Caterpillar 219
Caterpillarexcavator

Caterpillar 219

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar 219 is a mid-size crawler excavator in Caterpillar's 20-23 metric ton class, built from the late 1980s into the mid-1990s. The base 219 and 219 LC run the mechanically governed Cat 3304 diesel, rated around 97 kW (130 hp), with no electronic engine control - fuel delivery is set entirely by the injection pump governor, with no diagnostic module to interface with. Operating weight for the base configuration runs about 21.5-21.6 metric tons (46,550 lb); the LC (long/wide undercarriage) version adds mass and track width for extra stability on soft ground. The line succeeded the smaller Cat 215/215D LC and was itself followed within a few years by the 219D and 219D LC, which carry an uprated 3304 derivative putting out roughly 107 kW (143 hp) and push operating weight to about 23 metric tons. Caterpillar offered the 219 in standard and LC (wide-track, long-undercarriage) chassis, both fitted with the mono-boom, mono-stick front linkage typical of the era.

The step from 219 to 219D/219D LC was mainly a power and stability upgrade - a hotter-running 3304 variant, a wider undercarriage on LC models, and reinforced structure to handle the added output - not a shift to electronic controls. Both generations share the same mechanical fuel-system architecture and neither carries any onboard diagnostic module. Serial prefixes split the line cleanly, with 5CF machines carrying the original 219/219 LC calibration and 5XG machines carrying the D-series update. In today's used and parts market, the 219 family matters because so many machines are still running: the 3304 is simple, field-serviceable, and well supported by rebuilders, and its mechanical fuel system means fewer of the sensor and controller failures that plague later electronic excavators. Buyers use it as a low-cost, entry-level mid-size excavator, and the parts trade around it leans heavily on undercarriage wear components, hydraulic pump and motor rebuilds, and 3304 engine overhaul kits rather than electronics.

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 219 specifications

Engine

Engine model (base 219)Not documented in available spec sheets for the base 219. The direct successor, the 219D, carries the Cat 3304 (4-cylinder, naturally aspirated on standard, turbocharged DIT on some LC builds).
Net power (219D reference)140 hp (104.4 kW) net on 219D; 139.5 hp (104.0 kW) net on 219D LC. Not confirmed for the base 219 itself — treat as successor-platform reference only.
Displacement7.0 L / 427 cu in (3304 family), 219D reference
Cylinders4, inline (3304 family characteristic)
Emissions tierPredates U.S. nonroad emissions tier regulation (machine line ran approx. 1987 into the mid-1990s, before Tier standards took effect)

Weights

Operating weightapprox. 21.1-21.6 t (46,550-47,580 lb); figures vary slightly by database/configuration
Ground pressureNot documented for the base 219. Successor 219D reference: 8.4 psi (58 kPa) standard, 7.4 psi (51 kPa) on LC undercarriage
Transport weightNot separately documented; treat operating weight as the transport reference figure

Dimensions

Transport length8.99 m (29 ft 6 in)
Transport width2.73 m (8 ft 11 in)
Transport height3.22 m (10 ft 7 in)
Track shoe width550 mm (21.7 in)
Tail swing radiusNot documented for the base 219. Successor 219D reference: 2.68 m (8 ft 10 in) standard, 2.62 m (8 ft 8 in) LC
Ground clearanceNot documented for the base 219. Successor 219D reference: 0.40 m (1 ft 4 in)
Undercarriage lengthNot documented in available spec sheets

Performance

Max dig depth6.24 m (20 ft 6 in)
Max reach at ground9.28 m (30 ft 5 in)
Max dump heightNot documented for the base 219
Max cutting heightNot documented for the base 219. Successor 219D reference range across boom/stick options: 9.6-10.7 m (31 ft 5 in-35 ft 1 in)
Swing speedNot documented in available spec sheets
Travel speedNot documented for the base 219. Successor 219D reference: 4.0 kph (2.5 mph) standard, 3.2 kph (2.0 mph) on LC undercarriage
GradeabilityNot documented in available spec sheets
Drawbar pullNot documented for the base 219. Successor 219D reference: 16,723 kg (36,869 lb) standard, 20,700 kg (45,636 lb) LC

Forces

Bucket digging forceNot documented in available spec sheets for this model
Stick/arm digging forceNot documented in available spec sheets for this model

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tankNot documented for the base 219. Successor 219D reference: 270 L (71.4 gal)
Hydraulic system/tankNot documented in available spec sheets. Successor 219D reference lists hydraulic pump flow only, 374 L/min (98.9 gpm), not tank capacity
Engine oilNot documented in available spec sheets
Cooling systemNot documented in available spec sheets

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

219 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter)Not published in accessible spec sheets for this exact machine. The 219/219D series ran the Cat 3304 four-cylinder (naturally aspirated or turbocharged depending on configuration), with heavier LC-configured units reported against a 3306 six-cylinder — oil pan fill differs between these engine options. Confirm against the dipstick full mark or the machine-specific OMM before topping off.Cat DEO (Diesel Engine Oil). Grade by ambient temperature per Cat's climate viscosity chart — SAE 10W-30 for cold-climate starts, SAE 15W-40 for temperate-to-hot ambient service.
Cooling systemNot documented in publicly accessible sources for this model. Verify against the radiator fill neck or dealer OMM lookup for the exact serial/prefix.Cat ELC (Extended Life Coolant) or Cat DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant), full-strength premix mixed to the climate-appropriate freeze protection. Do not mix ELC with conventional coolant.
Fuel tank270 L (71.4 US gal)No. 2-D diesel fuel (ultra low sulfur where required by region). Switch to No. 1-D or a winter-blend fuel in cold climates per Cat's fuel cloud-point guidance.
Hydraulic system total and hydraulic tankNot documented in accessible sources for this model specifically. Machines in this weight class typically carry a system total materially larger than the tank fill alone, but no verified 219-specific figure was found — confirm with dealer OMM lookup.Cat HYDO-family hydraulic oil, graded to ambient temperature per Cat's climate chart — lighter grade in cold climates, heavier grade in hot climates.
Final drive (each)Not documented in accessible sources for this model. Confirm per side against the check/fill plug and dealer OMM.Cat TDTO (Transmission/Drive Train Oil), viscosity selected per ambient temperature chart.
Swing driveNot documented in accessible sources for this model. Confirm against the check/fill plug and dealer OMM.Cat TDTO (Transmission/Drive Train Oil), same family as the final drive fill, graded per climate.
Pilot/other circuitsNot separately listed in accessible sources. On excavators of this class the pilot control circuit typically draws from the main hydraulic tank rather than a separate reservoir.Same as hydraulic system — Cat HYDO-family oil.
Grease (spec only)Not a fluid volume item — serviced at individual grease points per the lubrication schedule, not a refill capacity.Cat Multipurpose Grease (NLGI 2) for general pin and bushing points; Cat Advanced 3Moly Grease where extended-interval or high-load points are specified.

