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Caterpillar 768B

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar 768B is a fifth-wheel off-highway tractor, not a dump truck. It carries no dump body of its own; it tows a separate bottom-dump wagon built for Caterpillar by Athey Products. Cat built the 768B from 1971 to 1978 under the 79S serial prefix, sharing its chassis, D343T/D343TA turbocharged diesel, and powershift driveline with the rigid-dump 769B. The engine is rated around 309 kW (415 hp) gross flywheel power. Unloaded tractor weight runs about 21.9-22 t (48,000-48,500 lb), varying by configuration and serial range. Partway through the production run, near S/N 79S00080, Caterpillar switched from an early fiberglass cab to a steel cab and made front disc brakes standard alongside the existing rear discs.

Across the run the 768B picked up the same running changes as its 769B sibling: the steel cab replaced the fiberglass unit, front brakes went from optional to standard, and gross engine output settled at its final rating. There are no electronics and no diagnostic codes here - it is a mechanically governed, pre-ECM machine serviced entirely on hour meters and manual gauges. Caterpillar never built a direct successor in this fifth-wheel, wagon-towing niche; the 769C that followed the 769B in 1978 was a redesigned rigid dump truck with its own engine, transmission, and dump body. That leaves surviving 768B tractors a niche find today, valued mainly by vintage mining and quarry fleets and collectors. Engine, driveline, and axle parts cross over from the far more common 769B, while hitch and wagon-specific components are scarce since Athey Products is long gone from the market.

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 768B specifications

Engine

Engine modelCat D343TA, in-line 6-cylinder, 4-stroke-cycle diesel, turbocharged and aftercooled
Rated power (flywheel, gross)415 hp (309 kW)
Displacement14.6 L (893 cu in)
Bore x stroke137 mm x 165 mm (5.4 in x 6.5 in)
Governed speed550 rpm low idle; about 2,000 rpm full-load governed speed
Emissions certificationNone. Built before EPA/Tier emissions regulation applied to this class; not applicable

Weights

Operating weight (tractor unit)About 22,000 kg (48,500 lb). Figure is for the 768B tractor alone, before hitching a trailer
Shipping/base weightNot separately published for this model; treat as close to the operating weight figure above

Dimensions

Transport length6.55 m (21 ft 6 in)
Transport width3.61 m (11 ft 10 in)
Transport height3.48 m (11 ft 5 in)
Standard tire size18.00 x 33
Turning radius, outside18 m (59 ft)

Performance

ConfigurationFifth-wheel tractor built to pull bottom-dump trailers. It runs the same engine and driveline as the 769B rigid dump truck but carries no mounted dump body of its own
Rated combination loadPeriod literature lists about 20 cu yd (15.3 cubic m), which applies to the towed bottom-dump trailer paired with this tractor, not an onboard body
TransmissionPowershift automatic
Starting systemElectric or air start
BrakesRear disc service brakes with front brakes and a separate emergency brake circuit
SuspensionPneumatic chassis suspension
Travel speed / gradeabilityNot published for this tractor configuration in available literature. Check your dealer or the applicable service manual for governed road speed on your unit

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tank capacityNot documented for this model in available literature. Verify with your dealer or the D343TA engine service manual
Hydraulic system capacityNot documented for this model in available literature. Verify with your dealer or service manual
Engine oil (crankcase) capacityNot documented for this model in available literature. Verify with your dealer or the D343TA engine service manual
Cooling system capacityNot documented for this model in available literature. Verify with your dealer or the D343TA engine service manual

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

768B fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter) - Cat D343 diesel, 415 hp gross at 1900 rpmNot independently confirmed for this chassis; general references for the industrial D343 cite roughly 38 L (10 US gal), but this figure is not corroborated against the 768B/769B chassis lubrication chart - verify against the OMM for the exact serial range before servicing.Cat Series 3 heavy-duty diesel engine oil (period equivalent of today's Cat DEO). Use SAE 30 in normal ambient temperatures, SAE 10W or 10W-30 in cold weather, per the era lubrication chart for D343-powered machines.
Cooling systemApproximately 102 L (27 US gal), per the combined 768B tractor / 769B truck chassis service data (both share the same D343 engine and cooling package).Full-strength ethylene glycol-base coolant with a Cat-approved corrosion/cavitation inhibitor, mixed per climate. Later Cat coolant lines (Cat ELC/DEAC) are the modern equivalent additive package for this cooling system.
Fuel tankApproximately 511 L (135 US gal), per the shared 768B/769B chassis service data.No. 2-D diesel fuel for normal operation; No. 1-D diesel fuel blended in for cold-weather starting and flow.
Transmission / torque converter (powershift)Not separately documented in available sources for this model - on this Cat truck generation the transmission and torque converter typically share a common sump with the brake/steering hydraulic circuit. Confirm the exact split against the OMM for this unit.Cat TO-2 powershift transmission fluid (the period fluid later superseded by Cat TDTO/TO-4 spec). Grade by climate: SAE 30 in normal conditions, SAE 10W in cold weather.
Final drives (each, rear)Approximately 12.5 L (3.3 US gal) per side, per the shared 768B/769B chassis service data.Cat TO-2 final drive and axle oil (superseded by Cat TDTO/TO-4 spec). SAE 30 in normal climates, SAE 50 in sustained hot climates.
Steering hydraulic systemApproximately 48.5 L (12.8 US gal), per the shared 768B/769B chassis service data.Cat TO-2 hydraulic oil (period fluid, later folded into the Cat TDTO/HYDO spec family). Graded by climate the same as the transmission fluid.
Brake hydraulic system (includes dump-hoist circuit on the rigid dump-truck version)Documented at approximately 227 L (60 US gal) on the rigid dump-truck (769B) variant, which includes the dump-body hoist circuit. The 768B is a tractor unit with no dump body or hoist cylinders, so its brake/hydraulic reservoir is smaller than this figure and is not separately confirmed in available sources - verify against the OMM for the tractor configuration.Cat TO-2 hydraulic/brake oil (period fluid, later Cat TDTO/HYDO equivalent). Graded by climate per the era lubrication chart.
Grease (spec only)Not applicable - lubricated by grease gun at scheduled service points, not a sump fill.Cat Multipurpose (NLGI EP) chassis grease for pins, bushings, and linkage points; a moly-fortified EP grease at the trailer hitch/fifth-wheel and other high-load pivot points where called for.

