Caterpillar 10-20WB
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Caterpillar 10-20WB

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar 10-20WB is an Extend-A-Mat vibratory asphalt screed, not a self-propelled paver. It is a bolt-on, towed attachment that mounts to the front hitch of a Cat paver tractor (period-correct B-series large pavers such as the AP1000B, AP-1050B, and AP1055B) and covers a paving width class from roughly 2.4 m (8 ft) standard down-width to about 7.4 m (24 ft) fully extended, depending on the extender configuration fitted. It carries no engine, transmission, or fuel tank of its own beyond the small supply feeding its diesel burners; hydraulic power for extension, vibration, and grade functions, plus electrical power, all come from the host tractor. The 10-20WB is the diesel-heat variant in the 10-20 family, using four diesel fuel burners (two on the main screed, one on each extender) firing into replaceable baffled combustion chambers, distinguishing it from the electrically heated 10-20B sibling built on the same frame and extender architecture. Configurations offered include triangular extender support tubes with graduated visual scales, hydraulically synchronized extender vibrators, spring-loaded or heated end gates, and optional bolt-on crown/slope grade control.

Across the Extend-A-Mat generation, Cat offered the same 10-20 screed platform with a choice of heat source: electric elements on the 10-20B or diesel burners on the 10-20WB, letting contractors pick based on fuel logistics, climate, and warm-up preference. Cat later folded this naming into its current SE-series screed lineup (SE47, SE50, SE60 in V, VT, FM, and XW configurations) built for the AP1000D/AP1055-family pavers, which standardized electric plate heating and added factory-integrated grade control and bolt-pattern wear plates. In the used and parts market, 10-20WB units are still working on older B-series paver fleets, and demand runs toward wear items: screed plates, wear strips, gibs, bushings, and diesel burner components. The diesel heat system is mechanically simpler to service than later electric arrays, which keeps these screeds viable on older tractors even as factory support and new-plate tooling shift toward the SE-series.

Below: full specifications, fluids & capacities, the factory service schedule, common service parts, verified fault codes, what owners discuss, attachment guidance, the complete assembly directory, and a serial-number reference. Complete parts lists with full OEM part numbers, exploded diagrams, quantities, and fitment data are available free in Heavy Parts AI.

Caterpillar 10-20WB specifications

Engine

Machine type10-20WB is not a stand-alone, self-propelled paver. It is a trailing Extend-A-Mat screed, one of two frame widths (10-20B and 10-20WB) in the Extend-A-Mat 10-20 screed family that mounts and is towed behind a Cat wheel/track paver tractor.
Onboard engineNone. The screed carries no engine or power plant of its own.
Power sourceScreed extension slide, vibration, and crown functions run on hydraulic power supplied from the towing paver tractor's own engine and hydraulic system; there is no separate power unit to spec.
Screed-plate heat, diesel optionDiesel-fired burner heat: two burners on the main screed and one on each extender, mounted on a replaceable baffled combustion chamber with flame deflectors.
Screed-plate heat, electric optionElectric heating elements bring plates to operating temperature (122 C / 220 F) in 30 minutes or less at ambient temperatures of 22 C (40 F) and above.

Weights

Standalone screed weightNot published in available factory literature for the screed alone. Weight figures for this screed are only given as part of a complete paver + screed package, which varies with tractor model and extension width ordered - verify with your dealer for a specific serial range.
Ground pressureNot applicable / not published - the screed floats on the mat and is not a load-bearing undercarriage machine.

Dimensions

Base (frame) paving width3.05 m (10 ft) - the 10 ft main frame that gives the 10-20 series its name.
Minimum paving width, fully retracted2.44 m (8 ft).
Maximum paving width with bolt-on extensions (10-20B baseline)7.37 m (24.16 ft) per factory catalog data for the base 10-20 frame.
Wide-base (WB) extended working rangeRelated wide-base 10 ft screed literature cites an overall working range up to 10.0 m (33 ft) with full extension kits fitted. Sources do not break out a 10-20WB-specific maximum separate from 10-20B, so treat the top end as configuration-dependent - varies by extension kit fitted.
Transport length/width/height, wheelbase, ground clearanceNot applicable / not published for the screed as a standalone unit - it has no independent chassis; transport dimensions belong to the paver tractor it is mounted behind.

Performance

Travel speedNot applicable. The screed has no independent drivetrain; it moves at the towing paver's laydown (paving) speed.
Gradeability / drawbarNot applicable to a trailing screed attachment.
Compaction / vibration systemHydraulically driven vibrators on the extenders are synchronized with the main screed to match frequency and amplitude, giving consistent mat density across the full working width.
Heating warm-up performanceElectric-heat screed plates reach operating temperature in 30 minutes or less at 22 C (40 F) ambient and above.

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tank (diesel-heat screeds)An onboard diesel supply feeds the burner heating system; a specific tank capacity figure is not published in available literature - confirm with a dealer for your serial range.
Hydraulic systemScreed functions (extension, vibration, crown) draw from the paver tractor's hydraulic system; no separate hydraulic reservoir capacity is published for the screed itself.
Engine oil / cooling systemNot applicable - the screed has no engine of its own.

Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.