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

Caterpillar 219 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Check engine oil level and top off before starting the 3304.
  • Drain water and sediment from the primary fuel filter/water separator.
  • Check hydraulic oil level at the sight gauge and top off as needed.
  • Grease boom, stick, and bucket linkage pins and bucket cylinder pivots.
  • Check track tension and adjust the idler recoil spring if needed.
  • Inspect coolant level and check hoses and the water pump for leaks.
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and replace the oil filter.
  • Replace primary and secondary fuel filters and bleed the fuel system.
  • Service the air filter primary element; replace if the restriction indicator shows.
  • Check alternator and fan belt tension and condition.
  • Grease the swing bearing and swing gear teeth.
  • Sample coolant and check antifreeze/additive concentration.
Every 500 h
  • Replace hydraulic return and pilot filter elements.
  • Pull an oil sample from the engine, hydraulic tank, swing drive, and final drives for analysis.
  • Check and top off swing drive and final drive gear oil.
  • Check and adjust engine valve lash on the 3304.
  • Inspect undercarriage wear on sprockets, rollers, and idlers.
  • Clean the radiator and hydraulic oil cooler fin packs.
Every 1,000 h
  • Replace the hydraulic tank breather and full filter set.
  • Change gear oil in both final drives.
  • Change swing drive gear oil.
  • Check track chain tension and torque the track shoe bolts.
  • Inspect the injection pump timing and governor linkage for wear.
  • Replace the air filter safety (secondary) element.
Every 2,000 h
  • Change engine coolant and flush the cooling system.
  • Change hydraulic tank oil.
  • Inspect the water pump and replace the thermostat if it is out of range.
  • Check turbocharger shaft end play on turbocharged 219D engines.
  • Send the injection pump and nozzles out for bench calibration.
  • Check swing bearing bolt torque and gear backlash.
Every 4,000 h
  • Plan a 3304 top-end overhaul (liners, pistons, rings) once compression or oil consumption trends show wear.
  • Rebuild or replace final drive travel motors as output torque drops.
  • Rebuild the swing motor and inspect swing reduction gearing.
  • Recondition or replace the main hydraulic pump and control valve if flow or pressure falls off.
  • Replace undercarriage wear components (track chain, rollers, idlers, sprockets) based on measured wear, not hours.

Servicing the 219 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

On a 219, fluid sampling is the main early-warning tool since there is no onboard diagnostic module to flag developing problems. Pull engine oil samples from the 3304 at each oil change to track wear metal and fuel dilution from the mechanical injection pump. Sample hydraulic oil and swing/final drive gear oil on the same cycle - metal in swing drive oil often shows bearing wear before it becomes audible. Watch coolant condition closely; the 3304's wet-sleeve cylinder liners are vulnerable to cavitation erosion if additive levels drop.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Typical 219 repair calls center on the mechanical injection pump and governor linkage sticking or gumming up after periods of storage, plus fuel transfer pump wear that starves the 3304 under load. Track adjuster/recoil springs and idler seals wear out on machines that spent years on abrasive sites, and swing gear/pinion backlash grows on high-cycle applications. Hydraulic cylinder seal replacement on the boom, stick, and bucket is routine at this age. With no fault-code system, diagnosis relies on compression checks, injector pop-testing, and manual pressure gauges rather than a scan tool.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Expect a 3304 top-end job - liners, pistons, rings, and injection pump reconditioning - once compression drops or blow-by and oil consumption climb, which on a well-maintained machine often lands well past the 2000-hour mark. Final drive travel motors and the swing motor are the next common rebuild targets, along with the main hydraulic pump once output pressure or flow falls off. Undercarriage rebuilds (sprockets, rollers, idlers, track chain) are usually driven by measured wear rather than a fixed hour number - budget for this separately from engine overhaul timing.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Cold-start behavior on a mechanically injected 3304 depends on glow plug/ether-start condition and correct-viscosity engine oil - there is no electronic pre-heat strategy to compensate for a marginal system, so check these before winter. Drain fuel-water separator bowls more often in freezing, condensation-prone conditions and keep the tank topped up overnight to limit moisture buildup. In hot, dusty environments, clean the radiator and oil cooler fin packs frequently and inspect the air filter primary and safety elements on a shortened cycle, since both naturally aspirated and turbocharged 3304 variants are sensitive to restricted airflow.

219 common service parts

Part numberPart
6V-7615Film-Identification-On Fuel FilterCheck fitment →
6V-7618Film Indent (On Engine Oil Filter)Check fitment →
8T-5913Screen-FilterCheck fitment →

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219 fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
Coolant Temperature (red gauge segment + warning lamp)Engine coolant temperature has entered the high-warning range on the analog gauge cluster.Low coolant level, blocked radiator fins, failed thermostat, slipping or seized fan drive.Reduce load and let idle to cool; check coolant level, radiator fins, and fan drive before continuing work; do not shut down a hot engine abruptly.
Engine Oil Pressure (red gauge segment + warning lamp/buzzer)Engine oil pressure has dropped below the safe minimum for the running speed.Low oil level, clogged suction screen or filter, worn oil pump, worn bearings.Stop the engine immediately, check oil level and filter condition, and inspect for leaks before restart.
Alternator / Charging System lampCharging system is not producing adequate voltage to the batteries.Worn or slipping belt, faulty alternator or regulator, loose or corroded battery connections.Check belt tension and battery terminals first, then test alternator output if lamp stays on with engine running.
Hydraulic Oil Temperature (red gauge segment + warning lamp)Hydraulic tank oil temperature is above normal operating range.Low hydraulic oil level, clogged oil cooler fins, relief valve stuck or mis-set, sustained heavy load.Reduce load and idle to cool; check hydraulic oil level and clean the oil cooler core before resuming work.
Air Cleaner / Intake Restriction indicatorAir intake restriction has exceeded the allowable vacuum limit for the primary filter element.Dirty or clogged air filter element, collapsed intake hose.Inspect and clean or replace the air filter element, then reset the restriction indicator.
Parking/Swing Brake indicator lampShows the parking or swing brake is applied.Normal when the brake is set; a lamp that stays lit with the brake released points to a switch or release-circuit fault.Confirm the brake is fully released before operating; if the lamp stays on, check the brake release switch and solenoid circuit.
Master/general warning lamp (central alert)Central alert lamp lights whenever any monitored gauge on the cluster enters its red or caution zone.Tied to whichever specific gauge is out of range - coolant temperature, oil pressure, or hydraulic oil temperature.Scan the individual gauges to find the one in the red zone and address that specific condition.

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

219 attachments & work tools

Buckets

The 219 carries an operating weight around 21.6 t (46,550 lb), squarely in the 20-22 t medium excavator bracket. Exact factory bucket capacity and stick-pin diameter figures for this discontinued model are not published in accessible spec sheets, so treat any GD/HD/rock capacity quoted for this class (roughly 0.9-1.3 m3 general duty, narrower rock buckets down from there, widths in the 900 to 1,100 mm band) as class-typical, not a confirmed factory figure. Original buckets on a machine this vintage are pin-on; a pin-grabber coupler can be retrofitted to run coupler-mounted buckets.

Hydraulic hammers

Weight-wise the 219 lines up with the carrier bracket Cat rates for its H120/H130 Performance Hammer family (factory-listed for the 315-329 range, roughly 19-24 t carriers), not with the discontinued 219 by name. That class runs on 100-220 L/min flow and 13,000-15,000 kPa (1,885-2,175 psi), with breaker weight from about 1,480 kg (H120) up to 1,750 kg (H130) minimum carrier-rated mass. Any breaker with a similar flow/pressure window and a comparable minimum carrier weight will suit this machine; verify actual auxiliary circuit output before sizing.

Quick couplers

Cat's hydraulic pin-grabber coupler is the standard coupler style for this weight class, mounted on the stick and switch-actuated from the cab with a secondary mechanical latch as backup. 80 mm pins are the common bucket-pin size across 20-ton-class machines from multiple brands, letting cross-brand buckets interchange, but this is a class-level figure, not a confirmed 219 factory spec - measure the machine's actual pins before ordering a coupler.

Thumbs/grapples

Rigid and hydraulic thumb kits sized for 20-ton-class excavators (fixed bracket, or hydraulic units offering roughly 140 degrees swing without a linkage kit and up to about 180 degrees with one) fit this machine's weight bracket. Fixed and rotating grapples rated for the 18-28 t range also overlap the 219's operating weight and are a reasonable size match.

Rippers

Single-shank ripper/rock-tooth attachments sized for 20-ton-class carriers are a common complement on machines this size for breaking compacted or frozen ground; no verified factory ripper option or breakout-force spec was found tied specifically to the 219.