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

Caterpillar 768B maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Check engine oil, coolant, and fuel level before starting; drain water and sediment from the fuel tank.
  • Inspect tires, wheel rims, and lug nuts for damage, wear, or looseness.
  • Check disc brake wear indicators on both axles and drain moisture from the air tank.
  • Grease the fifth-wheel hitch plate and wagon coupling pin daily; grease remaining chassis pivot points weekly (every 50 hours).
  • Check pneumatic suspension struts for air leaks and correct ride height.
  • Inspect battery cable connections and electrolyte level weekly (every 50 hours).
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and filter.
  • Clean or replace the air cleaner element.
  • Check powershift transmission and torque converter oil level and condition.
  • Grease all chassis, suspension, and hitch pivot points.
  • Inspect front and rear disc brake pads and calipers for wear.
Every 500 h
  • Replace primary and secondary fuel filters.
  • Change powershift transmission and torque converter oil.
  • Check final drive (wheel planetary) oil level at each wheel.
  • Inspect steering and brake hydraulic oil level and hose condition.
  • Check turbocharger mounting, boost lines, and exhaust manifold for leaks.
Every 1,000 h
  • Change differential (bevel gear) and final drive oil.
  • Flush the cooling system and pressure-test the radiator cap.
  • Check and adjust engine valve lash on the D343TA.
  • Inspect the fifth-wheel hitch casting and wagon drawbar for cracks or excess wear.
  • Test the air compressor and full brake system function.
Every 2,000 h
  • Change engine coolant and inspect for corrosion inside the block and radiator.
  • Inspect fuel injectors and check injection pump timing.
  • Inspect and repack front and rear wheel bearings.
  • Inspect frame rails, cross-members, and hitch structure for fatigue cracking.
  • Inspect the turbocharger for shaft play and bearing wear.
Every 4,000 h
  • Pull the powershift transmission and torque converter for a full clutch and seal rebuild.
  • Perform an in-frame overhaul of the D343TA: pistons, liners, injectors, and turbocharger.
  • Rebuild disc brake calipers and replace wear plates on both axles.
  • Rebuild pneumatic suspension struts and replace mounting bushings.
  • Inspect and rebuild the fifth-wheel hitch and wagon coupling assembly.

Servicing the 768B beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

The 768B predates onboard diagnostics - the D343TA has no ECM and throws no fault codes, so scheduled oil sampling is the real early-warning system. Pull engine oil, powershift transmission/torque converter oil, and final drive oil samples on a fixed hour interval and watch for rising metal content, which flags turbocharger bearing wear, clutch-pack wear, or planetary gear wear before a failure strands the tractor mid-haul. Test coolant condition and check disc-brake oil (where cooled) for contamination too.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Expect wear at the fifth-wheel hitch plate and wagon drawbar pin first - that joint carries every pulling and braking load between tractor and Athey wagon and loosens with hours. The D343TA's turbocharger seals and boost lines are next, followed by oil-cooled disc brake wear plates on both axles. Powershift clutch packs slip as discs wear, and pneumatic suspension struts develop slow air leaks at the seals. Steering hydraulic hoses harden with age and should be checked on every repair visit.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Plan an in-frame overhaul of the D343TA around major hour milestones - rebuild the turbocharger, injectors, and cylinder kits together rather than piecemeal. Pull the powershift transmission and torque converter for a clutch and seal rebuild on the same schedule; both share the engine's duty cycle pulling a loaded bottom-dump wagon. Rebuild final drive planetaries and wheel bearings at the same interval, and inspect the fifth-wheel hitch casting and frame rails for fatigue cracking before returning the tractor to service.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Cold starts on a mechanically governed D343TA need ether or glow-plug aids and a coolant heater below freezing - there's no electronic cold-start assist to fall back on. In hot, dusty mining or quarry sites, service the air cleaner more often and check turbocharger inlet ducting for dust bypass. In wet or coastal duty, drain fuel-tank condensation often and protect the steel cab, frame, and fifth-wheel hitch from corrosion, since exposed pivot pins and the wagon coupling see constant load and moisture.

768B common service parts

Part numberPart
6H-6000Film-Warning Left Side Of Filter Opening On Seat FrameCheck fitment →

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768B attachments & work tools

Bottom-dump trailer (wagon)

The 768B is a tractor-only unit with no integrated dump body of its own; it tows a separate articulated bottom-dump trailer supplied by a specialist trailer builder for Cat. Exact wagon capacity is not consistently documented for this tractor, and published rock-truck-class figures (around 20 cu yd / 15 m3, or nominal 30+ ton payload) likely describe the companion rigid-body truck rather than the tractor's own wagon; treat any single capacity figure as configuration-dependent and verify with your dealer.

Trailer coupling / hitch

The attachment interface on this chassis is a rigid, articulated drawbar-type hitch that couples the tractor frame to the bottom-dump wagon, not a bucket or blade quick-coupler. No loader-, dozer-, or excavator-style work tools mount to this frame.

Cab and ROPS

The B-series update brought an all-steel cab, replacing the fiberglass cab used on the first-generation tractor-and-truck pairing. Both open ROPS canopy and enclosed steel-cab configurations were used across the production run, matching the cab used on the rigid-body truck it shares its chassis with.

Engine and driveline

Shares its Caterpillar diesel and PowerShift transmission with the rigid-body truck it was derived from; published output for this engine family is quoted at roughly 400-415 hp depending on source and turbocharging arrangement (varies by configuration/series). No separate hydraulic work-tool circuit is fitted, since the unit carries no bucket, blade, or fork attachments.

Running gear

Pneumatic tires and suspension are sized to the tractor-wagon combination's gross weight class, with rear disc brakes carried over from the paired rigid-truck chassis. No dozer blade, ripper, or snow-wing options are documented for this tractor.

Factory guarding / options

Documented factory options are limited to cab enclosure type (open canopy vs. steel cab) and engine start system (electric or air start). No attachment or work-tool accessory line is published for this model, consistent with its role as a dedicated wagon-hauling tractor rather than a loader or dozer platform.

