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Caterpillar 518

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar 518 is a mid-size wheel-type skidder built for forestry and logging work, powered through its production run by the Cat 3304 turbocharged four-cylinder diesel (early production carried the D330 engine designation before Cat standardized on 3304 naming). It runs mechanical unit injection with a mechanical governor and carries no ECM or digital fault codes. Operating weight varies by configuration: the base skidder runs about 9,698 kg (21,380 lb), the Cable Skidder about 10,249 kg (22,597 lb), and the heavier Grapple Skidder about 12,025 kg (26,511 lb). Caterpillar built the 518 from the early 1970s (USA production from 1971, Canadian production from 1973) through the mid-1980s, offering it as a base skidder, a Cable Skidder with a Gearmatic PTO-driven winch on a single or dual arch, and a Grapple Skidder with power-shift controls and a swing-boom grapple on a dual arch. Its place in Caterpillar's period skidder lineup sits between lighter and heavier wheel skidders in the range; a clear, documented direct predecessor or successor model has not been established and should not be assumed.

Across its production run the 518 picked up incremental updates rather than a clean generational break. Base and early Cable/Grapple units carried the roughly 120 to 130 flywheel hp rating, while a later Series II update (reflected in the 95U serial prefix range) offered a dual 130/145 hp rating and added front wheel caliper disc brakes on grapple-configured machines. Serial prefixes split by plant and configuration: 50S and 94U for cable-configured machines built in the USA and Canada, 55U and 95U for power-shift grapple machines, with 95U carrying the documented Series II sub-range. In today's used and parts market the 518 remains relevant because its mechanical fuel system, powershift transmission and simple wheel-type undercarriage are straightforward to keep running and rebuild without factory diagnostic tools, and a working population of these machines is still logging in small to mid-size operations. Wear items concentrate at the articulation trunnion and king-pin bushings and at the planetary final drives rather than at track components, which shapes what the parts and rebuild market demands for this model.

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 518 specifications

Engine

Engine modelCat 3304, turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel (early production used the D330 engine designation before the 3304 model naming)
Gross powerGrapple and Cable configurations rated at 130 hp (97 kW); early standard 518 units rated around 120 flywheel hp (89.5 kW). Later Series II 3304 offered a dual 130/145 hp rating. Power varies by series and configuration
DisplacementApprox. 7.0 L (425-427 cu in)
Cylinders4, in-line, turbocharged
Emissions tierPre-emissions design (machine predates Tier/Stage regulation); not documented — verify with your dealer

Weights

Operating weight — base 518 skidderApprox. 9,698 kg (21,380 lb); some sources round to 22,000 lb (9,979 kg). Varies by source/configuration
Operating weight — 518 Grapple SkidderApprox. 12,025 kg (26,511 lb)
Operating weight — 518 Cable SkidderApprox. 10,249 kg (22,597 lb)
Shipping weightNot documented for this exact configuration — verify with your dealer
Ground pressureNot documented in verifiable factory literature for this model

Dimensions

Overall length — base 518 skidderApprox. 5.23 m (17 ft 2 in); some listings cite lengths up to 6.63 m (21 ft 9 in) depending on winch/arch configuration. Varies by configuration
Overall length — 518 Cable SkidderApprox. 5.72 m (18 ft 9 in)
Overall widthApprox. 2.51-2.64 m (8 ft 3 in - 8 ft 8 in), varies by tire size and configuration
Height to top of cabApprox. 2.79-2.91 m (9 ft 2 in - 9 ft 7 in), varies by source
Wheelbase — base 518 skidderApprox. 2.90 m (9 ft 6 in)
Wheelbase — Grapple/Cable SkidderApprox. 3.25 m (10 ft 8 in)
Ground clearanceApprox. 0.47-0.51 m (1 ft 7 in - 1 ft 8 in), varies by configuration
Tire size18.4-34 up to 28.1-16 on base skidder; 23.1-26 on Grapple and Cable configurations

Performance

Travel speed, forwardApprox. 24-27 km/h (15-16.5 mph), 3 forward gears, varies by configuration
Travel speed, reverseApprox. 29-32 km/h (17.9-19.8 mph), 3 reverse gears, varies by configuration
Winch/cable max line pull (bare drum)Approx. 11,960 kg (26,363 lb) on Grapple and Cable configurations
Winch max line speedApprox. 92 m/min (302 ft/min)
Axle oscillation14 degrees (Grapple/Cable configurations)
Grapple capacity (tongs tip to tip)Approx. 0.7 sq m (7.5 sq ft) on Grapple Skidder
Gradeability / drawbar pullNot published in available factory or dealer literature — verify with your dealer

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tank — base 518 skidderApprox. 151 L (40 gal)
Fuel tank — Grapple/Cable configurationsApprox. 193 L (51 gal)
Hydraulic systemApprox. 28-29 L (7.5-7.7 gal); hydraulic pump is a piston-type unit, relief valve set around 20,700 kPa (3,000 psi)
Engine oil capacityNot documented for this exact configuration — verify with your dealer or the 3304 engine service manual
Cooling system capacityNot documented for this exact configuration — verify with your dealer or the 3304 engine service manual