Hydraulic kit notes

No factory documentation was found confirming what auxiliary circuit the 219 shipped with. As a 1987-era machine it most likely carries a single auxiliary line adequate for a hammer or hydraulic pin grabber; running continuous-flow tools (mulchers, cutters, rotating grapples) typically needs a higher-flow, dedicated circuit that older machines in this class did not carry as standard. Verify the machine's actual auxiliary plumbing and relief settings with a dealer before speccing anything beyond a hammer or thumb.

All 219 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar 219. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Air Inlet And Exhaust System
2p5080 Air Cleaner Gp
2p0967 Air Cleaner Gp
6c0026 Extension Gp-Exhaust
1w3793 Fastener Gp-Exhaust Manifold
1W***93Fastener Group-Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group1
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6c0358 Lines Gp-Air
6C***58Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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2p0969 Lines Gp-Air
1w0558 Lines Gp-Turbocharger Oil
1W***58Lines Group-Turbocharger Oil; Turbocharger Oil Lines Group1
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2p6571 Manifold Gp-Exhaust
2P***71Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group1
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6c1228 Muffler Gp
6n1775 Prescreener Gp
7n4650 Turbocharger Gp
7n4651 Turbocharger Gp*R
Basic Engine
1w2872 Balancer Gp
1n4436 Camshaft Gp-Single
1N***36Camshaft Group-Single; Single Camshaft Group1
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5c2991 Cover Gp-Cylinder Block
5C***91Cover Group-Cylinder Block; Cylinder Block Cover Group1
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2p6530 Cover Gp-Cylinder Head
2P***30Cover Group-Cylinder Head; Cylinder Head Cover Group1
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2p6528 Cover Gp-Front Housing
2P***28Cover Group-Front Housing; Front Housing Cover Group1
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6c0398 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
6C***98Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechanism Cover Group1
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4n7692 Crankshaft As*R
Crankshaft Bearing Replacement
8N***25Bearing (1.25mm Undersize)5
8N***26Bearing (0.51mm Undersize)5
8N***27Bearing (0.76mm Undersize)5
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6n8080 Crankshaft Gp
6N***80Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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7n6552 Cylinder Block As
1n3574 Cylinder Block Gp*R
7n6553 Cylinder Block Gp
7N***53Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
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7n8874 Cylinder Head Gp*R
7N***74Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group1
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4n8537 Drive Gp-Fan
4N***37Drive Group-Fan; Fan Drive Group1
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2w0097 Drive Gp-Tachometer
2W***97Drive Group-Tachometer; Tachometer Drive Group1
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7n9534 Fastener Gp-Cylinder Head
7N***34Fastener Group-Cylinder Head; Cylinder Head Fastener Group1
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8n0872 Fastener Gp-Front Housing
8N***72Fastener Group-Front Housing; Front Housing Fastener Group1
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2p6186 Fastener Gp-Oil Pan
2P***86Fastener Group-Oil Pan; Oil Pan Fastener Group1
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6c1225 Flywheel Gp
1w5634 Gear Gp-Front Timing
1W***34Gear Group-Front Timing; Front Gear Group--Timing1
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2w5741 Housing Gp-Flywheel
8n0303 Housing Gp-Front
8N***03Housing Group-Front; Front Housing Group1
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2p8598 Hub Gp-Crankshaft
2P***98Hub Group-Crankshaft; Crankshaft Hub Group1
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8n3157 Lifting Gp-Engine
8N***57Lifting Group; Engine Lifting Group1
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6c0407 Mounting Gp-Engine
2p6175 Pan Gp-Engine Oil
2P***75Pan Group-Oil; Pan Gp-Engine Oil1
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2w1177 Rod & Piston Gp-4 Required*R
2W***77Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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9y0284 Pulley Gp
6c1224 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
9y0285 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
6c1238 Pulley Gp-Fan
6C***38Pulley Group-Fan Drive; Pulley Gp-Fan1
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7w2334 Pulley Gp-Fan
2p6224 Seal Gp-Crankshaft
2P***24Seal Group-Crankshaft; Crankshaft Seal Group1
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6c0399 Support Gp-Engine
6C***99Support Group-Engine; Engine Support Group1
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7n9589 Trunnion Gp-Engine
7n8024 Valve Mechanism Gp
7N***24Valve Mechanism Group; Valve Mechanism Group1
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Boom, Sticks, Linkage And Buckets
9c5860 Boom Ar
3B***89Fitting-Grease; (Fan And Alternator Drive)6
5C***54Lines Group-Boom; Boom Lines Group1
6A***91Lines Group-Boom Cylinder; Boom Cylinder Lines Group1
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8r3095 Boom Ar
3B***89Fitting-Grease; (Fan And Alternator Drive)6
5C***54Lines Group-Boom; Boom Lines Group1
6A***91Lines Group-Boom Cylinder; Boom Cylinder Lines Group1
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9c6262 Boom Ar
3B***89Fitting-Grease; (Fan And Alternator Drive)6
5C***17Boom Group-Stub; Stub Boom Group1
6A***90Lines Group-Boom; Boom Lines Group1
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8r3045 Boom Gp
9c2505 Boom Gp
9c5460 Boom Gp-Fore
5c0417 Boom Gp-Stub
5C***17Boom Group-Stub; Stub Boom Group1
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9c7278 Bucket & Bearing As
6A***99Bearing-Sleeve4
9C***78Bucket & Bearing As1
9C***79Bucket As1
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9v3999 Bucket & Bearing As
9v4772 Bucket & Bearing As
9c7342 Bucket & Bearing As
6A***99Bearing-Sleeve4
9C***42Bucket & Bearing As1
9C***43Bucket As1
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5c5929 Bucket & Bearing As
9c8011 Bucket & Bearing As
6A***99Bearing-Sleeve4
9C***11Bucket & Bearing As1
9C***12Bucket As1
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9c7180 Bucket & Bearing As
6A***99Bearing-Sleeve4
9C***80Bucket & Bearing As1
9C***81Bucket As1
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5c6325 Bucket & Bearing As
9c7306 Bucket & Bearing As
6A***99Bearing-Sleeve4
9C***06Bucket & Bearing As1
9C***07Bucket As1
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9c7330 Bucket & Bearing As
6A***99Bearing-Sleeve4
9C***30Bucket & Bearing As1
9C***31Bucket As1
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5v8090 Bucket & Bearing As
5v8091 Bucket & Bearing As
9c7372 Bucket & Bearing As
5c5928 Bucket & Bearing As
9c7387 Bucket As
9c3761 Bucket As
9c8012 Bucket As
9c7389 Bucket As
9c7307 Bucket As
9c7388 Bucket As
9c7181 Bucket As
9c7343 Bucket As
9c7279 Bucket As
9c7331 Bucket As
9c7386 Bucket As
9c7390 Bucket As
5c5341 Rotator Ar-Clamshell
3V***62Control Group-Electric; Electric Hand Control Group1
5C***40Mounting Group-Valve1
5C***41Control Ar-Clamshell1
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9c5859 Linkage Ar-Bucket
3B***89Fitting-Grease; (Fan And Alternator Drive)2
6A***95Lines Group-Bucket Cylinder; Bucket Cylinder Lines Group1
9C***01Linkage Group-Bucket1
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9c5401 Linkage Gp-Bucket
9c9076 Linkage Gp-Bucket
8r2924 Linkage Gp-Bucket
9c9718 Plate As
8j6387 Sidecutter Gp
9j3285 Sidecutter Gp
9j4371 Sidecutter Gp
9c6301 Stick Ar-Hoe
6A***93Lines Group-Stick; Stick Lines Group1
9C***16Stick Group; Stick Gp-Hoe1
9C***01Stick Ar-Hoe1
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9c6300 Stick Ar-Hoe
6A***93Lines Group-Stick; Stick Lines Group1
