Caterpillar AS2301
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Caterpillar AS2301

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The AS2301 is a hydraulically extendible paving screed, not a self-propelled paver. It carries no engine, transmission, or undercarriage of its own; it mounts to and is towed behind a Cat paver tractor from the AP-1000D/AP-1055D class, drawing hydraulic power and controls from that host machine. Standard base paving width is 3.05 m (10 ft), with front-mounted bolt-on extensions that hydraulically widen the mat for variable-width work such as multi-lane roads, parking lots, and airport paving. Screed plate heat comes from four diesel burners as standard, two on the main screed and one on each extension, or from an electric-heat plate option. Cat marketed the AS2301 alongside sibling extendible screeds such as the AS2251 and AS2252C, differentiated mainly by base width and heat/extension configuration rather than by distinct successor generations.

Because the AS2301 has no powertrain, its used-market and parts activity centers on wear items rather than engine hours. Extension slide strips and gibs, main and extension screed plates, burner nozzles, electrodes, heat exchangers and thermocouple wiring, vibrator bearings and the screed's hydraulic hose circuit, and end-gate springs and tow-arm pins and bushings are the parts categories that turn over fastest. Buyers and parts counters need to confirm whether a given unit carries the AKC or AWC serial prefix and whether it is a diesel-burner or electric-heat build before ordering plates, extensions, or heater components, since hardware is not interchangeable across those configurations.

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 AS2301 specifications

Engine

EngineNone. The AS2301 is a non self-propelled screed, not a standalone paver. It has no engine of its own and draws hydraulic flow and electrical power from a compatible paving tractor.
Electrical system24V, matched to the carrying tractor's electrical system
Screed plate heatingFour diesel-fired burners (two on the main screed, one on each extender) with glow-plug ignition and a built-in 15-minute shutoff timer; fuel is supplied from the tractor, no separate onboard fuel tank capacity published

Weights

Screed weight (approximate, base unit)3355 kg (7,840 lb)
305 mm (1 ft) bolt-on extension weight73 kg (160 lb) per extension
610 mm (2 ft) bolt-on extension weight152 kg (335 lb) per extension

Dimensions

Length without end gates (front to rear)1478 mm (58 in)
Length with end gates (front to rear)1933 mm (76 in)
Width without end gates3.23 m (10 ft 7 in)
Width with end gates3.38 m (11 ft 1 in)
Height2309 mm (91 in)
Main/extender screed plate width (front to back)457 mm (18 in)
Walkway width476 mm (18.75 in), open-faced, slip-resistant
End gate length1283 mm (50.5 in)
Extender support tube diameter51 mm (2 in), two tubes per side

Performance

Standard paving width3.05 m (10 ft)
Paving range, hydraulically extendible3.05 - 5.49 m (10 - 18 ft)
Paving range, with bolt-on extensions3.05 - 7.32 m (10 - 24 ft)
Minimum paving width, with cutoff shoes2.44 m (8 ft)
Extender slope range+10% to -3%, or +76 mm to -25 mm, power slope standard
Crown range+10% to -3%, or +133 mm to -38 mm; hand-crank standard, power crown optional
Extender height adjustment increment6.4 mm (0.25 in) graduations, matched to main screed mat thickness
Vibrator frequency (main screed and extenders)Adjustable 0 - 50 Hz (0 - 3,000 vpm)

Service capacities (summary)

Engine oilNot applicable — no engine on this screed
Fuel tankNot applicable — screed heating burners draw fuel from the tractor; no separate onboard tank capacity published
Cooling systemNot applicable — no engine on this screed
Hydraulic systemElectric-over-hydraulic extender and vibrator circuits powered by the tractor's hydraulic system; O-ring face seal fittings and high-pressure hose throughout; no separate reservoir capacity published for the screed itself

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

AS2301 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Machine type / power sourceNot applicableAS2301 is a hydraulically extendible screed attachment mounted behind a host asphalt paver tractor, not a self-powered machine. It carries no engine, no coolant system, no transmission, no final drives, no axles, and no independent hydraulic reservoir — hydraulic flow for screed functions (extension, vibration, crown) is supplied by the host paver's hydraulic system, so those capacities are documented under the paver tractor, not the screed.
Screed heating system (diesel burners)Not documented in publicly available service literature for this screed — confirm tank size against the data plate or dealer parts bookNo. 2 diesel fuel (same fuel as the host paver's engine fuel), fed to four screed-mounted burners (two on the main screed, one on each extender) for plate pre-heat; no separate viscosity-by-climate fuel grade is called out for the burner circuit beyond standard diesel fuel seasonal blending.
Grease points (vibrator bearings, screed extension slides, end-gate and crown pivots)Spec only — no reservoir; serviced by grease gun at each zerk fitting per the lubrication scheduleCat multipurpose grease (NLGI-2 lithium-complex EP grease) or equivalent; no cold- vs warm-climate viscosity split is published specifically for the AS2301 screed fittings.