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

518 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter) - Cat 3304 diesel (naturally aspirated, approx. 7.0 L displacement)Not documented for this exact serial range in available literature - verify with your dealer or the machine's OMM lubricant chart before servicing.Cat DEO (Diesel Engine Oil), API CD-equivalent duty oil. Cold climates: SAE 10W-30. Warm climates: SAE 15W-40 (SAE 30 also period-correct for this engine generation).
Cooling systemNot documented for this exact serial range in available literature - verify with your dealer or the machine's OMM.Cat DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant) premixed 50/50 with water, or full-life Cat ELC as a modern equivalent. Never run water alone.
Fuel tank151-193 L (40-51 US gal) - varies by configuration/series (cable vs grapple carriage changes fuel tank size on this model).Distillate diesel fuel meeting Cat specification for distillate diesel fuel; low-sulfur diesel accepted, no ULSD requirement for this pre-emissions-era engine.
Transmission/power train (powershift transmission and torque converter, 3F/3R)Approx. 32 L (8.5 US gal) - figure from a single trade source, not cross-verified against a second independent source; confirm before filling.Cat TDTO (Transmission and Drive Train Oil), SAE 30, meeting Cat TO-4 specification. Any commercial SAE 30 oil meeting TO-4 is an acceptable equivalent.
Final drives (each, front and rear)Not documented for this exact serial range in available literature - verify with your dealer or the machine's OMM.Cat TDTO, SAE 30, meeting Cat TO-4 specification (same family as power train oil on machines of this era).
Hydraulic system and tank28-29 L (7.5-7.7 US gal) - varies slightly by configuration/series.Cat hydraulic oil of the HYDO/TDTO family used on machines of this era, viscosity selected by climate; not confirmed which specific product name the original OMM specifies for this exact serial range - verify with your dealer.
Axles/differentialsNot separately documented for this configuration - on this wheel skidder's driveline the front and rear axle/differential lubrication may share the power train oil circuit; verify with your dealer or the machine's OMM.Cat TDTO, SAE 30, meeting Cat TO-4 specification, consistent with the rest of the power train.
Grease (spec only)Not applicable (grease points serviced individually, no reservoir capacity).Cat Multipurpose Grease, NLGI Grade 2, for all pin and linkage grease fittings; cold-climate NLGI 1 or 0 grades if operating below freezing for extended periods.

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

Caterpillar 518 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 50 h
  • Check engine oil and coolant level before start-up and inspect for leaks around the 3304 engine and hydraulic lines
  • Inspect the articulation joint, king-pin and trunnion bushings for play, seepage or heat, since wear concentrates here on a wheel-type frame
  • Grease the articulation trunnion, steering cylinder pins and arch/drawbar pivots
  • Drain water and sediment from the fuel tank and check the primary fuel filter/water separator
  • Check tire condition, inflation and wheel rim welds for cracks
  • Inspect winch cable and sheaves (Cable configuration) or grapple boom pins and hydraulic hoses (Grapple configuration) for wear or damage
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and filter on the 3304 mechanical-injection engine
  • Pull an oil sample from the powershift transmission and check level, since there is no ECM to flag internal wear
  • Inspect the injector pump and governor linkage for looseness or wear
  • Service or replace the primary and secondary fuel filter elements
  • Check front wheel caliper disc brakes (55U-prefix grapple units) for pad wear and adjustment
  • Check final drive housings and differential for leaks and correct oil level
Every 500 h
  • Change transmission (powershift) oil and filter using TO-4 spec fluid (Cat TDTO); this closes out first break-in service on new or rebuilt units
  • Change hydraulic system filter and check reservoir oil condition
  • Check torque converter operation and transmission control linkage adjustment
  • Inspect king-pin bushings and steering cylinder pins for measurable play and shim or plan replacement
  • Clean the radiator core and check fan belt tension and condition
  • Check Gearmatic winch mounting and PTO drive (Cable configuration) or grapple swing gear (Grapple configuration) for wear
Every 1,000 h
  • Change front and rear differential and planetary final drive oil
  • Check and adjust valve lash on the 3304 engine
  • Sample torque converter and transmission oil for wear metal trending
  • Change Gearmatic winch gear oil (Cable configuration)
  • Inspect turbocharger for shaft end play and boost leaks at connections
  • Check ROPS/FOPS mounting bolts and structure for cracks or looseness
Every 2,000 h
  • Drain and flush engine cooling system, refill with correct Cat coolant/antifreeze mixture
  • Inspect and rebuild brake caliper and disc pack as needed
  • Inspect grapple swing-boom and arch bushings/pins for wear beyond tolerance (Grapple configuration)
  • Pressure-test turbocharger and check compressor/turbine wheel for wear
  • Inspect frame rails, arch and hitch structure welds for cracking under sustained skidding loads
  • Measure king-pin and trunnion bushing wear against factory tolerance and replace if out of spec
Every 4,000 h
  • Perform inframe overhaul of the 3304 engine (liners, pistons, bearings) if oil consumption or blow-by trends indicate wear
  • Rebuild powershift transmission clutch packs and torque converter
  • Replace articulation trunnion and king-pin bushings as a set
  • Rebuild planetary final drives and differential carrier bearings
  • Rebuild or replace turbocharger cartridge
  • Inspect and recondition Gearmatic winch clutch and brake bands (Cable configuration) or grapple cylinder and swing bearing (Grapple configuration)

