Caterpillar D4C II
Caterpillartrack-type tractor

Caterpillar D4C II

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Caterpillar D4C Series II is a small-class track-type tractor built roughly 1990 to 1993, in Cat's D3-D5 light-dozer bracket. It runs a naturally aspirated Cat 3204 diesel, a 5.2 L four-cylinder rated around 80 hp gross (59-63 kW, figures vary slightly by source), paired with a 3-speed forward/3-speed reverse powershift transmission and mechanical clutch/brake steering, with no torque converter or hydrostatic drive. Operating weight runs about 7,560-7,580 kg (16,660-16,710 lb) in Standard configuration, up to roughly 7,900 kg (17,430 lb) on the wide-track LGP (low ground pressure) version; those are the only two factory configurations documented for this series, since the XL badge only arrived later with the Series III. It replaced the original D4C (built roughly 1987-1990, mechanically similar, same 3204 engine) and was itself replaced by the D4C Series III (roughly 1993-2001), which moved to a more powerful turbocharged 3046 engine and later added a hydrostatic (Hystat) drive option.

Across the D4C lineage, the core change from one generation to the next was drivetrain refinement rather than a size jump: the original D4C and the Series II share the same naturally aspirated 3204 engine and clutch/brake steering, while the Series III moved to the turbocharged 3046 and later offered hydrostatic steering as an alternative to mechanical clutches and brakes. Within the Series II itself, Standard and LGP trade ground pressure and blade width against each other rather than changing the engine or transmission. In the used and parts market today, D4C II units are valued as simple, mechanically serviceable small dozers: no electronic engine or transmission controls, one drive-train oil family shared across the transmission, steering-clutch compartment, and final drives, and a 3204 engine block used widely enough across other Cat machines that parts and rebuild kits stay easier to source than on newer, electronically governed compact dozers.

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 D4C II specifications

Engine

Engine modelCaterpillar 3204, 4-cylinder diesel, naturally aspirated, direct injection
Displacement5.2 L (317-318 cu in)
Bore x Stroke114 x 127 mm (4.50 x 5.00 in)
Gross power59.7-63.4 kW (80-85 hp) - published gross figure varies by source
Net power (where published)58.9 kW (79 hp)
Rated engine speed2,400 rpm
Cooling systemLiquid-cooled, engine-driven fan
Electrical system12V, alternator-charged, approx. 40A output
Emissions certificationPredates modern nonroad emissions tiers (production era 1990-93); no EPA/EU emissions rating applies

Weights

Standard configuration - operating weight7,557-7,581 kg (16,661-16,713 lb)
Standard configuration - shipping weight6,005 kg (13,239 lb)
LGP configuration - operating weight7,904-7,905 kg (17,427-17,428 lb)
LGP configuration - shipping weight6,273 kg (13,830 lb)
Configuration noteOnly Standard and LGP configurations documented for Series II. XL configuration was not offered on this series; XL appears starting with D4C Series III.

Dimensions

Standard - length with blade3.85-3.87 m (12.64-12.70 ft)
Standard - length without blade3.00-3.02 m (9.85-9.90 ft)
Standard - width over tracks1.83-1.86 m (6.01-6.10 ft)
Standard - height to top of cab/ROPS2.66-2.68 m (8.73-8.80 ft)
Standard - ground clearance295-300 mm (11.6-11.8 in)
Standard - track length on ground2.05-2.07 m (6.73-6.80 ft)
Standard - track gauge1.42 m (4.66 ft / 56 in)
Standard - track shoe width406 mm (16 in)
LGP - length with blade4.05 m (13.29-13.30 ft)
LGP - width over tracks2.29-2.32 m (7.52-7.60 ft)
LGP - height to top of cab/ROPS2.66-2.68 m (8.73-8.80 ft), same as Standard
LGP - ground clearance296-300 mm (0.97-1.00 ft)
LGP - track gauge1.65-1.68 m (5.42-5.50 ft / 65 in)
LGP - track shoe width635 mm (25 in)
Track rollers per side (both configs)6

Performance

TransmissionPowershift, 3 speeds forward / 3 speeds reverse
Max travel speed - forward11.1 km/h (6.9 mph)
Max travel speed - reverse11.9 km/h (7.4 mph)
Standard configuration - ground contact area1.67 m² (2,588-2,589 in²)
Standard configuration - ground pressure43.4-44.4 kPa (6.3-6.44 psi)
LGP configuration - ground contact area2.6 m² (4,045-4,046 in²)
LGP configuration - ground pressure29.7-30.3 kPa (4.31-4.4 psi)
Drawbar pull / gradeabilityNot published in available spec sheets for this model - verify with dealer or OEM service literature if a firm figure is required
Hydraulic relief valve pressure17.2 MPa (2,500 psi)
Hydraulic pump flow54.9-55.3 L/min (14.5-14.6 gpm), open-center system

Blades

Standard configuration - blade typeStraight (S) dozer blade
Standard blade - width2.54-2.56 m (8.4 ft)
Standard blade - height0.93 m (36.7 in)
Standard blade - capacity1.6 m³ (2.1 cu yd)
Standard blade - cutting depth439 mm (17.3 in)
Standard blade - angle25 degrees, each direction
LGP configuration - blade typeStraight (S) dozer blade, wide pattern
LGP blade - width3.26 m (10.7 ft)
LGP blade - height0.84 m (33.2 in)
LGP blade - capacity1.68 m³ (2.2 cu yd)
LGP blade - cutting depth452 mm (17.8 in), where published
LGP blade - angle25 degrees, each direction
Blade options noteNo U, SU, A, or VPAT blade variant documented for this series in sourced spec sheets; only the straight blade is confirmed for Standard and LGP configurations.