All 768B assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar 768B. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Attachments
7d7450 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill
7d7440 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill--Type 1
7d7440 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill--Type 2
8d9725 Adjustable Seat Group
2g7713 Air Dryer Group
9m4824 Air Motor Assembly
6n7855 Air Motor Group--Type 2
6n7855 Air Motor Group--Type 1
7s7702 Air Starting Arrangement
6N***56Air Starting Motor Group1
7D***35Electrical System Group1
7D***20Air Starting Control Group1
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7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 3
7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 3
7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 4
7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
7d7820 Air Starting Control Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 4
6n7876 Air Starting Motor Group
7m2212 Air Starting Motor Group
6n7856 Air Starting Motor Group
8d2510 Air Starting Wiring Group
4j1943 Air Valve Assembly
7d6540 Auxiliary Starting Group--24 Volt--Type 2
7d6540 Auxiliary Starting Group--24 Volt--Type 1
7d6600 Back-Up Light And Warning Group--24 Volt
7D***00Back-Up Light And Warning Group1
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7d9375 Basic Alarm Group--Type 1
7d9375 Basic Alarm Group--24 Volt--Type 2
8d500 Brake Control Group--As Viewed From Front Of Machine-Part 2 Of 2
8d500 Brake Control Group--As Viewed From Left Hand Side Of Machine--Part 1 Of 2
8d8340 Brake Lines And Tank Group--Field Installation
9d4490 Brake Lines And Tank Group--Field Installation
7m8274 Brake Master Cylinder Assembly
7d6636 Cab Heater Group--24 Volt
8d246 Cab Visor Group
7j5855 Check Valve Group
7n4297 Clutch And Refrigerant Compressor Group
7N***97Clutch & Refrig Compressor Group1
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1p2780 Refrigerant Compressor Group
5d1910 Protection Cover Group--Hydraulic Tank Cap
5D***10Cover Group-Protection; Protection Cover Group Hydraulic Tank Cap1
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9d630 Dust Cover Group
9m3946 Differential And Bevel Gear Group--Top View
7d8840 Differential Group--No Spin
1s4860 Drive Assembly
7d746 Electric Drive Pump Assembly
7d6635 Electrical System Group--24 Volt
8d620 Emergency Brake Control Group--Top View--Part 2 Of 3--Type 2
8d2530 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 2 Of 3--Type 1
8d620 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 3 Of 3--Type 2
8d2530 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 3 Of 3--Type 1
8d2530 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 1 Of 3--Type 1
8d620 Emergency Brake Control Group--Top View--Part 2 Of 3--Type 1
8d2530 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 2 Of 3--Type 2
8d620 Emergency Brake Control Group--As Viewed From Left Hand Side Of Machine--Part 1 Of 3--Type 1
8d620 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 1 Of 3--Type 2
8d2530 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 3 Of 3--Type 2
8d2530 Emergency Brake Control Group--Part 1 Of 3--Type 2
8d620 Emergency Brake Control--Part 3 Of 3--Type 1
8d2110 Emergency Steering Control Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
8D***10Emergency Steering Control Group1
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7d7480 Emergency Steering Control Group--Part 1 Of 2
7D***80Emergency Steering Control Group1
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8d2110 Emergency Steering Control Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
8D***10Emergency Steering Control Group1
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7d7480 Emergency Steering Control Group--Part 2 Of 2
7D***80Emergency Steering Control Group1
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8d2110 Emergency Steering Control Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
8D***10Emergency Steering Control Group1
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8d2110 Emergency Steering Control Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
8D***10Emergency Steering Control Group1
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9m2190 Planetary Final Drive Group--Type 2
9M***90Final Drive Group; Planetary Final Drive Group1
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9m2190 Planetary Final Drive Group--Type 1
9M***90Final Drive Group; Planetary Final Drive Group1
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Front Axle And Wheels (6d1460 N/S)--Type 2
Front Axle And Wheels (6d1460 N/S)--Type 1
8d510 Front Brake Arrangement--Factory Installation
7M***52Brake Group-Front; Front Brake Group2
8D***00Brake Control Group1
8D***10Front Brake Arrangement1
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8d3490 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill
8d3480 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill--Type 4
8d3480 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill--Type 1
8d3480 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill--Type 2
8d3480 Fuel Tank Adapter Group--Fast Fill--Type 3
8f9866 Grease Gun
8d3300 High Speed Oil Change Group
9m4802 Hot Water Heater Assembly
8d9055 Hour Meter Group--Type 1
8d9055 Hour Meter Group--Type 2
2p2429 Jacket Water Heater Group
2p6133 Jacket Water Heater Group--Type 2
2p6133 Jacket Water Heater Group--Type 1
7n8292 Fuse Holder, Fuse And Wire Kit--Field Installation
1m1882 Flood Lamp Assembly--24 Volt
8d3220 Rear View Mirror Group
Name Plates And Transfers
1P***28Transfer Group1
1P***76Film-Cat On Side Of Operator Compartment1
1S***34Plate; Shifting On Power Shift Console1
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9d9160 Oil Cooler Lines Group
8d875 Passenger Seat Group
7m5383 Passenger Seat Group--Right Hand
2g2390 Platform Arrangement
2G***80Front Fender Group1
2G***90Platform Arrangement1
8D***10Rear Fender Group1
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8d600 Platform Group
5d1920 Protection Cover Group--Fuel Tank Cap
5D***20Protection Cover Group-Fuel Tank Cap; Protection Cover Group1
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8d200 Rear Vision Mirror Group--R.H.--Fender Mounted