10-20WB fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter)Not applicable - the 10-20WB is an Extend-A-Mat screed attachment with no onboard engine; power, hydraulics and electrics are supplied from the host paver tractorNot applicable
Cooling systemNot applicable - no separate engine or radiator on the screedNot applicable
Transmission / powertrain compartmentNot applicable - no transmission fitted to the screedNot applicable
Final drivesNot applicable - no final drives on the screedNot applicable
Axles / differentialsNot applicable - no axles on the screedNot applicable
Hydraulic system and tankNo dedicated screed reservoir documented - extension, crown, and vibrator circuits run off the paver tractor's shared hydraulic system rather than a screed-mounted tankMatches host paver tractor hydraulic oil spec (Cat HYDO Advanced 10 or equivalent, viscosity graded by ambient temperature per tractor OMM)
Screed heater fuel supply (diesel-heat variant)Not documented for this exact configuration - verify tank size with your dealer; the WB diesel-heat screed runs four burners (two on the main screed, one on each extender) fed from a dedicated diesel supply separate from the paver's main fuel tankNo. 2 diesel fuel, same grade as specified for the host tractor's engine
Grease - extension slides, vibrator bearings, and pivot pointsSpec only, no fill volume applicable - apply at scheduled grease-fitting intervals per the maintenance chartCat multipurpose chassis grease (Cat Advanced 3Moly or Cat Extreme Application Grease, NLGI 2); select an arctic-grade multipurpose grease for sustained sub-zero ambient operation

Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.

Caterpillar 10-20WB maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Inspect main and extender screed plates for gouging, heat distortion, and wear against mat-thickness tolerance.
  • Check diesel burner flame pattern through the sight glass on each combustion chamber; look for smoky or uneven flame signaling nozzle or fuel fouling.
  • Grease extension slide tubes, gib rails, and tow point pins at the accessible remote fittings.
  • Check end gate spring tension and wear strip condition; adjust downward force so gates track the mat profile.
  • Inspect exposed hydraulic hoses and O-ring face seal couplings at the screed's shared circuit for chafing, leaks, or loose sleeve protection.
  • Confirm crown and extender slope settings hold position without drift during transport.
Every 250 h
  • Check vibrator timing between main screed and extenders; correct any drift in frequency or amplitude match.
  • Inspect diesel burner fuel lines, in-line filter, and ignition components; clean soot from combustion chambers and flame deflectors.
  • Verify screed heater thermostatic controls and breaker protection trip at the correct set points.
  • Inspect tow point bushings and pins for elongation or play that would affect mat thickness consistency.
  • Re-torque extension tube gib adjusters and main frame fasteners to spec.
Every 500 h
  • Measure extension slide tube clearance at the gibs; shim or adjust out excess play.
  • Check vibrator bearing housings and shaft seals for grease weep or leakage.
  • Inspect heated end gate wiring and elements for insulation chafe from screed flex.
  • If crown/slope grade control is fitted, verify sensor mounting and calibration against a known reference.
  • Inspect screed plate flatness and fastening hardware; replace plates outside finish tolerance.
Every 1,000 h
  • Pull main screed and extender vibrator bearings for wear inspection; replace bearings and shaft seals showing play or scoring.
  • Fully clean and inspect diesel burner combustion chambers, baffles, and flame deflectors; replace burned-through components.
  • Replace extension tube wear strips and gibs once clearance exceeds the service limit.
  • Inspect tow arm pivot bushings and pins under load; replace worn bushings before elongation affects thickness control.
  • Time a full heater warm-up cycle and compare against the factory spec for ambient conditions.
Every 2,000 h
  • Overhaul or replace vibrator drive components and bearing assemblies as a set on main screed and extenders.
  • Inspect main frame, extender frame, and tow arm welds for fatigue cracking; repair or replace as needed.
  • Replace screed plates and end gate wear strips that have reached wear limits since the last overhaul.
  • Rebuild diesel burner fuel supply, igniter, and combustion assembly; replace worn nozzles and seals.
  • Recalibrate crown/slope grade control end to end if the system is fitted.
Every 4,000 h
  • Tear down and replace extension tubes, bushings, gibs, and wear strips as a matched set.
  • Rebuild or replace all vibrator assemblies and check the hydraulic supply at the shared circuit with the host tractor for wear-related contamination.
  • Replace end gates, heater elements or burner assemblies, and associated wiring or fuel lines ahead of the next paving season.
  • Inspect and recertify the tow point structure and mounting hardware to the host paver tractor before redeploying the screed.