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

Caterpillar AS2301 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Inspect diesel burner fuel lines and connections for leaks, chafing, or loose fittings before startup
  • Check that all burners ignite reliably and confirm screed plate reaches paving temperature in the normal warm-up window
  • Inspect vibrator system hydraulic hoses and fittings for leaks, cuts, or abrasion
  • Check extension slide surfaces and clean off packed asphalt or debris before extending or retracting
  • Inspect end gates and pre-strikeoff shields for damage and verify spring tension holds them against the mat
  • Check the tow-arm/mounting connection to the tractor for looseness or visible wear
Every 250 h
  • Grease vibrator bearing lubrication points per the schedule plate on the screed
  • Grease extension slide wear strips and gibs on all extension sections
  • Inspect burner nozzles and electrodes for carbon buildup and clean or adjust as needed
  • Check thermocouple and heat-control wiring harness connections for corrosion or chafed insulation, especially at extension pivot points
  • Inspect screed-circuit hydraulic hoses for wear from routing against moving extension frames
  • Check tow pin retention hardware and confirm proper torque
Every 500 h
  • Check vibrator bearings for play or abnormal noise and service or replace as needed
  • Test burner warm-up time against baseline to catch a fouled nozzle or weak heat exchanger early
  • Measure extension slide strip wear and replace strips approaching the wear limit
  • Inspect main and extension screed plates for wear, cracking, or bowing
  • Verify end gate spring tension and readjust to keep the gate tracking the mat profile
  • Inspect wiring harness at the extension travel joints for chafing
Every 1,000 h
  • Inspect the burner fuel pump, fuel filter, and solenoid valve, and clean or replace the fuel filter
  • Inspect main and extension screed frame welds and mounting brackets for cracking
  • Lubricate all screed pivot points, slide mechanisms, and end gate hinges
  • Test thermocouple/temperature control accuracy against a known reference
  • Inspect tow-arm pins and bushings for wear and replace if play exceeds the allowable limit
  • Replace vibrator bearing components showing wear found at the 500-hour check
Every 2,000 h
  • Overhaul burner assemblies as a set: nozzles, electrodes, heat exchangers, and associated wiring
  • Rebuild vibrator drive components and replace bearings together rather than one at a time
  • Replace worn extension slide strips and wear pads across all extension sections
  • Recondition or replace screed plates that are at or beyond the wear limit
  • Replace screed-circuit hydraulic hoses on a preventive basis rather than waiting for failure
  • Rebuild tow-arm pin and bushing sets to restore a tight tractor mount
Every 4,000 h
  • Conduct a full teardown inspection of the main screed and extension frames for fatigue cracking
  • Replace thermocouples and heat-control wiring harnesses as a full set rather than individually
  • Rebuild or replace the complete vibrator assembly if cumulative bearing and shaft wear is at limit
  • Inspect and recondition all extension slide ways and mounting rails
  • Verify screed-to-tractor mounting geometry and alignment after major component replacement

