Caterpillar CB-214B
Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown
The Caterpillar CB-214B is a small ride-on tandem vibratory roller built for asphalt lift compaction and general utility work such as driveways, shoulders, patching, and trench backfill. It carries the 6LF serial prefix and runs a Hatz air-cooled, two-cylinder diesel (commonly cited as 2M40L) rated around 33 hp (24.6 kW) at 2600 rpm from 1.7 L of displacement, with a mechanical governor and no electronic engine or machine controls. Operating weight sits in the roughly 2.3-tonne (about 5,070 lb) class, with the wider-drum CB-224B sold alongside it on the same chassis and serial block. Documented production runs roughly through the late 1980s and into the 1990s before the model line moved on; treat exact start/end years as approximate since factory-dated records for this generation are thin. The B-series is the earliest widely documented generation of this platform and was followed by further CB-214 generations that carried the model designation forward.
The CB-214B stayed mechanically simple: a Hatz air-cooled twin, a hydrostatic drive, and a vibratory drum system with no diagnostic electronics. Later generations changed that. The CB-214C continued with a Hatz two-cylinder engine into the mid-to-late 1990s, but by the CB-214D (roughly 2000-2004) Caterpillar switched to its own water-cooled, naturally aspirated 3013 diesel, and that architecture carried into the CB-214E. That switch marks the real dividing line in this family: B- and C-series machines are fully mechanical field units, while D-series and later add Cat's own engine and cooling system. In today's used and parts market, the CB-214B is valued less as a primary paving asset and more for parts salvage, rebuilds, and light utility duty. Its Hatz engine parts network runs independent of Cat dealer parts, which helps keep basic engine service parts available even though the machine itself is long out of production.
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 CB-214B specifications
Engine
| Engine model | Hatz 2-cylinder diesel (commonly cited as 2M40L; confirm exact submodel with dealer) |
| Gross power | 24.6 kW (33 hp) @ 2,600 rpm |
| Displacement | 1.7 L (104.8 cu in) |
| Cylinders | 2 |
Weights
| Operating weight | 2,300 kg (5,071 lb) |
Dimensions
| Overall length | 2.4 m (7.9 ft) |
| Overall width | 1.1 m (3.6 ft) |
| Overall height (top of ROPS/cab) | 2.585 m (8.5 ft) |
| Wheelbase | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) |
| Ground clearance | 250 mm (9.9 in) |
| Drum diameter (front and rear) | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Drum width | 1,000 mm (39.4 in) |
Performance
| Maximum travel speed | 10.5-10.6 km/h (6.5-6.6 mph), varies by source |
| Vibration frequency | 50 Hz |
| Centrifugal force | 20 kN |
| Static linear load | 11.4 kg/cm |
Service capacities (summary)
| Fuel tank | 53.5-53.75 L (14.2 gal) |
| Hydraulic system | 40-40.1 L (10.6 gal) |
| Engine oil | 4.5 L (1.2 gal) |
Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.
CB-214B fluids & capacities
| System | Capacity | Recommended fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine crankcase (with filter) - Hatz 2M40L/2L40-family 2-cylinder diesel | 4.5 L (1.2 US gal) | Cat Diesel Engine Oil (DEO), API CF/CF-4 diesel engine oil. Multigrade 15W-40 for general/warm ambient use; drop to 10W-30 in colder climates per Cat's standard engine-oil viscosity-by-temperature chart. Engine is a Hatz-built air-cooled unit fitted to the machine, not a Cat-branded engine, but crankcase fill follows Cat's diesel engine oil spec in the OMM. |
| Cooling system | Not applicable - no liquid cooling system fitted | None. The CB-214B power unit (Hatz 2-cylinder) is air-cooled by design, so the OMM refill-capacities table carries no coolant/antifreeze entry for this machine. |
| Fuel tank | 53.5-53.8 L (14.1-14.2 US gal) | No. 2 Diesel fuel per Cat's standard diesel fuel specification; No. 1 diesel recommended in cold ambient conditions to prevent fuel waxing/gelling. |
| Hydraulic system (tank and lines - combined hydrostatic drive, vibratory drive and steering circuit) | 40-40.1 L (10.6 US gal) | Cat TDTO (Multipurpose Tractor Hydraulic Fluid, TO-4 spec), the fluid Cat specifies for compact compaction equipment where a single reservoir feeds the hydrostatic travel drive, vibratory drive and hydraulic functions. Viscosity grade selected by ambient temperature per the OMM's cold/hot climate chart (lighter SAE 10W grade in cold climates, heavier SAE 30 in hot climates). |
| Grease (chassis pins, bushings, articulation joint, vibratory bearings) | Spec only - lubricate at scheduled service intervals | Cat Multipurpose Grease (Cat MPGM - Multipurpose Molybdenum Grease), NLGI Grade 2, for heavily loaded pins, bushings and the articulation joint. Cat general-purpose chassis grease for lighter-duty zerks. |
Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.