Servicing the 10-20WB beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

The 10-20WB has no onboard engine, so condition monitoring centers on the shared hydraulic circuit and grease points instead of engine oil. Pull hydraulic fluid samples at the screed's supply/return ports on the host tractor's schedule; metal fines point to vibrator bearing wear or gib scoring before it shows up as play. Watch grease purge at extension slide and tow point fittings for contamination. Track diesel burner flame color and warm-up time; a smoky flame or slow heat-up flags fuel filter or nozzle fouling before an outright burner failure.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Typical faults on the 10-20WB are mechanical, not powertrain: binding extension slides from worn gibs, vibrator bearing failure causing uneven compaction between main screed and extenders, and tow point bushing elongation that shows up as inconsistent mat thickness. On the diesel-heat side, expect ignition and thermostat faults, sooted combustion chambers, and burned flame deflectors. Screed plate gouging from tramp material in the mix is common and calls for plate inspection and re-crown, not just spot patching.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

A full rebuild on this screed targets the extension tubes, gibs, and bushings as a set, since uneven wear on one side throws off slide clearance everywhere else. Rebuild vibrator shafts and bearings on main screed and both extenders together to keep frequency and amplitude synchronized. On the heat side, replace combustion chambers, baffles, and igniters as a group rather than piecemeal. Recheck tow arm pivots and, if fitted, recalibrate crown/slope grade control after any structural rebuild work.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Diesel burner reliability drives cold-start performance on the 10-20WB, so service fuel filters, nozzles, and igniters before the first cold-weather mat of the season and confirm warm-up time against factory spec, since cold ambient temperatures push warm-up well past the rated 30 minutes. Protect exposed hydraulic hoses and extension tubes from corrosion during storage, inspect wear strips and end gates before lay-up, and re-grease all slide and pivot points after washdown to displace trapped moisture.

10-20WB fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
No dedicated 10-20WB fault code set existsThe 10-20WB Extend-A-Mat is a bolt-on extendable screed with no engine, no driveline, and no onboard electronic control module of its own. A model-specific diagnostic/fault code list for it has not been published.n/a - architectural fact, not a faultAny code an operator sees comes from the host paver tractor (e.g. AP1000/AP1055 series) reading a sensor or circuit that happens to be mounted on or routed through the screed.
Host display: sensor-circuit code tied to screed height/grade (ski or sonic) sensorGeneric open-circuit, short-circuit, or out-of-range fault reported by the paver tractor's grade control for a height sensor mounted on the screed or its tow arm.Damaged sensor, chafed harness at the screed hinge/extension joint, corroded connector, moisture ingress.Inspect the harness and connector at the screed pivot point first, then swap or recalibrate the height sensor before assuming a tractor-side fault.
Host display: sensor-circuit code tied to slope/grade-and-slope sensorGeneric open-circuit, short-circuit, or signal-range fault reported by the paver's grade-and-slope system for a slope sensor mounted on the screed.Vibration-damaged wiring along the screed extension, bad ground, sensor moisture ingress.Trace and reseat the wiring loom between tractor and screed, then recheck sensor calibration.
Screed heat indicator lamp out or breaker tripped (no scannable code)The 10-20WB's electric heating elements are thermostatically controlled and breaker-protected rather than managed by an electronic module, so a heat problem shows as a lamp state or tripped breaker, not a numeric fault code.Shorted or open heating element, tripped thermal/overload breaker, low generator/alternator output from the tractor to the heat circuit.Check the breaker at the screed heat control box, test element continuity, confirm the tractor's AC supply to the screed before replacing parts.
Host display: hydraulic pressure/solenoid code affecting extension or vibrationExtension and vibration on the 10-20WB are hydraulically powered from the tractor, so a low-flow, low-pressure, or solenoid-valve fault surfaces as a generic tractor hydraulic-system code, not a screed-specific one.Low hydraulic oil, plugged filter, faulty solenoid or valve at the tractor's manifold.Check tractor hydraulic oil level and filter condition first; only inspect screed-side cylinders/valves if the tractor circuit checks out.

Codes and remedies are general guidance for this model family — always confirm with diagnostic tooling and your dealer before major repairs.

10-20WB attachments & work tools

Machine identity

The 10-20WB is not a self-propelled paver; it is the Extend-A-Mat screed fitted to Caterpillar wheel-tractor pavers such as the AP-1000B, AP1055B, AP800D and AP-655C. It carries no engine of its own and draws hydraulic power from the tractor, so work-tool compatibility here means screed-side attachments rather than tractor buckets or blades.

Paving-width extension system

Base screed width is about 2.4-3.0 m (8-10 ft), extending out to roughly 6-7.3 m (20-24 ft) with bolt-on or hydraulically powered extenders, depending on configuration. A triangular extender frame with graduated scales lets the operator read extension distance directly, and figures vary by series/paving package.

Extender vibration and drive

Each extender carries its own hydraulically driven vibrator, synchronized in frequency and amplitude with the main screed vibrators. An adjustable inboard plate on each extender closes the gap to the main screed to stop mix bleeding through the joint.

Screed heating package

Offered as either a diesel-fired burner system (burners on the main screed and on each extender, mounted on a replaceable baffled combustion chamber with flame deflectors) or a multi-zone electric heating element system reaching full plate temperature in well under an hour. Choice of heat source is a factory/order-time configuration, not a field retrofit.

Screed plates and wear parts

Plates are abrasion-resistant alloy steel with a curved nose-bar profile for precompaction and material flow control, sold as replaceable wear items rather than field-fabricated parts. Plate choice and thickness can vary with mix type and job class.

Crown, slope and height control

Power crown/camber and power slope-and-height actuation are standard or optional control features on this screed family, letting the operator adjust mat cross-section from the console without manual jacking. Some sources describe these as factory-set packages tied to the screed's control display rather than standalone bolt-on kits.

