Caterpillar 10 FT
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Caterpillar 10 FT

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar 10 FT is a fixed-width, bolt-on asphalt screed, not a self-propelled paver. Built in the Pavemaster mounting style, it carries a 3.05 m (10 ft) base screed frame that mounts on tow arms behind a separate Cat paver tractor and carries no engine, undercarriage, or drivetrain of its own. Factory parts records place it under the serial prefix 3NM, an older production block that predates Cat's current dealer parts-reference coverage for pavers and screeds. The base frame is field-extendable with bolt-on strike-off, auger, and screed extension sections in 1 ft, 2 ft, 3 ft, and 3 ft x 3 ft increments per side, plus a burner group for plate heat and a hydraulic vibrator motor for compaction, both run off the towing tractor's own engine and hydraulic system. Cat's current-generation 10-ft-class screed, the SE60 family, pairs with the AP1000/AP1000F wheel paver and AP1055/AP1055F track paver.

Screeds in this width class evolved from fixed, bolt-on-extension designs like the 10 FT into the hydraulically power-extending Extend-A-Mat 10-20B and 10-20WB, which vary paving width without pinning on extension sections, and later into the SE60 series offered in manual-extension (V), hydraulic power-extension (V XW, VT XW), and front-mounted extender (FM) configurations with paving ranges running roughly 3.0-10.0 m (10-33 ft) depending on variant. Because the fixed 10 FT is a legacy design no longer carried in Cat's current parts guide, it survives today mainly behind older wheel and track paver tractors still working asphalt crews, and demand in the used and parts market centers on wear items - screed plates, tow-arm and extension-crossbar bushings, burner or heating components, and vibrator/tamper bearings - rather than on the screed as a complete unit.

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 FT specifications

Engine

Onboard engineNone. The 10 FT is a fixed-width, tow-behind screed (Pavemaster-family mounting) attached to a Caterpillar/Barber-Greene paver tractor, not a self-propelled machine.
Power sourceVibrator motor and any fitted extension cylinders run hydraulically off the host paver tractor's engine and pump system. No independent power unit.
Host tractorNot identified in factory parts literature for this specific screed; Pavemaster/fixed 10-ft screeds were fitted across several Cat and Barber-Greene wheel and track paver tractors over the years. Verify exact tractor pairing by serial number with a dealer.

Weights

Screed weight (standalone)Not published in available factory spec sheets for the 10 FT fixed screed alone.
Combined paver + screed operating weightNot documented for this screed independent of a host tractor. Combined weight depends entirely on which paver tractor it is mounted to; treat any figure quoted for a specific tractor/screed combination as tractor-specific, not a 10 FT screed spec.

Dimensions

Paving width, base3.05 m (10 ft), fixed frame.
Paving width, field-extendedField-extendable using bolt-on strike-off, auger, and screed extension kits built in 1 ft, 2 ft, and 3 ft (and 3 ft x 3 ft) increments per side per the factory parts breakdown. No published fixed maximum extended width.
Screed architectureFixed frame with bolt-on extensions (Pavemaster style). Distinct from the power-extending Extend-A-Mat 10-20B/10-20WB screeds, which hydraulically vary width without bolt-on sections.
Transport length/width/heightNot applicable to the screed alone; transport dimensions are set by the host paver tractor with screed attached, not published for this screed independently.
Ground clearanceNot published for this screed.

Performance

Travel speedNot applicable. The screed has no self-propulsion; paving and travel speed are set by the host paver tractor.
Compaction methodVibratory tamper/plate compaction via a hydraulic vibrator motor, plus crown and slope adjustment (manual or power-adjust variants documented across the parts family).
Screed heatBurner-heated screed plates (LPG- or diesel-fired burner groups documented for this screed) to maintain mat-forming temperature at startup.
GradeabilityNot applicable to a towed screed attachment.

Service capacities (summary)

Hydraulic systemVibrator motor and extension cylinders draw from the host paver tractor's hydraulic system. No separate hydraulic reservoir or capacity published for the screed.
Screed heat fuelLPG or diesel-fired burner system for screed-plate heat, per documented burner-group parts; tank capacity not published for this screed alone.
Engine oilNot applicable - no onboard engine.
Cooling systemNot applicable - no onboard engine.
Fuel tank (screed heat)Not published; typically a small dedicated LPG bottle or diesel day-tank on the paver tractor, not documented as a discrete screed spec.