Servicing the AS2301 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

The AS2301 has no engine to sample, so predictive work centers on the shared hydraulic circuit and the heat system. Pull periodic samples from the tractor's hydraulic reservoir feeding the vibrator motor and extension cylinders and watch for contamination trending, since dirty fluid shows up first as vibrator bearing wear or sluggish extension travel. Track burner warm-up time against baseline and log thermocouple readings; a slowing warm-up or drifting temperature reading usually flags a fouled nozzle, weak electrode, or failing sensor before it stops a paving run.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Most corrective calls on the AS2301 trace to three wear points: extension slides, vibrator bearings, and burner nozzles. Worn slide strips let extensions rack or bind under load and show up as an uneven mat edge; replace strips before the extension frame itself takes wear. Vibrator bearing wear announces itself as growl or vibration change at the handle rails; catch it before the shaft scores. Clogged or carbon-fouled burner nozzles cause cold spots and uneven compaction, so clean or swap nozzles at the first sign of an uneven heat pattern.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Overhaul work on the AS2301 is component-level, not engine teardown. Burner assemblies are typically rebuilt as a set: nozzles, electrodes, heat exchangers, and the wiring harness that feeds the thermocouples, since mixing old and new components reintroduces the same fault. Vibrator drive components and bearings get replaced together rather than piecemeal once wear shows in one. Extension slide strips and worn screed plates get swapped at the wear limit across all sections at once, and tow-arm pins and bushings get renewed together to keep the tractor mount tight.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Cold-weather paving lives or dies on burner performance: confirm all four burners light reliably and reach paving temperature within the OMM's warm-up window before starting a mat in low ambient temperatures, and keep fuel lines and filters clear of winter-blend gelling. Extend warm-up time and watch thermocouple readings more closely as ambient temperature drops. In wet or humid storage, protect burner ignition components and thermocouple wiring from corrosion between paving seasons. In hot weather, watch vibrator bearing temperature and extension slide lubrication, since heat accelerates grease breakdown and slide wear.

AS2301 fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
MID 119 CID 0924 FMI 05Burner control module signal circuit open on the paver burner control moduleLoose or corroded connector, broken harness wire, or blown fuse between the screed burner control box and its control module; less commonly a failed moduleCheck power, ground, and harness continuity at the burner control box before replacing the module
MID 119 CID 0927 FMI 04Burner fuel pump relay circuit voltage below normal (shorted low)Shorted relay coil or chafed wiring feeding the diesel fuel pump that supplies the screed's burnersInspect the fuel pump relay and its wiring for a short to ground; bench-test and replace the relay if it fails
MID 119 CID 0928 / 0932 / 0936 / 0940 FMI 05Glow plug relay circuit open on one of the four burner positions (left extender, left main, right extender, right main)Failed glow plug relay, open glow plug element, or broken wiring at that burner position, so the affected burner will not igniteUse the CID to locate the affected burner zone, then check glow plug resistance and relay continuity before replacing parts
MID 119 CID 1201-1224 FMI 03 / 04Heat-zone thermocouple signal voltage above or below normal, indicating an open or shorted temperature sensor circuit on one screed heat zoneDamaged thermocouple wiring between the screed plate and control box, corroded connector, or a failed thermocouple probeCheck the numbered zone's thermocouple wiring and connector for continuity and corrosion; swap in a known-good thermocouple to confirm before replacing
CID 2555 / 2556 / 2557 / 2558 FMI 05Screed left or right extender extend/retract solenoid circuit open, so the hydraulic extension solenoid does not energizeFailed solenoid coil, disconnected connector, or blown fuse in the extender control circuitCheck solenoid coil resistance and wiring continuity, then verify extender switch operation before replacing the solenoid
CID 2563 / 2564 FMI 02Left or right station screed height adjustment switch signal erratic or intermittentWorn or contaminated switch contacts, or damaged wiring at the operator's station on the screedClean and continuity-test the height adjustment switch and its harness; replace the switch if it reads open or erratic under load
MID 119 CID 0926 FMI 03Burner selector switch circuit voltage above normal (open circuit)Open wiring or a failed selector switch used to choose which burner zones are activeContinuity-test the selector switch and its harness; replace the switch if it fails the test

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

AS2301 attachments & work tools

Machine identity and host compatibility

The AS2301 is a bolt-on/tow-behind asphalt screed unit, not a self-propelled paver. It mounts to a host tractor paver via the tow arms, with factory fit confirmed for the AP-655C, AP-800C/D and AP-1055B/D tracked paver family. Two serial-number production runs are documented (prefixes AKC and AWC); treat parts and heat-system wiring groups as prefix-specific.

Base screed frame and paving width

Standard (unextended) paving width is 3.05 m (10 ft), shared frame architecture with the sibling AS2251 screed. The frame is described as a heavy-duty, production-sized platform intended for both new-construction and overlay work at highway to parking-lot scale.

Bolt-on screed extensions

Front-mounted hydraulic extenders widen the pass, and additional bolt-on plate extensions are available in 305 mm (12 in) and 610 mm (24 in) increments per side. Extensions bolt to the heavy-duty extender frame rather than using a quick-attach coupler; final maximum width depends on how many sections are stacked, so confirm the achievable width for a given serial range with the dealer parts guide rather than assuming a single fixed figure.