Edge-forming and joint-finishing attachments

Available bolt-on tooling includes bevel end plates, berm-forming extensions, and a cutoff shoe package for forming a clean vertical or sloped mat edge. These mount to the extender ends and are swapped per job requirement rather than left on permanently.

Grade/slope automation and sensing

The screed supports factory-integrated grade control, with tractor and screed displays linked for guidance, plus mounting provision for sonic or sensor-ski averaging beams along the tow arms. An infrared thermal-mapping option (mast-mounted camera with an in-cab or screed-side display) is offered on the broader paver line for surface-temperature visibility behind the screed; confirm exact availability on this legacy screed with a dealer.

Mounting and hydraulic hookup to the tractor

The screed hitches to the paver tractor through the tow/pull-arm and leveling-arm linkage rather than a quick-attach coupler, and connects to the tractor's hydraulic system for vibration, heat circulation pumps (electric variant excepted), and power-extend/crown functions. Hydraulic circuit and hose-routing needs vary by which tractor model (AP-1000B, AP1055B, AP800D, AP-655C) it is mounted to, so match kit to tractor before ordering.

All 10-20WB assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar 10-20WB. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Controls
112-3471 Adjuster Gp-Height -Power
10***39Key-Square2
10***10Wire As4
11***71Adjuster Group-Height; -Power1
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102-2703 Adjuster Gp-Height -Manual
10***03Adjuster Group-Height; -Manual1
10***47Gear-Worm1
10***50Guide-Bushing1
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8i-0732 Adjuster Gp-Height -Manual
10***01.. Roller, Bearing2
10***14Handle2
10***39Key-Square4
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8i-0257 Adjuster Gp-Height -Manual
10***03Adjuster Group-Height; -Manual2
10***04Bolt-Shoulder2
10***24Tube As; (Vertical)4
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197-9844 Chain Gp-Screed
10***87Link-Connecting1
13***39Chain71
19***33Link-Offset1
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222-7157 Control Gp-Thickness -Counterclockwise
13***77Lockout2
1A***75Bolt; (3/4-16x1.75in)(Fine Thread)8
1D***20Nut,Plain,Hexagon Gear Mtg2
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222-7158 Control Gp-Thickness -Clockwise
13***77Lockout2
1A***75Bolt; (3/4-16x1.75in)(Fine Thread)8
1D***20Nut,Plain,Hexagon Gear Mtg2
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8i-0338 Control Gp-Thickness -Counterclockwise
13***77Lockout2
1A***75Bolt; (3/4-16x1.75in)(Fine Thread)8
1D***20Nut,Plain,Hexagon Gear Mtg2
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8i-0337 Control Gp-Thickness -Clockwise
13***77Lockout2
1A***75Bolt; (3/4-16x1.75in)(Fine Thread)8
1D***20Nut,Plain,Hexagon Gear Mtg2
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8i-0339 Control Gp-Thickness -Clockwise Acme
13***77Lockout2
1A***75Bolt; (3/4-16x1.75in)(Fine Thread)8
1D***20Nut,Plain,Hexagon Gear Mtg2
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8i-0340 Control Gp-Thickness -Counterclockwise Acme
13***77Lockout2
1A***75Bolt; (3/4-16x1.75in)(Fine Thread)8
1D***20Nut,Plain,Hexagon Gear Mtg2
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222-7160 Control Gp-Thickness -Counterclockwise Acme
13***77Lockout2
1A***75Bolt; (3/4-16x1.75in)(Fine Thread)8
1D***20Nut,Plain,Hexagon Gear Mtg2
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288-7306 Crown Gp
10***01.. Roller, Bearing2
10***38Pointer1
10***39Key-Square1
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120-5898 Crown Gp-Manual
10***14Handle1
10***28Shaft As-Adjustment1
12***98Crown Group-Manual1
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8i-0734 Crown Gp-Manual
00***39Bearing-Aligning; (Self Aligning)4
12***70Shaft As2
28***61Shaft Group-Drive; -Non-Actuated2
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276-4590 Crown Gp-Power
10***10Wire As2
11***83Wire As1
11***84Wire As1
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112-3472 Crown Gp-Power
00***39Bearing-Aligning; (Self Aligning)4
05***09Bolt-Socket Head4
10***87Link-Connecting1
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102-2699 Jack Gp-Sloper
10***99Jack Group-Sloper1
10***46Gear-Worm1
10***49Guide-Bushing1
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165-3728 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
07***77Bushing-Terminal2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***87Sleeve; (26-cm)0
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165-3729 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
07***77Bushing-Terminal2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***87Sleeve; (26-cm)0
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109-0336 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***11Pin-Grooved1
10***73Gasket1
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277-2006 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
07***77Bushing-Terminal2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***87Sleeve; (26-cm)0
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109-7038 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***11Pin-Grooved1
10***73Gasket1
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277-2004 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
07***77Bushing-Terminal2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***87Sleeve; (26-cm)0
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282-7961 Shaft Gp-Drive -Non-Actuated
17***69Kit-Bearing; (Universal Joint)1
19***11Shaft As1
28***61Shaft Group-Drive; -Non-Actuated1
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8i-0730 Sloper Gp-Manual
10***14Handle2
13***77Lockout2
2D***35Locknut (Visor To Bracket)2