Caterpillar CB-214B maintenance schedule
| Service interval | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Every 50 h |
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| Every 250 h |
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| Every 500 h |
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| Every 1,000 h |
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| Every 2,000 h |
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| Every 4,000 h |
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Servicing the CB-214B beyond the schedule
Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis
The CB-214B has no ECM, telematics, or fault codes, so predictive care depends on manual sampling and inspection. Pull an engine oil sample at every 250-hour change to catch early Hatz cylinder or ring wear before it shows up as smoke or a power drop. Check hydraulic oil for a milky look or water intrusion, since the reservoir vents to atmosphere on this open-frame design. Listen and feel for vibratory drum bearing roughness between scheduled housing oil changes; there is no sensor to flag it for you.
Corrective & Common Repairs
Expect Hatz air-cooled top-end wear (valves, rings) at higher hours since cylinder temperatures run hotter than a water-cooled engine. Stale or contaminated diesel gums the fuel system on machines that sit between jobs; drain and refill the tank before a long-idle unit goes back to work. Hydrostatic propel pump and drum motor wear shows up as sluggish or uneven travel speed. Worn scraper blades and eccentric shaft bearings from skipped 1000-hour oil changes are the most common vibratory-side repairs on this model.
Overhaul & Rebuild Points
Rebuild targets on the CB-214B center on three areas: the Hatz engine top end (rings, valves, injectors), the vibratory drum eccentric shaft and bearing/seal set, and the hydrostatic pump and drum drive motors. The articulated frame's center pin and bushings also wear over time and should be checked whenever the machine is in the shop for other work. Because the chassis and drivetrain are mechanically simple, most rebuild work is component exchange rather than complex assembly teardown.
Seasonal & Environment Servicing
Dusty or millings-heavy job sites pack the air-cooled Hatz engine's cooling fins and fan shroud fast; clean them at least daily in hot, dusty conditions to prevent overheating that a water-cooled engine wouldn't show as quickly. In cold weather, use the correct winter-grade engine oil and keep the battery at full charge, since the mechanical diesel has no glow-plug electronics to compensate for a weak start. Keep the open hydraulic reservoir breather covered during wash-downs and wet weather to keep water out of the system.
CB-214B common service parts
| Part number | Part | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 081-3242 | Filter-Fuel | Fuel system service | Check fitment → |
| 081-3260 | Filter-Air | Air intake service | Check fitment → |
| 081-2684 | Filter-Engine Oil | Lubrication service | Check fitment → |
Always confirm against your machine's serial number — cross-check any part in Heavy Parts AI before ordering.