Service Capacities

Fuel tank114-121 L (30.2-31.9 gal) - figure varies by source
Hydraulic system57 L (15.0-15.1 gal)
Engine oil (with filter)12.0 L (12.7 qt)
Cooling system20.0 L (21.1 qt)

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

D4C II fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (with filter) - Cat 3204 naturally aspirated dieselapprox. 12.0 L (12.7 US qt / 3.4 US gal) as installed in the machine; only one source gives this exact as-installed figure - confirm against the dipstick or OMM for your serial rangeCat Diesel Engine Oil (DEO), API CF-4 performance level; SAE 10W-30 for ambient -18C to 40C (0F to 104F), SAE 15W-40 usable down to about -9C (15F) and preferred above 40C (104F)
Cooling systemapprox. 20.0 L (21.1 US qt / 5.3 US gal) as installed; single-source figure, total system volume depends on the radiator and piping as installed - confirm against the OMM for your serial rangeCat glycol-based antifreeze/coolant with corrosion inhibitor (Cat ELC-type or conventional low-silicate coolant mixed with water per OMM ratio); follow OMM cooling system section for exact concentration
Fuel tankapprox. 114-121 L (30.2-31.9 US gal); core figure is 114 L, with minor variance reported at the upper endNo. 2-D diesel fuel (ASTM D975 equivalent); use winter-grade or blended fuel below freezing ambient per OMM
Powershift transmissionnot documented in accessible sources for this exact configuration - fill to dipstick/level plug per OMMCat TDTO (Transmission/Drive Train Oil), the era-correct predecessor of today's Cat TO-4 spec; SAE 30 grade typical for temperate ambient, lighter SAE 10W or arctic-grade oil for cold climates per the standard viscosity chart
Bevel gear / steering clutch and brake compartment (per side)a figure near 28 L (7.4 US gal) per side has been referenced for this compartment on D4C-family machines, but it is not independently corroborated for the D4C II and is reported to vary by serial-number prefix - confirm against the level plug on your own machinesame Cat TDTO oil as the transmission; this compartment shares the fill/level circuit with the bevel gear case on this platform
Final drives (each side)not documented in accessible sources for this exact configuration - fill to the level plug per OMM, do not estimate from unrelated model figuresCat TDTO (TO-4 spec), the same power train oil used in the transmission and bevel gear/steering clutch compartment on this class of Cat crawler tractor
Hydraulic system / tank57 L (15.1 US gal); consistent across independent spec sourcesCat TDTO-family hydraulic-compatible oil per OMM (the implement hydraulic circuit typically shares the drive-train oil family on small Cat crawler tractors of this era); confirm against the OMM for your specific serial range, since some configurations call for a dedicated hydraulic oil instead
Pivot shaft / equalizer bar pivotno confirmed oil-filled refill capacity for this model; sources describe the C-frame/equalizer pivot on this size class as a sealed or grease-lubricated joint rather than a filled oil compartment (unlike larger Cat dozer classes, which use an oil-filled pivot shaft housing)Cat Multipurpose grease through the pivot grease fitting on the standard undercarriage lubrication interval, if a serviceable fitting exists on your serial-number range - otherwise the joint is sealed and needs no scheduled fill
Grease - chassis lubrication points (idlers, rollers, pins, bushings, blade/lift linkage, steering clutch linkage)applied per fitting per the OMM lubrication interval schedule, not a bulk-fill capacityCat Multipurpose grease, NLGI Grade 2, lithium-complex base, service range approx. -30C to 40C (-22F to 104F); a cold-climate/extreme-application grease is the Cat alternative for sustained sub-zero ambient

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

Caterpillar D4C II maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Check engine oil level and coolant level before starting; top off with Cat DEO engine oil or the correct coolant mix as needed.
  • Walk around the machine and undercarriage for fresh leaks, loose fasteners, and packed debris around rollers and sprockets.
  • Drain water and sediment from the fuel tank and check any fuel/water separator.
  • Watch gauges during warm-up and shut down on any abnormal reading.
  • Weekly: grease the steering clutch/brake linkage and all chassis, blade, and lift-arm grease fittings.
  • Weekly: check track sag, fan belt tension, and battery electrolyte level.
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and filter, using Cat DEO in the grade suited to ambient temperature.
  • Pull an engine oil sample for analysis before draining.
  • Check the air cleaner primary element; clean or replace it if the service indicator shows restriction.
  • Check powershift/steering-clutch compartment oil level and top off with Cat TDTO.
  • Grease all chassis and linkage pivot points not already covered on the weekly schedule.
Every 500 h
  • Replace the fuel filter element(s).
  • Change powershift and steering-clutch compartment oil and filter; refill with Cat TDTO.
  • Check final drive oil level in each side case and top off with Cat TDTO.
  • Inspect alternator, starter wiring, and fan belt condition.
  • Check steering clutch and brake band adjustment; look for a sheared band adjusting screw if the pedal feels soft.
Every 1,000 h
  • Pull a coolant sample and check corrosion inhibitor level and coolant condition.
  • Inspect undercarriage wear: measure track chain, roller, idler, and sprocket wear and log the trend.
  • Check and adjust engine valve lash.
  • Open the steering clutch/brake inspection covers and check clutch and brake band wear and for oil weeping into the compartment.
  • Clean the radiator core and inspect hoses and clamps.
Every 2,000 h
  • Change final drive oil in both side cases.
  • Change engine coolant, or test and extend service if the system runs extended-life coolant; flush the cooling system if due.
  • Rebuild or replace steering clutch packs and brake bands if the 1000-hour inspection showed them near wear limits.
  • Have injection pump and nozzle performance checked if cold starting or idle quality has degraded.
  • Re-torque track shoe and master link bolts.
Every 4,000 h
  • Plan a full undercarriage rebuild (track chain, rollers, idlers, sprockets) based on measured wear trend rather than hours alone.
  • Evaluate the naturally aspirated 3204 for an inframe overhaul using accumulated oil-sample and compression trend data.
  • Rebuild steering clutch packs and brake bands as a set if not already addressed at 2000 hours.
  • Inspect and rebuild final drive bearings and seals if oil sample or leak history shows wear.