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8i-0214 Sloper Gp-Manual
06***93Lockwasher-Bearing2
10***99Jack Group-Sloper2
10***00. Axle, Rod End2
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112-3470 Sloper Gp-Power
10***39Key-Square2
10***10Wire As4
10***38Motor Group-Power Adjuster2
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Electrical And Starting System
122-9303 Buffer Gp-Sensor -Material Height
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
12***03Buffer Group-Sensor; -Material Height-Propel Forward, Reverse-Propel Speed Dial1
14***20Detector-Flame1
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172-9391 Control Gp-Unprogrammed
07***84Clamp2
10***63Bracket As1
10***64Bracket As1
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111-8848 Wiring Gp-Screed
09***66Washer; (Hard) (4.5x9x1mm Thk)2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***63Bracket As1
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146-7439 Wiring Gp-Screed
09***66Washer; (Hard) (4.5x9x1mm Thk)2
10***57Clamp2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
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Electrical System
116-4490 Box Gp-Extension
09***17Washer4
10***54Box-Extension1
10***48Harness As-Screed; (Extender)1
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111-7545 Box Gp-Screed Control -Rh
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***14Plate1
10***35Wire As2
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146-8176 Box Gp-Screed Control -Lh
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***04Kit-Receptacle; (4-Pin)(Start Switch)1
10***36Plate1
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111-7544 Box Gp-Screed Control
03***49Nut-Self Lock; (No.10.Unc)2
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***98Resistor1
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146-8481 Box Gp-Screed Control -Rh
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***14Plate1
11***09Plate; (Rh)1
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144-3499 Box Gp-Screed Control -Lh
03***49Nut-Self Lock; (No.10.Unc)1
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***04Kit-Receptacle; (4-Pin)(Start Switch)1
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149-2997 Control Ar-Automatic Burner
14***97Control Ar-Automatic Burner1
15***60Kit-Connecting Plug; (3-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
15***62Wedge-Plug Lock; (4-Pin)1
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149-2995 Control Ar-Manual Burner
14***39Lines Group-Burner1
14***39Wiring Group-Screed1
14***95Control Ar-Manual Burner1
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146-8906 Control Gp-Burner
11***48Wiring Group-Screed1
14***06Control Group-Burner1
8I***58Lines Group-Burner; -Diesel Heat1
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180-7979 Control Gp-Burner Electronic
10***52Screw-Pan Head; (8-32x0.375-In)1
18***79Control Group-Burner Electronic1
6V***03Kit; (Retaining Bolt) (Each Includes Bolt, Retaining Ring And 4 O-Ring Seals)2
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143-6447 Control Gp-Burner Electronic
03***49Nut-Self Lock; (No.10.Unc)2
07***01Switch; (Travel Pave Maneuver)4
10***04Kit-Receptacle; (4-Pin)(Start Switch)1
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143-2919 Detector Gp-Flame
14***19Detector Group-Flame1
17***91Control Group-Unprogrammed; -Traction Control-Transmission, Chassis-Automatic Retarder-Integrated Brake1
18***03Software Group; (Burner Electronic)1
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Feeder Drag And Auger Conveyors
116-9509 Bearing Gp-Auger
08***53Shaft-Governor Control1
11***09Bearing Group-Auger1
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard2
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106-9718 Bearing Gp-Auger
10***04Nipple-Pipe1
10***18Bearing Group-Auger2
11***47Tube As1
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5e-9809 Extension Gp-Auger -1-Ft, Rh
10***68Nipple-Pipe2
11***99Pin As-Pivot2
11***95Bracket As2
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5e-9808 Extension Gp-Auger -1-Ft, Lh
08***53Shaft-Governor Control1
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard2
5E***08Extension Group-Auger; -1-Ft, Lh1
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Frame And Body
119-7094 Arm Gp-Drop
10***62Tube As-Brace1
10***64Tube As-Brace1
11***94Arm Group-Drop1
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119-7093 Arm Gp-Drop
10***68Nipple-Pipe2
11***99Pin As-Pivot2
11***93Arm Group-Drop1
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106-9689 Brace Gp
06***66Bolt; (3/4-10x1.642-In)2
10***89Brace Group1
11***52Plate1
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109-2722 Bracket Gp-Support
10***31Nut-Spring8
10***84Screw-Flat Head; (1/2-13x1.5-In)(22.22x7.94x1/2-13 Thd)8
10***22Bracket Group-Support1
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8i-0292 Deflector Gp
10***31Nut-Spring8
10***84Screw-Flat Head; (1/2-13x1.5-In)(22.22x7.94x1/2-13 Thd)8
16***59Plate As; (Lh)1
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116-9510 Extension Gp-Main Frame
10***31Nut-Spring10
10***83Screw-Flat Head; (1/2-13x1-In)14
11***50Clamp As; (Bar)2
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106-9714 Extension Gp-Main Frame -1 Ft
10***14Extension Group-Main Frame; -1 Ft1
12***73Extension As2
12***78Bar2
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120-5904 Frame Gp-Main
03***60Stud; (3/8-16x1.25in Oal)1
0S***16Screw,Cap,Hexagon H Receptacle Mtg; Bolt Brackets To Firewall Assembly2
10***31Nut-Spring10
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120-5905 Frame Gp-Screed
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
10***76Cap4
10***70Support As2
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145-9438 Gate Gp-End
09***87Washer-Plated1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