CB-214B fault codes & troubleshooting
| Code | Meaning | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil pressure warning lamp (red, oil-can symbol) | Engine oil pressure below safe minimum | Low oil level, worn oil pump, clogged pickup screen, or failed pressure switch | Stop engine immediately, check oil level and condition, inspect pressure switch and lines before restart |
| Battery/charge warning lamp (red, battery symbol) | Alternator not charging or charging system fault | Loose or worn belt, failed alternator/regulator, bad connection or dead battery | Check belt tension and battery terminals, test alternator output, replace regulator/alternator if not charging |
| Air cleaner restriction indicator (yellow, filter symbol) | Intake air filter element is clogged, restricting airflow to the engine | Dust/debris loading on the air filter element, especially in paving/milling environments | Service or replace air filter element, reset restriction indicator |
| Hydraulic filter restriction indicator | Hydraulic return/charge filter is loading up, restricting oil flow | Filter nearing service life, cold-start high viscosity, or internal pump/component wear generating debris | Replace hydraulic filter element, check hydraulic oil condition and level |
| Engine automatic shutdown - low oil | Engine's built-in mechanical protection has stopped the engine due to insufficient oil level or pressure | Low oil level, oil leak, or failed oil sensor/linkage in the mechanical shutdown mechanism | Check oil level and look for leaks before attempting restart; inspect the mechanical low-oil shutdown linkage if oil level is correct and engine still will not run |
| Engine automatic shutdown - cooling fan fault | Mechanical protection has stopped the engine because the cooling fan is not turning or airflow is blocked | Broken or slipping fan belt, seized fan, or debris blocking the cooling shroud on the air-cooled engine | Inspect fan belt and fan for damage, clear cooling fins and shroud of debris, then restart |
| Engine automatic shutdown - excessive machine tilt | Mechanical protection has stopped the engine because the machine exceeded its safe operating inclination angle | Operating on a slope beyond the machine's rated tilt limit, or a stuck/misadjusted tilt switch | Reposition machine to a safe grade before restarting; check tilt switch adjustment if shutdown occurs on level ground |
Codes and remedies are general guidance for this model family — always confirm with diagnostic tooling and your dealer before major repairs.
CB-214B attachments & work tools
Compaction drums (primary work tool)
Smooth steel front and rear tandem drums, roughly 1000 mm (39 in) wide for this size class, fixed to the machine and not field-interchangeable. This is a single-purpose asphalt/utility roller, not a carrier machine that accepts swap-on buckets, forks, or hammers.
ROPS and canopy
Two-post ROPS bolts to flanges welded on the frame and meets roll-over protective structure standards for this class. An optional bolt-on sun/weather canopy mounts to the ROPS top; a folding ROPS option (pivoting posts for reduced transport height) is documented for this machine family, confirm exact fitment against the B-series serial range with a dealer.
Water spray system
Standard gravity-fed system uses perforated plastic spray bars ahead of each drum for full-width wetting to stop asphalt pickup. An optional pressurized spray system with constant/off/intermittent control is offered for this class, drawing from an onboard water tank sized in the 100-150 L (26-40 gal) range depending on configuration.
Drum scrapers
Each drum carries a spring-loaded, self-adjusting scraper plus a fixed secondary scraper as standard equipment to control material build-up. These are factory-fit wear items, not an optional hydraulic-kit attachment.
Vibratory exciter system
Each drum has an integral vibratory shaft/exciter with operator-selectable vibration on/off and, depending on configuration, high/low amplitude or frequency settings for mat finish versus compactive effort. This is built into the drum assembly, not a bolt-on work tool.
Drum edge treatment
Standard drums use a machined dual-radius edge; a non-machined, square-profile edge option is offered across this compactor size class for edge-of-mat and curb-line work. Documented for sibling D-series/E-series machines in this line; verify availability for the specific B-series serial range with a dealer.
Articulated oscillating frame and hydrostatic drive
Front and rear frame halves join at an oscillating articulation joint, steered by a hydraulic cylinder, with hydrostatic pump/motor propulsion driving both drums. There is no quick-coupler or work-tool mounting interface on this joint; it is a fixed structural/drive arrangement, not an attachment point.
Operator station and guarding
Open operator platform with ROPS-mounted seat and control console is standard for this class; mirrors, work lighting, and a beacon/warning light are common dealer-fit options rather than catalog work tools. No auxiliary hydraulic work-tool circuit is provided, since this roller has no attachment-driven implements.
All CB-214B assemblies by section
Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar CB-214B. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.
