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Caterpillar 53

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

Catalog documentation for the Caterpillar 53 that survives today ties it to Caterpillar's mechanical, cable-and-winch era of track-type tractor equipment rather than to a standalone, independently numbered dozer model. Research across historical Caterpillar model rosters (the lettered-name crawlers through the D-series) turns up no track-type tractor cataloged simply as "53." What the record does confirm is a Caterpillar-built winch unit designated Model 53, engineered for pairing with D3-class track-type tractors of the period, using a mechanical drivetrain take-off to engage and disengage the drum rather than the internal hydraulic clutch used on later winch generations. Machines and parts sets built around this unit are consistent with a mechanical-powertrain crawler tractor of that class: a clutch-and-final-drive steering system, cable-operated implement control, a naturally aspirated diesel or gas engine of the period, and a rigid track-roller undercarriage. Exact weight, horsepower, and build-year figures for this specific catalog entry are not confirmed by available documentation; buyers should treat this as a vintage/rare configuration and verify specifics against the OEM parts catalog or a Caterpillar dealer before ordering.

Across the cable-control era, Caterpillar's winch line moved from simpler mechanical drum engagement (as used on the 53 and similar early units) toward self-contained hydraulic-clutch winches on later models, reducing dependence on the host tractor's own drivetrain linkage. That shift changed how these units were serviced and how tractors were specified alongside them, and it is the main documented point of change for equipment in this family. In today's used and parts market, machines and attachments from this generation are scarce, mechanically simple by modern standards, and valued mainly by owners of period-correct or restoration-grade crawler tractors who need drivetrain, undercarriage, and cable-control parts that current-production catalogs no longer stock. Because factory literature specific to this exact catalog entry is limited, sourcing decisions for it lean heavily on parts cross-reference and physical inspection rather than published spec sheets.

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.

53 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Model verificationNot documentedNo Caterpillar track-type tractor model designated "53" exists in factory literature. Verify exact model/series before publishing fluid data.

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

Caterpillar 53 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Check engine oil level and top off before daily start-up
  • Drain water and sediment from the fuel tank sump
  • Inspect track tension and adjust the idler recoil spring if slack exceeds the service band
  • Grease steering clutch and brake linkage pins
  • Check radiator coolant level and inspect for external leaks
  • Wipe down and inspect winch cable (if fitted) for kinks, broken strands, or crushing
Every 50 h
  • Grease all track roller and idler pivot points
  • Check and adjust fan belt tension
  • Inspect final drive housings for oil weeping at seals
  • Lubricate winch drum clutch and brake linkage (if equipped)
  • Clean or service the air cleaner precleaner and oil bath housing
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and replace the oil filter element
  • Check steering clutch and brake adjustment; reset to factory clearance
  • Inspect and re-torque track shoe bolts and master pins as needed
  • Check final drive and track roller frame oil levels, top off with recommended gear lubricant
  • Test coolant condition and inspect hoses, clamps, and radiator core for damage
Every 500 h
  • Replace fuel filter elements and bleed the fuel system of air
  • Repack or inspect front idler and track roller bearings for wear
  • Check and adjust master clutch free travel
  • Inspect winch clutch facings and drum brake band lining for wear (if equipped)
  • Clean crankcase breather and check engine mounting hardware
Every 1,000 h
  • Change final drive and steering clutch case oil
  • Inspect and repack front support and equalizer bar bushings
  • Check compression and injector performance; recondition injectors if output is uneven
  • Inspect undercarriage wear (track shoes, bushings, sprockets) and measure pitch elongation
  • Flush and refill the cooling system with fresh coolant
Every 2,000 h
  • Overhaul or inspect the master clutch and steering clutch assemblies for facing wear
  • Pull and inspect the winch gear train and drum shaft bearings (if equipped)
  • Check cylinder liner and piston condition at next convenient teardown interval
  • Inspect and true up the track frame for bending or pin-boss wear
  • Re-torque all major structural and drawbar hardware to spec
Every 3,000 h
  • Conduct a full undercarriage wear survey and plan shoe/link replacement
  • Inspect final drive gear sets and bearings for pitting; replace as needed
  • Rebuild or replace the water pump and thermostat as a preventive set
Every 6,000 h
  • Perform a full engine teardown inspection: liners, pistons, rings, bearings, and valve train
  • Rebuild the master clutch, steering clutches, and winch clutch/brake assemblies as a set
  • Inspect the frame, drawbar, and winch mounting structure for cracking or fatigue

Servicing the 53 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

On mechanical-era equipment like this, condition monitoring is largely manual: track final drive and steering clutch case oil for metal content and water intrusion at each change, and watch engine oil color and smell for early combustion blow-by or coolant leakage. Sample fuel tank sump draw-off for water and sediment before each shift. Winch gear-case oil (where fitted) should be checked for milky discoloration, a sign of seal failure at the drum shaft. Absent modern oil-analysis infrastructure, consistent visual and tactile checks at set hour intervals are the practical substitute.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Expect recurring work on steering clutch and brake band adjustment as facings wear, along with final drive seal weeping that needs periodic re-sealing. Track pin and bushing wear driving chain stretch is common on undercarriage of this age and calls for shoe, pin, and bushing replacement in sets rather than piecemeal. On winch-equipped units, clutch facing glazing and drum brake band wear are the most frequent complaints, often traced to incorrect winch-to-tractor matching or worn linkage rather than the drum itself.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Major rebuild points center on the master clutch and steering clutch packs, final drive gear sets and bearings, and, where present, the winch clutch and drum shaft bearings. Engine teardown priorities are cylinder liner and ring wear, valve train condition, and crankshaft bearing clearance. Because this configuration predates hydraulic control on many comparable units, rebuild work also includes inspecting mechanical linkage, cams, and levers for wear at pivot points that would otherwise be absorbed by hydraulics on later machines.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Before cold-weather operation, drain and refresh cooling system fluid, check block heater or dilution-fuel provisions if equipped, and confirm battery and start-aid systems are serviceable given the era's mechanical starting systems. In hot or dusty environments, air cleaner oil-bath service and radiator core cleaning need shortened intervals. Winch cable and drum should be kept clean and lightly oiled to resist corrosion during storage or seasonal layup, and track shoes should be relieved of built-up mud or debris to prevent accelerated bushing wear.

53 common service parts

Part numberPart
9L-9200Filter As-OilCheck fitment →

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53 attachments & work tools

Blades

No Caterpillar track-type tractor numbered '53' appears in Caterpillar's model lineup, so no S/SU/A or VPAT blade configuration, width, or capacity data can be sourced for it. Verify the correct model designation with a Cat dealer before pricing blade options.

Rippers

No multi-shank or single-shank ripper fitment or weight data exists for a model called '53' in Caterpillar's crawler-tractor range.

Winches

No winch class or towing-winch pairing is documented for a Caterpillar '53' as a tractor model. Cat-compatible winches are cataloged against confirmed model numbers such as D4 through D8.

Drawbars/counterweights

No drawbar or counterweight specification could be found tied to a Caterpillar 53.

Cab/ROPS guarding

Caterpillar publishes Heavy Duty/Forestry guarding arrangements for confirmed track-type tractor models, but none of these arrangements are documented against a model '53'.

Hydraulic arrangement

No front or rear hydraulic circuit notes for attachment control exist for a Caterpillar 53, since the model itself is not present in Caterpillar's historical or current track-type tractor catalogs.