Servicing the 518 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

With no ECM or fault codes on the 3304's mechanical injection system, oil sampling is the main early-warning tool on a 518. Pull engine oil and powershift transmission (TO-4/TDTO) samples at 250-hour intervals and watch wear-metal trends from the planetary final drives and king-pin/trunnion bushings, the two areas where this wheel-type frame concentrates wear. Track turbocharger boost and exhaust smoke by eye, since drift in the mechanical governor and injector linkage will not throw a warning light.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Recurring issues on the 518 center on articulation trunnion and steering cylinder pin wear, injector pump and governor linkage adjustment, and caliper brake wear on 55U/95U grapple units. Cable-configured machines see Gearmatic winch clutch and cable wear; Grapple-configured machines see swing-boom bushing and hydraulic cylinder seal wear from cyclic loading. Powershift clutch pack slippage and torque converter stall issues are common corrective jobs as hours accumulate.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

High-hour 518s typically need an inframe overhaul of the 3304 (liners, pistons, bearings) before a full engine replacement is justified. Powershift clutch packs and the torque converter are the next major rebuild item, followed by king-pin and trunnion bushing replacement as a set once play exceeds factory tolerance. Planetary final drives and differential carrier bearings are rebuilt together, and turbocharger cartridges are typically replaced rather than repaired in the field.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Cold-start reliability on the 518 depends on correct engine oil viscosity and a properly functioning ether or glow-plug aid for the mechanical injection 3304, plus checked coolant glycol concentration. In wet or muddy logging ground, purge and re-grease the articulation trunnion and king-pin bushings more often than the standard interval to flush out contaminated grease. Clean radiator cores and screens frequently in bush environments where chips, needles and dust load the cooling system faster than in open-field use.

518 common service parts

Part numberPart
1P-2299Filter As-FuelCheck fitment →
2P-7714Fuel FilterCheck fitment →
5S-9665Fuel FilterCheck fitment →

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518 fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE gauge - high (red zone)Power-train (torque converter/transmission) oil temperature gauge reads above normal operating range.Sustained high-load pulling beyond duty-cycle limits, restricted cooler airflow, low oil level, or water-contaminated oil causing clutch-pack slippage in low range.Reduce load and let the machine idle to cool, check oil level and look for milky discoloration indicating water intrusion, inspect the oil cooler core.
POWER TRAIN OIL FILTER BYPASS lampLamp lights when the transmission oil filter differential pressure is high enough that oil is bypassing the element unfiltered.Plugged filter element, cold thickened oil at startup, or a worn charging pump dropping supply pressure below spec.Check transmission oil pressure at the filter test port against the factory range, replace the filter, allow the machine to warm before applying load.
GEAR SELECTOR indicator drops to NEUTRAL unexpectedlyTransmission control indicator shows neutral on its own during operation without the operator shifting.Electrical fault in the gear-selector switch or its wiring harness rather than an internal transmission failure.Trace and test the selector switch and harness continuity before tearing into the transmission.
ALTERNATOR / CHARGING lamp - not chargingLamp lights when charging-system output drops below regulated voltage.Worn alternator brushes or regulator, loose or glazed belt, or a fault in the dash panel wiring/connectors.Check belt tension, load-test the alternator output, inspect dash panel wiring and connectors for corrosion or breaks.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE lamp - lowLamp lights when engine oil pressure on the 3304 diesel falls below the safe minimum.Low oil level, worn oil pump, plugged oil filter, or a failed pressure sending unit.Shut the engine down immediately, check oil level and filter condition, verify sender before restart.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE gauge - highEngine coolant temperature gauge reads above the normal operating band.Extended high-load operation beyond the machine's cooling duty-cycle limits, low coolant, a plugged radiator core, or a slipping fan belt.Reduce load and observe the recommended work/rest cooling interval, check coolant level and clean debris from the radiator core.
HYDRAULIC OIL TEMPERATURE gauge - highImplement (winch/blade/arch) hydraulic system oil temperature gauge reads in the high range.A sticking relief valve, low hydraulic fluid level, a plugged cooler, or sustained high-pressure stall against a relief setting.Check fluid level, inspect the cooler and relief valve, let the system cool before resuming work.
TORQUE CONVERTER OIL PRESSURE - low or erraticTorque converter charging pressure reads below spec at the test port.Low transmission oil level, a worn charging pump, or internal converter seal leakage.Check oil level first, then test converter inlet/outlet pressure against the factory spec and inspect the charging pump.

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

518 attachments & work tools

Grapple / swing-boom attachment

Single-function swing-boom timber grapple mounted on the arch, standard on the grapple-skidder configuration of this model. Tong opening at the tips runs around 2.1 m (6.8 ft); jaw/grapple capacity is reported in a 0.7-0.95 sq m (7.5-10 sq ft) range depending on source. Boom reach at ground level is about 2.6 m (8.6 ft).

Cable / winch package

Rear-mounted power-take-off driven cable winch used for conventional skidding on the cable-skidder configuration. Bare-drum line pull is documented at roughly 11,900 kg (26,000 lb) class in the more consistent references, though some listings show conflicting figures - treat as class-typical and verify against the machine's winch data plate. Drum spools on the order of 75 m (250 ft) of wire rope.