10***76Cap4
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120-4570 Gate Gp-End
09***87Washer-Plated1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
10***76Cap4
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175-6228 Gate Gp-End
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
10***68Grip-Handle2
10***70Support As2
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120-4569 Gate Gp-End
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
10***76Cap4
10***70Support As2
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8i-0177 Plate Gp-Screed -Diesel Heat
5P***76Washer Guard To Support Assembly And Guard Assembly74
6V***88Nut-Full (1/2-13 Thd); (1/2-13-Thd)(Full)74
8I***77Plate Group-Screed; -Diesel Heat1
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8i-0178 Plate Gp-Screed
10***51Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
12***60Berm Group; -Rh, 14-Inch1
4M***81Capscrew; (Hex Hd 1/4-20x3/4) (Use W/Spacer 2)5
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Fuel System
112-3465 Burner Gp -Diesel Heat
03***12Screw-Forming; (10-24x0.5-In)24
04***65Screw 19.05 mm(.750 In.) Long16
10***97Wheel-Blower4
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8i-0658 Lines Gp-Burner -Diesel Heat
00***47Elbow; (Rh Side)2
07***84Clamp8
11***08Hose As1
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143-3339 Lines Gp-Burner
00***47Elbow; (Rh Side)2
07***84Clamp2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
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Hydraulic System
8i-0692 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
03***39Ring-Back-Up1
10***50Seal-Polypak1
10***51Seal-Polypak1
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135-0217 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic -Extender
03***39Ring-Back-Up1
12***75Ring-Wear2
13***17Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Extender1
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112-3469 Lines Gp-Extender
10***02Valve Group-Solenoid; -Extender, Slope2
11***69Lines Group-Extender1
13***17Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Extender2
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112-3467 Lines Gp-Vibratory
07***84Clamp6
08***86Clamp2
10***84Hose As1
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8i-0721 Motor Gp-Gerotor -Vibratory
06***39Seal-O-Ring1
16***21Kit-Bearing; (Vibratory Motor)1
4D***86Seal--Bushing To Selector Valve Group1
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138-4308 Valve Gp-Control
13***08Valve Group-Control1
15***09Orifice1
15***10Valve; (Sensing)1
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208-1632 Valve Gp-Control -Vibratory
19***47Valve Group-Control; (Vibratory)1
19***41Cartridge As-Valve1
20***57Kit-Seal; (Flow Control Valve)1
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103-3602 Valve Gp-Solenoid
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)2
10***02Valve Group-Solenoid; -Extender, Slope1
11***21Coil2
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8i-0143 Vibratory Gp
09***99Fitting-Grease; (Hydraulic)3
10***90Coupling4
10***95Bearing8
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Implements
122-0852 Berm Ar -Rh, 14-Inch
10***51Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
12***52Berm Ar; -Rh, 14-Inch1
12***61Berm Group; -14-Inch, Lh1
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122-0856 Berm Ar -Rh, 26-Inch
10***52Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
12***56Berm Ar; -Rh, 26-Inch1
12***67Berm Group; -Lh, 26-Inch1
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122-0858 Berm Ar -Lh, 26-Inch
02***87Fitting-Grease; (Universal Joint)1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)3
10***31Nut-Spring2
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122-0855 Berm Ar -Lh, 20-Inch
10***52Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
12***55Berm Ar; -Lh, 20-Inch1
12***66Berm Group; -Rh, 26-Inch1
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122-0853 Berm Ar -Lh, 14-Inch
10***52Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
12***53Berm Ar; -Lh, 14-Inch1
12***63Berm Group; -Rh, 20-Inch1
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122-0854 Berm Ar -Rh, 20-Inch
10***52Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
12***54Berm Ar; -Rh, 20-Inch1
12***64Berm Group; -Lh, 20-Inch1
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122-0860 Berm Gp -Rh, 14-Inch
02***87Fitting-Grease; (Universal Joint)1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)3
10***31Nut-Spring2
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122-0861 Berm Gp -14-Inch, Lh
02***87Fitting-Grease; (Universal Joint)1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)3
10***31Nut-Spring2
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122-0864 Berm Gp -Lh, 20-Inch
02***87Fitting-Grease; (Universal Joint)1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)3
10***31Nut-Spring2
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122-0863 Berm Gp -Rh, 20-Inch
02***87Fitting-Grease; (Universal Joint)1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)3
10***31Nut-Spring2
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122-0866 Berm Gp -Rh, 26-Inch
02***87Fitting-Grease; (Universal Joint)1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)3
10***31Nut-Spring2
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122-0867 Berm Gp -Lh, 26-Inch
10***51Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
12***67Berm Group; -Lh, 26-Inch1
4M***81Capscrew; (Hex Hd 1/4-20x3/4) (Use W/Spacer 2)5
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105-9685 Extension Ar -1' X 26"
10***85Extension Ar; -1' X 26"1
10***52Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
4M***81Capscrew; (Hex Hd 1/4-20x3/4) (Use W/Spacer 2)8
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130-2148 Extension Ar