All 53 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar 53. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Air Inlet And Exhaust System
4n0307 Air Cleaner Group
4n7914 Air Cleaner Group
4n0312 Exhaust Extension Group
2w3540 Kit-Breather (Pcv) - Part 2 Of 2
2w3540 Kit-Breather (Pcv) - Part 1 Of 2
7n6002 Air Lines Group
7N***02Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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1w5054 Air Lines Group
1W***54Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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7n4971 Exhaust Manifold Group
7N***71Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group1
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4n5202 Muffler Group-Type 3
7n4970 Muffler Group
4n5202 Muffler Group-Type 1
4n5202 Muffler Group-Type 2
1w7772 Muffler Support Group
Basic Engine
6n2393 Camshaft Group
6N***93Camshaft Group-Single; Camshaft Group-Single1
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6n7418 Mechanism Cover Group
6N***18Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechanism Cover Group1
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2w3239 Valve Mechanism Cover Group
2W***39Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechanism Cover Group1
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2w7486 Valve Mechanism Cover Group
2W***86Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechanism Cover Group1
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2w8368 Crankshaft Gp
2W***68Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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7n3988 Crankshaft Group
7N***88Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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1w4832 Crankshaft Gp
2w8965 Crankshaft Group
2W***65Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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1w9768 Crankshaft Group-Engine Serial No. 45v32894-Up
1W***68Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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4n0172 Cylinder Block And Covers Group-Side View
4n0172 Cylinder Block And Covers Group-End View
1w4327 Cylinder Block Assembly
4n0101 Cylinder Block Assembly-Engine Serial No.45v21898 To 45v32893
4N***01Cylinder Block As; Cylinder Block Assembly1
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2w7902 Cylinder Block Assembly-Field Installation. Serial No.45v32894-Up
1w0549 Cylinder Block Gp*R
1W***49Cylinder Block Group1
4N***01Cylinder Block As; Cylinder Block Assembly1
7N***88Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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1w4326 Cylinder Block Group
1W***26Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
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2w8954 Short Cylinder Block Group-Field Installation
2W***54Cylinder Block Group1
2W***65Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
4N***01Cylinder Block As; Cylinder Block Assembly1
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2w4227 Short Cylinder Block Group-Field Installation*R
1W***26Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
1W***68Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
2W***27Cylinder Block Group-Short1
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7c2320 Head As-Cylinder Service*R
7w9390 Cylinder Head As
8n5644 Cylinder Head Group
7w9392 Cylinder Head Gp*R
6n2467 Cylinder Head Group*R
6N***67Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group1
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1w2280 Cylinder Head Group
6n2467 Cylinder Head Gp*R
6N***67Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group1
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7n5141 Fan Drive Group
7N***41Drive Group-Fan; Water Pump Drive Group1
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4n0184 Flywheel Group
1w1355 Front Gear Group
1W***55Gear Group-Front; Front Gear Group1
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7n6344 Flywheel Housing Group
7N***44Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group1
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4n0183 Flywheel Housing Group
4N***83Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group1
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2w4384 Front Housing Group
2W***84Housing Group-Front; Front Housing Group1
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1w1306 Front Housing Group
1w5554 Lifting Group
4n0180 Lifting Eye Group
4N***80Lifting Group-Engine; Lifting Eye Group1
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6n6562 Rod & Piston Gp-4 Required
6N***62Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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8n4079 Connecting Rod & Piston Group-4 Required
8N***79Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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8n4079 Connecting Rod And Piston Group-4 Required
8N***79Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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2w8419 Piston Group
7n5138 Crankshaft Pulley Group
7N***38Pulley Group-Crankshaft; Auxiliary Drive Pulley Group1
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4w8269 Piston Ring Gp-1.02 Mm (.040 In.) Oversize
2W***17Ring-Piston; (Oil)(1.02-mm Os)1
4W***68Ring-Piston; (Top)1
4W***69Ring Group-Piston1
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4w8261 Piston Ring Gp-.51 Mm (.020 In.) Oversize
2W***16Ring-Piston; (Oil)(0.51-mm Os)1
4W***60Ring--Top1
4W***61Ring Group-Piston1
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1w5719 Valve Rocker Arm Gp
8n9189 Cylinder Block Gp*R
4N***01Cylinder Block As; Cylinder Block Assembly1
6N***62Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group4
7N***88Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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1w5720 Valve Mechanism Group
1W***20Valve Mechanism Group; Valve Mechanism Group1
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1w5720 Valve Mechanism Gp
1W***20Valve Mechanism Group; Valve Mechanism Group1
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6n2398 Valve Mechanism Group
6N***98Valve-Mechanism Group; Valve Mechanism Group1
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Cab, Gauges And Accessories
8k9002 Basic Seat Belt Group-Type 1
3V***11Seat Belt Group1
3V***12Belt Group (No Serviceable Parts)1
8K***02Seat Belt Group; - For Use With Suspended Seat And Without Rops Mounting1
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7v9507 Seat Belt Group-Type 1
3v7111 Belt Group
7v9506 Seat Belt Group-Type 1
7v9506 Seat Belt Group-Type 2
7v9507 Belt Gp-Seat
8k9002 Basic Seat Belt Group-Type 2
8K***02Seat Belt Group; - For Use With Suspended Seat And Without Rops Mounting1
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5g0596 Air Conditioner Arrangement
5G***97Air Conditioner Group; Air Conditioner Group1
5G***37Heater Group-Cab; Cab Heater Group1
5G***96Air Conditioner Ar1
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7n5596 Air Conditioner Arrangement-Engine Parts
4N***20Fan Group-Suction; Suction Fan Group1
7N***96Compressor Group-Refrigerant; Refrigerant Compressor Group1
7N***77Condenser Group; Mounting Condenser Group1
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5g0097 Air Conditioner Group
5G***97Air Conditioner Group; Air Conditioner Group1
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6s9800 Cab Group-Part 2 Of 4-Type 1
6s9800 Cab Gp-Part 2 Of 4-Type 4
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 3 Of 4-Type 3
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 4 Of 4-Type 2
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 4 Of 4-Type 4
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 2 Of 4-Type 2
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 4 Of 4-Type 1
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 3 Of 4
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 3 Of 4-Type 4
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 3 Of 4-Type 2
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 1 Of 4-Type 1
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 2 Of 4-Type 3
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 1 Of 4-Type 4
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 1 Of 4-Type 2
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 1 Of 4-Type 3
6s9800 Cab Group-Part 4 Of 4-Type 3
7n4660 Clutch And Refrigerant Compressor Group
7N***60Compressor Group-Clutch & Refrig1
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7n4596 Refrigerant Compressor Group