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

10 FT fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter)Not applicable — no onboard engineN/A. The Caterpillar 10 FT is a 10-foot fixed (Pavemaster-line) screed attachment, mounted on tow arms behind a Cat paver tractor. It carries no engine of its own; engine oil spec and capacity belong to the tractor, not the screed.
Cooling systemNot applicable — no onboard engine or radiatorN/A. The fixed screed has no coolant circuit.
Fuel tank (propulsion)Not applicable — screed is not self-propelledN/A. Fuel tank and diesel fuel spec belong to the paver tractor that tows this screed.
Screed burner fuel supplyNot documented as a separate reservoir for this screed in available sources — burner fuel is normally supplied from the tractor's own tank or bottle, not a screed-mounted tankDiesel- or LPG-fired plate burners on this screed run off the towing tractor's fuel supply. Use the same clean diesel fuel grade (or LPG) specified for the tractor; no independent screed-side fuel spec is published.
Transmission / powertrain compartmentNot applicable — no drivetrain on the screedN/A. The screed has no transmission; it is towed, leveled, and steered by the paver tractor's own powertrain.
Final drives (each)Not applicableN/A. No final drives are fitted to this screed.
Axles/differentialsNot applicableN/A. The screed floats on the mat behind the tractor on tow/leveling arms; it carries no axle or differential of its own.
Hydraulic system (crown, vibrator, and extension cylinders/motors) and tankNo separate screed-side reservoir documented in available sources — crown, vibrator, and extension circuits run off the towing paver tractor's hydraulic tank through hose connections; consult the tractor's own OMM for that tank's fill capacityMatch the hydraulic fluid used in the host paver tractor's system. Cat's standard recommendation for this era of paving equipment is Cat HYDO Advanced (or equivalent Cat TDTO/HYDO-spec oil), with a lighter arctic-grade viscosity in cold-climate operation and a heavier grade for sustained high ambient heat, per Cat's general machine fluid guidance.
Grease (tow-arm pivots, crown linkage, extension slides, auger/tamper bearings) — spec onlyNo fill volume specified; serviced by grease-point interval, not by reservoir capacityNLGI 2 multipurpose chassis grease from Cat's standard grease line (e.g. Cat Multipurpose Grease or moly-fortified Cat Extreme Application Grease for high-load oscillating joints). Cat's general climate guidance calls for a softer NLGI 1 or arctic-grade grease in sustained sub-freezing conditions, standard NLGI 2 for normal ambient ranges; confirm exact grade against the serial-specific lubrication chart in the screed's own OMM.