10***83Extension Ar; -Diesel Heat, 28-In2
10***89Brace Group2
10***14Extension Group-Main Frame; -1 Ft4
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106-3483 Extension Ar -Diesel Heat, 28-In
10***82Extension Ar; -Diesel Heat, 12-In2
10***83Extension Ar; -Diesel Heat, 28-In1
10***14Extension Group-Main Frame; -1 Ft2
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105-9689 Extension Ar -2'4" X 18"
10***89Extension Ar; -2'4" X 18"1
10***51Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
4M***81Capscrew; (Hex Hd 1/4-20x3/4) (Use W/Spacer 2)5
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130-2149 Extension Ar
10***85Extension Ar; -1' X 26"2
10***14Extension Group-Main Frame; -1 Ft2
11***10Extension Group-Main Frame1
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106-3482 Extension Ar -Diesel Heat, 12-In
10***52Harness As-Screed; (Extension)1
10***82Extension Ar; -Diesel Heat, 12-In1
4M***81Capscrew; (Hex Hd 1/4-20x3/4) (Use W/Spacer 2)8
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130-2151 Extension Ar
10***89Extension Ar; -2'4" X 18"2
10***89Brace Group2
10***14Extension Group-Main Frame; -1 Ft4
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130-2152 Extension Ar
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
10***32Bar-Spacer1
10***34Plate1
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8i-0521 Extension Gp-Screed -Diesel Heat With Vibration, 28-In
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
10***22Plate1
10***32Bar-Spacer1
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8i-0522 Extension Gp-Screed
10***95Bearing2
10***11Plate1
10***12Shaft As-Vibratory1
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8i-0520 Extension Gp-Screed -Diesel Heat, 12-In
10***95Bearing2
10***12Shaft As-Vibratory1
10***19Locknut; (2-1/4-16-Thd)2
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8i-0523 Extension Gp-Screed
12***25Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
5P***66Capscrew; (Hex Hd) (1/2-13 Nc X 1 1/2) (Gd 8 Z)8
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104-7655 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***55Plate Group-Bevel End1
12***28Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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104-7874 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***74Plate Group-Bevel End1
14***25Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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104-7653 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***53Plate Group-Bevel End1
12***26Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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104-7656 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***56Plate Group-Bevel End1
12***36Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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104-7654 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***54Plate Group-Bevel End1
12***27Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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104-7871 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***71Plate Group-Bevel End1
12***37Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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104-7873 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***73Plate Group-Bevel End1
12***39Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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145-9419 Plate Gp-Bevel End -2.5-Inch
14***19Plate Group-Bevel End; -2.5-Inch1
14***28Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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104-7872 Plate Gp-Bevel End
10***72Plate Group-Bevel End1
12***38Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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145-9417 Plate Gp-Bevel End -1.5-Inch
14***17Plate Group-Bevel End; -1.5-Inch1
14***26Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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145-9420 Plate Gp-Bevel End -3.0-Inch
02***87Fitting-Grease; (Universal Joint)1
14***20Plate Group-Bevel End; -3.0-Inch1
24***28Seal1
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145-9418 Plate Gp-Bevel End -2.0-Inch
14***18Plate Group-Bevel End; -2.0-Inch1
14***27Plate As2
1K***72Locknut Horn To Guard8
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112-1276 Shaft Gp-Drive -Eccentric Weight
11***76Shaft Group-Drive; -Eccentric Weight1
8C***78Stud-Weld; (1/2 X 13 X 1.25in Oal)4
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195-4414 Shoe As
10***82Shoe As-Cutoff; (1 Foot)1
10***88Shoe As-Cutoff; (2 Foot)1
19***14Shoe As1
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104-4482 Shoe Gp-Cutoff
08***51Film-Warning; (Lighting Screed Burner)1
08***54Film-Notice; (Screed Retract)2
10***08Film; (Screed Adjustment)(Extender Screed)1
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Machine Arrangement
112-3475 Screed Ar
11***48Wiring Group-Screed1
11***65Burner Group; -Diesel Heat1
11***67Lines Group-Vibratory1
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112-3476 Screed Ar
11***48Wiring Group-Screed1
11***65Burner Group; -Diesel Heat1
11***67Lines Group-Vibratory1
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Operator Station
118-4339 Platform Gp
11***14Platform As-Top1
11***15Platform As-Top; (Entender)1
11***36Platform As; (Rh Outer)1
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8i-0407 Platform Gp
12***51Support As-Platform; (Rh Outer)1
12***52Support As-Platform; (Lh Outer)1
14***81Extender As-Platform2
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8i-0406 Platform Gp
12***51Support As-Platform; (Rh Outer)1
12***52Support As-Platform; (Lh Outer)1
14***81Extender As-Platform2
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Service Equipment And Supplies