Servicing the D4C II beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

Track engine oil analysis on the naturally aspirated 3204: crankshaft bearing wear on this engine often doesn't show up as rough running, so oil pressure and sample trends catch it before a bearing lets go. Sample the powershift/bevel-gear/steering-clutch compartment on the same schedule; clutch-pack wear shows up in oil metals long before a gear slips under load, and confirms the compartment holds correct drive-train oil, not substitute engine oil, a repeat cause of shifting complaints. Watch hydraulic oil condition; pump and valve wear on this open-center system creeps in gradually.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Steering clutch packs on the D4C II aren't field-adjustable like older D4s; only the brake band cam linkage is. If a pedal goes to the floor with the band already snugged down, suspect a sheared adjusting screw inside the compartment, not another linkage turn. Track tensioners that keep losing grease pressure point to worn internal bushings and seals, not a need for more grease; run tracks slightly loose to ease bushing and sprocket wear. Weak injectors and low compression, not glow plugs, cause most hard starts on the 3204.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Undercarriage wear is the biggest rebuild cost on a D4C II: track chain, rollers, idlers, and sprockets reach end of life well before the powertrain on most working units, so budget for a full rebuild around mid-life hours. Steering clutch packs and brake bands are the next major rebuild point, since this machine steers on clutch/brake action, not differential or hydrostatic steering. An inframe overhaul of the naturally aspirated 3204 (liners, pistons, rings, injection pump) should follow oil-sample and compression trends, not a fixed hour number.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Cold starts on the naturally aspirated 3204 are the top seasonal complaint; hold glow plugs energized 20 to 30 seconds and keep them on until the engine runs smooth, not just until it cranks. A rough, surging cold idle usually traces to a sticking governor linkage, not the injection pump, so check for free movement there first. Switch to lighter-viscosity engine and hydraulic oil for winter and verify coolant freeze protection. In dusty sites, clean the radiator core and check air cleaner elements more often than the standard interval.

D4C II common service parts

Part numberPart
6V-7614Film-IdentificationCheck fitment →
6V-2219Kit-GasketCheck fitment →

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D4C II fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp (red thermometer symbol)Engine coolant temperature has risen above the normal operating range.Low coolant level, blocked or dirty radiator core, slipping or broken fan belt, or a stuck thermostat.Reduce load and let the engine idle to cool down. Once safe, check coolant level, belt tension, radiator fins, and thermostat operation before returning to work.
Engine Oil Pressure Warning Lamp (red oil-can symbol)Engine oil pressure has dropped below the safe minimum for the 3204.Low oil level, worn oil pump, clogged filter, or a failed pressure sending unit or switch.Shut the engine down right away. Check oil level and filter condition, then confirm the reading with a mechanical test gauge before restarting.
Alternator/Charging System Warning Lamp (battery symbol)Charging system voltage is below normal and the battery is not being replenished.Slipping or broken alternator belt, worn brushes or regulator, or a loose or corroded connection at the alternator or battery terminals.Check belt tension and wiring connections first. With the engine running, test alternator output at the battery and repair or replace as needed.
Transmission Oil Temperature warning light / gauge in red zonePowershift transmission oil temperature is above the normal operating range.Low transmission oil, a plugged transmission oil cooler, worn clutch packs generating excess heat, or sustained stall under heavy load.Reduce load and idle to cool, check oil level and cooler for restriction, inspect for clutch slippage if temperature climbs quickly again.
Transmission Oil Filter Bypass warning lightThe transmission oil filter is restricted and oil is bypassing the filter element unfiltered.An overdue or dirty transmission filter, degraded oil, or cold oil viscosity at startup.Replace the transmission filter and check oil condition; if the light stays on after warm-up, sample the oil for contamination.
Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator (yellow pop-up flag or amber panel lamp)Intake airflow through the dry-type air cleaner is restricted.Dirty or clogged primary or secondary filter element, or a plugged pre-cleaner.Service or replace the air filter element on schedule, then reset the indicator.
No Power to Instrument Panel / Gauges (dash goes dead)The ignition-switched supply to the gauge cluster and warning lamps is interrupted, so no gauges or lamps respond even though the engine can still be started by jumping the solenoid directly.Blown or tripped circuit breaker ahead of the ignition switch, a failed ignition switch, or a corroded ground or power connection at the panel.Check the main panel circuit breaker and battery disconnect first, then test voltage at the ignition switch and gauge cluster harness connector.
Low Fuel Level indicator / gaugeFuel level in the tank has dropped to a low reserve.Normal fuel consumption nearing empty, or a faulty fuel level sending unit if the light stays on with a full tank.Refuel; if the indicator disagrees with a manual dipstick check, test the fuel level sending unit.

