Komatsu 3EA-15-11173 Transmission Friction Plate for FD20-30
The 3EA-15-11173 friction plate is a wet-type transmission clutch friction disc — the component that carries the friction material lining and engages the clutch drum splines inside Komatsu FD20, FD25, and FD30 hydraulic powershift transmissions. In a wet clutch pack, multiple friction plates alternate with steel separator plates; when the transmission control valve directs charge pressure to the clutch piston, the plates are compressed together, and the friction material grips the steel separator surfaces to transmit torque. A friction plate with worn, glazed, or heat-damaged friction material slips under load, generating heat that degrades the transmission oil, warps the steel separator plates, and eventually burns the entire clutch pack.
Manufactured to the Komatsu OEM 3EA-15-11173 specification, this friction plate features a precision-stamped steel core with sintered or paper-based friction material bonded to both faces. The friction material is selected for the Komatsu FD20-30 transmission oil type and operating temperature range — using a friction plate with incompatible material causes either excessive wear (too soft) or glazing and shudder on engagement (too hard). The outer spline teeth are precision-stamped to match the Komatsu clutch drum groove profile, ensuring full tooth contact and even load distribution across all teeth. Plate thickness is controlled to within OEM tolerance to maintain correct clutch pack stack height.
Direct OEM replacement for Komatsu FD20, FD25, FD30 (2T-3T diesel) forklifts with 3EA-series hydraulic powershift transmissions. The FD20-30-14 designation indicates the 14-plate clutch pack configuration. Always measure the removed plate thickness with a micrometer and compare to the new plate — any thickness difference changes the stack height and must be compensated for with selective-thickness steel separator plates. For complete clutch pack kits, browse our forklift hydraulic transmission parts.
Technical Specifications
- SKU / OEM PN: 3EA-15-11173
- Type: Wet-type transmission friction plate (lined disc)
- Core Material: Precision-stamped steel
- Friction Material: OEM-grade sintered/paper-based, both faces
- Spline Type: Outer spline, Komatsu FD20-30 drum specification
- Thickness: OEM tolerance, measure before installation
- Fitment: Komatsu FD20, FD25, FD30 2T-3T diesel
- Clutch Pack: FD20-30-14 configuration (14-plate pack)
Compatible Forklift Brands
| Brand | Models / Series |
|---|---|
| Komatsu | FD20, FD25, FD30 (2T-3T diesel) |
| Komatsu | FG20-30 series |
| Komatsu | 3EA-15-11173 specification transmissions |
| TCM | Komatsu-architecture transmission models |
| Other | 3EA-15-11173 friction plate specification |
Each 3EA-15-11173 friction plate ships oiled and individually wrapped. Soak the new friction plates in clean transmission oil for at least 30 minutes before installation — dry plates installed into a clutch pack will burn the friction material on the first engagement. After assembly, measure the clutch pack stack height with a dial caliper and verify it falls within the Komatsu specification range for the FD20-30-14 pack. For Komatsu transmission service data, consult Baldwin Filters. Kingstream stocks the 3EA-15-11173 for same-day dispatch — worldwide shipping with online tracking.



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