9C***24Stick Group; Stick Gp-Hoe1
9C***00Stick Ar-Hoe1
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9c6302 Stick Ar-Hoe
6A***94Lines Group-Stick; Bucket Cylinder Lines Group1
9C***70Stick Group; Stick Gp-Hoe1
9C***02Stick Ar-Hoe1
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9c5516 Stick Gp-Hoe
9c5470 Stick Gp-Hoe
9c5524 Stick Gp-Hoe
9w6472 Tip Gp-Center
9w6473 Tip Gp-Corner-2 Required
3g3237 Tip Gp
4t2215 Tip Gp
3g3236 Tip Gp
9j3167 Tip Gp-Long
9w9188 Tip Gp-Penetration
9W***88Tip Group-Penetration; -Sharp Center1
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9j3175 Tip Gp-Short
8j4954 Tip Gp-Short
Cab, Gauges And Accessories
5c7802 Cab Gp
6c0820 Cab Gp-Sound Suppression-Part 1 Of 2
6C***20Cab Group; Cab Gp-Sound Suppression1
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6w5522 Cab Gp-Part 2 Of 3
6c0256 Cab Gp-Part 1 Of 3
6w5522 Cab Gp-Part 1 Of 3
9v7538 Cab Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6c0256 Cab Gp-Part 2 Of 3
6c0256 Cab Gp-Part 3 Of 3
9v7538 Cab Gp-Part 2 Of 2
6c0820 Cab Gp-Sound Suppression-Part 2 Of 2
6C***20Cab Group; Cab Gp-Sound Suppression1
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6w5522 Cab Gp-Part 3 Of 3
5c6626 Control Gp-Pilot Operated
5C***26Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Conversion Control Group.1
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6c1085 Conversion Ar
3V***48Alarm Group-Travel; Travel Alarm Group1
5C***05Spring1
5C***26Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Conversion Control Group.1
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6c1105 Conversion Ar
3V***48Alarm Group-Travel; Travel Alarm Group1
5C***05Spring1
5C***26Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Conversion Control Group.1
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9v9369 Cover Gp-Console
6c0812 Door Gp
8v9234 Fan Gp-Circulating
5d2856 Fan Gp-Defroster
3v1648 Fan Gp-Defroster
6c0387 Gauge Gp-Warning-Part 1 Of 2
6c0387 Gauge Gp-Warning-Part 2 Of 2
2v8280 Guard Gp-Window
9w2900 Heater Gp
3K***28Fitting2
3V***21Heater Group-Cab1
9W***00Heater Group1
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3v1621 Heater Gp-Cab
5c5550 Heater Gp-Cab
6c0860 Merchandising Ar
6C***20Cab Group; Cab Gp-Sound Suppression1
6C***60Merchandise Ar1
6C***65Suppression Ar-Sound; Sound Suppression Ar-Spectator1
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5v6143 Mirror Gp-Rear View
8v4082 Mirror Gp-Rear View
5c6628 Seat Gp-Suspension
6c0809 Seat Gp-Adjustable-Part 2 Of 2
6c0809 Seat Gp-Adjustable-Part 1 Of 2
6c0865 Suppression Ar-Sound
5C***02Guard Group-Bottom; Bottom Guard Group1
6C***65Suppression Ar-Sound; Sound Suppression Ar-Spectator1
6C***66Hood & Guard Group1
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6c2333 Suppression Ar-Sound
4B***58Screw (Identification Plate) Mounting4
6C***33Suppression Ar-Sound1
6C***34Hood & Guard Group1
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6w9972 Washer Gp-Windshield
5C***40Reservoir1
5C***41Support As1
6W***72Washer Group-Window1
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5c9121 Washer Gp-Windshield
9c6933 Window Gp
3v5137 Window Gp
8v9202 Window Gp
9c6914 Window Gp
3V***37Window Group1
9C***14Window Group1
9C***33Window Group1
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8v9203 Windshield Gp
5c5551 Windshield Gp
9v2533 Wiper Gp
9v2534 Wiper Gp
Chassis And Undercarriage
6c2829 Carbody Gp
8v1336 Carbody Gp
6c2650 Carbody Gp
6c0773 Carbody Gp
9c5147 Counterweight Gp
8v1792 Firewall Gp
9c7319 Frame Ar-Undercarriage
3V***66Idler Group-Front; Front Idler Group1
8C***38Film-219 Lc2
9C***31Frame Group-Track Roller1
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8v5370 Frame Gp-Track Roller
9c3131 Frame Gp-Track Roller
6c2670 Frame Gp-Track Roller
6c2730 Frame Gp-Track Roller
9c3141 Frame Gp-Track Roller
8r4107 Frame Gp-Upper
6w7645 Frame Gp-Upper
5c4831 Gear & Bearing Gp
5C***31Gear & Bearing Group; Bearing And Gear Group1
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5c0451 Gear & Bearing Gp
5C***45Seal2
5C***51Gear & Bearing Group1
5C***95Seal(Inner)1
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5c5202 Guard Gp-Bottom
5C***02Guard Group-Bottom; Bottom Guard Group1
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6c2344 Guard Gp-Bottom
9c5355 Guard Gp-Bottom
9c5351 Guard Gp-Bottom
3v5276 Guard Gp-Recoil Mechanism
6c3322 Guard Gp-Recoil
8v3441 Guard Gp-Recoil
6c2673 Guard Gp-Recoil
6c3323 Guard Gp-Recoil
5c0202 Guard Gp-Swivel
8v3508 Guard Gp-Track Guide
9v4591 Guard Gp-Track Guide
3v5269 Guard Gp-Track Guide
3V***69Guard Group-Track Guide; Track Guide Guard Group1
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8v8690 Guard Gp-Track Guide
3v5264 Guard Gp-Track Guide
3v5270 Guard Gp-Track Guide
9v4595 Guard Gp-Track Guide
6c2680 Guard Gp-Track Motor
8v1202 Guard Gp-Track Motor
8V***02Guard Group-Track Motor; Track Motor Guard Group1
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8v4715 Guard Gp-Track Motor
9c6664 Guard Gp-Track Motor
6c2735 Guard Gp-Track Motor
6c2334 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 2 Of 2
6c0866 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 2 Of 2
6c0866 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6c0385 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6c0385 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 2 Of 2
6c2334 Hood & Guard Gp-Part 1 Of 2
5c9558 Idler Gp-Front
8v9106 Idler Gp-Front
8v4712 Idler Gp-Front
3v5278 Idler Gp-Front
3V***78Idler Group-Front; Front Idler Group1
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3v5266 Idler Gp-Front
3V***66Idler Group-Front; Front Idler Group1
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6y8183 Link As-Track
9w6135 Link As-Track
6y8184 Link As-Track
6t0511 Link As-Track
9w6775 Link As-Track
5c7307 Panel Gp-Front
8v9250 Panel Gp-Rear
6c0389 Panel Gp-Lh
6c2335 Panel Gp-Rear
8v9251 Panel Gp-Rh
6c0867 Panel Gp-Side
8v9227 Panel Gp-Rh
5c2578 Plate Gp-Hydraulic Blocking
4F***91Seal (1.302" Diameter); Seal--To Seal Pumps To Case1
4F***52Packing,Preformed Cover Part Of Kit P/N 4j***801
5C***78Plate Group-Hydraulic Blocking1
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5c7803 Platform Gp-Part 1 Of 2
5c7803 Platform Gp-Part 2 Of 2
6k9879 Roller Gp-Track Carrier-4 Required
6K***79Roller Group-Track Carrier; Track Carrier Roller Group1
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6k9880 Roller Gp-Track Carrier-4 Required
6K***80Roller Group-Track Carrier; (Upper)1
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5a8374 Roller Gp-Track Carrier
5A***74Roller Group-Track Carrier; Track Carrier Roller Group1
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9s3570 Roller Gp-Track Carrier-4 Required
9S***70Roller Group-Track Carrier; Track Carrier Roller Guard1
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8e4573 Track Roller Gp-Single Flange
8E***73Roller Group-Track-Single Flange; Track Roller Gp-Single Flange1
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8e4612 Track Roller Gp-Single Flange
5P***48Washer--Bracket To L.H. Support Rail4
7F***27Bolt Hydraulic Filler And Mounting4
8E***73Roller Group-Track-Single Flange; Track Roller Gp-Single Flange1
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7t6188 Track Roller Gp-Single Flange
0L***69Bolt (5/8-11 Thd X 3.750 In Long4
5P***47Washer (Bracket To Valve Support)4
7T***88Roller Group-Track-Single Flange1
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7t6395 Track Roller-Single Flange
7T***95Roller Group-Track-Single Flange1
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6c1687 Spring & Cylinder Gp-Rh
6c1686 Spring & Cylinder Gp-Lh
5c9559 Spring Gp
8v9153 Step Gp
6c2750 Step Gp
6t3649 Track Gp-2 Required
1M***08Nut-Track204
6T***11Link As-Track; Link Assembly1
6T***49Track Group1
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6y1211 Track Gp-2 Required
1S***59Bolt 2.15 In. (54.61 mm) Long172
1S***60Nut-Track; (3/4-16-Thd)172
6Y***64Shoe-Track43
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9w6134 Track Gp-2 Required
1S***59Bolt 2.15 In. (54.61 mm) Long196
1S***60Nut-Track; (3/4-16-Thd)196
9W***34Track Group1