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

D4C II attachments & work tools

Blades

Standard blade for this series measures about 2.54-2.56 m (8.3-8.4 ft) wide by roughly 930 mm (36.7 in) tall, holding near 1.6 m3 (2.1 cu yd), with about 439 mm (17.3 in) max cutting depth. Factory spec sheets for this series list an angle/tilt-capable blade swinging about 25 degrees each direction, consistent with an A-blade or 6-way PAT arrangement rather than a fixed straight blade; a wider LGP blade near 3.26 m (10.7 ft) wide with about 1.68 m3 (2.2 cu yd) capacity is documented for the LGP undercarriage variant. Semi-U (SU) and 6-way PAT blades are documented within the broader D4C family sharing this chassis and engine, but VPAT (variable power angle tilt) only shows up tied to later/larger Cat dozer frames in factory literature -- treat VPAT as unconfirmed for this class and verify against the specific PIN's parts book.

Rippers

Both single-shank parallelogram and multi-shank (typically 3-shank) parallelogram hinge-type rippers are documented against the shared rear ripper mount used across this dozer's close family (same frame/engine group), so either style bolts to the same rear linkage. Multi-shank units in this weight class run in the low hundreds of kilograms complete with structure, shanks, tips and two lift cylinders; exact weight varies by shank count and supplier, so confirm against the ripper group matched to the machine's serial prefix. Single-shank rippers give the deepest penetration in hard or frozen ground; multi-shank versions trade some penetration depth for a wider ripped swath per pass.

Winches

Cable-drum towing/recovery winches sized for this frame are documented as fitting the D4C family across several nameplate suffixes, PTO-driven off the transmission and mounted at the rear of the tractor. A rear-mounted winch and a rear ripper share the same drawbar/PTO location and are mutually exclusive on one machine -- a given tractor is set up for one or the other, not both. Exact drum capacity and line-pull figures are not documented specifically for this series; confirm winch class against the machine's PIN before ordering one.

Drawbars/counterweights

A front counterweight package near 386 kg (850 lb) is documented in the parts book for this family, noted as incompatible with certain front pull-hook fitments -- front pull hook and front counterweight are mutually exclusive front-end options. When the rear is left bare (no ripper, no winch), a rear drawbar/pull-hook and/or rear counterweight is the recommended fit to keep the machine balanced and to give a tow point; exact rear counterweight mass is not documented for this series and should be confirmed with a dealer.

Cab/ROPS guarding for forestry/waste configs

Operator station options for this era of small dozer span an open ROPS canopy through a fully enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab; no dedicated factory waste-handling or forestry guarding package is documented for this model specifically -- that branded package shows up later, on larger Cat dozer families. Forestry/waste duty on this class is typically handled with dealer- or aftermarket-fitted radiator/grille screens, brush or root-rake guards, and mesh or bar guarding over ROPS glass and mirrors; any added guarding should meet FOPS-level certification appropriate to the debris exposure on site.

Hydraulic arrangement (front/rear tools)

A single engine-driven gear-type implement pump feeds an open-center system shared between the front blade circuit (lift/tilt/angle) and the rear ripper circuit, through a control valve bank at the right side of the operator's seat. Documented flow for this small-dozer family runs roughly 55-65 L/min (14.6-17.3 gpm) depending on series/reference, with main/blade relief set near 17,200 kPa (2500 psi); the ripper circuit carries its own separate, higher line relief around 23,000 kPa (3300 psi) to handle heavier ripper cylinder loads. Because front and rear tools draw from one shared pump, running blade and ripper functions at the same time reduces the speed available to each.