Air Inlet And Exhaust System
1g9621 Muffler Gp
| 1G***21 | Muffler Group | 1 |
Braking System
5e7899 Lines Gp-Brake
| 5E***99 | Lines Group-Brake | 1 |
5e7898 Lines Gp-Brake
| 5E***98 | Lines Group-Brake | 1 |
Electrical System
5e5644 Alarm Gp
| 5E***44 | Alarm Group-Backup | 1 |
5e7244 Back-Up Gp-Alarm
| 5E***44 | Alarm Group-Backup | 1 |
1g4266 Battery Gp
| 1G***66 | Battery Group | 1 |
5e6561 Breaker & Relay Gp
| 5E***61 | Circuit Breaker & Relay Group | 1 |
1g3775 Control Gp
| 1G***75 | Control Group-Speed & Direction | 1 |
5e7915 Electrical Gp
| 5E***15 | Electrical Group | 1 |
5e5035 Horn Gp-Electric
| 5E***35 | Horn Group-Electric | 1 |
1069945 Headlight Gp
| 10***45 | Lamp Group-Head | 1 |
5e5638 Lighting Gp
| 5E***38 | Lighting Group | 1 |
5e7231 Lighting Gp-Lh
| 5E***31 | Lighting Group-Lh | 1 |
5e7260 Lighting Gp-Rear
| 5E***60 | Lighting Group-Rear | 1 |
5e7232 Lighting Gp-Rh
| 5E***32 | Lighting Group-Rh | 1 |
5e7911 Wiring Gp
| 5E***11 | Wiring Group | 1 |
5e6554 Wiring Gp
| 5E***54 | Wiring Group | 1 |
5e5015 Wiring Gp
| 5E***15 | Wiring Group | 1 |
5e7913 Wiring Gp-Cab
| 5E***13 | Wiring Group-Cab | 1 |
5e7914 Wiring Gp-Cab
| 5E***14 | Wiring Group-Cab | 1 |
Engine Installation
5e7778 Engine Gp
| 08***02 | Gauge; Switch-Oil Pressure | 1 |
| 08***44 | Gauge; (Oil Level) | 1 |
| 08***58 | Sensor; (Cylinder Head) | 1 |
5e7766 Support Gp-Engine
| 5E***66 | Support Group-Engine | 1 |
5e7771 Support Gp-Engine
| 5E***71 | Support Group-Engine | 1 |
5e7770 Support Gp-Engine
| 5E***70 | Support Group-Engine | 1 |
Frame And Body
5e7920 Canopy Gp
| 5E***20 | Canopy Group | 1 |
1g3729 Frame Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 1G***29 | Frame Group | 1 |
1g3729 Frame Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 1G***29 | Frame Group | 1 |
5e7906 Frame Gp-Front-Part 1 Of 2
| 5E***06 | Frame Group-Front | 1 |
5e7906 Frame Gp-Front
| 5E***06 | Frame Group-Front | 1 |
5e7906 Frame Gp-Front-Part 2 Of 2
| 5E***06 | Frame Group-Front | 1 |
5e7907 Scraper Gp-Drum
| 5E***07 | Scraper Group-Drum | 1 |
5e7909 Scraper Gp-Drum
| 5E***09 | Scraper Group-Drum | 1 |
Fuel System
5e7772 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 5E***72 | Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
5e7773 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 5E***73 | Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
5e7379 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 5E***79 | Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
Hydraulic System
5e7114 Cock Gp
| 5E***14 | Cock Group | 1 |
5e7887 Cooler Gp
| 5E***87 | Cooler Group | 1 |
812700 Cooler Gp-Oil
| 08***00 | Cooler Group-Hydraulic Oil | 1 |
5e7886 Distributor Gp
| 5E***86 | Distributor Group | 1 |
814170 Filter Gp-Hydraulic
| 08***70 | Filter Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e7875 Lines Gp-Vibratory
| 5E***75 | Lines Group | 1 |
5e7874 Lines Gp-Vibratory
| 5E***74 | Lines Group | 1 |
5e7877 Lines Gp-Vibratory
| 5E***77 | Lines Group | 1 |
5e7882 Lines Gp-Vibratory
| 5E***82 | Lines Group | 1 |
5e7776 Lines Gp-Hydrostatic
| 5E***76 | Lines Group-Hydrostatic | 1 |
5e7775 Lines Gp-Hydrostatic
| 5E***75 | Lines Group-Hydrostatic | 1 |
813212 Motor Gp-Rear Traction
| 08***12 | Motor Group | 1 |
814205 Motor Gp-Front Traction
| 08***05 | Motor Group | 1 |
5e7879 Motor Gp-Rear Traction
| 5E***79 | Motor Group | 1 |
813224 Motor Gp-Rear Brake Traction
| 08***24 | Motor Group | 1 |
5e7878 Motor Gp-Hydraulic (Front Traction)