5d6430 Rear Wheel And Brake Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
5d6430 Rear Wheel And Brake Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
5d6430 Rear Wheel And Brake Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
5d6430 Rear Wheel And Brake Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
8d2130 Recording Tachograph Group
7d6750 Recording Tachograph Group--24 Volt--Top View
6n1644 Refrigerant Compressor Arrangement
6N***43Refrigerant Compressor Group1
6N***44Refrigerant Compressor Arrangement1
9D***60Oil Cooler Lines Group1
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6n1643 Refrigerant Compressor Group--Type 2
6n1643 Refrigerant Compressor Group--Type 1
9m4509 Rotochamber
8d9730 Seat Group
9s7978 Tool Group
8d5410 Transmission Control Lock Group-Type 1
8D***10Transmission Control Lock Group1
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8d5410 Transmission Control Lock Group--Type 2
8D***10Transmission Control Lock Group1
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6d1039 Valve Assembly
6D***39Valve As; -Exhaust Bypass-Exhaust Diverter1
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2g9000 Fast Fill Adapter Group
8d653 Wheel Arrangement--Factory Installation
8D***53Wheel Arrangement1
9M***90Final Drive Group; Planetary Final Drive Group1
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8d590 Windrow Breaker Group
6s5175 Windshield Washer Group
Diesel Engine
9m4825 Aftercooler Group
9M***25Aftercooler Group; Aftercooler Group1
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Air Cleaner (8m3871 N/S)
1p5010 Air Compressor Assembly
6n6852 Air Compressor Group
9d1329 Alarm Group
9s3185 Alternator Group--24 Volt, 50 Ampere
5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 2 Of 2
5s9088 Alternator Assembly--24 Volt, 50 Ampere--Part 1 Of 2
7d9375 Basic Alarm Group--24 Volt
Batteries, Cables, Lamps, Switches And Harness--Part 1 Of 2
Batteries, Cables, Lamps, Switches And Harness--Part 2 Of 2
Brake Oil Cooler And Water Lines (8s3764 N/S)
8S***64Brake Oil Cooler And Water Lines1
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2p3171 Breather Group
Breather (9s1948 N/S)
2p447 Exhaust By-Pass Group
2P***47Bypass Group-Exhaust; Exhaust By-Pass Group1
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2p3232 Camshaft Cover Group
7s3586 Camshaft Drive Group
9s737 Camshaft Group
8m9681 Air Compressor Group
8M***81Compressor Group; Air Compressor Group1
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8s813 Connecting Rod And Piston Group--6 Required
8S***13Connecting Rod And Piston; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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2p8708 Fuel Ratio Control Group
2P***08Control Group-Fuel Ratio; Fuel Ratio Control Group1
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6n3183 Torque Spring Group
6N***83Control Group-Torque; Torque Control Group1
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6n7637 Engine Oil Cooler Group
6N***37Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group1
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9m3677 Engine Oil Cooler Group--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Engine
8s3747 Protection Cover Group--Oil Filler Cap
8S***47Cover Group-Protection; Protection Cover Group-- Oil Filler Cap1
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7s3598 Cylinder Block And Covers Group--End View-Part 2 Of 2
7S***98Covers & Block Group; Cylinder Block And Covers Group1
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Cylinder Block And Covers (7s3598 N/S)--End View-Part 2 Of 2
7S***98Covers & Block Group; Cylinder Block And Covers Group1
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7s3598 Cylinder Block And Covers Group--Side View--Part 1 Of 2
7S***98Covers & Block Group; Cylinder Block And Covers Group1
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Cylinder Block And Covers (7s3598 N/S)--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
7S***98Covers & Block Group; Cylinder Block And Covers Group1
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Crankshaft Bearing Replacements
1p4430 Crankshaft Group
1P***30Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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Crankshaft (1p4430 N/S)
1P***30Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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7s3601 Cylinder Block Assembly
9s733 Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism Group--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
9S***33Cylinder Head & Valve Group; Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism Group1
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9s733 Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism Group--End View-Part 2 Of 2
9S***33Cylinder Head & Valve Group; Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism Group1
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Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism (9s733 N/S)--End View-Part 2 Of 2
9S***33Cylinder Head & Valve Group; Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism Group1
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Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism (9s733 N/S)--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
9S***33Cylinder Head & Valve Group; Cylinder Head And Valve Mechanism Group1
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4s5472 Drive Pulley And Damper Group
4S***72Damper & Pulley Group; Drive Pulley And Damper Group1
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8d1448 Dash Panel Assembly--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2
7d4974 Dash Panel Assembly--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2
8d1448 Dash Panel Assembly--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2
9d1412 Dash Panel Assembly--Part 2 Of 2
9d1412 Dash Panel Assembly--Part 1 Of 2
7d4974 Dash Panel Assembly--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2
Dash Panel, Switches, Lamps And Harness--Part 1 Of 2
Dash Panel, Switches, Lamps And Harness--Part 2 Of 2
9s701 Air Compressor Drive Group
9S***01Drive Group; Air Compressor Drive Group1
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8s5414 Accessory Drive Group
8S***14Drive Group-Accessory; Accessory Drive Group1