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

Caterpillar 10 FT maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Walk down screed plates before startup and check for visible wear, cracking, or loose mounting hardware.
  • Check crown with a string line if mat texture looks inconsistent across the width from the previous shift.
  • Inspect tow-arm pivots and extension crossbar pins for visible play and wipe them clean of grit.
  • Run a full heat-up cycle on the screed heat system and confirm every section reaches temperature evenly before paving.
  • Check hydraulic hose routing to the vibrator motor and extension cylinders for chafing, leaks, or loose fittings.
  • Clean caked mix off screed plates and tamper bars at the end of each shift.
Every 250 h
  • Grease tow-arm pivot points, extension crossbar bushings, and thickness-control screw bushings per the lubrication chart.
  • Caliper-measure screed plate thickness at all four corners and log the readings for a wear trend.
  • Check vibrator and tamper shaft bearings for play by hand.
  • Inspect burner box or heating-element wiring and fuel lines for cracking or fatigue from heat-cool cycling.
  • Verify tow-point height adjustment and screed float action move smoothly with no binding.
Every 500 h
  • Recheck main screed crown against a string line and correct beam alignment if drift is found.
  • Inspect tow-arm and extension-crossbar bushings for wear; replace before play transfers to adjoining hardware.
  • Inspect hydraulic hoses feeding the vibrator motor and extension cylinders for age-related soft spots or weeping seals.
  • Check auger and conveyor extension linkage on hydraulically extending sections for wear.
  • Service or replace worn thickness-control screw bushings.
Every 1,000 h
  • Pull vibrator and tamper shaft bearings for inspection; repack or replace if amplitude or frequency has dropped off.
  • Check screed plate mounting studs and hardware for elongation; retorque or replace as needed.
  • Inspect heater or burner frame sections for cracking or fatigue at heat-cool cycling points.
  • Check the power-latch or extension slide mechanism on hydraulically extending screed sections for wear and correct engagement.
  • Verify sonic or averaging grade-sensor mounting brackets are tight and undamaged.
Every 2,000 h
  • Overhaul or replace tow-arm and crossbar bushings as a set regardless of visible play.
  • Replace hydraulic hoses on a fixed-life basis given constant flex at tow-arm and extension joints, rather than waiting for visible failure.
  • Inspect main screed beam and extension frame welds for cracking from cumulative vibration fatigue.
  • Recondition or replace screed plates that have reached minimum remaining thickness.
  • Fully tear down and inspect the burner/heater assembly, or heating-element wiring on electric-heat units, before the next paving season.
Every 4,000 h
  • Complete a full frame inspection of the main screed and all bolt-on extension sections for fatigue cracking at high-stress mounting points.
  • Rebuild or replace vibrator and tamper drive bearings, seals, and shafts as a complete assembly.
  • Recondition crown-adjustment linkage and tow-point mounting hardware.
  • Replace all hydraulic hoses on the screed circuits regardless of visible condition, given cumulative flex-cycle fatigue.
  • Inspect and, if needed, replace worn extension-slide wear strips and power-latch hardware on hydraulically extending variants.

Servicing the 10 FT beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

The 10 FT screed has no reservoir of its own; vibrator motor and extension cylinders draw off the towing paver tractor's hydraulic tank, so schedule fluid sampling on the tractor's system, not the screed. Track screed plate wear as a trend line: caliper-measure thickness at all four corners on a routine interval and log results rather than waiting for a wear complaint. Watch vibrator/tamper bearing performance for gradual amplitude loss, an early predictive sign of bearing wear well before outright failure.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Most crown complaints on this screed trace to main-beam setup, not a bad unit; recheck with a string line before chasing hydraulics. Worn tow-arm and extension-crossbar bushings cause attitude drift under load and binding thickness-control screws; replace bushings rather than lubricating around the slop. Erratic grade correction on sonic-sensor setups is usually a dirty or misaligned sensor, not a cylinder fault. Heater boxes on older diesel/propane units are known to fatigue and rot at the frame; inspect before returning to service.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Rebuild tow-arm and extension-crossbar bushings as full sets rather than one at a time; partial replacement just moves the play to the next joint. Recondition vibrator and tamper shaft bearings, seals, and shafts as a complete assembly once amplitude drops noticeably at the same settings. Heater/burner frame sections take cumulative fatigue from daily heat-cool cycling on older burner-equipped units; inspect welds and mounting points at major overhaul rather than only at failure. Recondition crown-adjustment linkage and screed plate mounting hardware at the same interval.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Screed heat is the seasonal item that matters most: run a full heat-up cycle before cold-weather paving and confirm every section, main and extensions, comes up even; a cold zone points to a failed element or burner, not a wiring gremlin. On diesel- or propane-heated units, protect burner components and fuel lines from corrosion during off-season storage. Before layup, clean plates of caked mix, back off thickness-control screws to relieve spring tension, and cap or cover exposed hydraulic couplers feeding the vibrator and extension circuits.

