Forklift Accelerator Pedal Pad — OEM 3EB-37-41160 for Komatsu / TCM Diesel Forklifts

The 3EB-37-41160 is an OEM accelerator pedal pad (the rubber foot contact surface) for Komatsu and TCM diesel forklifts. This is the replaceable rubber pad that attaches to the top of the steel accelerator pedal arm — it is the only part of the accelerator assembly that directly contacts the operator’s boot and therefore experiences the highest rate of mechanical wear. The pad is molded from oil-resistant nitrile rubber (NBR) with a Shore A hardness of 65-70, selected to provide sufficient grip even when the pad is contaminated with diesel fuel, hydraulic oil, or water — common footwell contaminants in forklift operating environments. The tread pattern is a multi-directional ribbed design that provides grip in both fore-aft (pedal application and release) and lateral (foot repositioning) directions, and the pad underside has molded-in retaining tabs that snap into the corresponding slots on the steel pedal arm for secure, tool-free installation.

Accelerator pedal pad replacement is one of the most neglected maintenance items on a forklift because it appears cosmetic rather than functional — but a worn pedal pad creates a genuine safety hazard. A pad worn smooth (tread depth below 0.5mm) becomes dangerously slippery when the operator’s boots are wet or oily, allowing the foot to slide off the pedal during acceleration — this is particularly hazardous when operating on warehouse ramps where unintended acceleration can result in load instability or collision. The pad should be replaced when the tread pattern is worn to less than half of its original depth, or immediately if any of the retaining tabs have broken off, as a loose pad can slide forward and jam the pedal in the partially-depressed position. Installation is straightforward: pry the old pad off the pedal arm starting from the bottom edge (use a flat-blade screwdriver wrapped in tape to avoid scratching the pedal arm), then press the new pad onto the arm from the top, working downward and ensuring all four retaining tabs click into their slots. Verify the pad is fully seated by applying firm pressure to each corner — a partially-seated pad will work loose within the first 50 hours of operation. Common failure indicators: pad tread worn smooth in the center section (normal wear pattern from boot contact), pad splitting at the retaining tab locations (fatigue from repeated pedal application), and pad surface becoming sticky or gummy (NBR material degradation from prolonged diesel fuel exposure).

This pedal pad fits Komatsu and TCM diesel forklifts specifying OEM number 3EB-37-41160. Verify the pedal arm dimensions and retaining tab positions before ordering. For related accelerator components, visit our Forklift Electronic Control Parts section.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 3EB-37-41160
• Material: Oil-Resistant Nitrile Rubber (NBR), Shore A 65-70
• Tread Pattern: Multi-Directional Ribbed
• Attachment: Snap-On Retaining Tabs (4 Points)
• Replacement Criterion: Tread Depth Below 50% or Broken Retaining Tabs
• Application: Komatsu / TCM Diesel Forklifts

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Each pad is inspected for tread integrity and retaining tab strength, packed in protective packaging, and ships within 1-2 business days. 12-month warranty. Browse our Forklift Electronic Control Parts catalog.