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Accessory Drive (8s5414 N/S)
8S***14Drive Group-Accessory; Accessory Drive Group1
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2p1460 Camshaft Drive Group
2P***60Drive Group-Camshaft; Camshaft Drive Group1
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2s7358 Fan Drive Group
2S***58Drive Group-Fan; Fan Drive Group1
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7d6500 Electrical System--24 Volt--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Machine
8s9995 Basic Engine Arrangement
1M***37Pump Group-Oil; Oil Pump Group1
1M***39Starter Group-Electric; Electric Starter Group1
1P***30Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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Exhaust Extension (8d560 N/S)
9m3223 Oil Filter Group
9M***23Filter Group-Engine Oil; Oil Filter Group1
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9s9749 Fuel Filter Group
9S***49Filter Group-Fuel; Fuel Filter Group1
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4s6813 Flywheel Group
1p2297 Fuel Priming Pump Assembly (8s7705 N/S)
6n9740 Fuel Priming Pump Barrel Assembly
6N***40Fuel Priming Pump Barrel Assembly1
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8s5174 Fuel Pump Housing Group--Type 2
8s5174 Fuel Pump Housing Group
8s5174 Fuel Pump Housing Group--Type 1
8s5095 Fuel Ratio Control Group
8m3873 Fuel System Group--135 U.S. Gallon
7s5445 Fuel Transfer Pump Group (7s5108 N/S)
4n4873 Fuel Transfer Pump Group (7s5108 N/S)
Gasket Kits
2P***00Complete Engine Overhaul0
2P***01Valve Grinding0
2P***02Transmission Overhaul0
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7s4280 Glow Plug And Wiring Group--24 Volt
9s5002 Governor Control Lever Service Group
9S***02Governor Control Lever Service Group1
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8s5175 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 3--Field Installation
2p8724 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2
8s5175 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2--Field Installation
8s5175 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 3--Field Installation
2p8724 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2
8s5175 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
8s5175 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 4--Field Installation
8s5175 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2-Type 1
8s5175 Governor Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2--Field Installation
8s5175 Governor Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 4--Field Installation
9d1398 Harness Assembly
7m7147 Combination Stop And Tail Lamp Assembly
5s5148 Head Lamp Group--24 Volt--Type 2
5s5147 Head Lamp Group--24 Volt--Type 2
5s5147 Head Lamp Group--24 Volt--Type 1
5s5148 Head Lamp Group--24 Volt--Type 1
8d545 Lighting And Wiring Group--24 Volt
8d545 Lighting And Wiring Group--24 Volt--As Viewed From Rear Right Hand Side Of Machine
7s3592 Oil Lines Group--As Viewed From Rear Of Engine
7S***92Lines Group-Oil; Oil Lines Group1
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7s3592 Oil Lines Group
7S***92Lines Group-Oil; Oil Lines Group1
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7s3585 Manifold Group--As Viewed From Rear Of Engine-Part 2 Of 2
7s3585 Manifold Group--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Engine-Part 1 Of 2
9s3672 Service Meter Group
9S***72Meter Group-Service; Service Meter Group1
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9s689 Fuel Injection Valves And Lines Group
9S***89Miscellaneous Group-Fuel Inj; Fuel Injection Valves And Lines Group1
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Fuel Injection Valves And Lines (9s689 N/S)
9S***89Miscellaneous Group-Fuel Inj; Fuel Injection Valves And Lines Group1
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2m1464 Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 1 Of 2
2m1464 Starting Motor Assembly--24 Volt--Part 2 Of 2
4n6420 Muffler Group
2p2849 Oil Cooler Adapter Group
1s8008 Oil Drain Extension Group
Oil Drain Extension (1s8008 N/S)
9m3202 Oil Filter Base Assembly
9s1195 Oil Pump Assembly
6n8298 Oil Pump Assembly
6n2994 Glow Plug Group--24 Volt
6N***94Plug Group-Glow; Glow Plug Group1
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8s7608 Primary Fuel Filter Group
Fuel Pump Housing And Governor (8s5176 N/S)
8S***76Pump & Governor Group; Fuel Pump Housing And Governor Group1
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8s5176 Fuel Pump Housing And Governor Group
8S***76Pump & Governor Group; Fuel Pump Housing And Governor Group1
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8s7705 Fuel Priming Pump Group
8S***05Pump Group-Fuel Priming; Fuel Priming Pump Group1
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1m7037 Oil Pump Group
Radiator (2s8824 N/S)--As Viewed From Rear Of Engine-Part 1 Of 2
Radiator (2s8824 N/S)-Part 2 Of 2
1p666 Regulator Assembly
7n4543 Service Horn Group
4S***88Terminal; (Blade-Crimp Type)(Male)1
5P***71Terminal (To Flasher Unit & Turn Signal Switch)1
7N***43Service Horn Group1
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9s5733 Service Meter Drive Group (9s3516 N/S)
7m6320 Speedometer And Tachometer Drive Group
7M***20Speedometer And Tachometer Drive1
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4n4265 Governor Torque Spring Group
1m7039 Electric Starter Group--24 Volt
1M***39Starter Group-Electric; Electric Starter Group1
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4n3273 Starting Motor Group--Part 2 Of 2
4n3273 Starting Motor Group--Part 1 Of 2
2s8825 Suction Fan Group
Suction Fan (2p1241 N/S)
7m2673 Engine Support Group
7M***73Support Group-Engine; Engine Support Group1
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7n718 Disconnect Switch Assembly
7N***18Switch As-Disconnect; -Battery-Ground Level1
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7h7290 Disconnect Switch Assembly--24 Volt--
4m1812 Solenoid Switch Assembly
6n5123 Solenoid Switch Assembly
4n3900 Coolant Flow Switch Group
4N***00Switch Group-Coolant Flow; Coolant Flow Switch Group1
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Tail Lamps, Switches And Harness
Throttle Control (8m3884 N/S)--Part 2 Of 2