Screed heating options

Two heat-system builds exist for this screed: a diesel-fired burner system (separate wiring and burner groups) with four burners, two on the main screed and one on each extender, feeding a replaceable baffled combustion chamber with flame deflectors; and an electric-heat system with resistive heaters, sensors and temperature controls on the main screed, extenders, and optional bolt-on extension plates. Extension plates themselves are ordered to match whichever heat system the base screed carries.

Vibratory compaction system

Compaction is powered by dedicated hydraulic gerotor motors, one circuit for the main-screed vibratory system and a second for the extender vibratory system. At least one bolt-on 610 mm (24 in) electric-heat extension variant is offered with its own vibration capability rather than relying on the main circuit alone.

Auger extensions

Auger extension sections are offered to match added screed width, keeping material feed in front of the widened screed plates and preventing starvation at the outer ends of an extended pass.

End gates

Spring-loaded, bolt-on end gates apply downward pressure so the gate follows the mat surface profile for a clean edge joint. Wear strips on the gates are replaceable rather than requiring full gate replacement.

Pre-strikeoff shields

Adjustable shields ahead of the main screed control how much material reaches the screed, reducing segregation and improving mat texture. Each shield has its own height-adjustment handle so the two sides can be set independently.

Screed plates and leveling hardware

Main and extension screed plates are abrasion-resistant alloy steel with a curved nose bar for precompaction and better material flow. A heavy-duty mounting platform plus a trailing-edge adjusting system speeds plate leveling and replacement, with plated hardware for corrosion resistance.

Mounting and grade-control interface

The screed connects to the host paver tractor through tow arms/pull points rather than any quick-coupler system; hydraulic and electrical lines to the screed use quick-disconnect fittings for the heat and vibration circuits. Mat thickness is governed by tow-point angle, tractor travel speed and the head of material in the auger chamber, consistent with standard floating-screed grade-control behavior on this paver family.