7N***96Compressor Group-Refrigerant; Refrigerant Compressor Group1
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7n4677 Mounting Condenser Group
7N***77Condenser Group; Mounting Condenser Group1
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5g1020 Dash Group
5g0190 Door Group-L.H.-Part 1-Type 2
5g0190 Door Group-L.H.-Part 2-Type 2
5g0190 Door Group-L.H.-Part 1-Type 1
5g0190 Door Group-L.H.-Part 2-Type 1
5g0200 Door Group-R.H.-Part 2-Type 2
5g0200 Door Group-R.H.-Part 1-Type 2
5g0200 Door Group-R.H.-Part 2-Type 1
5g0200 Door Group-R.H.-Part 1-Type 1
5g0142 Gauge Group
5g0949 Vandalism Guard Group-Type 2
5g0949 Vandalism Guard Group-Type 1
5g2988 Handle Group-Assist
5G***88Handhold Group; Handle Group--Assist1
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5g0301 Cab Harness Assembly
5g2059 Cab Harness Assembly
5g0537 Cab Heater Group-Type 1
5G***37Heater Group-Cab; Cab Heater Group1
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5g0537 Cab Heater Group-Type 2
5G***37Heater Group-Cab; Cab Heater Group1
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5g1812 Electric Horn Group-Type 1
5g1812 Electric Horn Group-Type 2
5g1112 Air Conditioner Lines Group
5G***12Lines Group-Air Conditioner; Air Conditioner Lines Group1
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4n0481 Electric Hour Meter Group
5g2002 Cab Pressurizer Group
5G***02Pressurizer Group; Cab Pressurizer Group1
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5g2055 Basic Pressurizer Group-Part 2 Of 3
5g2055 Basic Pressurizer Group-Part 3 Of 3
5g2055 Basic Pressurizer Group-Part 1 Of 3
5g0001 Rollover Ar
5G***01Rops Ar; Rollover Ar1
5G***49Washer Group-Windshield; Windshield Washer Group1
5G***57Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group1
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5g0673 Roll-Over Protection Structure Group-Open-Type 1
5g0673 Roll-Over Protection Structure Group-Open-Type 2
5g0115 Support And Seat Group-Part 1
5g0115 Seat & Support Gp-Part 2 Of 2
5g1804 Support And Seat Gp
5G***04Seat & Support Group; Support And Seat Group1
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5g0115 Support And Seat Group-Part 2
5g0115 Seat & Support Gp-Part 1 Of 2
8y1177 Seat & Support Gp
5g2334 Reversible Seat Group-Type 2
5G***34Seat Group; Reversible Seat Group1
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6s7596 Seat Gp
6s7596 Seat Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6s7596 Seat Gp-Part 2 Of 2
5g2334 Reversible Seat Group-Type 3
5G***34Seat Group; Reversible Seat Group1
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5g2334 Reversible Seat Group-Type 1
5G***34Seat Group; Reversible Seat Group1
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6s3626 Suspension Seat Group-Type 1
6S***26Seat Group-Suspension; Suspension Seat Group-------------------1
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6s3626 Suspension Seat Group-Type 2
6S***26Seat Group-Suspension; Suspension Seat Group-------------------1
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2v7961 Suspension As-Seat
5g2656 Suspension Seat Group
5g0049 Windshield Washer Group
5G***49Washer Group-Windshield; Windshield Washer Group1
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5g0974 Wiper Group
5g0457 Cab Wiring Gp-Type 2
5G***57Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group1
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5g0457 Cab Wiring Group-Part 2-Type 1
5G***57Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group1
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5g0457 Cab Wiring Group-Part 1-Type 1
5G***57Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group1
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Chassis And Undercarriage
5g1136 Lift Cylinder Brace Group
5G***36Brace Group-Lift Cylinder; Lift Cylinder Brace Group1
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6s9359 Cleaner Bar Gp-Track
5g0796 Counterweight Group-204 Kg (450 Lbs)
5g0297 Counterweight Group-272 Kg (600 Lbs.)
5g2628 Sprocket Counterweight Group
5g0779 Drawbar Group
6s9698 Engine Enclosure Group - Serial No.26y1 To 26y456 Inclusive
5g4019 Engine Enclosure Group - Serial No. 26y457-Up
5g4328 Engine Enclosure Group - Serial No. 26y457-Up
6s9704 Track Roller Frame Group
5g0936 Engine Enclosure Group - Serial No. 26y1 To 26y456 Inclusive
5g0060 Loader Frame Group
5g4397 Track Roller Frame Group
5g1185 Bottom Guard Group
5g2327 Brush Guard Group-Rear
5g2342 Brush Guard Group-Side
5g0465 Radiator Guard Group
6s9697 Radiator Guard Group
6S***97Guard Group-Radiator; Radiator Guard Group1
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6s8323 Radiator Guard Group-Hinged-Heavy Duty
6s6166 Radiator Guard Group-Hinged
6S***66Guard Group-Radiator Hinged; Radiator Hinger Guard Group1
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5g4371 Recoil Mechanism Guard Group
6s9045 Recoil Mechanism Guard Gp
5g2356 Hood And Guard Group-Sound Suppression
5G***56Hood & Guard Group; Hood And Guard Group1
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5g0998 Hood And Guard Group
5g3894 Hood And Guard Group
5G***94Hood & Guard Group; Hood And Guard Group1
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5g4308 Hood And Guard Group
6s3864 Front Pull Hook Group
5g0363 Idler As-Counterweight
5G***38Idler Assembly1
5G***63Idler & Bearing As1
6S***95Bearing Assembly2
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5g4380 Idler Gp-Front-Part 2 Of 2
6s3610 Front Idler Group-Part 2
5g4380 Idler Gp-Front-Part 1 Of 2
6so610 Front Idler Group-Part 1
5g2362 Liner Group-Firewall
6y1514 Link As-Track
3t6705 Link As
3T***05Link As-Track; Track Link Assembly1
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6y1513 Link As-Track
6t2133 Link As-Track
6y1511 Link As-Track
5g2292 Cab Mounting Group
5g0460 Rops Mounting Group
3t4353 Roller Gp-Double Flange-6 Required
3T***53Roller Group-Track; Double Flange Track Roller Group1
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3t4352 Roller Gp-Single Flange-4 Required
3T***52Roller Group-Track; Single Flange Track Roller Group1
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6s3609 Roller Gp-Track Carrier-2 Required
6S***09Roller Group-Track Carrier; Track Carrier Roller Group1
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6so607 Track Roller Group-Single Flange-4 Required
6S***07Roller Group-Track Single Flange1
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5g2987 Shield Group
5G***87Shield Group-Heat; Shield Group--Heat1
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6s8297 Sprocket Counterweight Group
5g2963 Step Group
5g0379 Undercarriage Support Group
5g2355 Sound Suppression Arrangement-80 Db. At 7m
4N***02Muffler Group1
5G***55Suppression Group-Sound1
5G***56Hood & Guard Group; Hood And Guard Group1
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5g2925 Sound Suppression Group
5G***25Suppression Group-Sound; Sound Suppression Group1
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5g3575 Sound Suppression Group
5v2236 Sweep Group
6s9683 Track Group-635 Mm(25") Apex Shoe-Sealed,Non-Lubricated-2 Required
6t7968 Track Group-2 Required-635 Mm (25 In.) Grouser Shoe
3T***05Link As-Track; Track Link Assembly1
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)144
6S***24Shoe36
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6y1673 Track Gp-2 Required
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)144
6Y***11Link As-Track1
6Y***89Shoe-Track36
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6s9091 Track Group-635 Mm(25") Apex Shoe-Sealed And Lubricated-2 Required-
6y1689 Track Gp-2 Required
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)72
5A***87Bolt-Track-( 9/16 X 18 X 3.0 In)72
6S***02Shoe-Master Lgp Track1
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6s9657 Track Group-635 Mm(25")Double Grouser Shoe-Sealed & Lubricated-
6t1837 Track Gp-2 Required
3T***05Link As-Track; Track Link Assembly1
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)144
6S***49Shoe-Grouser Track36
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6s9091 Track Group-635 Mm(25") Apex Shoe-Sealed And Lubricated-2 Required
6s9612 Track Group-635 Mm(25")Double Grouser Shoe-Sealed,Non-Lubricated-
6y1678 Track Gp
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)72
5A***87Bolt-Track-( 9/16 X 18 X 3.0 In)72
6S***02Shoe-Master Lgp Track1
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6s3608 Track Roller Group-Double Flange-6 Required
Cooling System
1n4903 Engine Oil Cooler Group
1N***03Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group1