10 FT fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
CID 0924-05Burner control module signal circuit open / no communicationBroken wire or corroded connector in the burner control harness at the tow-arm connector, or a failed control moduleCheck burner control module wiring and connectors for continuity and corrosion before replacing the module
CID 0925-03Burner diagnostic lamp circuit voltage above normal / shorted to batteryChafed wiring shorting the lamp circuit to power, or a failed lamp driverInspect lamp wiring for shorts to +battery and check the lamp housing ground
CID 0926-02Burner zone selector switch signal erratic or intermittentWorn or corroded switch contacts from heat-cycle vibrationClean and test switch contacts; replace the switch if the signal stays erratic
CID 0927-05Burner fuel pump relay control circuit openBlown fuse, broken wire, or failed relay coil in the fuel pump relay circuitCheck the fuse and relay socket wiring, then test relay coil resistance
CID 0985-08Material feed control module signal frequency/update rate abnormalData link disturbance or corroded connector between the feed control module and the main paver controllerInspect data-link wiring and connectors for corrosion and reseat connections
CID 0963-02Grade/slope control circuit signal erratic or intermittentLoose sensor mount, vibration-damaged cable, or a loose connector on an automatic screed-control accessory (sonic ski or similar)Inspect sensor cabling and mounting, reseat connectors, and recalibrate the control
CID 2410-06Auger raise solenoid circuit current above normal / grounded circuitSolenoid coil shorted internally, or wiring chafed and grounded against the frame near the auger boxCheck solenoid coil resistance and inspect the harness for chafing or grounding
CID 2411-06Auger lower solenoid circuit current above normal / grounded circuitSame failure pattern as the raise circuit: shorted coil or chafed, grounded wiringTest solenoid coil resistance and inspect harness for shorts to ground

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

10 FT attachments & work tools

Screed platform (base width class)

The 10 ft class refers to a 3.0 m (9'10"-10') base screed, built as the Cat SE60 series and paired with the large-frame paver line: AP1000/AP1000F wheel paver and AP1055/AP1055F track paver. Standard paving range on the base screed runs roughly 3.0-6.0 m (9'10"-19'6") before extensions are fitted.

Manual bolt-on screed extensions

The SE60 V uses simple rear-mounted bolt-on extensions, taking maximum paving width to about 7.45 m (24'5"). Extenders are lifted and pinned into place rather than hydraulically actuated, and mount at the rear of the main screed for stability.

Hydraulic power screed extensions (XW variants)

SE60 V XW and SE60 VT XW use rear-mounted, hydraulically powered extending frames with a paving range of about 3.0-10.0 m (9'10"-33'). A power-latch fastening system attaches the extension sections without a separate lifting device, with 2 speed ranges, proportional control, and a pendant remote for extender operation.

Front-mounted extender screed (FM variant)

SE60 FM carries its extenders ahead of the main screed instead of behind it, giving a standard paving range of about 3.05-5.94 m (10'-19'6") and a maximum of roughly 7.77 m (25'6"). Front placement is used to draw material back into the auger chamber and shrink width quickly around obstacles.

Compaction system: vibratory vs. tamper bar

Base SE60 screeds run vibratory-only compaction; the SE60 VT XW adds tamper bars ahead of the vibratory plates for higher density on thicker lifts. Operators set tamper stroke/frequency and vibration frequency from the console to match paving speed and lift depth.

Screed plate systems

Conventional screed plates run about 407 mm (16") deep on main and extension sections; the SE60 FM uses 610 mm (24") main / 210 mm (9") extension plate widths. Cat's SDX modular plate system is also offered in textured or smooth patterns, in 300 mm (12") sections of chromium-alloy construction, using a hardware-free tapered-block and silicone-retainer fit that lets plates be swapped in the field once an aluminum adapter plate is installed.

Screed heating

Screed plates use electric heating elements with zoned temperature monitoring, reaching working temperature in roughly 15 minutes. If a temperature sensor fails, the zone keeps heating rather than shutting down, so plate coverage is not lost mid-shift.

Power berm shoe attachment

An optional power berm shoe mounts at the screed end to form a berm 305, 457, or 609 mm (12", 18", or 24") wide, with variable berm height up to about 102 mm (4"). It is adjusted from the same remote/tow-point control area used for extender setup.

Screed mounting / tow-point linkage

The screed connects to the paver tractor through a pair of tow arms and tow points, not a quick-attach coupler. Tow-point height is adjustable for screed flotation and can be saved as a job preset; current-design tow arms differ in length from older ones and the two styles cannot be mixed left-to-right on the same machine.