10-20WB serial number reference

On Extend-A-Mat screeds the PIN/serial plate sits above the right-side tow arm; the paver tractor's own plate is separate, mounted on the back of the tractor below the operator-station steps. Cat serial numbers run a three-character prefix followed by an eight-digit serial number; read the full stamped number off the screed's own plate (not the tractor's) and give the prefix to the parts counter, since fitment on this screed family is broken out by serial-number block rather than one blanket parts list.

PrefixIdentifies
2MN10-20WB Extend-A-Mat screed (diesel-only heated extendable screed; offered on the Cat AP1000D wheel paver and AP1055E track paver; distinct from the sibling 10-20B screed, which is offered in electric or diesel heat)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the Caterpillar 10-20WB have?

None. The 10-20WB is a towed/bolt-on Extend-A-Mat screed attachment, not a powered machine. It carries no engine, transmission, or driveline of its own aside from the small fuel supply for its diesel screed-heating burners. All hydraulic power, vibration, and grade-control functions run off the host paver tractor it is mounted to (period-correct Cat large pavers such as the AP1000B, AP-1050B, or AP1055B).

What is the operating weight of the 10-20WB?

Factory literature reviewed publishes combined paver-plus-screed weights rather than a standalone shipping weight for the 10-20WB screed itself, and the figure varies by which paver tractor it is paired with and which extension configuration is fitted. For a weight figure specific to your unit, check the host paver's spec sheet or your dealer's parts and service records for that serial range.

What replaced the Caterpillar 10-20WB?

No direct one-for-one factory replacement notice for the 10-20WB was found in the documents reviewed. Cat phased out the Extend-A-Mat naming in favor of its current SE-series screeds (SE47, SE50, SE60 in V, VT, FM, and XW configurations), which pair with the current AP1000D/AP1055-family pavers and add standardized electric heat plus factory grade control. Treat the SE-series as the lineage successor rather than a documented direct replacement.

What 10-20WB owners discuss

Owners say the extension plates on this Extend-A-Mat screed won't hold their adjustment. Is that normal?
It's a documented complaint, not something you should just accept. Operators of the electric-heated Extend-A-Mat 10-20 screed have reported extensions set up perfectly at the start of the day, then popping out of alignment once material load hits them, in some cases with an audible bang and the extension moving vertically mid-mat until the screed won't close fully. Common troubleshooting order points at slop in the extension pivot and tow points first. In at least one persistent case the root cause traced back to a warped screed frame that kept recurring after repeated dealer repairs, suspected to be from removing the frame from the welding jig before it had cooled. Check pivot fastener torque and tow-point bushings before assuming the frame itself is bent. Because extension misalignment affects mat thickness control, have your dealer verify frame straightness and pivot tolerances if the problem keeps coming back.
What actually wears out the extension tubes and slide bushings?
Contamination, not tonnage. Crews report the extension tubes score and the bushings wear from asphalt fines and dirt packed into the slide ways, which get dragged in and out of the main structure as the extension moves. That same buildup abrades the extension seals, leading to hydraulic weep at the slide. A binding thickness-control screw is treated as the first tell that bushings are already worn out. Keeping the extension slides clean daily is the main preventive step owners point to.
Why does the screed plate wear unevenly from corner to corner?
A healthy screed plate wears about the same at all four corners. Paving crews read uneven thickness front-to-rear or side-to-side as a sign the screed is out of alignment, or that tow points and lift cylinders have developed enough play to let the screed ride nose-heavy on one side. Sharp, feathered wear at the tail edge of the plate is treated as a crown or angle-of-attack setup issue to fix before condemning the plate itself. Measure thickness at all four corners with a straightedge or stringline before deciding whether it's a plate problem or a frame/cylinder problem.
The electric-heated screed takes a long time to reach paving temperature. Is that a fault?
Reported as a known trade-off, not a defect. Owners of electric-heated Extend-A-Mat 10-20 screeds describe roughly 45-60 minutes to bring the plate up to full working temperature. The upside operators cite is more even heat across the plate and less warping risk than a fuel-fired burner, where you have to remember to shut the burners down early or risk cooking the plate out of flat. If your unit is taking noticeably longer than that or heating unevenly across the width, that points to a failed heating element or a bad connection rather than normal warm-up time - have your dealer verify the heater circuit before replacing plate sections for what might just be a wiring fault.
What causes the mat thickness to wander even when the screed settings haven't changed?
The usual troubleshooting order works through this: check the screed lift cylinder packing and seals for wear first, then every pivot point for slop, then the depth-crank threads for wear that lets the screed creep off its set point, then the extension arm tow points and bushings. Pulling a stringline or straightedge under the screed side to side tells you whether the plate itself is bent versus the whole frame moving under load. Because uncontrolled screed lift changes mat thickness and finish, it's worth having your dealer verify cylinder and pivot tolerances rather than chasing the thickness dial alone.
What should I check before buying a used Cat 10-20WB Extend-A-Mat screed?
Work through the same list experienced buyers use for any extendable screed. Measure screed plate thickness at all four corners - new is roughly 12 mm (0.5 in), and thickness that differs side to side means the unit has been run out of alignment. Look for scoring in the extension tubes and packed debris in the slide ways, both signs of worn bushings. Check the extension seals for hydraulic weep. Cycle the extend/retract and depth-crank controls by hand to feel for binding. Run the heater and confirm it comes up to even temperature across the full width if electric, or lights cleanly with no cold spots if fuel-fired. With the screed hanging free, check every pivot and tow point for play. Because slide and pivot wear directly drives mat thickness control, have your dealer verify frame straightness and cylinder condition before you commit to a unit that's borderline on any of these.

Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.

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