All D4C II assemblies by section

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Air Inlet And Exhaust System
7w8764 Air Cleaner Gp
7w8765 Air Cleaner Gp
7e0831 Extension Gp-Exhaust
1w5054 Lines Gp-Air
1W***54Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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7n4971 Manifold Gp-Exhaust
7N***71Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group1
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7n4970 Muffler Gp
5m2735 Prescreener Gp
5M***35Prescreener Group; Prescreener Group----------------------.1
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Basic Engine
6n2393 Camshaft Gp-Single
6N***93Camshaft Group-Single; Camshaft Group-Single1
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2w7486 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
2W***86Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechanism Cover Group1
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Crankshaft Bearing Replacements
1W***55Bearing (0.25mm Undersize)2
1W***56Bearing (0.51mm Undersize)2
1W***57Bearing (1.27mm Undersize)2
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7w3926 Crankshaft Gp
7W***26Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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1w4327 Cylinder Block As
2w7902 Cylinder Block As
1w4326 Cylinder Block Gp
1W***26Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
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7c3805 Cylinder Head As*R
7w9390 Cylinder Head As
7c2296 Cylinder Head As
7w9392 Cylinder Head Gp*R
6n2467 Cylinder Head Gp*R
6N***67Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group1
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7n5141 Drive Gp-Fan
7N***41Drive Group-Fan; Water Pump Drive Group1
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7n6937 Flywheel Gp
1w1355 Gear Gp-Front
1W***55Gear Group-Front; Front Gear Group1
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7n6344 Housing Gp-Flywheel
7N***44Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group1
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2w4384 Housing Gp-Front
2W***84Housing Group-Front; Front Housing Group1
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1w5554 Lifting Gp
6n8370 Pan Gp-Oil
8n4079 Piston & Rod Gp
8N***79Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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2w8419 Piston Gp
7n5138 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
7N***38Pulley Group-Crankshaft; Auxiliary Drive Pulley Group1
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7c7743 Support Gp-Engine & Transmission
1w5720 Valve Mechanism Gp
1W***20Valve Mechanism Group; Valve Mechanism Group1
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Cooling System
7c7744 Cooler Gp-Engine Oil
9n5659 Cooler Gp-Engine Oil
7n9989 Fan Gp-Blower
4n2220 Fan Gp-Suction
4N***20Fan Group-Suction; Suction Fan Group1
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6n9125 Heater Gp-Jacket Water
6n9739 Heater Gp-Jacket Water
6N***39Heater Group-Jacket Water; Jacket Water Heater Group1
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4n0188 Lines Gp-Water
4N***88Lines Group-Water; Water Lines Group1
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4n0660 Pump Gp-Water
4N***60Pump Group-Water; Water Pump Group1
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7c7740 Radiator Gp
7c7741 Radiator Gp
Electrical System
8n2822 Alternator Gp-Charging
6V***78Nut; (10-32-Thd)2
8F***34Lockwasher; (External Teeth)2
8N***68Alternator Group-Charging1
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7n4784 Alternator Gp-Charging
8n2268 Alternator Gp-Charging
1w4263 Alternator Gp-Charging
8y5048 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 1 Of 2
8y5048 Battery & Wiring Gp-Part 2 Of 2
6s3548 Battery Gp
9x9069 Lamp Gp-Flood
9x7779 Lamp Gp-Flood
9X***79Lamp Group-Flood; -Roading Lights1
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8y5067 Lighting Gp-3 Lamp
8y7145 Lighting Gp-3 Lamp
5g2541 Starting Aid Gp-Ether
3e1865 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
4n0190 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
4N***90Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group1
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9x0354 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
9g5517 Switch As-12 Volt
8n0410 Switch Gp
9g7641 Switch Gp-Start
9G***41Switch Group-Start; -Engine, Key-Vims Service1
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8y5059 Warning Gp-Back-Up
5g0457 Wiring Gp-Cab
5G***57Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group1
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Engine Arrangement
4p0909 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
1W***54Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group1
1W***54Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
1W***54Lifting Group1
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4p0909 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
1N***24Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group1
1W***67Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick)1
1W***55Gear Group-Front; Front Gear Group1
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Final Drive
8y0234 Final Drive Gp
8y0235 Final Drive Gp
6y2047 Segment Gp-Sprocket
Frame And Body
6s9359 Cleaner Bar Gp
8y5644 Counterweight Gp-Front
5g0779 Drawbar Gp
5g5317 Drawbar Gp-Swinging
8y5329 Firewall Gp
8y5230 Firewall Gp
5g8709 Frame Gp
5g1185 Guard Gp-Bottom
5g2342 Guard Gp-Brush
5g2327 Guard Gp-Brush
8y5039 Guard Gp-Radiator
8y5060 Hood & Guard Gp
6s3864 Hook Gp-Front Pull
8y5077 Sweep Gp
Fuel System
2w0262 Camshaft As
5g3612 Cap Gp-Protection
5G***12Cap Group-Protection; Fuel Filler Protection Cap Group1
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8y5050 Control Gp-Decelerator
8y5034 Control Gp-Governor
7e3734 Filter Gp-Fuel
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 2 Of 3
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 3 Of 3
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 1 Of 3
5g4583 Lines Gp-Fuel
7n0042 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
1w1354 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
1W***54Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group1
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2w0263 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
1w6539 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
4n4314 Pump Gp-Fuel Priming
4N***14Pump Group-Fuel Priming; Fuel Priming Pump Group1
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2w4403 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
2W***03Pump Group-Fuel Transfer; Fuel Transfer Pump Group1
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1006406 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
1w0568 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
2w6309 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
7w0189 Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Gp
7W***89Pump Group-Gov & Fuel Inj; Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Group1
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8y5045 Tank Gp-Fuel
4w5063 Torque Control Gp
Hydraulic System
9j8698 Cylinder Gp-Angling (Changes 1-4)
9J***98Angling Cylinder Group; Angling Cylinder Group1
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8y0639 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