Throttle Control (8m3884 N/S)--Part 1 Of 2
Throttle Control (8m3884 N/S)--As Viewed From Front Of Machine--Part 2 Of 2
Throttle Control (8m3884 N/S)--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Machine--Part 1 Of 2
Torque Spring (9s9004 N/S)
8s6472 Turbocharger Assembly (7m4892 N/S)
4n5640 Turbocharger Group (7m4892 N/S)
4N***40Turbocharger Group; Turbocharger Group1
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4n4788 Variable Timing Drive Assembly
8s5115 Variable Timing Drive Assembly
2s7209 Water Pump Assembly (2s8822 N/S)
7d6393 Wiring Harness Assembly
Transmission And Chassis
7m6552 Front Brake Group--2 Required
7M***52Brake Group-Front; Front Brake Group1
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9j1287 Cylinder Group (Change 0)--3.75" Bore X 14.75" Stroke
Planetary Final Drive (6d1520 N/S)
6D***20Final Drive Group; Planetary Final Drive Group1
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6g290 Slip Joint Group
3g688 Rear Suspension Group--2 Required
7m8392 Accumulator Body Group
9d478 Air Control Valve Group
8d505 Air Horn Group
Air Horn (8d505 N/S)
9d1930 Air Lines Group--Part 1 Of 5
9d1930 Air Lines Group--Part 2 Of 5
9d1930 Air Lines Group--Part 3 Of 5
9d1930 Air Lines Group--Part 4 Of 5
9d1930 Air Lines Group--Part 5 Of 5
Air Tanks, Valves And Lines--Part 2 Of 2
Air Tanks, Valves And Lines--Part 1 Of 2
8m3890 Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines Group--Part 1 Of 3
8M***90Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines1
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Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines (8m3890 N/S)--Part 1 Of 2
8M***90Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines1
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8m3890 Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines Group--Part 3 Of 3
8M***90Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines1
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Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines (8m3890 N/S)--Part 2 Of 2
8M***90Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines1
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8m3890 Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines Group--Part 2 Of 3
8M***90Brake And Retarder Cooling Lines1
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Brake Control (8d550 N/S)--As Viewed From Front Left Hand Side Of Machine
Brake Cylinder And Lines
8j3832 Brake Cylinder Group
8j6762 Brake Cylinder Group
9j1254 Brake Cylinder Group--2 Required
5d6420 Rear Brake Group
5d3640 Brake Valve Assembly
7d6009 Brake Valve Assembly
Brake Valve, Valves And Lines--Part 1 Of 2
Brake Valve, Valves And Lines--Part 2 Of 2
6d1560 Cab Group--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Machine--Part 3 Of 3
9d1620 Cab Group--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Machine--Part 2 Of 2
6d1560 Cab Group--Part 1 Of 3
6d1560 Cab Group--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Machine--Part 2 Of 3
6d1560 Cab Group--Part 2 Of 3
9d1620 Cab Group--As Viewed From Left Hand Side Of Machine--Part 1 Of 2
8d2135 Cab Heater Group--24 Volt
Cab Visor (9d1335 N/S)
3g2752 Cartridge Group--21 Gpm--Counterclockwise
3g1267 Cartridge Group
3g2236 Cartridge Group--24 Gpm
9d341 Check Valve Group
9d339 Check Valve Group
5d8047 Control Valve Assembly
6j8899 Control Valve Group
7j9035 Control Valve Group
Cowling (9m1958 N/S)
Cowling (9m1958 N/S)--As Viewed From Front Of Machine
7j7528 Steering Cylinder Group--3.75" Bore X 14.80" Stroke
6d1510 Differential And Bevel Gear Group
6D***10Differential And Bevel Gear Group1
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8d2350 Door Group--Left Hand
8d1440 Door Group--Right Hand
6d1550 Door Group--Left Hand
5d7930 Door Group--Right Hand
9m7784 Double Universal Joint Assembly--Type 2
9M***84Double Universal Joint Assembly1
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9m7784 Double Universal Joint Assembly--Type 1
9M***84Double Universal Joint Assembly1
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8d2016 Double Universal Joint Assembly
8D***16Double Universal Joint Assembly1
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9s4092 Torque Converter Oil Pump Drive Group
9S***92Drive Group-Pump; Torque Converter Oil Pump Drive Group1
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9m2193 Drive Shaft Group
7j5618 Transmission Filter Group
8j276 Flow Control Valve Group
8d540 Frame Group--Part 2 Of 2
Frame (8d540 N/S)
8d540 Frame Group--Part 1 Of 2
Front Axle And Wheels (6d300 N/S)--18.00 X 33 Tubeless Tires
Front Brake Control (9d1820 N/S)--Part 2 Of 2
Front Brake Control (9d1820 N/S)--Part 1 Of 2
2g2380 Front Fender Group
2g1930 Front Fender Group
2p1077 Gear Pump Group
9m5616 Hydraulic Pump Group--Hoist
6p824 Gear Pump Group
2s500 Governor Group
2g4790 Heater Group
8d555 Hitch Group
Hoist Control (8m3883 N/S)
Hood (8m3874 N/S)
8m3874 Hood Group
5d6998 Air Horn Assembly
7j8076 Hydraulic Oil Filter Group
7j611 Hydraulic Pump Assembly--Type 1
7j611 Hydraulic Pump Assembly--Type 2
7j603 Hydraulic Steering Pump Assembly--Type 1
7j603 Hydraulic Steering Pump Assembly--Type 2
7j611 Hydraulic Pump Assembly--Type 3
9m1361 Hydraulic Pump Group
7d7290 Hydraulic Steering Tank Group
Hydraulic Tank And Valve (5j6550 N/S)--Part 2 Of 2
Hydraulic Tank And Valve (5d6550 N/S)--Part 1 Of 2
8j2535 Hydraulic Tank And Valve Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 2
8j2535 Hydraulic Tank And Valve Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 2
8j2535 Hydraulic Tank And Valve Group--Part 2 Of 2--Type 1
8j2535 Hydraulic Tank And Valve Group--Part 1 Of 2--Type 1
Ladder (7d9360 N/S)
6d1670 Link Group
8s505 Lubrication Relief Valve Group
6g4350 Windshield Wiper Motor Group--Sprague Ma-405-80
8s3333 Override Selector Valve Group
3k6559 Parking Brake Assembly
8m3885 Parking Brake Control Group
Planetary Transmission And Torque Converter (1p652 N/S)
1P***52Planetary Transmission And Torque Converter1
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Planetary Transmission And Torque Converter (2p6953 N/S)
2P***53Planetary Transmission And Torque Converter1
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2p6951 Planetary Transmission Group--Part 1 Of 2
2p6951 Planetary Transmission Group--Part 2 Of 2