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6t0512 Track Gp-2 Required
1M***08Nut-Track204
6T***11Link As-Track; Link Assembly1
6T***12Track Group; Track Group-508mm (20 In.) Triple1
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6t0516 Track Gp-2 Required
1M***08Nut-Track204
6T***11Link As-Track; Link Assembly1
6T***16Track Group; Track Gp-710 Triple Grouser Shoe1
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9w6772 Track Gp-2 Required
1S***59Bolt 2.15 In. (54.61 mm) Long172
1S***60Nut-Track; (3/4-16-Thd)172
9W***28Shoe-Track43
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6t0514 Track Gp-2 Required
1M***08Nut-Track204
6T***11Link As-Track; Link Assembly1
6T***14Track Group; Track Gp-610 Triple Grouser Shoe1
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9w6721 Roller Gp-Single Flange-16 Required
9W***21Track Roller Group-Single Flange1
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8v9105 Yoke As-Pilot
Cooling System
8n4457 Base Gp-Engine Oil Filter
8N***57Base Group-Oil Filter; Base Group-Engine Oil Filter1
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2w6953 Cooler Gp-Filter Base & Engine Oil
2W***53Cooler Group-Filter Base & Eng Oil1
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2w6954 Cooler Gp-Filter Base & Engine Oil
2W***54Cooler Group-Filter Base & Eng Oil1
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9y0653 Cooler Gp-Hydraulic Oil
6a9622 Cooler Gp-Hydraulic Oil
9y1563 Cooling Ar-High Ambient
7W***34Pulley Group-Fan Drive1
9Y***91Vee Belt Set-Includes 2 Belts1
9Y***53Cooler Group-Hydraulic Oil1
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9y0656 Cooling Ar-High Ambient
6C***24Pulley Group-Crankshaft1
6C***38Pulley Group-Fan Drive; Pulley Gp-Fan1
9Y***56Cooling Ar-High Ambient1
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6c0539 Fan Gp-Suction
6a9610 Housing & Regulator Gp
6A***10Housing & Regulator Group; Regulator And Housing Group1
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8n4112 Lines Gp-Water
8N***12Lines Group-Water; -Bypass Relief1
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2w6779 Lines Gp-Water
7n5909 Pump Gp-Water
7N***09Pump Group-Water; Water Pump Group1
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2w8001 Pump Gp-Water*R
9y0666 Radiator Gp
6c0409 Radiator Gp
Engine Arrangement
7c9920 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
1N***36Camshaft Group-Single; Single Camshaft Group1
1W***72Balancer Group; Balancer Group1
1W***93Fastener Group-Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group1
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7c9338 Engine Ar
4N***37Drive Group-Fan; Fan Drive Group1
5C***34Screen Group; Test Screen Group1
6A***10Housing & Regulator Group; Regulator And Housing Group1
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7c9340 Engine Ar
4N***37Drive Group-Fan; Fan Drive Group1
5C***34Screen Group; Test Screen Group1
6A***10Housing & Regulator Group; Regulator And Housing Group1
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7c9920 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
1W***58Lines Group-Turbocharger Oil; Turbocharger Oil Lines Group1
1W***25Pump Group-Fuel Prime & Prim Filter1
1W***27Lines Group-Fuel Drain1
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7c9921 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
1W***58Lines Group-Turbocharger Oil; Turbocharger Oil Lines Group1
1W***25Pump Group-Fuel Prime & Prim Filter1
1W***27Lines Group-Fuel Drain1
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7c9921 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
1N***36Camshaft Group-Single; Single Camshaft Group1
1W***72Balancer Group; Balancer Group1
1W***93Fastener Group-Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group1
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Fuel System And Governor
2w0262 Camshaft As
8r1233 Control Ar-Governor
1V***33Diode Assem.1
6W***25Control Group-Governor1
8R***27Harness As.1
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8r1234 Control Ar-Governor
1V***33Diode Assem.1
8R***48Control Group-Governor1
8R***27Harness As.1
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7t7997 Control Gp-Engine Speed-Electronic
7x1902 Control Gp-Electronic
8r0448 Control Gp-Governor-Part 1 Of 3
6w4025 Control Gp-Governor-Part 1 Of 3
6w4025 Control Gp-Governor-Part 3 Of 3
6c0338 Control Gp-Governor
6w4025 Control Gp-Governor-Part 2 Of 3
8r0448 Control Gp-Governor-Part 3 Of 3
8r0448 Control Gp-Governor-Part 2 Of 3
6w7991 Cylinder Gp-Engine Speed Actuator
1w8626 Filter Gp-Secondary Fuel
1W***26Filter Group-Secondary; Filter Gp-Secondary Filter1
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1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 1 Of 3
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 2 Of 3
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 3 Of 3
6c0337 Lines Gp-Fuel
9y5331 Lines Gp-Fuel Drain
1w8627 Lines Gp-Fuel Drain
8n2772 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
8N***72Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group1
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7c5170 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
7c5160 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
8n8170 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
2w0263 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
1w6539 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
1w8625 Pump Gp-Fuel Priming & Primary Filter
1W***25Pump Group-Fuel Prime & Prim Filter1
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1w1695 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer*R
2w4160 Pump Gp-Mounting & Fuel Transfer
7w8070 Governor & Fuel Injection Pump
7W***70Pump Group-Gov & Fuel Inj; Pump Gp-Governor & Fuel Injection1
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6c0851 Pump Gp-Refueling-Part 1 Of 2
6c0851 Pump Gp-Refueling-Part 2 Of 2
5c0746 Strainer Gp
5c6108 Switch As
5C***08Switch As; (Fuel Tank Shut Off)1
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8v5729 Tank Gp-Fuel
8n7276 Torque Control Gp
9t1725 Valve Gp-Check
6t8208 Valve Gp-Solenoid
Hydraulic System
9t1749 Actuator Gp
6w4001 Lines & Control Ar
3V***62Control Group-Electric; Electric Hand Control Group1
5C***70Lines Group-Rotator; Lines Gp-Clamshell Rotator1
5C***40Mounting Group-Valve1
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6w4000 Lines & Control Ar
3V***62Control Group-Electric; Electric Hand Control Group1
5C***40Mounting Group-Valve1
5C***87Lines Group-Rotator; Lines Gp-Boom Rotator1
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3v1962 Control Gp-Electric
3V***62Control Group-Electric; Electric Hand Control Group1
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6w7973 Control Gp-Hydraulic-Part 1 Of 3
6W***73Control Group-Hydraulic; Control Gp-Hydraulic-Hand1
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6w7972 Control Gp-Hydraulic-Part 2 Of 2
6W***72Control Group-Hydraulic; Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand1
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6w7973 Control Gp-Hydraulic-Part 2 Of 3
6W***73Control Group-Hydraulic; Control Gp-Hydraulic-Hand1
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6w7973 Control Gp-Hydraulic-Part 3 Of 3
6W***73Control Group-Hydraulic; Control Gp-Hydraulic-Hand1
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6w7972 Control Gp-Hydraulic-Part 1 Of 2
6W***72Control Group-Hydraulic; Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 1 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 6 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 4 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 8 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 4 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 2 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 3 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 5 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 3 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 2 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 7 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 6 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 5 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 1 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hydraulic-Part 8 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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8v8315 Control Gp-Pilot Operated Hyd-Part 7 Of 8
