.
Q: Does this kit fit John Deere 410L, 510L, 450J or 550J machines?
A: Those fitments appear on the current page but could not be confirmed in any independent source. Please confirm your machine model and cylinder part number with us before ordering.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: MOQ: 5 kits.