9s4420 Planetary Transmission Group--Part 2 Of 2
9s4420 Planetary Transmission Group--Part 1 Of 2
Platform (8m3880 N/S)--Left Hand--Top View
Platform (8d2025 N/S)--Left Hand--Top View
8d2025 Platform Group--Front--Left Hand--Top View
Platform (8m3879 N/S)--Right Hand--Top View
8d2025 Platform Group--Left Hand--Top View
9d590 Platform Group--Rear
8d1920 Platform Group--Front--Right Hand--Top View
8d1920 Platform Group--Right Hand--Top View
9s4335 Pressure Control Group
3p5117 Pressure Control Valve Group
2s4996 Pressure Control Group
7m5826 Range Transmission Arrangement--As Viewed From Right Hand Side Of Machine--Part 1 Of 2
7m5826 Range Transmission Arrangement--As Viewed From Rear Of Machine--Part 2 Of 2
9m2191 Rear Axle Housing Group
8d610 Rear Fender Group
Rear Hydraulic Lines (8d535 N/S)
6d480 Rear Wheel And Brake Group--18.00 X 33 Tubeless Tires--Part 2 Of 2
6d480 Rear Wheel And Brake Group--18.00 X 33 Tubeless Tires--Part 1 Of 2
6j3400 Relief Valve Group--Type 1
5j2875 Relief Valve Group--Brake Cooling
6j3400 Relief Valve Group--Type 2
9j1791 Rotochamber Group
8j6765 Rotochamber Group
8j3875 Rotochamber Group
Safety Tread (8d2935 N/S)
8m3878 Seat Group--Front View-Part 2 Of 2
8m3878 Seat Group--Side View-Part 1 Of 2
6d2916 Seat Assembly
8d824 Seat Group
8d870 Seat Group
1p7548 Selector Body Group--Type 2
1p7548 Selector Body Group--Type 1
1p7549 Selector Valve Group
9m4351 Selector Valve Group
2g390 Slack Adjuster Group
2g4680 Slack Adjuster Group
2g495 Steel Cab And Platform Conversion Group--Part 2 Of 2--Field Installation
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly6
0S***16Screw,Cap,Hexagon H Receptacle Mtg; Bolt Brackets To Firewall Assembly6
1B***30Nut-- Flame Arrestor Or Adapter To Pipe Assembly6
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2g495 Steel Cab And Platform Conversion Group--Part 1 Of 2--Field Installation
0S***09Bolt (3/4") Filler Tube Assembly To Transfer Drive Case2
0S***85Bolt; 12.7 mm (1/2") Diameter X 38.1 mm (1 1/2") Length Generator To Engine3
0S***94Bolt (1 In. Long 3/8 In. Dia.); Plate Assembly To Support Assembly4
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Steering Gear And Mounting (9m2185 N/S)
6d1642 Steering Gear Assembly
Steering Pump, Tank And Lines (8m3892 N/S)--Top View--Part 3 Of 3
8m3892 Steering Pump, Tank And Lines Group--Top View--Part 2 Of 3
8m3892 Steering Pump, Tank And Lines Group--Part 1 Of 3
8m3892 Steering Pump, Tank And Lines Group--Top View--Part 3 Of 3
Steering Pump, Tank And Lines (8m3892 N/S)--As Viewed From Left Hand Side Of Machine--Part 1 Of 3
Steering Pump, Tank And Lines (8m3892 N/S)--Top View--Part 2 Of 3
Steering Linkage (9m1959 N/S)
7j8286 Front Suspension Group--2 Required
Hydraulic Tank And Valve (5j6550 N/S)--Part 1 Of 2
8m1071 Three Speed Planetary Transmission Group--Type 1
8M***71Three Speed Planetary Torque Divider1
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8m1071 Three Speed Planetary Transmission Group--Type 2
8M***71Three Speed Planetary Torque Divider1
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3s118 Throttle Pressure And Converter Hold Valve Group
3S***18Throttle Pressure And Converter Hold Valve Group1
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1t1055 Torque Converter Group
1t990 Torque Converter Group
9m6496 Torque Converter Oil Cooler Group
1s6086 Torque Converter Oil Cooler Group
2p6955 Torque Divider Arrangement
1p653 Torque Divider Arrangement
1p7550 Torque Divider Hydraulic Control Group
1P***50Torque Divider Hydraulic Control Group1
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Transfer Gears (7m5832 N/S)
Transmission Control (8m3882 N/S)--As Viewed From Left Hand Side Of Machine--Part 1 Of 2
8m3882 Transmission Control Group--As Viewed From L.H. Side Of Machine-Part 2 Of 2
8m3882 Transmission Control Group--As Viewed From Rear Of Machine-Part 2 Of 2
8m3882 Transmission Control Group--As Viewed From Left Hand Side Of Machine-Part 1 Of 2
Transmission Control (8m3882 N/S)--As Viewed From Rear Of Machine-Part 2 Of 2
6d1380 Transmission Control Linkage Guard Group
6D***80Transmission Control Linkage Guard1
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Transmission Hydraulic Control (8m6337 N/S)--Top View-Part 1 Of 2
Transmission Hydraulic Control (8m6337 N/S)--End View-Part 2 Of 2
Transmission Pump And Lines (8m3893 N/S)--Part 3 Of 4
8m3893 Transmission Pump And Lines Group--Part 2 Of 4
Transmission Pump And Lines (8m3893 N/S)--Part 4 Of 4
Transmission Pump And Lines (8m3893 N/S)--Part 2 Of 4
8m3893 Transmission Pump And Lines Group--Part 1 Of 4
8m3893 Transmission Pump And Lines Group--Part 3 Of 4
8m3893 Transmission Pump And Lines Group--Part 4 Of 4
Transmission Pump And Lines (8m3893 N/S)--Part 1 Of 4
4h8461 Universal Joint Assembly
4d2287 Valve Assembly
7d8075 Valve Assembly
4d487 Check Valve Assembly
4D***87Valve As-Check; -Air Supply-Primary Air Tank-Service Brake Control1
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5d3056 Double Check Valve Assembly
5D***56Valve As-Double Check; -Brakesaver Air Supply1
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3d9943 Horn Valve Assembly
1s3998 Retarder Valve Assembly
1S***98Valve As-Retarder; -Operator Control1
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9d338 Check Valve Group
9D***38Valve Group; -Air Pressure Brake1
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4d3278 Control Valve Assembly
4D***78Valve Group-Air Control; -Parking Brake Switch1
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6d3781 Double Check Valve Group--Type 2
6D***81Valve Group-Check; -Service Brake Diverter-Retarder Control1
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6d3781 Double Check Valve Group--Type 1
6D***81Valve Group-Check; -Service Brake Diverter-Retarder Control1
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2p2859 Oil Cooler Inlet Valve Group
2P***59Valve Group-Cooler Inlet; -Transmission Oil Cooler Inlet1
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8j2380 Relief Valve Group
8J***80Valve Group-Relief; -Rear Brake1
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8d2647 Window Group
9d2520 Window Group--Left Hand
9d2530 Window Group--Right Hand
Window Guard (8d4100 N/S)
Window Guard (9d1285 N/S)
Windshield Washer (9d1375 N/S)
Windshield Wiper (7m5390 N/S)