All AS2301 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar AS2301. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Controls
197-5296 Adjuster Gp-Height
10***24Tube As; (Vertical)4
10***39Key-Square2
10***40Spacer; (10.74x17.14x7-mm Thk)2
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201-5130 Adjuster Gp-Manual -Crown
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)2
13***49Cable As2
1F***47Bushing2
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197-5277 Adjuster Gp-Manual -Crown
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
13***49Cable As1
19***77Adjuster Group-Manual; -Crown1
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165-4722 Adjuster Gp-Power
16***29Motor Group-Power Adjuster2
16***22Adjuster Group-Power1
17***83Stud2
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197-9844 Chain Gp-Screed
10***87Link-Connecting1
19***33Link-Offset1
19***44Chain Group-Screed1
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165-4720 Control Gp-Thickness -Acme Cw
13***21Rod-Threaded; (1-5-Acme Thd, Lh)2
13***24Sleeve As-Adjustment2
16***20Control Group-Thickness; -Lh Thread1
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165-4719 Control Gp-Thickness -Standard Ccw
13***20Rod-Threaded2
13***23Sleeve As-Adjustment2
16***19Control Group-Thickness; -Standard Ccw1
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165-4718 Control Gp-Thickness -Standard Cw
13***07Rod2
13***08Sleeve As-Adjustment2
16***18Control Group-Thickness; -Standard Cw1
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165-4721 Control Gp-Thickness -Acme Ccw
13***22Rod-Threaded; (1-5-Acme Thd)2
13***25Sleeve As-Adjustment2
16***21Control Group-Thickness; -Rh Thread1
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197-5288 Crown Gp
10***39Key-Square1
11***50Sprocket; (12-Teeth)1
19***83Bolt-Shoulder; (3/8-16x0.63-In)1
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197-5278 Crown Gp-Power
16***29Motor Group-Power Adjuster1
19***78Crown Group-Power1
4L***54Capscrew; (3/8-16x21 In) (Gd8) (Hex Hd) (4-Roller)2
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196-2503 Jack Gp-Height Adjuster
10***64Bearing-Thrust2
11***49Worm1
19***03Jack Group-Height Adjuster1
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165-3729 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
07***77Bushing-Terminal2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***87Sleeve; (26-cm)0
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236-0474 Motor Gp-Power Adjuster
07***77Bushing-Terminal2
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
10***87Sleeve; (26-cm)0
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197-9850 Shaft Gp-Drive
17***69Kit-Bearing; (Universal Joint)1
19***11Shaft As1
19***12Spindle As1
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197-9849 Shaft Gp-Drive
17***69Kit-Bearing; (Universal Joint)1
19***11Shaft As1
19***45Spindle As1
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Electrical And Starting System
122-9303 Buffer Gp-Sensor -Material Height
12***03Buffer Group-Sensor; -Material Height-Propel Forward, Reverse-Propel Speed Dial1
15***60Kit-Connecting Plug; (3-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
15***71Kit-Connecting Plug; (4-Pin)1
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197-5283 Wiring Gp-Screed -Diesel Heat
08***51Film-Warning; (Lighting Screed Burner)2
10***01Kit; (Receptacle) (12-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
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197-9827 Wiring Gp-Screed
17***65Plug As-Connector1
19***92Harness As-Screed; (Paver To Screed)1
19***96Panel Group-Electronic; -Material Height, Rh1
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197-9828 Wiring Gp-Screed
19***98Panel Group-Electronic; -Material Height-Rh1
19***99Panel Group-Electronic; -Material Height-Lh1
19***28Wiring Group-Screed1
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Electrical System
116-4490 Box Gp-Extension
09***17Washer4
10***54Box-Extension1
10***48Harness As-Screed; (Extender)1
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196-1295 Box Gp-Screed Control -Rh
10***04Kit-Receptacle; (4-Pin)(Start Switch)1
15***60Kit-Connecting Plug; (3-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
15***74Kit-Connecting Plug; (6-Pin)(Cat Electronic Display Harness)2
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229-3131 Box Gp-Screed Control -Lh
10***04Kit-Receptacle; (4-Pin)(Start Switch)1
15***60Kit-Connecting Plug; (3-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)3
15***74Kit-Connecting Plug; (6-Pin)(Cat Electronic Display Harness)2
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229-3132 Box Gp-Screed Control -Rh
10***04Kit-Receptacle; (4-Pin)(Start Switch)1
15***60Kit-Connecting Plug; (3-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)3
15***74Kit-Connecting Plug; (6-Pin)(Cat Electronic Display Harness)2
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196-1294 Box Gp-Screed Control -Lh
10***04Kit-Receptacle; (4-Pin)(Start Switch)1
15***60Kit-Connecting Plug; (3-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)1
15***74Kit-Connecting Plug; (6-Pin)(Cat Electronic Display Harness)1
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197-5284 Control Ar-Manual Burner
19***82Lines Group-Burner; -Diesel Heat1
19***83Wiring Group-Screed; -Diesel Heat1
19***84Control Ar-Manual Burner1
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196-1299 Panel Gp-Electronic -Material Height-Lh
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
12***03Buffer Group-Sensor; -Material Height-Propel Forward, Reverse-Propel Speed Dial1
13***48Potentiometer As; (Rh Conveyor Speed Dial)1
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196-1296 Panel Gp-Electronic -Material Height, Rh
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***05Kit-Receptacle; (6-Pin)(Display Monitor Harness)1
11***83Relay-Time Delay; (Electric Heat)1
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196-1297 Panel Gp-Electronic -Material Height
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
10***05Kit-Receptacle; (6-Pin)(Display Monitor Harness)1
19***97Panel Group-Electronic; -Material Height1
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196-1298 Panel Gp-Electronic -Material Height-Rh
10***03Kit; (Receptacle) (3-Pin) (Includes Receptacle As & Wedge)1
11***83Relay-Time Delay; (Electric Heat)1
12***03Buffer Group-Sensor; -Material Height-Propel Forward, Reverse-Propel Speed Dial1
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Frame And Body
225-2317 Arm Gp-Drop
11***99Pin As-Pivot2
13***20Shaft2
13***77Lockout2
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197-5298 Arm Gp-Drop
11***99Pin As-Pivot2
13***20Shaft2
13***77Lockout2
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197-5286 Carriage Gp-Extender
16***95Frame As; (Rh)1
16***96Frame As-Lh1
16***09Support-Slide8
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239-5628 Carriage Gp-Extender
18***25Scraper; (Brass)4
19***57Scraper As4
1A***68Nut6
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197-5297 Deflector Gp
16***24Rod-Threaded4
16***25Rod-Threaded4
16***26Turnbuckle4
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197-5287 Frame Gp-Screed
10***68Grip-Handle2
10***84Screw-Flat Head; (1/2-13x1.5-In)(22.22x7.94x1/2-13 Thd)6
14***66Plate1
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197-5299 Gate Gp-End
10***68Grip-Handle2
10***35Support As2
10***09Chain; (14-In Each)0
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216-6989 Gate Gp-End
10***68Grip-Handle2
10***35Support As2
10***09Chain; (14-In Each)0
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197-5293 Plate Gp-Screed -Diesel Heat
16***89Plate As; (Rh)1
16***90Plate As; (Lh)1
18***31Bolt-Special; (1 1/4-12-2athd)4
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Fuel System
197-5291 Burner Gp -Diesel Heat
03***12Screw-Forming; (10-24x0.5-In)24
04***65Screw 19.05 mm(.750 In.) Long16
10***97Wheel-Blower4
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197-5282 Lines Gp-Burner -Diesel Heat
00***10Tee; (Pipe)1
08***91Adapter1
11***83Connector1
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Hydraulic System
165-4654 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
16***54Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
20***62Kit-Seal; (Extender Cylinder)1
5D***86Locknut; (7/8-14-Thd)1
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197-9766 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic -Slope
00***39Bearing-Aligning; (Self Aligning)1
14***61Plug2
14***62Seal-Washer2
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162-7977 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
00***39Bearing-Aligning; (Self Aligning)1
14***61Plug2
14***62Seal-Washer2
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197-5289 Lines Gp-Extender
10***02Valve Group-Solenoid; -Extender, Slope2
14***18Connector As2
14***74Elbow As2
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197-5285 Lines Gp-Slope
10***02Valve Group-Solenoid; -Extender, Slope2
10***40Spacer; (10.74x17.14x7-mm Thk)4
10***84Pin As4
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197-5290 Lines Gp-Vibratory
10***05Plate10
15***83Clamp-Half14
17***15Strap; (Dual Clamp)6
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8i-0721 Motor Gp-Gerotor -Vibratory
06***39Seal-O-Ring1
16***21Kit-Bearing; (Vibratory Motor)1
4D***86Seal--Bushing To Selector Valve Group1
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138-4308 Valve Gp-Control
13***08Valve Group-Control1
15***09Orifice1
15***10Valve; (Sensing)1
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208-1631 Valve Gp-Control -Vibratory
19***47Valve Group-Control; (Vibratory)1
19***41Cartridge As-Valve1
20***57Kit-Seal; (Flow Control Valve)1
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103-3602 Valve Gp-Solenoid -Extender, Slope
10***02Kit-Receptacle; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)2
10***02Valve Group-Solenoid; -Extender, Slope1
11***21Coil2
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197-5294 Vibratory Gp
10***90Coupling4
10***95Bearing8
10***39Key-Square4
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Implements
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AS2301 serial number reference