Auger and conveyor feed control

Independent left/right auger and conveyor ratio adjustment lets the crew balance material flow to match screed width and mix type. When a hydraulic extension package is fitted, matching auger and conveyor sections extend with the screed rather than being ordered as a separate stand-alone kit.

Operator guarding and environment options

A hard-top canopy/ROPS structure is offered over the operator's platform. A ventilation system draws fumes from the auger chamber and conveyor tunnel away from the platform for operator comfort in enclosed or urban paving.

Push rollers (wheel-paver option)

On the wheeled carrier (AP1000F), adjustable and oscillating push rollers are offered so the paver can maintain contact with the haul truck tires during push-pave material transfer without marking or damage.

Engine / powertrain pairing

Both carriers built for this 10 ft screed class use the Cat C7.1 ACERT engine rated about 168 kW (225 hp), meeting Tier 4 Final / Stage IV emissions. An integrated onboard generator (roughly 70 kW class on this platform) supplies power for the fast-heat screed system rather than a separate genset.

All 10 FT assemblies by section

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

Burner
1g7457 Blower As
871457 Burner Gp-Lh
6r0510 Burner Gp-Extension-Lh
6R***10Burner Group-Lh; Burner Gp-Extension-Lh1
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1g9245 Burner Gp-Main
1g9244 Burner Gp-Main
6r0509 Burner Gp-Rh
6R***09Burner Group-Rh; Burner Gp-Extension-Rh1
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6r0509 Burner Gp-Extension-Rh
6R***09Burner Group-Rh; Burner Gp-Extension-Rh1
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871458 Burner Gp-Rh
5e9434 Burner Gp-10' Screed
5E***34Burner Group-Screed; Burner Gp-10' Screed1
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6r0500 Burner Gp-Screed
6R***00Burner Group-Screed; Burner Gp-10' Screed1
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6r0500 Burner Gp
6R***00Burner Group-Screed; Burner Gp-10' Screed1
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Controls
6r3338 Control Gp-Crown
7x8691 Control Gp-Crowning-Screed
7x8699 Control Gp-Screed-Thickness
7X***99Control Group-Screed; Control Gp-Screed-Thickness1
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7r7630 Conversion Gp-Thickness
08***56Plate-Thickness-Counter Clockwise2
7R***21Shaft-Thickness-Counter Clockwise2
7R***29Sleeve-Adjuster-Rh-Counter Clockwise2
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6r3234 Crown Ar-Power
6R***45Crown Group-Power; Crown Gp-Screed-Power1
6R***47Lines Group-Screed; Lines Gp-Crown1
6R***34Crown Ar-Power1
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6r3041 Crown Ar-Power
6R***40Lines Group-Screed; Lines Gp-Crown1
6R***41Crown Ar-Power1
6R***45Crown Group-Power; Crown Gp-Screed-Power1
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6r3045 Crown Gp-Screed-Power
6R***45Crown Group-Power; Crown Gp-Screed-Power1
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6r3045 Crown Gp-Screed
6R***45Crown Group-Power; Crown Gp-Screed-Power1
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6r3040 Lines Gp-Crown
6R***40Lines Group-Screed; Lines Gp-Crown1
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6r3047 Lines Gp-Crown
6R***47Lines Group-Screed; Lines Gp-Crown1
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780381 Motor Gp-Hydraulic
07***81Motor Group-Hydraulic; S/N 6ad1-2641
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9n7775 Valve As-Solenoid-Double-12 Volt
6r3235 Wiring Gp-Crown
6R***35Wiring Group-Screed; Wiring Gp-Crown1
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Electrical System
7r9739 Box As
7r9745 Box As-Control-Lh
7r9746 Box As-Control-Rh
1g5850 Control Gp
1g6327 Covers Gp-Extension
7r9725 Electrical Gp
Frame And Body
822343 Tow Arm Gp-Part 2 Of 2
08***43Arm Group-Tow; Tow Arm Gp-10'Fixed Screed1
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822343 Tow Arm Gp-Part 1 Of 2
08***43Arm Group-Tow; Tow Arm Gp-10'Fixed Screed1
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7r7547 Tow Arm Gp-Part 1 Of 2
7R***47Arm Group-Tow; Tow Arm Gp-10' Fixed Screed1
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7r7547 Tow Arm Gp-Part 2 Of 2
7R***47Arm Group-Tow; Tow Arm Gp-10' Fixed Screed1
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6r0412 Covers Gp-Screed
6R***12Cover Group-Screed; Covers Gp-10' Screed1
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5e9402 Covers Gp-10' Screed
5E***02Cover Group-Screed; Covers Gp-10' Screed1
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7x8684 Frame Gp-Screed-Pavemaster