768B serial number reference

The PIN/serial plate on a 768B tractor is riveted to the frame, typically on the left front frame rail below the cab or on the firewall panel; check both spots since exact placement varies by build year. Pre-2000 Cat serials read as a 3-character prefix (two digits plus a letter, e.g. 79S) followed by a sequence number that starts the unit count; the prefix identifies the model and plant, the sequence number tells build order within that run. Always confirm plate location and full number with your dealer before ordering parts.

PrefixIdentifies
79S768B Tractor, full production run

Frequently asked questions

What engine powers the Caterpillar 768B?

A Caterpillar D343T/D343TA turbocharged six-cylinder diesel rated at about 309 kW (415 hp) gross. It is the same engine and powershift driveline used in the rigid-dump 769B, since the 768B is built on that chassis as a fifth-wheel tractor rather than a dump truck.

What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 768B?

The tractor alone weighs roughly 21.9-22 t (48,000-48,500 lb) unloaded, varying by configuration and serial range. That figure covers the tractor unit only - it does not include the separate Athey-built bottom-dump wagon it tows, which adds its own weight and payload capacity.

What replaced the Caterpillar 768B?

Nothing directly. Caterpillar built the 768B from 1971 to 1978 alongside the 769B, and when the 769B gave way to the redesigned 769C in 1978, Caterpillar moved to rigid dump trucks rather than continuing the fifth-wheel, wagon-towing tractor format. Bottom-dump wagon tractors like the 768B fell out of Caterpillar's mainstream lineup, so there is no true successor model - check with a dealer for a modern equivalent to this duty cycle.

What 768B owners discuss

What engine does the 768B actually run, and how does it like to be operated?
Straight-six Cat D343TA, turbocharged, about 14.6 L (893 cu in) displacement, mechanically governed with no electronics anywhere in the fuel or control system. On 768B/769B-era serial ranges the rating commonly quoted is about 310 kW (415 hp) gross; earlier pre-B trucks in the same engine family ran closer to 280-300 kW (375-400 hp), so match any horsepower figure to the actual serial range, not just the model name - varies by configuration/series. It's a pre-combustion-chamber design. Mechanics say these engines don't like being run light or slow for long periods to save fuel; that just lets them oil up and carbon the injectors and rings instead of burning clean. Warm it briefly, then load it. If it smokes cold, work it under load rather than idling it out. Gradual power loss or rough running on one of these is usually injector or pump timing drift, not anything electronic.
What's the transmission and driveline like, and what tends to wear or act up?
The 768B shares its powertrain and chassis with the 769B rigid truck: a torque converter feeding a 3-range planetary powershift, roughly nine forward speeds and one reverse across the ranges, fully hydraulic/mechanical control with no electronic shift logic. Reported issues match Cat's mechanical powershift family generally: a false-neutral feel traced to worn shift linkage or tired O-rings in the transmission control valve rather than the clutch packs themselves, and a gradual softening of shift quality as clutch discs wear. The converter and transmission share one oil sump, so low or contaminated fluid shows up as mushy converter response and sloppy shifting at the same time. Check fluid condition and level first before assuming a clutch pack problem.
There's no undercarriage or tracks on this thing, so what actually wears out?
Being a wheeled tractor, the wear items are tires, wheel and axle bearings, the kingpin and fifth-wheel coupling, and the rear disc brakes. Service brakes are oil-cooled discs on the rear axle; front brakes were not standard on early production and only became standard partway through the serial run. Because the tractor does all the pulling and stopping for a loaded bottom-dump wagon behind it, the fifth-wheel mounting area and surrounding frame take more stress than a rigid dump truck of similar size carries on its own frame. Cracking around hitch mounts and reinforcement plates, plus kingpin and coupling-plate wear from constant pivoting load, are the patterns to watch for. Have your dealer or a qualified shop verify any hitch, frame, or brake finding before returning the rig to service.
Are all 768Bs basically the same, or does the spec change across the production run?
There's a documented running change partway through the serial range. Earlier production used a fiberglass cab and relied on rear disc brakes only. Later-serial units switched to a steel cab and added front brakes as standard, along with an improved service and emergency brake setup. The fiberglass cab was prone to cracking over time, which is part of why the steel cab replaced it. When comparing two 768Bs, check which side of that serial break a given unit falls on; the earlier truck is missing front brakes and running the older cab. Have your dealer verify brake configuration against the actual serial number before relying on it.
What electrical problems actually show up on these trucks?
This is a pre-electronic machine: mechanically governed engine, no ECM, nothing resembling a modern sensor. What actually needs attention on equipment of this age and class is the basic charging and starting circuit and the gauge-sender wiring: corroded ground straps and connectors from years of dust and washdown, worn starter and generator brushes and windings, and gauge senders (oil pressure switch, coolant temperature sender) that read wrong once the wiring insulation gets brittle with age. Zero fault codes is normal and expected; there is no system to generate one. Treat an odd-reading gauge as a wiring, sender, or ground problem first, not an engine fault.
What should someone know about driving and backing the tractor-wagon combination?
Because it's a fifth-wheel tractor pulling a separate bottom-dump wagon rather than one rigid frame, the rig behaves like a truck and trailer, not an articulated scraper. It will jackknife if handled carelessly. Operators running these rigs recommend small steering inputs when backing, since the wagon pivots around the kingpin behind the tractor's rear axle and a large steering angle folds the combination faster than it can be corrected. Line up as straight as possible before starting a backing move, work at idle speed, and if it starts to fold, pull forward to straighten out rather than steering through it.
What should I check before buying a used 768B?
Focus on the frame and fifth-wheel/hitch area for cracking or old repair welds, since that's the highest-stress point on this configuration. Check kingpin and coupling-plate wear. Identify which side of the mid-production serial break the unit falls on (fiberglass cab and rear-brakes-only versus steel cab with front and rear brakes) so you know what you're actually buying. Check D343TA compression and oil consumption; a tired pre-chamber diesel shows up as hard cold starts and blue smoke under load. Check transmission and converter fluid condition, since the shared sump means contaminated oil affects both systems at once. Confirm the paired wagon is a proper match for the hitch and brake-sync system rather than an improvised pairing. Parts support for this generation is thin compared to later Cat trucks, so factor that into the price. Have your dealer verify frame, hitch, and brake condition with a hands-on inspection before purchase.

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

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