The AS2301 screed carries its own PIN plate, separate from the towing paver's plate, riveted to the screed main frame near the operator's walkway or heater control box. Read the first three characters as the prefix identifying the screed's production series, and the following five digits as the sequential unit number within that series (for example AKC00001-UP or AWC00001-UP).

PrefixIdentifies
AKCAS2301 screed, diesel-heat wiring/electrical group
AWCAS2301 screed, wiring/burner (heat) group

Frequently asked questions

What powers the AS2301 screed?

The AS2301 has no engine of its own. It mounts to a Cat paver tractor, such as the AP-1000D/AP-1055D-class machines, and draws hydraulic power from that tractor to run its vibrator system and extension cylinders. Screed-plate heat comes from its own four diesel burners or an electric-heat option, controlled from the tractor's screed panel.

What does the AS2301 weigh?

Cat does not publish a single fixed operating weight for the AS2301 the way it would for a self-propelled machine, since weight varies with which extensions and heat package, diesel-burner or electric, are fitted. As an attachment it ships mounted to or alongside its host tractor rather than as a standalone unit with one catalog weight.

What paving width does the AS2301 cover?

Standard base width is 3.05 m (10 ft). Front-mounted bolt-on extensions widen the mat hydraulically for variable-width work such as multi-lane roads and airport paving; the maximum width reached depends on which extension package is fitted, so treat any published maximum-width figure as configuration-specific rather than a single number for the model.