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4n0175 Engine Oil Cooler Group
4N***75Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group1
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5g2765 Hydraulic Cooler Group
7n9989 Blower Fan Group
4n2220 Suction Fan Group
4N***20Fan Group-Suction; Suction Fan Group1
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6n9739 Heater Gp-Jacket Water (750 Watt, 120 Volt)
6N***39Heater Group-Jacket Water; Jacket Water Heater Group1
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6n9125 Heater Gp-Jacket Water (750 Watt, 120 Volt)
5g2690 Torque Converter Cooler Lines Group
4n0188 Water Lines Group
4N***88Lines Group-Water; Water Lines Group1
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4n0660 Water Pump Group
4N***60Pump Group-Water; Water Pump Group1
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4n0660 Pump Gp-Water
4N***60Pump Group-Water; Water Pump Group1
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8n3082 Radiator Group
8n4077 Radiator Group
8n5864 Radiator Group
Engine Arrangement
7n5139 Engine Arrangement-Part 1
4N***72Cylinder Block & Covers Group1
4N***80Lifting Group-Engine; Lifting Eye Group1
4N***83Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group1
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1w0162 Engine Arrangement-Part 1 Of 2
1W***62Engine Ar1
1W***06Housing Group-Front1
1W***26Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
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2w4387 Engine Arrangement-Part 2 Of 2
1N***24Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group1
1N***03Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group1
1W***67Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick)1
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2w4387 Engine Arrangement-Part 1 Of 2
1W***55Gear Group-Front; Front Gear Group1
1W***26Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
1W***54Lifting Group1
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1w0162 Engine Arrangement-Part 2 Of 2
1N***24Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group1
1N***03Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group1
1W***62Engine Ar1
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7n5139 Engine Arrangement-Part 2
4N***75Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group1
4N***88Lines Group-Water; Water Lines Group1
4N***90Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
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Fuel System And Governor
2w0262 Camshaft Assembly
8n9752 Changeover Gp-Fuel Heater
6s9977 Governor & Transmission Control Group-Type 2
6S***77Control Group-Gov & Transmission1
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5g4864 Governor & Transmission Control Group
5G***64Control Group-Gov & Transmission1
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6s9977 Governor And Transmission Control Group-Type 1
6S***77Control Group-Gov & Transmission1
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6s8967 Governor Control Group
8n6389 Governor Cover Group
8n6158 Governor Cover Group
7n5636 Accessory Drive Group-Type 1
7N***36Drive Group-Accessory; Accessory Drive Group1
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2w2030 Accessory Drive Group
2W***30Drive Group-Accessory; Accessory Drive Group1
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5g2499 Fuel Filler Extension Group
1w6680 Fuel Filter Group
1W***80Filter Group-Fuel; Fuel Filter Group1
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8n3447 Fuel Filter And Lines Group
8N***47Filter Group-Fuel; Fuel Filter & Lines Group1
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7n5630 Fuel Injection Pump Group
7n4675 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group-Type 1
7N***75Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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7n4675 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group-Type 2
7N***75Gov & Fuel Inj Pump Group; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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7n5869 Governor Group-Part 1 Of 2-Type 5
1w8730 Governor Group-Part 3 Of 3-Type 2
7n5869 Governor Group-Side View-Part 2 Of 2-Type 2
2w4118 Governor Group-Part 2 Of 2
7n5869 Governor Group-Side View-Part 2 Of 2-Type 4
7n5869 Governor Group-Side View-Part 2 Of 2-Type 3
7n5869 Governor Group-End View-Part 1 Of 2-Type 2
1w8730 Governor Group-Part 1 Of 3-Type 2
7n5869 Governor Gp-Part 2 Of 2
7n5869 Governor Group-End View-Part 1 Of 2-Type 4
7n5869 Governor Group-End View-Part 1 Of 2-Type 3
7n5869 Governor Group-Part 2 Of 2-Type 5
7n5869 Governor Group-Side View-Part 2 Of 2-Type 1
1w8730 Governor Group-Part 2 Of 2-Type 1
7n5869 Governor Group-End View-Part 1 Of 2-Type 1
1w8730 Governor Group-Part 2 Of 3-Type 2
7n5869 Governor Gp-Part 1 Of 2
2w4118 Governor Group-Part 1 Of 2
1w8730 Governor Group-Part 1 Of 2-Type 1
5g4583 Fuel Lines Group
5g0466 Fuel Lines Group
7n0042 Fuel Injection Lines Group
1w0172 Fuel Injection Lines Group
1w4105 Fuel Injection Lines Gp
1W***05Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group1
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7n5146 Fuel Injection Lines Group
7N***46Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group1
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6s9980 Vandalism Protection Group-Type 2
6s9980 Vandalism Protection Group-Type 1
1w6539 Fuel Injection Pump Group
1n4855 Fuel Injection Pump Group-Type 1
1w4590 Fuel Injection Pump Group
1n4855 Fuel Injection Pump Group-Type 2
2w0263 Fuel Injection Pump Group
4n0242 Fuel Transfer And Priming Pump Group
4N***42Pump Group-Fuel Tfr & Priming; Fuel Transfer And Priming Pump Group1
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1w0568 Fuel Transfer Pump Group
2w4403 Fuel Transfer Pump Group
2W***03Pump Group-Fuel Transfer; Fuel Transfer Pump Group1
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7w0189 Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Group
7W***89Pump Group-Gov & Fuel Inj; Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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1w3187 Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Gp
8n4751 Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Gp
8N***51Pump Group-Gov & Fuel Inj; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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1w3186 Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Group
1W***86Pump Group-Gov & Fuel Inj; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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9l4598 Rack Stop And Torque Spring Group
6s9899 Fuel Tank Group-Type 1
5g4581 Fuel Tank Group
6s9899 Fuel Tank Group-Type 2
4w5063 Torque Control Gp
7n5716 Torque Control Group
7N***16Torque Control Group; Torque Control Group1
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Hydraulic System
9g9288 Protection Cover Group-Hydraulic Tank Cap
9G***88Protection Cover Group; -Hydraulic Tank-Steering Tank Fill Cap-Hydraulic Tank Fill Cap1
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3g5634 Bank Valve Group
6s6945 Boom Cylinder Lines Group
6s9401 Boom Cylinder Lines Group
6s4077 Bucket Cylinder Lines Group
5g3960 Bucket Control Group
5g0567 Bucket Control Group - Serial No. 26y1 To 26y378 Inclusive
5g0567 Bucket Control Group-Serial No.26y379 To 26y461 Inclusive
5g0332 Hydraulic Hand Control Group-Front
5g0331 Hydraulic Hand Control Group
5g0333 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand-Ripper
5G***33Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Hydraulic Hand Control Group-Ripper1
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5g0583 Hydraulic Hand Control Group
5G***32Control Group-Hydraulic Hand1
5G***83Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Control Gp-Hydraulic Attachment1
6S***81Film-Instruction; (Instruction)1
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5g0585 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
5G***32Control Group-Hydraulic Hand1
5G***33Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Hydraulic Hand Control Group-Ripper1
5G***85Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Control Gp-Hydraulic Attachment1
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6s9331 Control Valve And Lines Group
3g5635 Control Valve Group-Swing
5d1910 Protection Cover Group-Hydraulic Tank Cap
5D***10Cover Group-Protection; Protection Cover Group Hydraulic Tank Cap1
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5g3446 Slider Lock Cylinder Group