7X***84Frame Group-Screed; Frame Gp-Screed-Pavemaster1
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6r3013 Frame Gp-Screed
6R***13Frame Group-Screed; Frame Gp-Screed-10'1
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7x8690 Endgate Gp-Screed
7x8693 Handrail Gp-Screed
7X***93Handhold Group-Screed; Handrail Gp-Screed1
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Fuel System
7r6357 Lines Gp-Fuel
Hydraulic System
8c7116 Control As-Flow
7r8570 Control Gp
7R***70Control Group; Control Gp-Vibratory1
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7r8570 Control Gp-Hydraulic
7R***70Control Group; Control Gp-Vibratory1
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1247612 Manifold Gp
5e9401 Motor Gp-Hydraulic Gear
1g5787 Valve As-Screed
1G***87Valve As-Screed; (Lh)(Solenoid Extension)1
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5e9400 Vibrator Gp-10' Screed
5E***00Vibrator Group-Screed; Vibrator Gp-10' Screed1
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Implements
7r9796 Electrical Gp
7r4247 Extension Gp-1' Rh Pavemaster
08***26Extension Group-Screed1
5E***09Extension Group-Auger; -1-Ft, Rh1
5P***66Capscrew; (Hex Hd) (1/2-13 Nc X 1 1/2) (Gd 8 Z)3
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7r4248 Extension Gp-1' Lh Pavemaster
08***26Extension Group-Screed1
5E***08Extension Group-Auger; -1-Ft, Lh1
5P***66Capscrew; (Hex Hd) (1/2-13 Nc X 1 1/2) (Gd 8 Z)3
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7r4245 Extension Gp-2' Rh Pavemaster
08***27Extension Group-Screed1
5E***26Extension Group-Auger; -2-Ft, Rh1
5P***66Capscrew; (Hex Hd) (1/2-13 Nc X 1 1/2) (Gd 8 Z)3
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7r4246 Extension Gp-2' Lh Pavemaster
08***27Extension Group-Screed1
5E***25Extension Group-Auger; -2-Ft, Lh1
5P***66Capscrew; (Hex Hd) (1/2-13 Nc X 1 1/2) (Gd 8 Z)3
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7r7249 Extension Ar-3 X 3
1G***88Structural Group; Structural Gp-Extension-3 X 31
7R***39Hydraulic Group-Extension; Hydraulic Gp-Extension-3 X 31
7R***49Extension Ar-3 X 31
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7x7322 Extension Gp-Rh-1'Strikeoff
7x7320 Extension Gp-Lh-1' Strikeoff
6r3014 Extension Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6r3014 Extension Gp-Part 2 Of 2
7x9162 Extension Gp-1'
6V***88Nut-Full (1/2-13 Thd); (1/2-13-Thd)(Full)10
7X***34Bolt-Plt; (1/2unc X 5)4
7X***62Extension Group-1'1
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7r0271 Extension Gp-3' Lh Pavemaster
5P***66Capscrew; (Hex Hd) (1/2-13 Nc X 1 1/2) (Gd 8 Z)3
6R***10Burner Group-Lh; Burner Gp-Extension-Lh1
6R***14Extension Group1
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7r0270 Extension Gp-3' Rh Pavemaster
5P***66Capscrew; (Hex Hd) (1/2-13 Nc X 1 1/2) (Gd 8 Z)3
6R***09Burner Group-Rh; Burner Gp-Extension-Rh1
6R***14Extension Group1
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7r0373 Extension Gp-Auger-3' Lh
5e9808 Auger Gp-Lh
5E***08Extension Group-Auger; -1-Ft, Lh1
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7r0372 Extension Gp-Auger-3' Rh
7R***72Extension Group-Auger; Extension Gp-Auger-3' Rh1
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5e9826 Auger Gp-Rh
5E***26Extension Group-Auger; -2-Ft, Rh1
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5e9809 Auger Gp-Rh
5E***09Extension Group-Auger; -1-Ft, Rh1
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5e9825 Auger Gp-Lh
5E***25Extension Group-Auger; -2-Ft, Lh1
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7r7506 Extension Gp-Hydraulic-Lh
7r7505 Extension Gp-Hydraulic-Rh
817726 Extension Gp-Screed
817727 Extension Gp-Screed
817725 Extension Gp-Screed-6"
817728 Extension Gp-Screed-3'-Part 1 Of 2
817728 Extension Gp-Screed-3'-Part 2 Of 2
7r7387 End Gate As-Lh
7r7388 End Gate As-Rh
6r0528 Endgate As-Lh
6r0549 Endgate As-Rh
7r7039 Hydraulic Gp-Extension
7R***39Hydraulic Group-Extension; Hydraulic Gp-Extension-3 X 31
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7r7039 Extension Gp-Hydraulic
7R***39Hydraulic Group-Extension; Hydraulic Gp-Extension-3 X 31
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8c7456 Shoe Ar-Runner-Cutoff
08***63Shoe-Runner1
8C***56Shoe Ar-Runner1
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1g6290 Strike Off Gp-Rh
1g6289 Strike Off Gp-Lh
7x8689 Strike-Off Gp-10' Screed
7X***89Strike-Off Group-Screed; Strike-Off Gp-10' Screed1
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1g6288 Structural Gp
1G***88Structural Group; Structural Gp-Extension-3 X 31
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7r7248 Structural Gp-Extension
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10 FT serial number reference