Arch configuration

Offered in both single-arch and dual-arch layouts. Dual-arch frames are the common base under the swing-boom grapple package; single-arch frames are typical on winch-only cable units, though both layouts show up on grapple-equipped machines in the field.

Push/dozer blade

Front-mounted straight blade for trail clearing, deck cleanup, and light dozing. Maximum blade lift height is about 1.25 m (49 in), consistent across independent spec listings. Seen mainly on cable/winch-equipped units; less common as a factory fit on dedicated grapple machines.

Mounting and hydraulic hookup

Work tools pin-mount directly to the arch/boom structure - there is no excavator-style quick-coupler on this class of skidder. Grapple rotation, boom swing, and blade lift all run off the machine's own piston-pump circuit, rated around 172 L/min (45.5 gpm) with a relief setting near 20,700 kPa (3,000 psi), so any add-on tool needs to be plumbed into that existing circuit rather than carrying its own pump.

Third-party grapple heads

Swing grapples fitted to this model in the field are commonly third-party units - Esco-pattern grapple heads turn up repeatedly on period machines - rather than a house-brand grapple head built specifically for this skidder. Confirm mounting geometry and hydraulic flow needs with the grapple supplier before ordering a replacement or upgrade.

Operator guarding and cab

Standard protection is an open ROPS canopy with screening. Forestry-duty machines commonly add extra grille and screen guarding around the canopy and rear end for grapple and limbing work. A factory enclosed-cab option is not well documented for this model - verify with a dealer if that configuration is needed.

Tire and flotation options

Cable/winch units are shown across a size range from 18.4-34 up to 28.1-16, while grapple-configured units commonly run 23.1-26. Tire selection follows ground flotation and terrain needs rather than a single fixed factory spec.