8Y***39Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand1
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8y7111 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
8y4984 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
8y5053 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
8y4983 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
7j9223 Cylinder Gp-Lift (Changes 1-9)
8y0247 Lines Gp-Pump
8Y***47Lines Group-Pump; Lines Gp-Pump1
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8y0246 Lines Gp-Rear
8Y***46Lines Group-Rear Attachment; Lines Gp-Rear Attachment1
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8e4276 Mounting Gp-Cylinder Lines
8E***76Mounting Group-Cylinder Lines; Mounting Gp-Cylinder Lines1
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9j8674 Cylinder Gp-Tilt (Changes 0-4)
9J***74Tilt Cylinder Group; Tilt Cylinder Group1
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9t7249 Valve Gp-Bank
9t7250 Valve Gp-Bank
9T***50Valve Group-Bank; Valve Gp-Bank1
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9t7641 Valve Gp-Control
9t7651 Valve Gp-Control
9t7642 Valve Gp-Control
9T***42Valve Group-Control; -Angle, Tilt1
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9t7638 Valve Gp-Relief
9T***38Valve Group-Relief; (Pilot Operated)1
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9t7639 Valve Gp-Relief
9T***39Valve Group-Relief; (Direct Operated)1
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7j9920 Cylinder Gp-Ripper (Change 8)
8y7126 Hydraulic Ar-4 Valve
8Y***46Lines Group-Rear Attachment; Lines Gp-Rear Attachment1
8Y***11Control Group-Hydraulic Hand1
8Y***26Hydraulic Ar1
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8y5068 Hydraulic Ar-3 Valve
8Y***83Control Group-Hydraulic Hand1
8Y***84Control Group-Hydraulic Hand1
8Y***68Hydraulic Ar1
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8y5065 Hydraulic Ar-4 Valve
8Y***46Lines Group-Rear Attachment; Lines Gp-Rear Attachment1
8Y***39Control Group-Hydraulic Hand; Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand1
8Y***83Control Group-Hydraulic Hand1
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8e4279 Lines Gp-Angle & Tilt
8e4278 Lines Gp-Angle & Tilt
8y5054 Lines Gp-Hydraulic
6s3559 Lines Gp-Ripper
6S***59Lines Group-Ripper; Ripper Lines Group1
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8j4512 Pump Gp-Gear
8J***12Pump Group-Gear; Gear Pump Group-Single Section1
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8j4513 Pump Gp-Gear
3g5385 Pump Gp-Gear
8y5069 Tank & Filter Gp-Hydraulic
8y5318 Tank Gp-Hydraulic
8y5055 Valve & Mounting Gp
6s4767 Valve Gp-Breaker Relief
9t7634 Valve Gp-Check
Implements
9w9579 C-Frame Gp
3g3440 C-Frame Gp
8y2452 Drive Ar-Winch
5G***18Drive Group-Power Take-Off; Power Take-Off Drive Group1
8Y***51Pump & Lines Group1
8Y***52Drive Ar-Winch1
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8y6570 Guard Gp-Brush
8Y***70Guard Group-Brush; Guard Gp-Brush1
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8y2451 Lines & Pump Gp
8y2410 Lines & Pump Gp
8Y***10Pump & Lines Group; Lines & Pump Gp-Winch1
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6e1413 Pump Gp-Gear
3g5046 Pump Gp-Gear
1u0414 Pump Gp-Gear
5g0269 Mounting Gp-Trunnion
5G***69Trunnion Mounting Group; Trunnion Mounting Group1
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6y5351 Winch Ar
5G***36Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
6Y***55Winch Ar-Towing1
6Y***51Winch Ar1
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6y5350 Winch Ar
5G***36Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
6Y***55Winch Ar-Towing1
6Y***50Winch Ar1
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6y5836 Bit & Cutting Edge Gp
6y5835 Bit & Cutting Edge Gp
6y5534 Blade Gp-Angling
6y5526 Blade Gp-Angling
8e4076 Bulldozer Ar
3G***40C-Frame Group1
5G***69Trunnion Mounting Group; Trunnion Mounting Group1
6Y***34Blade Group-Angling1
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8e4077 Bulldozer Ar
3G***40C-Frame Group1
6Y***34Blade Group-Angling1
7B***28Drive Screws-2 Required For Installing2
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8e4071 Bulldozer Ar
6Y***26Blade Group-Angling1
7B***28Drive Screws-2 Required For Installing2
8E***71Bulldozer Ar-Angling1
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8e4070 Bulldozer Ar
5G***69Trunnion Mounting Group; Trunnion Mounting Group1
6Y***26Blade Group-Angling1
7B***28Drive Screws-2 Required For Installing2
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6y1467 Case & Covers Gp
6y1906 Gear & Clutch Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6y1906 Gear & Clutch Gp-Part 2 Of 2
5g2636 Control Gp-Towing Winch
5G***36Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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6y2048 Control Gp-Winch
6y2216 Control Gp-Winch
5g3938 Control Gp-Towing Winch
5G***38Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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5g4331 Control Gp-Towing Winch
5G***31Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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6y2175 Conversion Ar-Winch
0S***19Bolt,Machine Gear Retaining Part Of Kit P/N 1w***465
3T***80Cover As1
5G***38Control Group-Winch; Control Gp-Towing Winch1
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6y2176 Conversion Ar-Winch
0S***19Bolt,Machine Gear Retaining Part Of Kit P/N 1w***465
1A***83Bolt (4.75" Long-Location "B")2
3T***80Cover As1
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6y2217 Conversion Gp-Winch
6y1959 Conversion Gp-Winch
7g9447 Covers Gp-Shipping
2M***80Seal--To Connector Pump Outlet1
3T***85Cover-Shipping; Shipping Cover1
7G***47Cover Group-Shipping; Shipping Cover Group1
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7g9470 Drive Gp-Winch
6y2111 Lines Gp-Winch
6t2288 Manifold Gp
7g6800 Manifold Gp
8j3294 Mounting Gp-Ripper
8J***94Mounting Group-Ripper; Ripper Mounting Group1
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7g9423 Mounting Gp-Winch
9j9005 Ripper Ar
2P***17Film-D3 Ripper1
6S***59Lines Group-Ripper; Ripper Lines Group1
7B***28Drive Screws-2 Required For Installing2
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8j3334 Ripper Gp
8j5313 Tooth Gp
6t2289 Valve Gp
7g6861 Valve Gp
7g6799 Valve Gp-Selector & Pressure Control
7G***99Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont1
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6t2287 Valve Gp-Selector & Pressure Control
6T***87Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont1
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6y2055 Winch Ar-Towing
4B***58Screw (Identification Plate) Mounting4
6V***27Plate, Serial Number; On Left Hand Side Of Winch1
6V***06Film (Instruction)1
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Lubrication System
6n3382 Breather Gp
1n3224 Filter Gp-Oil
1N***24Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group1
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9y1898 Fumes Disposal Gp
9Y***98Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group1
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1w0367 Gauge Gp-Oil Level (Dipstick)
1W***67Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick)1
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7w0332 Kit-Pcv Breather
2w6697 Pump Gp-Oil
Operator Station
8y1147 Rops Ar-Open
5G***21Mounting Group-Rops1