What AS2301 owners discuss

How long does the AS2301 screed take to warm up, and what counts as normal burner behavior?
Diesel-fired burner heating across the main screed and extenders brings plate temperature to roughly 120 C (250 F) in about 30 minutes once ambient is above 4 C (40 F). Colder starts take longer, and paving before the leading edge is fully up to temperature leaves the mix dragging instead of releasing cleanly off the plate. Uneven color across the plate during warm-up usually points to a fouled burner nozzle or a failed heating element/thermocouple on that zone rather than a fuel-supply fault, so check igniter spark and clean the orifice before condemning a burner. Have your dealer verify burner wiring and fuel-solenoid function before relying on the heat system on a cold-weather start.
What wears first on the extension slides and augers, and how do owners keep ahead of it?
Slide-rail seals on the extension tubes are usually the first failure point. If compacted mix is allowed to build up and gets dragged in and out with the extenders, it scores the tubes and cuts the seals, which shows up as hydraulic oil weeping along the slide track. Wiping the extension tubes clean at the end of each shift and greasing on the wear-plate schedule keeps scoring from starting; once a tube is scored, bushing wear on the extension frame accelerates and the extension can start to rock or bind under load. Auger bearings near the extenders are commonly greased mid-shift and again at end of shift while still warm, since that purges grit and combustion residue out of the bearing before it packs in and scores the race.
Is vibration or bearing noise from the main screed normal, and when does it mean trouble?
Some hum from the vibratory shaft eccentric weights at operating frequency is normal. A growl or knock that changes pitch with the amplitude setting is the usual tell that the center bearing or its support has worn. Because the vibrator runs continuously while paving, bearing wear here tends to progress faster than most other screed wear points, so weekly checks of bearing play, drive-chain stretch, and mounting-hardware torque in the high-vibration zones are the common preventive step. Left unchecked, play in a worn vibrator bearing can transmit into the plate and show up as inconsistent mat texture before the bearing fails outright. Have your dealer verify bearing play if noise or texture changes together.
What crown and slope-control quirks show up in the field on this class of screed?
Crown is set with a small mechanical adjustment and it is easy to overcorrect: too much crown at the leading edge opens the mat texture along the edges, too little opens the texture down the center. Slope and grade sensor performance is where most day-to-day complaints originate. A sonic or contact feed sensor has to stay at a consistent angle to the material head, and sliding the extenders in or out changes that sensor angle, so operators re-zero or reposition the sensor arm after every width change rather than trusting the prior setting. A slope reading that drifts, or a solenoid-driven screed adjustment that hunts back and forth, is more often a loose sensor mount or a contaminated cable connector than a control-box fault, so check connectors before swapping electronics.
What mounting and tow-arm wear is typical on the AS2301?
The tow (pull) arms connecting the screed to the tractor hitch see constant flex during paving, and pin and bushing wear at the tow-point pivots is the most commonly reported wear item. Play here shows up as inconsistent mat thickness, because an angle-of-attack change needs several tow-arm lengths of travel to fully settle at a new thickness, and slop in the pivot amplifies that lag. Operators are generally advised to let the screed settle after any tow-point adjustment rather than making frequent small corrections, since chasing thickness through a worn pivot just adds oscillation. Have your dealer verify tow-arm pin and bushing clearance if thickness hunts and does not respond to normal float and angle-of-attack adjustment.
Do owners report electrical or sensor issues specific to the AS2301, and what is the usual root cause?
Most reported electrical complaints trace back to connectors and sensor mounts rather than control modules. Harnesses at the heater zones and vibrator run through constant heat-cycling and vibration that the rest of the paver does not see, so chafed insulation and corroded pins at those junctions are a recurring finding. A burner that will not stay lit, a heating zone that reads cold on the gauge but is actually fine, or a slope value that jumps when the extenders move are the typical symptoms, and cleaning or reseating the connector resolves more of these than replacing the sensor or burner itself. Have your dealer verify harness and connector condition at the heater and sensor junctions before replacing electronic components.
What should a buyer inspect on a used AS2301 screed before purchase?
Measure screed plate thickness at each corner, front and rear. New plate runs about 13 mm (0.5 in), and roughly 6 mm (0.25 in) remaining is considered usable life. If the front edge is noticeably thinner than the rear on both sides, the previous operator likely ran heavy on the nose rather than an alignment fault, but if thickness differs side to side the frame may be twisted. Check the extension slide-tube surfaces for scoring and seal weeping, confirm the heaters bring the plate to even color across its full width, and inspect the wiring harness and connectors at the sensor mounts and heater zones for corrosion or chafing. Work the thickness-control screws through full travel; binding usually points to worn bushings rather than a control-cable fault. Have your dealer verify frame straightness and tow-arm pin wear with a full inspection before purchase.

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

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