All 518 assemblies by section

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Central Structure
5s6425 Balancer Group
2p6201 Camshaft Group
2P***01Camshaft Group-Single; Single Camshaft Group1
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2p6495 Cylinder Block Cover Group
2P***95Cover Group; Cylinder Block Cover Group1
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4n7692 Crankshaft Assembly--Field Installation
2p1686 Crankshaft Assembly--Field Installation
Crankshaft Bearing And Thrust Plate Replacement
2p6218 Crankshaft Group
2P***18Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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Crankshaft (2p6218 N/S)
2P***18Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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2p6216 Crankshaft Group
2p6216 Crankshaft Group--Type 2
2p6216 Crankshaft Group--Type 1
2p8774 Cylinder Block Assembly
2p6254 Cylinder Block Cover Group
2p6540 Cylinder Block Group
2P***40Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
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9s8912 Connecting Rod And Piston Group--4 Required
9S***12Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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4n4028 Connecting Rod And Piston Group--4 Required
4N***28Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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2p6225 Crankshaft Seal Group
2P***25Seal Group-Crankshaft; Crankshaft Seal Group1
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2p6223 Crankshaft Seal Group
2P***23Seal Group-Crankshaft; Crankshaft Seal Group1
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2p6483 Crankshaft Seal Group
2p6224 Crankshaft Seal Group
2P***24Seal Group-Crankshaft; Crankshaft Seal Group1
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Cooling System
Engine Oil Cooler (2p6215 N/S)
2P***15Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Oil Cooler Group Engine1
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2p6508 Transmission Oil Cooler Group
2P***08Cooler Group-Transmission Oil; Transmission Oil Cooler Group1
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Fumes Disposal (2p7446 N/S)
Fumes Disposal (2p7447 N/S)
6n1665 Fumes Disposal Group
Housing And Regulator (2p8163 N/S)
2P***63Housing & Regulator Group; Housing And Regulator Group1
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3n3271 Housing And Regulator Group
3N***71Housing & Regulator Group; Housing And Regulator Group1
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2p8169 Housing And Regulator Group
2P***69Housing & Regulator Group; Housing And Regulator Group1
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2p8165 Housing And Regulator Group
2P***65Housing & Regulator Group; Housing And Regulator Group1
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2p8168 Housing And Regulator Group
2p8167 Housing And Regulator Group
2P***67Housing & Regulator Group; Regulator And Housing Group1
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2p8164 Housing And Regulator Group
2P***64Housing & Regulator Group; Regulator And Housing Group1
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2p8166 Housing And Regulator Group
Water Lines (2p7741 N/S)--Pipe
2P***41Lines Group-Water; Water Lines Group-- Pipe1
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2p7740 Water Lines Group--Elbow
2P***40Lines Group-Water; Water Lines Group--Elbow1
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2p6188 Water Lines Group
2P***88Lines Group-Water; Water Lines Group1
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2p661 Water Pump Group
2P***61Pump Group-Water; Water Pump Group1
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2p662 Water Pump Group
2P***62Pump Group-Water; Water Pump Group1
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Electrical System
2p1204 Alternator Group
5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
2p7836 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 19 Ampere
2P***36Alternator Group-Charging; Charging Alternator Group1
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5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
2p7836 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 50 Ampere
2P***36Alternator Group-Charging; Charging Alternator Group1
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5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
4n7902 Motor Group--Delco-Remy--Part 1 Of 2
4n7901 Starting Motor Group--Prestolite--Part 1 Of 2
4n7901 Starting Motor Group--Prestolite--Part 2 Of 2
4n7902 Motor Group--Delco-Remy--Part 2 Of 2
Electric Starting Motor (4n7765 N/S)
Gasket Kits
Glow Plug (5s8500 N/S)--24 Volt
5S***00Glow Plug Group; Glow Plug Group1
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9s7976 Solenoid Switch Assembly
3p6 Starting Motor Group--Prestolite--Part 1 Of 2
3P***06Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group-Prestolite1
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2p2502 Motor Group--Delco-Remy--Part 1 Of 2
2p2502 Motor Group--Delco-Remy--Part 2 Of 2
3p6 Starting Motor Group--Prestolite--Part 2 Of 2
3P***06Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group-Prestolite1
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Electric Starting Motor (7s4090 N/S)--24 Volt
6n5123 Solenoid Switch Assembly--24 Volt
Front Structure
4n6508 Front Housing Cover Group
4N***08Cover Group-Front Housing; Front Housing Cover Group1
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2p6528 Front Housing Cover Group
2P***28Cover Group-Front Housing; Front Housing Cover Group1
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2p6529 Front Housing Cover Group
2P***29Cover Group-Front Housing; Front Housing Cover Group1
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2p7831 Fan Drive Group
2P***31Drive Group-Fan; Fan Drive Group1
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Support (3p62 N/S)
2p7756 Support Group
2p6498 Front Housing Fastener Group
2P***98Fastener Group-Front Housing; Front Housing Fastener Group1
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2p7782 Front Gear Group--Timing
2p6211 Front Gear Group--Timing
2P***11Front Gear Group; Front Gear Group-Timing1
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2p6153 Front Housing Group
2P***53Front Housing; Front Housing Group1
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2p9642 Front Gear Group--Timing
2p9641 Front Housing Group
2P***41Housing Group-Front; Front Housing Group1
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Crankshaft Hub (3p103 N/S)
Crankshaft Hub (2p8598 N/S)
2P***98Hub Group-Crankshaft; Crankshaft Hub Group1
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Pulley (2p8607 N/S)
Pulley (2p8603 N/S)
Pulley (2p8605 N/S)
Pulley (2p8606 N/S)
Pulley (2p8610 N/S)
Pulley Group (2p8604 N/S)
2p8604 Pulley Group
Pulley (2p8608 N/S)
Pulley (2p8609 N/S)
Support (2p7757 N/S)
2p7754 Support Group
Support (3p128 N/S)
2p7755 Support Group
2p7753 Support Group
2P***53Support Group-Engine; Front Engine Support Group1
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Support (2p7751 N/S)
2P***51Support Group-Engine; Engine Support Group1
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2p6246 Trunnion Group
Fuel System And Governor
Accessory Drive (2p7705 N/S)
Accessory Drive (2p7712 N/S)
8n9527 Fuel Heater Changeover Group--Field Installation
9n867 Fuel Ratio Control Group
6n2505 Torque Control Group
4n4510 Governor Cover Group
4N***10Cover Group-Governor; Governor Cover Group1
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8n6389 Governor Cover Group
1p2299 Fuel Filter Assembly
1P***99Filter As-Fuel; (Advanced Efficiency)(Secondary)1
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4n3303 Fuel Filter Group
4N***03Filter Group-Fuel; Fuel Filter Group1
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1p6835 Primary Fuel Filter Group
1P***35Filter Group-Primary Fuel; Primary Fuel Filter Group1
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Fuel Filter (2p7714 N/S)
5s9665 Fuel Filter Group
Fuel Filter (5s9666 N/S)
Fuel Injection Lines (2p7461 N/S)
2P***61Fuel Injection Lines; Fuel Injection Lines Group1
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Fuel Injection Lines (2p7460 N/S)
6n1607 Fuel Injection Lines Group
4n3980 Fuel Injection Lines Group
Fuel Injection Lines (4n3374 N/S)
Fuel Injection Lines (6n728 N/S)
Fuel Injection Lines (6n727 N/S)
Fuel Injection Lines (6n1607 N/S)
3n3387 Fuel Injection Pump Group
Fuel Injection Lines (6n717 N/S)