5G***73Rops Group1
8Y***47Rops Ar-Open1
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8y4741 Cab Gp-Part 3 Of 4
8y4741 Cab Gp-Part 1 Of 4
8y4741 Cab Gp-Part 4 Of 4
8y4741 Cab Gp-Part 2 Of 4
8y5325 Dash Gp
8y5036 Dash Gp
5g0190 Door Gp-Lh-Part 2 Of 2
5g0190 Door Gp-Lh-Part 1 Of 2
5g0200 Door Gp-Rh-Part 1 Of 2
5g0200 Door Gp-Rh-Part 2 Of 2
8m7892 Gauge As-Ammeter
9x5715 Gauge Gp-Cluster
8y5336 Guard Gp-Vandalism
8y5047 Guard Gp-Vandalism
5g0537 Heater Gp-Cab
5G***37Heater Group-Cab; Cab Heater Group1
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8y1562 Horn Gp-Electric
8y5037 Instrument Gp
8y5337 Instrument Gp
9w1490 Kit-Meter Service
8T***01Film; (Service Meter)1
9W***90Kit-Service Meter1
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9g6762 Meter-Service
9G***62Meter-Service1
9W***90Kit-Service Meter1
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8y5315 Mounting Gp-Cab
2N***79Machine Screw--Wire Assembly To Panel4
3D***43Hinge-Butt2
4B***81Screw-Machine4
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5g0521 Mounting Gp-Rops
5g2002 Pressurizer Gp-Cab
5G***02Pressurizer Group; Cab Pressurizer Group1
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5g2055 Pressurizer Gp-Part 3 Of 3
5g2055 Pressurizer Gp-Part 2 Of 3
5g2055 Pressurizer Gp-Part 1 Of 3
8y5238 Rollover Ar
5G***49Washer Group-Windshield; Windshield Washer Group1
5G***57Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group1
5G***37Heater Group-Cab; Cab Heater Group1
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5g0673 Rops Gp
8y5043 Seat & Support Gp
8y1177 Seat & Support Gp
8y4029 Seat Belt Gp
8y6713 Seat Gp
8y5481 Seat Gp
6s7596 Seat Gp-Part 1 Of 2
6s7596 Seat Gp-Part 2 Of 2
8y5480 Seat Gp-Adjustable
8y6714 Seat Gp-Suspension
2v7961 Suspension As-Seat
9c7161 Suspension Gp-Seat-Part 2 Of 2
9c7161 Suspension Gp-Seat-Part 1 Of 2
8y5482 Suspension Gp-Seat
5g0049 Washer Gp-Windshield
5G***49Washer Group-Windshield; Windshield Washer Group1
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5g0974 Wiper Gp
Service Equipment And Supplies
Name Plates & Films-Part 1 Of 2
03***91Pop - Rivet (To Secure Safety Lable)4
3N***90Plate Serial Number; On R.H. Rear Bank Of Cylinder Block As Viewed From Rear Of Engine1
4B***58Screw (Identification Plate) Mounting2
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Name Plates & Films-Part 2 Of 2
1P***07Film-Symbol; 2 On Bottom Of Upper Frame Below Engine. 2 On Front Of Upper Frame Above Boom Articulation4
6V***11Film; Film-Warning. Located On Front Of Fuel1
6V***14Film-Identification; (Oil Filter)1
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Steering And Braking System
8y4227 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 1 Of 3
8y4227 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 3 Of 3
8y2316 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 1 Of 4
8Y***16Brake Group-Steering; Brake Gp-Steering1
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8y2316 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 3 Of 4
8Y***16Brake Group-Steering; Brake Gp-Steering1
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8y4227 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 2 Of 3
8y2316 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 4 Of 4
8Y***16Brake Group-Steering; Brake Gp-Steering1
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8y2316 Brake Gp-Steering-Part 2 Of 4
8Y***16Brake Group-Steering; Brake Gp-Steering1
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5g6103 Case Gp-Steering Clutch
5g8725 Clutch Gp-Steering
5G***25Clutch Group-Steering; Clutch Gp-Steering Brake1
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8y4230 Control Gp-Steering Clutch-Part 2 Of 2
8y4230 Control Gp-Steering Clutch-Part 1 Of 2
8y4626 Lines Gp-Steering
8y5227 Steering Ar
8Y***16Brake Group-Steering; Brake Gp-Steering1
8Y***26Lines Group-Steering1
8Y***27Steering Ar1
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8y5119 Valve Gp-Control
8y4018 Valve Gp-Control
8y5118 Valve Gp-Control
8y4011 Valve Gp-Control
8y6734 Valve Gp-Control
8y6737 Valve Gp-Control
8y6735 Valve Gp-Control
8y6733 Valve Gp-Control
Torque Converter
5g1818 Drive Gp-Power Take-Off
5G***18Drive Group-Power Take-Off; Power Take-Off Drive Group1
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5g1378 Lines Gp-Torque Converter Cooler
1t1786 Torque Converter Gp
5g1823 Universal Joint Gp
Transmission
9p6238 Case & Parts Gp-Part 2 Of 2
9p6238 Case & Parts Gp-Part 1 Of 2
8e7614 Case & Parts Gp-Part 1 Of 2
8e7614 Case & Parts Gp-Part 2 Of 2
8y5052 Control Gp-Transmission
9w9496 Control Gp-Transmission Hydraulic
9W***96Control Group-Transmission Hydraulic; Control Gp-Transmission Hydraulic1
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9p4540 Drive Gp-Pump
5g1239 Filler Gp-Power Train Oil
9p6277 Filter Gp-Transmission
9P***77Filter Group-Transmission; -Transmission1
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9w9485 Transfer Case & Gear Gp
5g8713 Gear Gp-Bevel
5g0905 Lines Gp-Power Train Oil
9w9486 Planetary Gp-Transmission-Part 2 Of 2
9w9486 Planetary Gp-Transmission-Part 1 Of 2
8e7652 Pump Gp
9p7240 Pump Gp-Gear
9p7239 Pump Gp-Gear
8e7651 Pump Gp-Gear
5t8739 Spider & Bearing Gp
9w9483 Transmission Ar
1T***86Torque Converter Group1
6V***19Kit-Gasket; (Transmission Filter)0
6V***21Kit-Gasket; (Transfer Gear)0
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9w9495 Valve Gp
9w9494 Valve Gp-Selector & Press Control
9W***94Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont1
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Undercarriage
1127875 Frame Gp-Track Roller
8y1026 Frame Gp-Track Roller
8y0268 Guard Gp-Track Roller
1043606 Guard Gp-Track Roller-Rear
9n4200 Track Gp-2 Required
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)152
5A***87Bolt-Track-( 9/16 X 18 X 3.0 In)4
6Y***10Link As-Track1
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6y1674 Track Gp-2 Required
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)152
5A***87Bolt-Track-( 9/16 X 18 X 3.0 In)4
6Y***81Shoe-Track38
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6y1675 Track Gp-2 Required
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)152
6Y***85Shoe-Track38
6Y***86Shoe-Track Master1
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6y1679 Track Gp-2 Required
4K***38Bolt-Track (9/16-18 X 1.625 In); Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 1.6 In)76
5A***87Bolt-Track-( 9/16 X 18 X 3.0 In)78
5P***83Bolt-Track-(9/16 X 18 X 4.3 In)2
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6s8902 Counterweight Gp-Idler
1038842 Guard Gp-Recoil
5g0381 Guard Gp-Recoil Mechanism
5g8703 Guard Gp-Recoil Mechanism
1038843 Guard Gp-Recoil Mechanism
1025937 Guard Gp-Rock
1081580 Guard Gp-Rock
5g8729 Idler Gp-Front-Part 1 Of 2
5g8729 Idler Gp-Front-Part 2 Of 2
6s7272 Idler Gp-Front-Part 2 Of 2
6s7272 Idler Gp-Front-Part 1 Of 2
6y1510 Link As-Track
6y1512 Link As-Track
3t4353 Roller Gp-Track-4 Required
3T***53Roller Group-Track; Double Flange Track Roller Group1
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3t4352 Roller Gp-Track-8 Required
3T***52Roller Group-Track; Single Flange Track Roller Group1
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6s3609 Roller Gp-Track Carrier
6S***09Roller Group-Track Carrier; Track Carrier Roller Group1
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5g0378 Support Gp-Undercarriage
5g0379 Support Gp-Undercarriage