On Cat asphalt screeds the PIN plate sits at the rear of the unit rather than up front with the paver tractor: on AS-series and Extend-A-Mat screeds it is mounted above the right-side tow arm, and on SE-series screeds it is on the back of the screed next to the right-side steps; older fixed-width units like the 10 Ft screed follow the same general rear/right-side placement. Read the plate as the Product Identification Number - the first three characters are the serial-number prefix identifying the model/build lot, and the remaining characters are the sequential unit serial used to confirm exact part and manual fitment with a dealer.

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3NM10 Ft Asphalt Screed (fixed-width, non-extending base screed)

Frequently asked questions

What powers the Caterpillar 10 FT screed?

It has no engine of its own. The vibrator motor, extension cylinders (where fitted), and screed heat system all run off the towing paver tractor's engine-driven hydraulic and electrical systems. Historically paired with Pavemaster-era Cat and Barber-Greene tractors; today's 10-ft-class screed pairs with the AP1000/AP1000F wheel paver or AP1055/AP1055F track paver running the Cat C7.1 ACERT engine, rated about 168 kW (225 hp). Confirm the exact tractor pairing for a given 10 FT serial with a dealer.

What does the 10 FT screed weigh?

Not published as a standalone figure in available factory literature. Operating weight for a paver-and-screed combination depends entirely on the specific tractor it is paired with and on how many bolt-on extension sections are fitted, so treat any weight figure quoted for a particular paver-plus-screed combo as tractor-specific, not a 10 FT screed spec.

What replaced the 10 FT fixed screed?

The fixed, bolt-on 10 FT sits outside Cat's current parts-reference coverage. Its successors are the hydraulically power-extending Extend-A-Mat 10-20B and 10-20WB screeds, followed by the current AS-series and SE-series screeds, including the SE60 V, V XW, VT XW, and FM variants used on today's AP1000F and AP1055F pavers.