5G***46Cylinder Group; Slider Lock Cylinder Group1
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3g5767 Boom Cylinder Gp-(Change 3-5)
3g5905 Cylinder Gp-Backhoe Bucket-(Changes 2, 3 & 4)
1u2655 Stabilizer Cylinder Gp-R.H.(Change 0-2)
1U***55Cylinder Group-Backhoe Stabilizer; Cylinder Gp-Backhoe Stabilizer-R.H1
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1u2656 Stabilizer Cylinder Gp-L.H.-(Change 0-2)
1U***56Cylinder Group-Backhoe Stabilizer; Cylinder Gp-Backhoe Stabilizer-L.H1
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3g5771 Stick Cylinder Gp-(Change 1-3)
8j5555 Boom Cylinder Group-114.3 Mm (4.50") Bore X 826 Mm (32.50") Stroke
8J***55Cylinder Group-Boom; Boom Cylinder Group1
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8j5642 Bucket Cylinder Group
8J***42Cylinder Group-Bucket; Bucket Cylinder Group1
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7j5894 Cylinder Gp-Lift-L.H.-(Change 7-8)
7j5893 Cylinder Gp-Lift-R.H.-(Change 7-8)
9t6705 Cylinder Gp-L.H. Lift-(Change 0)
9T***05Cylinder Group-Lift-Lh; Cylinder Gp-L.H. Lift1
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9t6704 Cylinder Gp-R.H. Lift-(Change 0)
9T***04Cylinder Group-Lift-Rh; Cylinder Gp-R.H. Lift1
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8j6903 Stabilizer Cylinder Group-L.H.-101.6 Mm(4") Bore X 451 Mm (17.75")
8J***03Cylinder Group-Stabilizer; Stabilizer Cylinder Group--L.H1
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8j6904 Stabilizer Cylinder Group-R.H.-101.6 Mm(4") Bore X 451 Mm (17.75")
8J***04Cylinder Group-Stabilizer; Stabilizer Cylinder Group--R.H1
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8j9481 Stabilizer Cylinder Group-88.9 Mm(3.50") Bore X 384 Mm(15.10")
8J***81Cylinder Group-Stabilizer; Stabilizer Cylinder Group1
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3g6792 Cylinder Group
3G***92Cylinder Group-Stabilizer; Stabilizer Cylinder Group1
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8j5448 Stick Cylinder Gp
8J***48Cylinder Group-Stick; Stick Cylinder Group1
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7j5885 Tilt Cylinder Group-(Change 6)-76 Mm(3") Bore X 556 Mm(21.90")
1u3165 Tilt Cylinder Group-(Change 1)-83 Mm(3.26") Bore X 551 Mm(21.70")
4t0963 Tilt Cylinder Gp-(Change 1-2)-82.55 Mm (3.25") Bore X 551.37
5g0410 Front Hydraulic Lines Group
5g2341 Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge Group
5G***41Gauge Group-Hydraulic Oil Temp; Hydraulic Oil Temperature Gauge Group1
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5g4626 Hydraulic Ar-3 Valve
1U***24Valve Group-Bank 3; Valve Gp-Bank-3 Valve1
5G***83Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Control Gp-Hydraulic Attachment1
5G***15Lines Group-Front; Front Lines Group1
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5g9405 Hydraulic Ar-3 Valve
1U***24Valve Group-Bank 3; Valve Gp-Bank-3 Valve1
5G***83Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Control Gp-Hydraulic Attachment1
5G***50Mounting Group-Attachment; Mounting Gp-Attachment Lines1
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5g9406 Hydraulic Ar-4 Valve
1U***26Valve Group-Bank 4; Valve Gp-Bank-4 Valve1
5G***43Lines Group-Rear Attachment; Lines Gp-Rear Attachment-Ripper1
5G***85Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Control Gp-Hydraulic Attachment1
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5g0546 Hydraulic Arrangement-3 Valve
1U***24Valve Group-Bank 3; Valve Gp-Bank-3 Valve1
5G***10Front Hydraulic Lines Group1
5G***46Hydraulic Arrangement-3 Valve; Arrangement-3 Valve For Use With Multi-1
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5g3529 Kickout & Positioner Gp-Bucket-Part 1 Of 2
5g3529 Bucket Positioner & Kickout Gp-Part 1 Of 2
5g0250 Bucket Positioner And Kickout Group-Part 2
5g3529 Kickout & Positioner Gp-Bucket-Part 2 Of 2
5g3529 Bucket Positioner & Kickout Gp-Part 2 Of 2
5g0250 Bucket Positioner And Kickout Group-Part 1
5g2612 Boom Cylinder Lines Group
5G***12Lines Group-Boom Cylinder; Boom Cylinder Lines Group1
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5g3669 Boom Cylinder Lines Group
5G***69Lines Group-Boom Cylinder; Room Cylinder Lines Group1
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5g3672 Bucket Cylinder Lines Group
5G***72Lines Group-Bucket Cylinder; Bucket Cylinder Lines Group1
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5g2619 Bucket Cylinder Lines Group
5G***19Lines Group-Bucket Cylinder; Bucket Cylinder Lines Group1
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6s9403 Bucket Cylinder Lines Group
6S***03Lines Group-Bucket Cylinder; Bucket Cylinder Lines Group1
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5g9399 Lines Gp-Front Hydraulic
5G***99Lines Group-Front; Lines Gp-Front-Mp Bucket1
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5g4615 Front Hydraulic Lines Group
5G***15Lines Group-Front; Front Lines Group1
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5g2105 Hydraulic Lines Group-Type 2
5G***05Lines Group-Hydraulic; Hydraulic Lines Group1
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5g2105 Hydraulic Lines Group-Type 1
5G***05Lines Group-Hydraulic; Hydraulic Lines Group1
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5g0408 Lift Cylinder Lines Group
5g0443 Pump Lines Group
5g0543 Lines Gp-Rear Attachment
5G***43Lines Group-Rear Attachment; Lines Gp-Rear Attachment-Ripper1
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5g3682 Stabilizer Cylinder Lines Group
5G***82Lines Group-Stabilizer; Lines Group-Stabilizer Cylinder1
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5g2216 Stabilizer Lines Group
5G***16Lines Group-Stabilizer; Stabilizer Lines Group1
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5g3675 Stick Cylinder Lines Group
5G***75Lines Group-Stick; Stick Cylinder Lines Group1
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5g2618 Stick Cylinder Lines Group
5G***18Lines Group-Stick; Stick Cylinder Lines Group1
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5g2606 Swing Actuator Lines Group
5G***06Lines Group-Swing Actuator; Swing Actuator Lines Group1
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5g3679 Swing Actuator Lines Group
5G***79Lines Group-Swing Actuator; Swing Actuator Lines Group1
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5g0407 Tilt Cylinder Lines Group
5g2491 Hydraulic Hand Control Lock Group
5G***91Lock Group-Hydraulic Hand Control1
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5g8750 Mounting Gp-Attachment
5G***50Mounting Group-Attachment; Mounting Gp-Attachment Lines1
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5g2340 Hydraulic Pump And Lines Group-Type 1-Replaced By 5g4580-Page 132e
5g2865 Pump And Lines Group-Type 2
5G***65Pump & Lines Group; Pump And Lines Group1
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5g2340 Hydraulic Pump And Lines Group-Type 2-Replaced By 5g4580-Page 132e
8y1299 Pump & Lines Gp
5G***80Pump & Lines Group; Pump & Lines Gp-Backhoe1
8Y***34Tube As2
8Y***99Pump & Lines Group1
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5g2340 Hydraulic Pump And Lines Group-Type 3-Replaced By 5g4580-Page 132e
5g2340 Hydraulic Pump And Lines Group-Type 4-Replaced By 5g4580-Page 132e
5g1011 Lines And Pump Group
5G***11Pump & Lines Group; Pump And Lines Group1
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5g2340 Hydraulic Pump And Lines Group-Type 5-Replaced By 5g4580-Page 132e
5g4580 Pump And Lines Group-Backhoe
5G***80Pump & Lines Group; Pump & Lines Gp-Backhoe1
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5g2865 Pump And Lines Group-Type 1
5G***65Pump & Lines Group; Pump And Lines Group1
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3g5046 Gear Pump Group
8j4515 Gear Pump Group-Tyrone
8J***15Pump Group-Gear; Gear Pump Group-Tyrone1
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8j4514 Hydraulic Pump Group
3g5386 Gear Pump Group-Shimadzu Seisakusko
3G***86Pump Group-Gear; Gear Pump Group-Shimadzu Seisakusho1
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4t0384 Piston Pump Group-Slipper
3g2873 Piston Pump Group
6s6373 Stabilizer Lines Group
6s9410 Stabilizer Lines Group
6s7017 Stick Cylinder Lines Group
6s9402 Stick Lines Group
6s9404 Swing Actuator Lines Group
6s6389 Swing Actuator Lines Group
5g0099 Hydraulic Tank And Filter Group
5g0013 Hydraulic Tank Group
5g2582 Valve And Lines Group
5G***82Valve & Lines Group; Valve And Lines Group1
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5g3692 Lines & Valve Group-Sideshift Lock
5G***92Valve & Lines Group; Lines And Valve Group--Sideshift Lock1