| 5E***78 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e7881 Motor Gp-Hydraulic (Front Traction)
| 5E***81 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e7880 Motor Gp-Rear Traction
| 5E***80 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
1054367 Motor Gp-Hydraulic
| 10***67 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
1054368 Motor Gp-Hydraulic
| 10***68 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e5287 Pump Gp-Hydraulic
| 5E***87 | Pump Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e7883 Pump Gp-Piston
| 5E***83 | Pump Group-Piston | 1 |
5e7884 Pump Gp-Piston
| 5E***84 | Pump Group-Piston | 1 |
814204 Pump Gp-Traction
| 08***04 | Pump Group-Traction | 1 |
844899 Pump Gp-Traction
| 08***99 | Pump Group-Traction | 1 |
5e7888 Tank Gp-Hydraulic Oil
| 5E***88 | Tank Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
814200 Valve Gp-Solenoid
| 08***00 | Valve Group-Solenoid | 1 |
814166 Valve Gp-Solenoid
| 08***66 | Valve Group-Solenoid | 1 |
Machine Arrangement
7x4112 Compactor Ar
| 08***86 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
| 08***66 | Valve Group-Solenoid | 1 |
| 08***99 | Pump Group-Steering | 1 |
Operator Station
5e7904 Console Gp-Instrument
| 5E***04 | Console Group-Instrument | 1 |
5e7905 Console Gp-Instrument
| 5E***05 | Console Group-Instrument | 1 |
5e5518 Control As-Cable
| 5E***18 | Control As-Cable | 1 |
5e7901 Control Gp-Acceleration
| 5E***01 | Control Group-Acceleration | 1 |
5e7902 Control Gp-Forward & Reverse
| 5E***02 | Control Group-Forward/Reverse | 1 |
5e7903 Control Gp-Forward & Reverse
| 5E***03 | Control Group-Forward/Reverse | 1 |
5e5639 Dashboard Gp
| 5E***39 | Dash Group | 1 |
5e7910 Seat Gp
| 5E***10 | Seat Group | 1 |
814479 Seat Gp
| 08***79 | Seat Group | 1 |
9g7641 Switch Gp-Start
| 9G***41 | Switch Group-Start; -Engine, Key-Vims Service | 1 |
Power Train
5e5585 Coupling Gp
| 5E***85 | Coupling Group | 1 |
5e5586 Coupling Gp
| 5E***86 | Coupling Group | 1 |
5e7774 Coupling Gp-Pump
| 5E***74 | Coupling Group-Pump | 1 |
5e7889 Drum Gp-Front & Rear
| 5E***89 | Drum Group | 1 |
5e7890 Drum Gp-Front & Rear
| 5E***90 | Drum Group | 1 |
5e6569 Drum Gp-Front
| 5E***69 | Drum Group-Front | 1 |
5e6570 Drum Gp-Front
| 5E***70 | Drum Group-Front | 1 |
5e6583 Drum Gp-Rear
| 5E***83 | Drum Group-Rear | 1 |
5e6582 Drum Gp-Rear
| 5E***82 | Drum Group-Rear | 1 |
5e6603 Housing Gp-Output
| 5E***03 | Housing Group-Output | 1 |
5e6604 Housing Gp-Vibration
| 5E***04 | Housing Group-Vibration | 1 |
Service Equipment And Supplies
5e4985 Decal Gp
| 5E***85 | Film Group | 1 |
5e6829 Film Gp-German
| 5E***29 | Film Group | 1 |
1g2764 Film Gp-Italian
| 1G***64 | Film Group | 1 |
1g2763 Film Gp-Spanish
| 1G***63 | Film Group | 1 |
1g2762 Film Gp-Portuguese
| 1G***62 | Film Group | 1 |
1g3724 Film Gp-French
| 1G***24 | Film Group | 1 |
1g3191 Film Gp-English
| 1G***91 | Film Group | 1 |
5e4995 Tool Gp
| 5E***95 | Tool Group | 1 |
5e7574 Trim Gp
| 5E***74 | Trim Group | 1 |
5e6752 Trim Gp
| 5E***52 | Trim Group | 1 |
Steering System
5e7900 Control Gp-Steering
| 5E***00 | Control Group-Steering | 1 |
5e7080 Cylinder Gp (Chg 02)
| 5E***80 | Cylinder Group | 1 |
5e7896 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic (Chg 01)
| 5E***96 | Cylinder Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e7893 Lines Gp-Steering
| 5E***93 | Lines Group-Steering | 1 |
814199 Pump Gp-Steering
| 08***99 | Pump Group-Steering | 1 |
5e7908 Steering Gp
| 5E***08 | Steering Group | 1 |
Vibratory System