8V***15Control Group-Pilot Operated Hydraulic; Pilot Operated Hydraulic Control Group1
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6w8587 Control Gp-Increased Pressure-Part 1 Of 3
6w8588 Control Gp-Increased Pressure-Part 3 Of 3
6W***88Control Group-Pressure; Control Gp-Increased Pressure1
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6w8587 Control Gp-Increased Pressure-Part 2 Of 3
6w8588 Control Gp-Increased Pressure-Part 1 Of 3
6W***88Control Group-Pressure; Control Gp-Increased Pressure1
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6w8588 Control Gp-Increased Pressure-Part 2 Of 3
6W***88Control Group-Pressure; Control Gp-Increased Pressure1
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6w9422 Control Gp-Increased Pressure
6w8587 Control Gp-Increased Pressure-Part 3 Of 3
6w9421 Control Gp-Increased Pressure
8j8613 Cylinder Gp-Boom
8J***13Cylinder Group-Boom; Boom Cylinder Group1
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9t6410 Cylinder Gp-Boom
9t6497 Cylinder Gp-Bucket
8j8611 Cylinder Gp-Stick (Chg. 8-10, 12)
8J***11Cylinder Group-Stick; Stick Cylinder Group1
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8j8611 Cylinder Gp-Stick (Chg. 11, 13)
8J***11Cylinder Group-Stick; Stick Cylinder Group1
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8j7390 Filter Gp
8J***90Filter Group; (Pilot System Oil Filter)1
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4t0966 Filter Gp
9t3704 Head Gp-Pump
6w9265 Installation Ar-Hammer
5C***81Lines Group-Boom; Hammer Lines Group-- One-Piece Boom1
5C***82Lines Group-Stick; Hammer Lines Group --Stick (Montabert)1
6W***72Control Group-Hydraulic; Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand1
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6w9266 Installation Ar-Hammer
6C***55Lines Group-Boom; Hammer Lines Group--(One Piece Boom)1
6C***56Lines Group-Stick; Hammer Lines Group-- Stick (Krupp)1
6W***73Control Group-Hydraulic; Control Gp-Hydraulic-Hand1
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8r0373 Lines Ar-Boom Check Valve
8R***73Lines Ar-Boom Check Valve1
8R***74Lines Group-Boom Check Valve; Lines Gp-Boom Check Valve-Base1
8V***39Lines Group-Boom Check Valve; Boom Cylinder Check Valve Lines Group1
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8v8681 Lines Ar-Boom Check Valve
8V***39Lines Group-Boom Check Valve; Boom Cylinder Check Valve Lines Group1
8V***07Lines Group-Boom Check Valve; Boom Check Valve Lines Group--Base1
8V***81Lines Ar-Boom Check Valve1
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6a7290 Lines Gp-Boom
6A***90Lines Group-Boom; Boom Lines Group1
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6c0155 Lines Gp-Boom
6C***55Lines Group-Boom; Hammer Lines Group--(One Piece Boom)1
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5c9781 Lines Gp-Boom
5C***81Lines Group-Boom; Hammer Lines Group-- One-Piece Boom1
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5c3054 Lines Gp-Boom
5C***54Lines Group-Boom; Boom Lines Group1
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8v7839 Lines Gp-Boom
8V***39Lines Group-Boom Check Valve; Boom Cylinder Check Valve Lines Group1
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8v8107 Lines Gp-Boom Check Valve
8V***07Lines Group-Boom Check Valve; Boom Check Valve Lines Group--Base1
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8r0374 Lines Gp-Boom Check Valve
8R***74Lines Group-Boom Check Valve; Lines Gp-Boom Check Valve-Base1
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6a7291 Lines Gp-Boom Cylinder
6A***91Lines Group-Boom Cylinder; Boom Cylinder Lines Group1
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6a7295 Lines Gp-Bucket Cylinder
6A***95Lines Group-Bucket Cylinder; Bucket Cylinder Lines Group1
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6w7131 Lines Gp-Check Valve-Part 1 Of 2
6w5363 Lines Gp-Check Valve-Part 1 Of 2
6w5363 Lines Gp-Check Valve-Part 2 Of 2
6w7131 Lines Gp-Check Valve-Part 2 Of 2
5c5788 Lines Gp-Clamshell
5c0869 Lines Gp-Front-Part 2 Of 2
5c0869 Lines Gp-Front-Part 1 Of 2
5c2478 Lines Gp-Pilot-Part 1 Of 2
5C***78Lines Group-Pilot; Pilot Lines Group1
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5c2478 Lines Gp-Pilot-Part 2 Of 2
5C***78Lines Group-Pilot; Pilot Lines Group1
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6w4997 Lines Gp-Pump
6w3052 Lines Gp-Pump-Part 2 Of 2
6w3052 Lines Gp-Pump-Part 1 Of 2
5c0383 Lines Gp-Return & Filter
5c5348 Lines Gp-Clamshell Rotator
5C***48Lines Group-Rotator; Clamshell Rotator Lines Group1
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5c5793 Lines Gp-Stick Rotator
5C***93Lines Group-Rotator; Lines Gp-Stick Rotator1
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5c3570 Lines Gp-Clamshell Rotator
5C***70Lines Group-Rotator; Lines Gp-Clamshell Rotator1
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5c4087 Lines Gp-Boom Rotator
5C***87Lines Group-Rotator; Lines Gp-Boom Rotator1
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6c0156 Lines Gp-Hammer
6C***56Lines Group-Stick; Hammer Lines Group-- Stick (Krupp)1
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6a7294 Lines Gp-Stick
6A***94Lines Group-Stick; Bucket Cylinder Lines Group1
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6a7293 Lines Gp-Stick
6A***93Lines Group-Stick; Stick Lines Group1
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5c9782 Lines Gp-Hammer
5C***82Lines Group-Stick; Hammer Lines Group --Stick (Montabert)1
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6w1343 Lines Gp-Swing Motor
6c2725 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 2 Of 3
6c2880 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 1 Of 3
6c2880 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 2 Of 3
6c2875 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 1 Of 2
6c2875 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 2 Of 2
6c2880 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 3 Of 3
6w3543 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 3 Of 3
6c2725 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 1 Of 3
6c2725 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 3 Of 3
6w3543 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 2 Of 3
6w1483 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 1 Of 2
6w1483 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 2 Of 2
6w3543 Lines Gp-Track Motor-Part 1 Of 3
8j6848 Motor Gp-Piston
9t0670 Motor Gp-Piston Link
9t1062 Motor Gp-Piston Link-2 Required
9t0999 Motor Gp-Piston Link-2 Required
5c4040 Mounting Gp-Valve
9j7902 Pump Gp-Auxiliary Gear
9t3712 Pump Gp-Double-Piston
9j7901 Pump Gp-Auxiliary Gear
9j7900 Pump Gp-Auxiliary Gear
9t1488 Pump Gp-Gear
9t1489 Pump Gp-Gear
1A***05Bolt (5 In. Long); (5/8-11x5-In)4
2M***91Ring-Snap1
5P***47Washer (Bracket To Valve Support)4
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9t4714 Pump Gp-Gear
9T***87Pump Group-Gear1
9T***13Pump Group-Gear (Not Illustrated)1
9T***14Pump Group-Gear1
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9j7903 Pump Gp-Auxiliary Gear
9t1487 Pump Gp-Gear
9t6714 Pump Gp-Double-Piston
9t6713 Pump Gp-Double-Piston
9t1580 Rotating Gp
9t2280 Rotating Gp
9t2010 Rotating Gp
9T***10Rotating Group; -Hydraulic Oil Cooling-Radiator1
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9t3714 Rotating Gp
9t3870 Rotating Gp-Pump
8r0313 Service Gp
9t2282 Shaft Gp
9T***82Shaft Group; -Hydraulic Oil Cooling-Radiator1
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9t4221 Shaft Gp
9t2007 Shaft Gp
9t4222 Shaft Gp-Stub
5c0385 Support Gp-Valve & Filter
2g3970 Switch & Handle Gp
8j0397 Swivel Gp
6a4501 Tank Gp-Hydraulic Oil
9t1690 Valve Gp
9t1091 Valve Gp-Relief
9t3767 Valve Gp
9t1090 Valve Gp-Relief
9t6721 Valve Gp
9t6722 Valve Gp-Relief
9t0121 Valve Gp
9T***21Valve Group; Valve Gp-Pilot Operated1