6N***17Fuel Injection Valves And Lines Group1
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6n717 Fuel Injection Lines Group
6N***17Fuel Injection Valves And Lines Group1
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Fuel Priming Pump (5s2100 N/S)
Fuel Priming Pump (4n7878 N/S)--Type 1
Fuel Priming Pump (4n7878 N/S)--Type 2
Fuel Priming Pump (7s1251 N/S)--Type 2
2p7716 Fuel Priming Pump Group
Fuel Priming Pump (7s1251 N/S)--Type 1
7s5859 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
7s5859 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
8s727 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 2
8s727 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
7s9334 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
8s727 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 3
Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (8s720 N/S)
8S***20Fuel Pump Housing And Governor; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump1
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7s5859 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 2
Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (1p8486 N/S)
7s8831 Fuel Pump Housing Group
4n4900 Fuel Ratio Control Group
2p6859 Fuel Transfer Pump Group
7s5445 Fuel Transfer Pump Group (7s5108 N/S)
4n4873 Fuel Transfer Pump Group (7s5108 N/S)
7s4430 Fuel Transfer Pump Group
4n6115 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 2
4N***15Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n6115 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
4N***15Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5356 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4--Type 3
6n247 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4--Type 1
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4--Type 3
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4--Type 3
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4--Type 2
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4--Type 2
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4--Type 3
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4--Type 4
6n1505 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4--Type 1
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4--Type 4
Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (6n1505 N/S)--Type 2
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4--Type 1
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4--Type 1
6n243 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4--Type 2
6n5356 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4
6n284 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6n5356 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4--Type 4
4n6116 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Field Installation
4N***15Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
4N***16Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group1
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6n281 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***81Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4--Type 2
4n1834 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4--Type 4
6n277 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***77Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n247 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 2
6n5356 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4
6n279 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (6n2370 N/S)--Type 1
Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (6n2370 N/S)--Type 2
6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4--Type 3
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4--Type 2
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n1504 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 2
6N***04Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n1504 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
6N***04Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n4200 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
4N***00Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n283 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***83Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n4201 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
4N***01Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (6n2477 N/S)--Type 1
6N***77Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4--Type 2
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n244 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 2
6N***44Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4--Type 1
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4--Type 1
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n282 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***82Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4--Type 1
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n275 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Replaced By 6n2476
6N***75Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4--Type 2
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 3 Of 4--Type 3
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n285 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***85Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4--Type 2
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n2914 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
4N***14Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n4212 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
4N***12Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 4 Of 4--Type 1
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n244 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 1
6N***44Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n287 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***87Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n274 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***74Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 1 Of 4--Type 3
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n2914 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Type 2
4N***14Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n5525 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Part 2 Of 4--Type 3
6N***25Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n2476 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group--Field Installation
1P***36Gasket; (Fuel Priming Pump)(Fuel Priming Pump)1
1P***53Stop Bar .250" (6.35 mm) Thick1
2H***34Seal Transfer Pump To Plate1
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Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (6n2477 N/S)--Type 2
6N***77Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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4n2914 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
4N***14Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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6n288 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group
6N***88Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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7s9332 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 5
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 3
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 4
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 4
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 3
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 5
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 3
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 4
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 5
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 5
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
7s9333 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 3
7s9332 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 4
8s5549 Torque Control Group--Type 1
8s5549 Torque Control Group--Type 2
8s6099 Torque Control Group--Type 2
8s6099 Torque Control Group--Type 1
Governor And Fuel Injection Pump (7s5858 N/S)
7S***58Injection Pump & Gov Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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9h2256 Fuel Priming Pump Group
1n4854 Fuel Injection Pump Group
4n3287 Fuel Priming Pump Group
4N***87Pump Group-Fuel Priming; Pump Group-Fuel Priming1
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4n4314 Fuel Priming Pump Group
4N***14Pump Group-Fuel Priming; Fuel Priming Pump Group1
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7s4429 Fuel Transfer Pump Group