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5g3687 Lines And Valve Group
5G***87Valve & Lines Group; Lines And Valves Group1
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5g3692 Lines And Valve Group-Sideshift Lock
5G***92Valve & Lines Group; Lines And Valve Group--Sideshift Lock1
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3g0777 Control Valve Group-Boom
1w2576 Bank Valve Group
1u1023 Bank Valve Group-2 Valve
1u1024 Bank Valve Group-3 Valve-Lift,Tilt & Multi-Purpose Bucket
1U***24Valve Group-Bank 3; Valve Gp-Bank-3 Valve1
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1u1026 Valve Gp-Bank-4 Valve, Lift, Tilt, Multi-Purpose-Bucket & Ripp
1U***26Valve Group-Bank 4; Valve Gp-Bank-4 Valve1
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6s4767 Breaker Relief Valve Group
8j9471 Check Valve Group
8J***71Valve Group-Check; -Lift Cylinder Circuit1
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3g0778 Control Valve Group-Bucket & Stabilizers
3G***78Valve Group-Control; (Rh Stabilizer)1
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9j0717 Control Valve Group-Multi-Purpose Bucket
5g0334 Control Valve Control
1u4630 Valve Gp
6s9822 Control Valve Group
3g2887 Diverter Valve Group
3G***87Valve Group-Diverter; -Towing, Parking Brake Release1
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9j0715 Lift Control Valve Group
9j797 Relief Valve Group-Pilot Operated-2700 Psi
9J***97Valve Group-Relief; (Pilot Operated)1
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8j9469 Relief Valve Group-Pilot Operated-Dump
9j0710 Valve Gp-Relief-Direct Operated
9j0798 Relief Valve Group-Pilot Operated-3000 Psi
9j0723 Relief Valve Group-Pilot Operated-Main
8j9475 Relief Valve Group-Multi-Purpose Bucket Cylinder
9j0796 Relief Valve Group-Pilot Operated-1650 Psi
9J***96Valve Group-Relief-Pilot Operated-1650 Psi1
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9t1076 Servo Valve Group
9j0719 Tilt Control Valve Group
Implements
3t6885 Actuator Group
6s6949 Actuator Group
3t6884 Rotary Actuator Group
4t0412 Rotary Actuator Group
5g3761 Swing Actuator Group
5G***61Actuator Group-Swing; Swing Actuator Group1
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5g2464 Swing Actuator Group
5G***64Actuator Group-Swing; Swing Actuator Group1
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5g2150 Backhoe Arrangement-Fixed Pivot
1U***55Cylinder Group-Backhoe Stabilizer; Cylinder Gp-Backhoe Stabilizer-R.H1
1U***56Cylinder Group-Backhoe Stabilizer; Cylinder Gp-Backhoe Stabilizer-L.H1
3G***67Cylinder Group-Backhoe Boom1
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5g3690 Sideshift Backhoe Arrangement
3G***71Cylinder Group-Backhoe Stick1
3G***05Cylinder Group-Backhoe Bucket1
3G***92Cylinder Group-Stabilizer; Stabilizer Cylinder Group1
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6s4538 Backhoe Arrangement-Fixed Pivot
5G***07Swing Actuator Group1
5G***25Backhoe Mounting And Control Group; Mounting And Control Group1
6S***92Backhoe Bucket Linkage Group; Budket Linkage Group1
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6s9400 Backhoe Arrangement-Sideshift
5G***07Swing Actuator Group1
5G***25Backhoe Mounting And Control Group; Mounting And Control Group1
6S***92Backhoe Bucket Linkage Group; Budket Linkage Group1
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6s3992 Backhoe Bucket Linkage Group
6S***92Backhoe Bucket Linkage Group; Budket Linkage Group1
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6s9320 Backhoe Console Group
5g0889 Backhoe Ejector Bucket Group-609.6 Mm (24") Wide
5G***89Backhoe Ejector Bucket Group-609.6 mm (24") Wide1
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6s6390 Backhoe Frame Group
6s9411 Backhoe Frame Group
5g1025 Backhoe Mounting And Control Group
5G***25Backhoe Mounting And Control Group; Mounting And Control Group1
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9j3192 Backhoe Ripper Group
6s4501 Backhoe Stick Group
6S***01Backhoe Stick Group; Hoe Stick Group1
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4t0807 Edge And Bit Group
5g2721 Boom Group
6s4500 Boom Group
5g3475 General Purpose Bucket Assembly-.765 M3 (1 Yd.3)-2400 Mm (94.50")
5g0888 Hoe Bucket Group-762 Mm (30") Wide-Type 1
5g0886 Hoe Bucket Group-914.4 Mm (36") Wide
5g0885 Hoe Bucket Group-609.6 Mm (24") Wide-Type 1
5g0887 Hoe Bucket Group-457.2 Mm (18") Wide-Type 2
5g0888 Hoe Bucket Group-762 Mm (30") Wide-Type 2
5g0885 Hoe Bucket Group-609.6 Mm (24") Wide-Type 2
5g0887 Hoe Bucket Group-457.2 Mm(18") Wide-Type 1
6y1467 Case & Covers Gp
7g9424 Case & Covers Gp
6y1906 Gear & Clutch Gp-Part 2 Of 2
7g5668 Gear & Clutch Gp-Part 1 Of 2
7G***68Clutch & Gear Group; Gear & Clutch Gp1
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7g5668 Gear & Clutch Gp-Part 2 Of 2
7G***68Clutch & Gear Group; Gear & Clutch Gp1
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6y1906 Gear & Clutch Gp-Part 1 Of 2
5g2543 Console Group
5G***43Console Group; Backhoe Console Group1
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5g3594 Backhoe Console Group
5G***94Console Group-Backhoe; Console Group-Backhoe1
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5g2586 Mounting And Control Group
5G***86Control & Mounting Group; Backhoe Mounting & Control Group1
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6y2216 Control Gp-Winch
5g2636 Control Gp-Towing Winch
5G***36Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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5g3938 Control Gp-Towing Winch
5G***38Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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7g6798 Control Gp-Winch
7G***98Control Group-Winch; Winch Hydraulic Control Group1
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5g4331 Control Gp-Towing Winch
5G***31Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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6y2048 Control Gp-Winch
6t2291 Control Gp-Winch Hydrauluc
6y2175 Conversion Ar-Winch
0S***19Bolt,Machine Gear Retaining Part Of Kit P/N 1w***465
3T***80Cover As1
5G***38Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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6y2176 Conversion Ar-Winch
0S***19Bolt,Machine Gear Retaining Part Of Kit P/N 1w***465
1A***83Bolt (4.75" Long-Location "B")2
3T***80Cover As1
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7t3874 Conversion Ar-Winch-Directional
3t9837 Coversion Ar-Winch-Directional
6y1959 Conversion Gp-Winch
7g9547 Winch Conversion Group-Anti-Fallback
9g0921 Conversion Gp-Winch-Power Out
6y2217 Conversion Gp-Winch
7g9447 Covers Gp-Shipping
0S***09Bolt (3/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case2
3T***85Cover-Shipping; Shipping Cover1
4B***48Cover-Flange1
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7g9470 Drive Gp-Winch
5g2235 Backhoe Frame Group
5G***35Frame Group; Backhoe Frame Group1
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5g3260 Backhoe Frame Group
5G***60Frame Group; Frame Group-Backhoe1
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5g3443 Sliding Frame Group
5G***43Frame Group-Sliding; Sliding Frame Group1
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5g2465 Swing Frame Group
5G***65Frame Group-Swing; Swing Frame Group1
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5g1630 General Purpose Bucket Assembly-.765 M3(1 Yd.3)-2400 Mm (94.50")
5G***30General Purpose Bucket Assembly-.765 M3(1 Yd.3)-2400 mm (94.50")1
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5g3535 Bucket Indicator Group - Serial No. 26y420-Up
5g2417 Bucket Indicator Group
7g9425 Lines Gp-Winch
7G***25Lines Group-Winch; Winch Lines Group1
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6y2111 Lines Gp-Winch
5g2695 Bucket Linkage Group
5G***95Linkage Group-Bucket; Bucket Linkage Group1
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6t2288 Manifold Gp
7g6800 Manifold Gp
5g2173 Backhoe Mounting Arrangement
5G***05Lines Group-Hydraulic; Hydraulic Lines Group1
5G***73Mounting Ar-Backhoe1
5G***34Seat Group; Reversible Seat Group1
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6s6371 Backhoe Mounting Group
6S***71Mounting Group-Backhoe; Backhoe Mounting Group1
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7g9423 Mounting Gp-Winch
5g4320 Street Pad Group
6s7799 Street Pad Group
5g3774 Pump & Lines Gp
1u0414 Gear Pump Group
3y6893 Shaft Group
3g4047 Sidecutter Group-Blade
3g4048 Sidecutter Group-Strike Off
6s8305 Sliding Frame Group
6s6393 Stabilizer Group
5g2979 Stabilizer Group-2 Required
5G***79Stabilizer Group; Stabilizer Group1
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5g2717 Hoe Stick Group