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8j2601 Valve Gp-Track Brake
1u4723 Valve Gp-Check
6c1542 Valve Gp-Check
9t0128 Valve Gp-Check
6e2562 Valve Gp-Check
9t1082 Valve Gp
9T***82Valve Group-Check & Relief; (Stick)1
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9t6517 Valve Gp
3g3816 Valve Gp-Control-Rh
3g8122 Valve Gp-Control-Part 2 Of 2
3g8125 Valve Gp-Hydraulic Control
3g8122 Valve Gp-Control-Part 1 Of 2
3g8122 Valve Gp-Control
3g3817 Valve Gp-Control-Lh
9j8573 Valve Gp-Control
9j2084 Valve Gp-Drain
9t2630 Valve Gp-Pilot
8j4356 Valve Gp-Pilot
4t9980 Valve Gp-Pilot
3g3818 Valve Gp-Control
3G***18Valve Group-Pilot Travel & Steer1
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9j6395 Valve Gp-Relief
9t1575 Valve Gp-Relief
4t9296 Valve Gp-Relief-Pilot Operated
9j6394 Valve Gp-Relief
9t6518 Valve Gp-Relief
9t0122 Valve Gp
9t1686 Valve Gp-Pitch Relief
9t6720 Valve Gp-Relief
6e1151 Valve Gp-Relief
4t5572 Valve Gp-Relief
5c9971 Valve Gp-Selector
9j5447 Valve Gp-Selector
9J***47Valve Group-Selector; (Selector)1
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9t3672 Valve Gp-Selector
9t5584 Valve Gp-Selector
7t9746 Valve Gp-Solenoid
7T***46Valve Group-Solenoid; (Warm-Up & Boom Float)1
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9j8145 Valve Gp-Solenoid
9J***45Valve Group-Solenoid; (Solenoid)1
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6t5859 Valve Gp-Solenoid
6T***59Valve Group-Solenoid; (Ride Control)1
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Lubrication System
6c0357 Breather Gp
2p6855 Filler Gp-Engine Oil
6n3386 Disposal Gp-Fumes
6N***86Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group1
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2p0990 Gauge Gp-Oil Level
2P***90Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick)1
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2p6512 Lines Gp-Engine Oil
2P***12Lines Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Lines Group1
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2p1784 Pump Gp-Engine Oil
2P***84Pump Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pump Group1
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6n2642 Pump Gp-Engine Oil
0S***90Bolt; (3/8-16x2in)(Clip Thru Spacer To Bracket As)1
1P***46Washer-Hard; (10.2x35x6-mm Thk)1
4W***48Pump Group-Engine Oil; Pump Gp-Engine Oil Gear1
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4w2448 Pump Gp-Engine Oil*R
4W***48Pump Group-Engine Oil; Pump Gp-Engine Oil Gear1
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5c9434 Screen Gp
5C***34Screen Group; Test Screen Group1
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Power Train
6w3097 Adapter Gp-Flywheel Housing
3k5801 Brake As-Parking
9c5969 Brake Gp-Park
6w1445 Brake Gp-Park
6w1465 Brake Gp-Parking-Lh
6w1463 Brake Gp-Parking-Rh
3v4487 Control Gp-Swing Brake
6w3988 Coupling Gp-Pump
6w1482 Drive Gp-Swing-Part 2 Of 2
6w1482 Drive Gp-Swing-Part 1 Of 2
6w1482 Drive Gp-Swing-Part 1 Of 1
9c3307 Final Drive Gp-Part 2 Of 2
9c3307 Final Drive Gp-Part 1 Of 2
9c3307 Final Drive Gp
9c5232 Final Drive Gp
8v5917 Final Drive Gp
8r3249 Sprocket Gp-Conversion
1D***08Bolt-(3/4" X 2-3/4")-Rops Mounting Bracket To Fender8
2K***39Bolt1
4K***84Washer-Hard; (34x55x6-mm Thk)1
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Service Equipment And Supplies
Name Plates & Transfers-Part 2 Of 2
8C***35Film-Instruction (Fuel Tank); On Front Guard To The Left Of And Centered With Fuel Filler Cap1
8C***36Film-Symbol (215c)2
8C***37Film-Symbol (219)2
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Name Plates & Transfers-Part 1 Of 2
1P***07Film-Symbol; 2 On Bottom Of Upper Frame Below Engine. 2 On Front Of Upper Frame Above Boom Articulation2
3N***90Plate Serial Number; On R.H. Rear Bank Of Cylinder Block As Viewed From Rear Of Engine1
4B***58Screw (Identification Plate) Mounting2
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Starting And Electrical System
3v5348 Alarm Gp-Travel
3V***48Alarm Group-Travel; Travel Alarm Group1
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6n9294 Alternator Gp*R
3T***52Alternator Group-Charging1
6N***94Alternator Group; (24-Volt, 35-Ampere)1
7N***20Alternator Group; Alternator Group (Robert Bosch)1
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7n9720 Alternator Gp
7N***20Alternator Group; Alternator Group (Robert Bosch)1
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5s9088 Alternator Gp*R
3T***88Alternator Group-Charging; Alternator Group Delco-Remy 24 Volt, 50 Ampere1
5S***88Alternator Group-Charging1
6T***23Alternator Group-Charging; Alternator Group-Nippondenso -- 24 Volt, 50 Ampere1
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3v8825 Alternator Gp
6n5468 Alternator Gp
3t1888 Alternator Gp
3T***88Alternator Group-Charging; Alternator Group Delco-Remy 24 Volt, 50 Ampere1
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6t7223 Alternator Gp
6T***23Alternator Group-Charging; Alternator Group-Nippondenso -- 24 Volt, 50 Ampere1
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9g9538 Alternator Gp
9g4574 Alternator Gp
9G***74Alternator Group-Charging; Alternator Group (Nippondenso)1
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3t6352 Alternator Gp-Part 1 Of 2
3t6352 Alternator Gp-Part 2 Of 2
6c0388 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 4 Of 4
6c0388 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 3 Of 4
6c0388 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 1 Of 4
6c0388 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 2 Of 4
8k2506 Battery Gp
7t8000 Control Gp-Electronic
3v4495 Horn Gp-Electric
1m1882 Lamp Gp-Flood
8c5582 Lamp Gp-Flood
6c1520 Lighting Gp
6c1500 Lighting Gp
6c1540 Lighting Gp
6a8420 Lighting Gp-Boom
5c3653 Lighting Gp-Boom
3t8635 Solenoid As
7t8854 Solenoid As-Starting Motor
6c0352 Starting Aid Gp-Ether
4n3354 Starting Ar-Electric
4N***54Starting Ar-Electric1
7S***22Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
8K***06Battery Group1
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3t4582 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
3t4581 Starting Motor Gp-Electric-Part 1 Of 2
4n3181 Starting Motor Gp-Electric*R
1w3851 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
3t4581 Starting Motor Gp-Electric-Part 2 Of 2
8n2145 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
8N***45Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt1
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7s3622 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
7S***22Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
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3t4586 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
3T***86Starting Motor Group-Electric1
8C***50Starting Motor Group-Electric1
8N***45Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group--24 Volt1
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8c3650 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
3t4583 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
3T***81Starting Motor Group-Electric1
3T***82Starting Motor Group-Electric1
3T***83Starting Motor Group-Electric1
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8c3651 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
8C***51Starting Motor Group-Electric; Starting Motor Gp-Electric-Delco-Remy1
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3t6305 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
3T***05Starting Motor Group-Electric; Starting Motor Group (Robert Bosch)1
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7n0718 Switch As-Disconnect
7N***18Switch As-Disconnect; -Battery-Ground Level1
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7n8001 Switch As
7N***01Switch As-Toggle; -Prelubrication Override-Crank Override1
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7n8000 Switch As
7N***00Switch As-Toggle; (Warning Light)1
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9g7641 Switch Gp
9G***41Switch Group-Start; -Engine, Key-Vims Service1
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9v8878 Wiring Gp-Cab-Part 1 Of 2
9v8878 Wiring Gp-Cab-Part 2 Of 2

