The BC34-5K282-DA is a FoMoCo emissions unit from the 2010-2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty with the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel. It exists in two variants: the “First” ceramic unit (diesel oxidation catalyst) worth roughly $100-$250, and the “Second” DPF variant worth $150-$300+. Comparable Ford Super Duty diesel units have documented peaks of $222-$271, making this one of the more valuable Ford codes in the scrap market.
| Grade / Item | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic DOC variant | $100 | $250 | USD/unit |
| DPF variant | $30 | $100 | USD/unit |
| Unidentified diesel grade | $15 | $477 | USD/unit |
| Country | Typical Range | Per Tonne | Cur. |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $50 – $450 /unit (typical OEM) | — | USD |
| Canada | C$65 – C$600 /unit | — | CAD |
| United Kingdom | £40 – £350 /unit | — | GBP |
| Germany / EU | €45 – €400 /unit | — | EUR |
| Australia | A$75 – A$650 /unit | — | AUD |
| India | ₹4,000 – ₹35,000 /unit | — | INR |
| UAE / Dubai | 180 – 1,600 AED /unit | — | AED |
Rates for every other converter are collected in the complete scrap metal price index.
What Is the BC34-5K282-DA?
BC34-5K282-DA is a Ford part code stamped on emissions components from the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel Super Duty trucks (F-250, F-350) built between 2010 and 2014. Decoding the Ford format: “BC34” indicates the platform and model year era, “5K282” is Ford’s designator for catalytic converter assemblies, and “DA” is the revision suffix.
Here’s what makes this code tricky and important: it appears on two different units in the same exhaust system. The “First” position is a ceramic diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC), and the “Second” position is a diesel particulate filter (DPF). They look different, grade differently, and pay differently.
Diesel emissions systems use a heavy platinum bias rather than the palladium-rhodium mix in gasoline cats. With platinum trading above $2,000/oz, diesel units from heavy-duty trucks are having a strong moment.
First vs. Second: Know Which Unit You’re Holding
The “First” unit (DOC) is a ceramic diesel oxidation catalyst mounted closest to the turbo. It carries the platinum-heavy coating that handles carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. This is graded like a traditional ceramic cat: $100-$250 depending on assay and metal prices.
The “Second” unit (DPF) is the diesel particulate filter downstream. DPFs trap soot in a wall-flow ceramic structure that also carries precious metal coating. Intact DPFs from Super Duty trucks grade $150-$300+, with comparable Ford codes documented at $222 peaks.
The complete system from a 6.7L Power Stroke (DOC + DPF together) can bring $250-$550 as a set. If you’re pulling one, pull both.
How to Read the Code and Get Quoted
- Location: The code is stamped on the unit shell, sometimes partially hidden by heat shielding. On Super Duty systems, check both the DOC and DPF bodies separately.
- Note the position: Tell buyers whether your unit is the First (ceramic) or Second (DPF) variant. Same code, different money.
- Check for suffix variations: BC34-5K282-GA and other suffixes exist on the same trucks and grade independently.
- Photograph the code and both ends: Buyers want to see the substrate faces to confirm the unit hasn’t been gutted or melted.
DPF Condition Rules
DPF grading has an extra wrinkle that ceramic cats don’t: fill state. A DPF packed solid with ash and soot, or one that overheated and melted internally during a failed regeneration, gets docked hard. Buyers want to see light through the substrate or at least an uncracked, unmelted face.
If your 6.7L truck needed the DPF replaced because of a melt-down failure, be upfront with the buyer. A cracked DPF still has recoverable metal, but expect the low end of the range.
Where to Sell
Serial-number online buyers (RRCats, AutoCatalystMarket, Ecotrade) grade Ford diesel codes against documented assay data and current platinum prices. At this value tier, free shipping is standard and the payout beats walk-in yards by a wide margin.
Diesel specialty recyclers handle DPFs daily and quote them more confidently than general scrapyards, which sometimes lump DPFs into a generic “diesel grade” that underpays intact units.
Local yards are the fallback for damaged or melted units where precise grading matters less.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Selling the DOC and forgetting the DPF: Half the system’s value is in the second unit.
- Confusing First and Second variants: Quoting the wrong position gets you the wrong price. Specify.
- Gutting or breaking the substrate: Intact structure is the price. Damaged drops you a full tier.
- Accepting a generic “diesel cat” grade: This code has documented assay data. Make buyers quote it specifically.
- No paperwork: Converter sale regulations in 31+ states apply to diesel units too. Bring proof of ownership.
The Bottom Line
The BC34-5K282-DA is a legitimately valuable Ford diesel code. Identify which variant you have, confirm the substrate is intact, and get 2-3 serial-number quotes before taking any walk-in offer. With platinum above $2,000/oz, Super Duty emissions units are grading near their strongest levels in years.
For gasoline truck comparisons, see our Ford F-150 catalytic converter guide and the broader pricing patterns across BMW and Subaru converters.
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