What 10 FT owners discuss

Why do operators complain about crown on a 10 ft bolt-on screed, and how is it actually fixed?
Crown complaints almost always trace back to setup, not a bad screed. The main screed is set with a slight arch (on the order of a few millimeters, roughly 1/8 in) for drainage, checked with a string line pulled tight across the plate with equal-height spacers at each end and center. If the main screed itself carries crown and the operator tries to compensate by sloping the bolt-on extensions instead of correcting the main beam, the mat ends up with alternating high and low spots that no amount of rolling will flatten. On a screed that has been in service a while, some shops actually dial in a slight negative crown (screed rides high in the middle when off the ground) because it settles flat once weight and vibration are applied. Recheck crown with a string line any time mat texture looks inconsistent side to side before assuming a hydraulic fault.
How fast do the screed plates wear, and what's the tell that they're done?
Screed plate wear is tracked by thickness, not run hours — measure all four corners (front and rear) with calipers on a routine schedule. Field guidance treats roughly 6 mm (about 1/4 in) of remaining thickness as the point where you're on borrowed time; once the plate wears through to where the mounting studs start showing, mat texture goes bad and it's time to swap plates. Uneven thickness side-to-side is a separate red flag — it usually means the screed frame is twisted or towing out of level, not that the plates wore unevenly on their own. Keep the plates clean of buildup daily; caked mix accelerates wear underneath it.
What actually wears out on the tow arms and the bolt-on extension sections?
The bushings at the tow points and at the extension crossbar pivots are the wear items, not the steel itself. Play at these points changes screed attitude under load even when the hydraulics are fine, so a mat that wanders in thickness with no obvious hydraulic cause often comes down to slop in a tow-arm bushing. On the bolt-on extensions, grab the end gate with the extension run out and check for vertical wobble — if it moves, the crossbar bushings or thickness-control screw bushings are worn and need replacing before they chew up adjoining hardware. Binding thickness-control screws are usually a symptom of the same worn bushings, not a lubrication problem.
What's the known quirk with this screed's heating system?
Current Cat screeds in this class use electrically heated screed plates rather than open burners, but plenty of these units in the field are older diesel- or propane-heated versions, and those carry a specific wear pattern: the heat-cool cycling of the burner boxes fatigues the surrounding screed frame over years of service, and heater boxes on older machines are known to rot out. Before relying on a used unit, run a full heat-up cycle and check that all sections come up evenly — a cold spot usually means a failed element or burner, not a wiring gremlin. Because this involves live heating elements or an open-flame burner mounted on a steel frame that flexes daily, have your dealer verify heater and wiring condition before returning the screed to service.
Why does grade correction feel erratic even when the hydraulics seem fine?
On units running sonic (ultrasonic) averaging sensors off the tow arms, erratic grade correction is very often a sensor issue rather than a tow-arm cylinder issue. The sensor bounces a sound pulse off the existing surface or a reference wire/curb and times the return — dust, steam off hot mix, or a sensor mounted at the wrong height/angle throws off that reading and the control chases a bad signal. Before chasing a hydraulic leak, check sensor mounting height, angle, and cleanliness, and confirm the averaging beam or ski length is set correctly for the material and grade reference in use.
What happens to the vibrator and tamper components on wider extended widths?
The vibrator shaft bearings wear over time and amplitude/frequency performance drops off gradually rather than failing all at once — a mat that feels less dense than it used to at the same settings is often bearing wear, not a hydraulic pump problem. Tamper bars wear unevenly, especially at the outer edges where hot-to-cold overlap paving compacts already-compacted mat repeatedly; that edge wear shows up as visible surface imperfections along the joint line before the rest of the bar shows much wear at all.
What should I check before buying a used 10 ft Cat screed?
Walk the plates first — measure thickness at all four corners and compare side to side for twist. Grab the tow points and the extension end gates and check for any play or wobble; that's worn bushings, a cheap fix now and an expensive one if ignored. Inspect the heater boxes and the frame sections around them for rot, cracking, or fatigue from thermal cycling, especially on older diesel- or propane-heated units, and run a full heat-up test if power or fuel is available. Check the lift cylinders for even lift and for the screed settling smoothly into float with no drift. Check vibrator and tamper shaft bearings for play by hand. Because this covers structural frame condition, heating components, and hydraulic lift function that affect both mat quality and operator safety, have your dealer verify frame, heater, and cylinder condition on any used unit before it goes to work.

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

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