219 serial number reference

On Cat 219/219D excavators the identification (PIN) plate is riveted to the upper frame near the cab entry or on the right side of the main frame, sometimes duplicated on the frame rail under the operator step. Read the first three characters as the serial prefix (identifies model and build series) and the remaining five digits as the sequential unit number within that prefix run.

PrefixIdentifies
5CF219 and 219 LC (standard and long-undercarriage), first-generation 219 hydraulic excavator, 3304 engine, built in Belgium, roughly 1987-1989 before the D-series update
5XG219D and 219D LC, D-series update to the 219, 3304 engine, built in Belgium, from 1989; standard 219D commonly cited as ending 1992, LC production listings run to 1995 (confirm exact cutoff with dealer)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the Caterpillar 219 excavator use?

The base 219 and 219 LC run the mechanically injected Caterpillar 3304 diesel, rated around 97 kW (130 hp), with no electronic engine control. The later 219D and 219D LC carry an uprated 3304 derivative producing roughly 107 kW (143 hp).

What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 219?

Operating weight for the base 219 runs about 21.5-21.6 metric tons (46,550 lb). LC (long/wide undercarriage) configurations add weight for stability, and the later 219D LC reaches about 23 metric tons. Exact figures vary by undercarriage width, counterweight, and attachment.

What replaced the Caterpillar 219?

Caterpillar replaced the base 219 with the 219D and 219D LC, which use an uprated 3304 engine in the same chassis family. Caterpillar later folded the whole 219 line into its 320 medium-excavator platform as it moved the segment toward newer engine and hydraulic technology.

What 219 owners discuss

How reliable is the 219's engine and driveline over a long service life?
Owners running the 219 series into the 20,000-25,000 hour range report the diesel, hydraulic pumps, travel motors and swing turntable holding up with no major failures when maintenance was kept current. A late-1980s 219 with roughly 25,000 hours has been described as still doing a full day's work with no real trouble to engine, pump, motors or turntable. Machines in the 10,000+ hour range are described as running smooth and tight for their age. This generation of Cat excavator (219, 219 LC, 219D, 219D LC, built from the late 1980s into the mid-1990s) is generally seen as simpler and more durable than later electronically controlled models, mainly because there is less to fail.
What engine does the 219 actually use, and what quirks does it have?
The 219 series is built around Caterpillar's 3304 diesel; later 219D and 219D LC variants carry a higher-output 3304 derivative rated in the range of roughly 107 kW (143 hp). Owners of similarly sized 3304-powered machines commonly report the engine starting and idling fine but bogging under load, a symptom usually traced to injection timing drift or worn injector nozzles rather than a fuel-system fault. Hard restarting and heavy black smoke right after a rebuild point to the same area: injector condition and timing. Persistent oil leaks around the block are also a recurring complaint on this engine family and are worth tracking before they turn into a lubrication problem. Because injection timing and fuel work affect emissions and safe operation, have your dealer verify injection timing and injector condition before returning the machine to full duty.
Why do the hydraulics feel sluggish or inconsistent on these older 219s?
The 219's pilot-operated hydraulic system depends on pilot pressure being right at spec. If pilot pressure is low, the main control valves never open fully no matter what the main pumps are doing, so every function feels soft. A second common cause on this vintage of machine is a stuck anti-cavitation check valve inside a directional section: oil bypasses back to tank through the partially open valve, giving slow cylinder response even though pump pressure tests fine. Sluggishness that shows up right after a pump rebuild or a fluid change is usually trapped air working its way out rather than a new fault. The troubleshooting order owners favor is pilot pressure first, then check valves, then pilot filters.
What's the typical undercarriage and final drive wear pattern on the 219?
The recurring failure point on this size of Cat final drive is the face seal, first noticed as a leak at the joint between the sprocket and the final drive housing. Packed-in mud and debris around the final drive is the main driver of premature seal failure, so keeping the undercarriage clean is treated as routine maintenance rather than optional extra work. Track tension matters more than most owners expect too: running too tight or too loose both accelerate wear, and it is checked by measuring the pin-to-pin span across a run of links rather than by eyeballing sag.
Are there known electrical or sensor/gauge issues on this generation of 219?
This era of Cat excavator predates the heavier electronic control systems of later models, so electrical faults tend to be simple: corroded or loose connector pins, deteriorated ground connections, and battery terminals that have worked loose over years of vibration. Where owners do see erratic gauges or intermittent no-start conditions, the wiring harness insulation itself is a known weak point on Cat machines of this control-system era; insulation can crumble and flake with age, creating shorts that mimic a sensor or gauge failure. Chasing connectors and grounds before condemning a gauge or a sending unit is the standard first step. Because intermittent electrical faults can mask a real charging or starting-safety issue, have your dealer verify wiring integrity if the harness shows insulation damage.
What should I check specifically when buying a used 219?
Walk the frame and car body first for cracks, dents, or signs of prior structural repair; these are heavy machines and stress cracking tends to show up at the same spots repeatedly. Start the engine cold and watch the exhaust: persistent black, gray or white smoke is a walk-away sign, and any knock or tick that does not belong is worth stopping over. Run every hydraulic function through full travel and watch for hesitation, drift under load, or a boom that will not hold; sluggish response ties back to the pilot pressure and check valve issues common on this generation. Check the undercarriage for even wear across rollers and idlers and confirm there is no seepage at the final drives. Ask for maintenance records. A 219 in the 10,000-25,000+ hour range with a real service history is normal for this model and not itself a red flag, but the same hours with no records is.
Is there a meaningful difference between the base 219 and the 219D/219D LC in terms of what to expect?
Yes. Treat them as related but distinct configurations rather than one machine. The base 219 and 219 LC (long-carriage, wider undercarriage) are the earlier build; the 219D and 219D LC follow as an updated series with a higher-rated engine output. Parts commonality is high across the related 215/219 family, which owners cite as one reason maintenance and repair parts stay easy to source on either variant, but do not assume a spec or a fix documented for one automatically applies to the other. Confirm engine rating and configuration off the machine's own identification plate before ordering parts or planning repairs.

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

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