7S***29Pump Group-Fuel Transfer; Fuel Transfer Pump Group1
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4n4864 Fuel Transfer Pump Group--Type 1
4n4864 Fuel Transfer Pump Group--Type 2
7s7813 Torque Control Group
9s3312 Torque Control Group
Service Meter (9s8923 N/S)
Service Meter (9s7993 N/S)
Service Meter (9s5141 N/S)
Service Meter Drive (2p6158 N/S)
Service Meter (2p6478 N/S)
Torque Control (4n283 N/S)--Type 1
Torque Control (4n283 N/S)--Type 2
4n9242 Torque Control Group
6n453 Torque Control Group
4n3880 Torque Control Group
6n509 Torque Control Group
6n581 Torque Control Group
9s3423 Torque Control Group
6n7621 Water Separator Group--Field Installation
Intake And Exhaust System
2p8712 Air Compressor Group
2P***12Air Compressor Group; Air Compressor Group1
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2p9613 Air Compressor Group
2P***13Air Compressor Group; Air Compressor Group1
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2p8709 Air Compressor Group
2p8711 Air Compressor Group
2p7794 Air Compressor Group
2p9614 Air Compressor Group
2p8710 Air Compressor Group
2P***10Air Compressor Group; Air Compressor Group1
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2p7795 Air Compressor Group
2P***95Air Compressor Group; Air Compressor Group1
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2p6844 Air Lines Group
Air Lines (2p6837 N/S)
Air Lines (3p88 N/S)
2p6832 Air Lines Group
4n9585 Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group
4N***85Fastener Group-Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group1
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2p6533 Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group
2P***33Fastener Group-Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group1
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4n9584 Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group
4N***84Fastener Group-Exhaust Manifold; Exhaust Manifold Fastener Group1
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Air Lines (2p7337 N/S)
2P***37Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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2p7337 Air Lines Group
2P***37Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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2p6843 Air Lines Group
2P***43Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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Air Lines (2p6843 N/S)
2P***43Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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Air Lines (2p6839 N/S)
2P***39Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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Air Lines (2p6840 N/S)
2P***40Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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4n8056 Air Compressor Lines Group
4N***56Lines Group-Air Compressor; Air Compressor Lines Group1
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Air Compressor Lines (2p7796 N/S)
2P***96Lines Group-Air Compressor; Air Compressor Lines Group1
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4n3924 Turbocharger Oil Lines Group
4N***24Lines Group-Turbocharger Oil; Turbocharger Oil Lines Group1
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4n3923 Turbocharger Oil Lines Group
4N***23Lines Group-Turbocharger Oil; Turbocharger Oil Lines Group1
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Exhaust Manifold (2p6571 N/S)
2P***71Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group1
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Exhaust Manifold (2p6570 N/S)
2P***70Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group1
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Exhaust Pipe (2p7350 N/S)
2P***50Pipe Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Pipe Group1
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2p7349 Exhaust Pipe Group
2P***49Pipe Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Pipe Group1
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3p138 Exhaust Pipe Group
3P***38Pipe Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Pipe Group1
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2p7351 Exhaust Pipe Group
2P***51Pipe Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Pipe Group1
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4n6859 Turbocharger Group
1p9136 Turbocharger Group (1p9137 N/S)
Turbocharger (4n6857 N/S)
4N***57Turbocharger Group; Turbocharger Group1
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Turbocharger (4n6856 N/S)
4N***56Turbocharger Group; Turbocharger Group1
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2p8840 Turbocharger Group (1p8533 N/S)
4n6858 Turbocharger Group
1p35 Turbocharger Group (1p3844 N/S)
2p7430 Turbocharger Oil Lines Group
2p7353 Turbocharger Oil Lines Group
Lower Structure
2p6186 Oil Pan Fastener Group
2P***86Fastener Group-Oil Pan; Oil Pan Fastener Group1
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Oil Pan Fastener (2p6189 N/S)
2P***89Fastener Group-Oil Pan; Oil Pan Fastener Group1
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2p6491 Oil Level Gauge Group
2P***91Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick)1
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2p6155 Oil Pan Group
Oil Pan (2p6175 N/S)
2P***75Pan Group-Oil; Pan Gp-Engine Oil1
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Lubrication System
1p4244 Breather Group
4n9821 Oil Filler Group
4N***21Filler Group-Oil; Oil Filler Group1
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4n4817 Oil Filler Group
4N***17Filler Group-Oil; Oil Filler Group1
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2p6855 Oil Filler Group
2p6475 Oil Filter Group
2P***75Filter Group-Engine Oil; Oil Filter Group (10z1 ~ 10z7023)1
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2p6525 Oil Filter Group
4n3325 Fumes Disposal Group
4N***25Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group1
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2p6494 Oil Level Gauge Group
2P***94Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick); Oil Lever Gauge Group1
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2p6512 Oil Lines Group
2P***12Lines Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Lines Group1
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Oil Lines (2p6513 N/S)
2P***13Lines Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Lines Group1
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Oil Lines (2p6862 N/S)
2p1785 Gear Pump Group--Type 1
2p1784 Oil Pump Group
2P***84Pump Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pump Group1
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2p1785 Gear Pump Group--Type 2
2p7830 Gear Pump Group
Oil Pump (2p6537 N/S)
2P***37Pump Group-Oil; Engine Oil Pump Group1
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Rear Structure
7s7878 Flywheel Group
1p9581 Flywheel Group
7s7877 Flywheel Group
7s7753 Flywheel Group
5s3451 Flywheel Group
Flywheel Housing Cover (2p6130 N/S)
2p6121 Flywheel Housing Cover Group
Flywheel Housing Cover (2p6121 N/S)
Flywheel Housing (2p9644 N/S)
6n4595 Flywheel Housing Group
2p6813 Flywheel Housing Group
2p6166 Flywheel Housing Group
2P***66Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group1
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2p6119 Flywheel Housing Group
2P***19Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group1
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Flywheel Housing (2p6129 N/S)
2P***29Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group1
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Upper Structure
2p6514 Valve Mechanism Cover Group
2P***14Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechansim Cover Group1
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4n7444 Cylinder Head Assembly
2p6484 Cylinder Head Group
2P***84Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group1
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2p6274 Cylinder Head Assembly
2P***74Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group1
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2p6544 Cylinder Head Fastener Group
2P***44Fastener Group-Cylinder Head; Cylinder Head Fastener Group1
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1p3840 Lifting Eye Group
1P***40Lifting Group; Lifting Eye Group1
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2p6524 Valve Mechanism Group
2P***24Valve-Mechanism Group; Valve Mechanism Group1
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518 serial number reference