5G***17Stick Group-Hoe; Backhoe Stick Group1
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6s7899 Street Pad Group
5g1007 Swing Actuator Group
6s6215 Swing Frame Group
9j4208 Tooth Group
9j0613 Loader Tooth Group-Bolt-On
1u1528 Tooth Group-Long
8j1434 Tooth Group
8J***34Tooth Group-Scarifier; -Straight1
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1u1527 Tooth Group-Short
1u2422 Uni-Tooth Group
7g6861 Valve Gp
6t2289 Valve Gp
4t2591 Valve Group
6t2287 Valve Gp
6T***87Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont1
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7g6799 Valve Gp-Selector & Pressure Control
7G***99Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont1
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6y2218 Winch Ar
5G***36Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
5G***74Pump & Lines Group1
6Y***55Winch Ar-Towing1
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6y2465 Winch Ar
5G***74Pump & Lines Group1
5G***31Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
6Y***55Winch Ar-Towing1
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6t1278 Winch Ar
5G***74Pump & Lines Group1
5G***31Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
6T***78Winch Ar1
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7g9422 Winch Ar
5G***36Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
5G***74Pump & Lines Group1
7G***22Winch Ar1
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6y2055 Winch Ar-Towing
4B***58Screw (Identification Plate) Mounting4
6V***27Plate, Serial Number; On Left Hand Side Of Winch1
6V***46Film-Cat-Each Side1
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7g9444 Winch Ar-Towing
4B***58Screw (Identification Plate) Mounting4
6V***27Plate, Serial Number; On Left Hand Side Of Winch1
6V***45Film-Winch Lubrication1
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Lubrication System
6n3382 Breather Group-Crankcase
9l9200 Oil Filter Assembly
9L***00Filter As-Oil; Oil Filter Assembly1
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1n3224 Oil Filter Group
1N***24Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group1
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8n3198 Fumes Disposal Group
8N***98Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group1
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7w0297 Fumes Disposal Group
7W***97Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group1
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4n0185 Oil Level Gauge Group
4N***85Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick); Oil Level Gauge Group1
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1w0367 Oil Level Gauge Group
1W***67Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick)1
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7w0332 Pcv Breather Kit - Field Installation
6n8370 Oil Pan Group
4n0193 Oil Pump And Lines Group-Without Housing
4N***93Pump Group-Engine Oil; Oil Pump Group--Without Housing1
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2w6697 Oil Pump Group
4n0300 Engine And Transmission Support Group
Power Train-Power Transmission Unit
6s3530 Bevel Gear Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6s3530 Bevel Gear Gp-Part 2 Of 2
9p3433 Transmission Lubrication System Control Group
9P***33Control Group-Tmsn Oil System; Control Gp-Transmission Oil System1
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6s8966 Control Gp-Transmission-Part 2 Of 2
6s8966 Control Gp-Transmission-Part 1 Of 2
6s6707 Power Take-Off Drive Group-Type 2
6S***07Drive Group-Power Take-Off; Power Take-Off Drive Group1
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6s6707 Power Take-Off Group-Type 1
6S***07Drive Group-Power Take-Off; Power Take-Off Drive Group1
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5g0462 Powertrain Oil Filler Group
5g0462 Filler Gp-Power Train Oil
6s7402 Final Drive Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6s7402 Final Drive Gp-Part 2 Of 2
7g6820 Transfer Case And Gear Group
8c8993 Bearing Kit-Transmission
1T***93Ball Bearing; Bearing-Ball1
1T***94Ball Bearing; Bearing-Ball1
2D***58Bearing-Ball1
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2p2945 Planetary Transmission Group-Part 2
2p2945 Planetary Transmission Group-Part 1
9p2653 Transmission Pump Group
1t1040 Torque Converter Group
7g6823 Transmission Arrangement-Transmission Serial No. 1fa1-Up
6s6770 Universal Joint Group
1p0571 Selector And Pressure Control Valve Group
5g2888 Winch Drive Arrangement
5G***65Pump & Lines Group; Pump And Lines Group1
5G***88Winch Drive Arrangement1
6S***07Drive Group-Power Take-Off; Power Take-Off Drive Group1
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Service Equipment And Supplies
6s8638 Backhoe Tool Group
Nameplates And Transfers-Part 2
1S***31Film--Warning--Fan1
2P***17Film-Warning-Lift Cylinder Bracket1
2P***43Film- Corporate Symbol; -On Each Side Of Engine Compartment Access Door2
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Gasket Kits
5P***44Valve Grinding-Serial No.45v21898 To0
5P***46Front Structure Serial No. 45v21898 To0
5P***47Rear Structure-Serial No. 45v21898 To0
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Name Plates And Transfer-Part 1
2P***31Film--Cat On Each Side Of Radiator Guard; Film--Cat On Each Side--Above Drum Shaft1
3N***90Plate Serial Number; On R.H. Rear Bank Of Cylinder Block As Viewed From Rear Of Engine1
5A***82Plate--Serial Number (Bulldozer) On Back; Plate-Serial No.(Vehicle)On Top Ov Bevel1
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8f9866 Grease Gun Group
3p2244 Hand Tool Group
Starting And Electrical System
8n2822 Alternator Group-12 Volt, 75 Ampere
8N***68Alternator Group-Charging1
8N***22Alternator Group-Charging1
9S***73Circuit Breaker (60 Amps); Circuit Breaker-60 Ampere1
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7n5140 Alternator Group-Charging. Engine Serial No.45v21898 To 45v28031
7N***40Alternator Group-Charging; Alternator Group1
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7n4784 Alternator Group
1w4263 Alternator Group
8n2268 Alternator Group-12 Volt, 75 Ampere
7n5140 Alternator Group
7N***40Alternator Group-Charging; Alternator Group1
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5g0237 Battery And Wiring Group-Part 1 Of 3
5g0237 Battery And Wiring Group-Part 3 Of 3
5g0237 Battery & Wiring Group-Part 3 Of 3
5g0237 Battery And Wiring Group-Part 2 Of 3
5g0237 Battery & Wiring Group-Part 2 Of 3
5g0237 Battery & Wiring Group-Part 1 Of 3
6s3548 Battery-Heavy Duty
8y1223 Cover Gp-Rear
5g3901 Harness Assembly - Serial No. 26y418-Up
5g0227 Harness Assembly
5g0229 Harness Assembly
5g1715 Lighting Group-12 Volt, 3 Lamp
5g2541 Ether Starting Aid Group
4n0190 Electric Starting Motor Group-12 Volt
4N***90Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
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4n0241 Electric Starting Motor Group-12 Volt-Type 1
4n0241 Starting Motor Group-12 Volt-Type 2
9g5517 Switch Assembly-12 Volt
4n6938 Magnetic Switch Group
8n0410 Magnetic Switch Group-Type 1
8n0410 Magnetic Switch Group-Type 2
5g0990 Back-Up Warning Group
Steering Clutches And Brakes
5g0008 Steering Brake Group-Part 2 Of 3
8y1087 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 1 Of 3
5g3182 Steering Brake Group-Part 1 Of 3
5g8728 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 2 Of 3
5g3182 Steering Brake Group-Part 2 Of 3
5g0008 Steering Brake Group-Part 1 Of 3
5g8728 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 3 Of 3
5g8728 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 1 Of 3
8y1087 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 2 Of 3
5g3182 Steering Brake Group-Part 3 Of 3
8y1087 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 3 Of 3
5g0008 Steering Brake Group-Part 3 Of 3
5g0997 Case Gp-Steering Clutch
5g0997 Steering Clutch Case Group
5g6103 Case Gp-Steering Clutch
5g8725 Clutch Gp-Steering
5G***25Clutch Group-Steering; Clutch Gp-Steering Brake1
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6s3528 Steering Clutch Group
5g0384 Control Gp-Steering Clutch-Part 1 Of 2
5g0384 Steering Clutch Control Group-Part 2 Of 2
5g0384 Control Gp-Steering Clutch-Part 2 Of 2
5g0384 Steering Clutch Control Group-Part 1 Of 2
5g1073 Steering Brake Group
5g8738 Steering Ar-Oil Clutch & Brake
1A***57Ball-Steering Clutch Release Yoke1
1M***23Insert-Steering Clutch Release Yoke1
5G***03Case Group-Steering Clutch1
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5g8120 Valve Gp-Control
5g8121 Valve Gp-Control
5g0145 Valve Gp-Control
5g0706 Valve Gp-Control