812786 Motor Gp-Hydraulic Vibratory Front Drum
| 08***86 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e6574 Motor Gp-Hydraulic
| 5E***74 | Motor Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5e7885 Motor Gp-Vibratory Front Drum
| 5E***85 | Motor Group-Piston | 1 |
5e7892 Vibrator Gp
| 5E***92 | Vibrator Group | 1 |
5e7891 Vibrator Gp
| 5E***91 | Vibrator Group | 1 |
Water System
1g3622 Hose Gp-Spray
| 1G***22 | Hose Group-Spray | 1 |
1g4031 Pipe Gp-Sprayer
| 1G***31 | Pipe Group-Sprayer | 1 |
814344 Pump Gp-Sprayer
| 08***44 | Pump Group | 1 |
5e4984 Pump Gp-Water Spray
| 5E***84 | Pump Group | 1 |
5e4984 Pump Gp-Sprayer
| 5E***84 | Pump Group | 1 |
1g3215 Pump Gp-Water
| 1G***15 | Pump Group-Water | 1 |
1g4033 Pipe Gp-Sprayer
| 1G***33 | Spray Bar As | 1 |
1060766 Pipe Gp-Sprayer
| 10***66 | Spray Bar As | 1 |
1057962 Pipe Gp-Sprayer
| 10***62 | Spray Bar As | 1 |
5e4948 Water Spray Gp
| 5E***48 | Spray Group-Water | 1 |
5e7921 Water Spray Gp
| 5E***21 | Spray Group-Water | 1 |
CB-214B serial number reference
On Cat single- and tandem-drum compactors of this vintage the PIN/serial plate is riveted to the main frame, usually on the articulation area or a frame rail near the operator platform, with a duplicate often on the engine. Read the first 3 characters as the prefix (identifies model/build series) and the digits following as the sequential unit number within that series. This plate-location description is general Cat compactor practice, not confirmed from a CB-214B-specific source.
| Prefix | Identifies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6LF | CB-214B tandem vibratory asphalt roller, twin smooth drums, serial range shared with CB-224B under the same parts and service literature | Serial range 6LF00001-up. Two-cylinder air-cooled diesel, about 33 hp (25 kW) gross at 2600 rpm, roughly 1.7 L (104.8 cu in) displacement. Production commonly dated late 1980s through the 1990s. Engine is commonly cited as a Hatz 2L-series unit, but the exact submodel designation is not consistently documented across sources -- confirm exact engine submodel with your dealer before ordering engine parts. |
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the Caterpillar CB-214B use?
A Hatz air-cooled, two-cylinder diesel (commonly cited as 2M40L) rated around 33 hp (24.6 kW) at 2600 rpm, displacing about 1.7 L. It runs a mechanical governor with no electronic engine controls or diagnostics.
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar CB-214B?
Roughly 2.3 tonnes (about 5,070 lb), varying slightly with options and ballast. The wider-drum CB-224B sibling sits in the same general weight class.
What replaced the Caterpillar CB-214B?
The CB-214C carried the model forward through the 1990s, still using a Hatz two-cylinder engine. The bigger change came with the CB-214D (roughly 2000-2004), which switched to Caterpillar's own water-cooled 3013 diesel, an architecture continued in the CB-214E.
What CB-214B owners discuss
What engine is in the CB-214B, and what starting quirks do owners report?
Why does the drum stop vibrating, and is it a common wear point on this machine?
What drum and undercarriage wear patterns should owners watch for?
What hydraulic and water-spray issues come up most in service?
What electrical or sensor issues are typical as these machines age?
What should I check when buying a used CB-214B?
Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.
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