On these 1970s-80s 518 skidders the PIN/serial plate is a riveted metal tag on the main frame, generally near the operator's station or engine compartment. Check there first and clean off rust or dirt if numbers are faded, then confirm exact position against the operator's manual for your serial range. The plate reads as a 3-character prefix (letters/numbers identifying model and assembly plant) followed by a 5-digit sequence number that tracks build order within that prefix block.

PrefixIdentifies
50SUSA-built 518 wheel skidder, cable configuration, powered by 3304 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
55UUSA-built 518 grapple skidder, power-shift, powered by 3304 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
94UCanada-built 518 wheel skidder, cable configuration, powered by 3304 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine
95UCanada-built 518 grapple skidder, power-shift, powered by 3304 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine

Frequently asked questions

What engine powers the Caterpillar 518 skidder?

The Cat 3304 turbocharged four-cylinder diesel (about 7.0 L / 425-427 cu in), with mechanical unit injection and a mechanical governor; there is no ECM or digital fault code system. Early production used the D330 engine designation before Cat's 3304 naming took over. The base skidder is rated about 120 flywheel hp (89.5 kW); Cable and Grapple configurations are rated about 130 hp (97 kW); later Series II grapple units offered a dual 130/145 hp rating.

What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 518?

It varies by configuration. The base skidder runs about 9,698 kg (21,380 lb), the Cable Skidder about 10,249 kg (22,597 lb), and the Grapple Skidder, the heaviest of the three, about 12,025 kg (26,511 lb).

What replaced the Caterpillar 518?

There is no clearly documented direct factory successor. The 518C carries the model name forward but is a separate, later design with its own specifications and parts catalogs, not confirmed as a direct engineering replacement for this machine. Within Caterpillar's period skidder range, the 525 sits above the 518 in size and power and is commonly the step-up machine buyers move to in the used market.

What 518 owners discuss

What engine does the Cat 518 skidder run, and what quirks show up as it ages?
The 518 uses the Caterpillar 3304 diesel, turbocharged four-cylinder, generally rated in the 120-130 flywheel hp (89-97 kW) range depending on serial prefix and rating (Cat literature for this engine family also carries a D330/D333 designation, so treat exact horsepower as varying by configuration and verify against the serial plate). A recurring complaint is vibration and noise that develops while oil pressure, coolant temperature, and exhaust color all stay normal. The usual cause is the vibration damper going bad, or the balance shafts low in the block falling out of time with each other; only one shaft needs to slip for the vibration to appear. Check damper condition and balance-shaft timing before suspecting main or rod bearings.
Why does the transmission slip or overheat, and what should the fluid and pressures look like?
Powershift clutch packs on the 518 are sensitive to water-cut oil. Milky or foamy transmission fluid means water intrusion, and the first symptom is usually clutch slip in first gear under load before it spreads to other ranges. Run TO-4 rated oil (Cat's TDTO meets this spec) and change the transmission filter on the same interval, since the pressure-side filter O-rings harden and crack with age and can leak or shed debris into the circuit. Normal transmission pressure at the filter runs around 400 psi (2760 kPa) hot; a low reading with a slip complaint points to the modulator valve or a worn charging pump before you open up the clutches. Warm engine oil pressure on the 3304 should read no higher than about 90 psi (620 kPa), commonly closer to 50 psi (345 kPa) — pressure well above that after an overhaul usually means the oil pump relief valve is stuck.
What goes wrong with the cable winch on the 518, and how do owners keep it healthy?
Cable-arch 518s carry a Gearmatic winch on the rear. The clutch is hydraulically applied through a line running to the end plate, and drum stop is a mechanical external brake band actuated by a slave cylinder off a large adjustment nut at the base of the winch. Left idle, rust and corrosion in the clutch/brake area keep the drum from releasing fully, so it won't free-spool. A shop doing brake work can reline the band and clutch with woven lining, and the slave and control cylinders rebuild the same way as automotive brake cylinders, using silicone brake fluid since it does not draw moisture. Winches that sit unused for long stretches are the ones that seize up; keep it covered and cycle it periodically during storage.
The gauges go dead or the machine won't start — where does that trace back to on a 518?
On these machines, gauge and no-start complaints trace back to wiring more often than to the senders themselves. A known weak point is the wire off the fuse just above the starter switch on the dash panel; when that connection works loose, the whole panel loses power. If the gauges kick on with the start-up cycle then drop back to zero, suspect the wiring run between the sending units and the gauges, or the power feed into the instrument panel, before condemning the gauges or senders themselves.
Why won't the engine shut off when the key is turned, and is that dangerous?
On the 518, the throttle pedal doubles as the shutdown control for the 3304 injection pump: pulling the pedal up and back toward the operator trips the shutdown lever and cuts fuel at the pump, rather than relying on a separate electric kill switch. Owners chasing a machine that will not shut off usually find the linkage between pedal and pump binding, stretched, or disconnected, not an electrical fault. If the linkage checks out and the engine still will not die on pedal pull, treat it as a runaway risk — unmetered oil or fuel reaching the intake — and have your dealer verify the shutdown linkage and turbocharger seals before running the machine again.
As a wheel-type skidder, where does the 518 show its wear, if not on tracks?
Wear on a wheel machine like the 518 concentrates in the articulation joint, axles, and tires rather than track components. The center trunnion (oscillation bearing) and king-pin bushings at the articulation joint carry the twisting load on every turn; looseness there shows up as wheel shimmy or a wandering feel and is one of the first things checked on a used machine. Planetary final drives at each wheel hub are the other common wear point — listen for gear noise and check hub oil for metal at service intervals. Tire wear runs heavy given skidding loads, and used-market listings routinely price 518s by remaining tread percentage on this model's common tire sizes, since a full set of tires is a major cost relative to the machine's value.
What should a buyer walk through before purchasing a used Cat 518?
Confirm the center articulation section is tight with no play when the machine is rocked side to side. Check tire tread percentage and chain condition if chains are included. Cycle the winch (cable models) or grapple and arch (grapple models) through a full range and watch for slow or uneven response. Check for leaks at the final drives, transmission case, and hydraulic lines. Verify the park and service brakes hold and that the air system builds and holds pressure without a slow bleed-down. Cross-check the hour meter against wear on the pedals, seat, and general condition, since meters on machines this age are frequently disconnected or reset and should not be trusted alone. A compression or leak-down check on the 3304 plus a transmission pressure test is worth the cost before committing to a purchase. If brakes or steering show any softness on the test drive, have your dealer verify before putting the machine to work.

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

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