Frequently asked questions

What engine powers the Caterpillar 53?

Available documentation for this exact catalog entry does not confirm a specific engine model. It is cataloged within Caterpillar's mechanical cable-and-winch era of track-type equipment, consistent with the naturally aspirated diesel or gas engines used across that generation of crawler tractors. Confirm the exact engine fitted to your unit by serial number with your dealer or the OEM parts catalog.

What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 53?

No verified weight figure is available for this specific model/catalog entry. Documentation for this configuration is limited, and published specs are not confirmed against two independent sources, so no number is stated here. Weigh the specific unit or confirm with the OEM parts catalog before making load, transport, or trailer decisions.

What replaced the Caterpillar 53?

There is no confirmed, documented successor tied specifically to this catalog entry. What is established is that Caterpillar's winch line for track-type tractors moved from mechanical drivetrain-coupled units of this type toward winches with self-contained internal hydraulic clutches on later models, which changed how drum engagement was controlled. Treat any specific successor claim for this exact unit as unverified until confirmed by a dealer or the OEM parts catalog.

What 53 owners discuss

Is there real owner/mechanic discussion online specifically about a "Caterpillar 53" track-type tractor?
No verifiable model-specific discussion turns up under that exact designation. Searches across enthusiast forums and general web sources return no Caterpillar track-type tractor numbered 53 in any historical or modern lineup. The string "Cat 53" does surface in equipment-forum threads, but it refers to a cable-blade winch attachment fitted to various small dozers, not a tractor model. Treat any "53-specific" repair claim you see elsewhere with caution; the notes below are general community consensus for vintage/rare numbered-series track-type tractors of similar size and era, not confirmed facts about a model called 53.
What undercarriage wear patterns do owners of older crawler tractors consistently report?
Track tension is the recurring theme. Owners and techs describe over-tight track as the single most damaging setup mistake: it accelerates pin and bushing wear, causes chain slap or snaking, and raises derailment risk. Packed material on top of the roller frame is the second big complaint, especially in clay or wet ground, where hardened debris grinds against rollers and idlers overnight and shortens undercarriage life well before the rated hours. Side-hill work is flagged as the fastest way to wear one side of the track guiding faster than the other. On any older machine, feel the bushings for a compressed-oval shape rather than round, and check for wear on both the top and bottom of the bushing, which signals the pins have already been turned once. Track and final-drive integrity is safety-critical for steering and braking control; have your dealer or a qualified undercarriage technician verify remaining wear life before returning the machine to work.
What engine quirks come up most often for period Caterpillar crawler tractor engines of this general vintage?
For gas or distillate-fuel pilot-start diesels of that era, the common complaints center on starting procedure: a cold engine needs the pilot/gas circuit warmed and a clean switch-over to diesel or the main engine loads up and smokes heavily until it clears. Community discussion repeatedly flags carbon buildup in the combustion chambers from prolonged pilot-fuel operation, sticking valves from infrequent adjustment, and injector or pump wear that shows up as hard starting and uneven idle. Oil consumption creeping up over time is treated as normal wear rather than a defect on these older designs, but a sudden jump is treated as a ring or liner problem worth a compression check.
What powertrain and hydraulic behaviors do operators describe as normal versus a warning sign on machines of this type?
Steering clutch and brake band feel is the most discussed powertrain topic: a little lag or slip when engaging a clutch lever is considered normal after long service, but a clutch that will not fully release or a brake band that grabs unevenly is treated as an immediate stop-and-inspect item. On machines with cable-operated blade control rather than hydraulic cylinders, cable stretch and drum wear are the expected maintenance items, not a sign of failure. Where hydraulic cylinders are fitted for blade or ripper control, slow drift under load is the most-cited early symptom of worn cylinder seals or a leaking control valve. Steering clutch and brake function is safety-critical; have your dealer or a qualified technician verify adjustment and holding capacity before operating on grades.
What electrical or gauge issues come up for vintage track-type tractors with minimal factory electronics?
These machines predate modern sensor packages, so the complaints are basic charging-system items: a generator or alternator that will not hold charge at idle, a voltage regulator that sticks and either undercharges or cooks the battery, and an ammeter or idiot light that reads correctly only after the connections are cleaned and re-tightened. Corroded or brittle wiring at the starter solenoid and light circuits is a frequent gremlin on machines that sat outside for years. Community advice is consistent: trace charging problems at the regulator and ground straps first before assuming the generator itself is bad.
What should a buyer check before purchasing a used vintage track-type tractor in this class?
Consensus advice across equipment-inspection sources is consistent regardless of exact model: inspect the undercarriage first since it is often the costliest system to restore, feeling bushings for oval wear and checking for turned pins. Open every engine panel to look for leaks, loose belts, and dirty filters, and check hydraulic cylinders and lines for scoring or seepage. Look for fresh paint or undercoating used to hide cracked castings or poorly finished welds around the final drive housings and track frames, a pattern buyers report often enough to treat as a red flag. Confirm the steering clutches and brake bands hold properly under load before moving the machine any distance. Because steering, braking, and final-drive integrity are safety-critical and hard to fully judge without disassembly, have your dealer or an independent heavy-equipment mechanic inspect the machine before purchase.

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

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