D4C II serial number reference

The PIN plate is a metal tag riveted to the tractor mainframe on the front left frame rail; Caterpillar also stamps the number directly into the frame at the same spot so it stays legible if the plate is lost. Read it as an 8-character code: a 3-character prefix (7KG, 9BG) tying the machine to its model/series/production block, followed by a 5-digit sequential unit number.

PrefixIdentifies
7KGD4C II (D4C Series II) track-type tractor, Standard and LGP undercarriage
9BGD4C II (D4C Series II) track-type tractor, Standard and LGP undercarriage

Frequently asked questions

What engine powers the Caterpillar D4C Series II?

A naturally aspirated Caterpillar 3204 diesel: a 5.2 L (317-318 cu in) four-cylinder rated around 80 hp gross (59-63 kW, figures vary slightly by source), about 79 hp (59 kW) net, paired with a 3-speed forward/3-speed reverse powershift transmission. This differs from the later D4C Series III, which uses a turbocharged 3046 engine.

What is the operating weight of the D4C Series II?

About 7,560-7,580 kg (16,660-16,710 lb) in Standard configuration. The low ground pressure (LGP) version, with wider tracks, runs close to 7,900 kg (17,430 lb). There's no XL configuration on this series; XL arrived later with the Series III. Exact weight varies with blade, canopy/cab, and other factory options.

What replaced the Cat D4C Series II?

The Caterpillar D4C Series III, built roughly 1993 to 2001. It stayed in the same size class but switched to a turbocharged 3046 engine for more power, and later added a hydrostatic (Hystat) drive option alongside the standard powershift.

What D4C II owners discuss

What's the most common complaint about the D4C II's powershift transmission?
Slipping or ratcheting under load is the recurring complaint, more common than an outright broken gear. The machine hesitates or loses drive in a gear that used to pull fine. That points to worn clutch packs or planetary gearing, not one single failed part. Before condemning the transmission, confirm the sump actually holds TO-4 spec oil and not a straight engine oil; running the wrong oil grade is a repeat cause of shifting complaints on these machines. A shop that can check direction-clutch pressure against speed-clutch pressure in each gear can usually narrow a clutch-pack problem down before the case ever comes apart.
Is the steering clutch on a D4C II adjustable like the older D4 models?
No, and that catches owners used to earlier D4 generations. On this series the clutch pack itself has no field adjustment. What owners actually adjust is the cam linkage feeding the brake band, and in normal service it rarely needs touching. If a brake pedal goes to the floor with the band already snugged all the way down, the small adjusting screw at the bottom of the case has likely sheared or worn through, not just loosened. That means opening the compartment, not another turn of the wrench. Because this affects stopping and turning control, have your dealer verify the brake and steering-clutch adjustment before returning the machine to grade work.
The track keeps loosening no matter how often I grease the tensioner. What's going on?
If grease pushes back out the relief fitting soon after you adjust it, the tensioner group isn't holding. That points to worn internal bushings or seals in the tensioner, not a need for more grease. Owners chasing this on early-90s D4C IIs typically also find worn idler bushings, dry seals, and pads worn enough that the whole idler needs attention, not just the tensioner. As a general rule on this undercarriage, run the track a little loose rather than tight. A tight track loads the bushings, idlers, and sprocket harder and speeds up wear across the whole chain; a bit of sag between the bottom rollers is normal.
What are the known quirks of the naturally aspirated 3204 in the D4C II?
Cold, reluctant starting is the top complaint, usually traced to weak injectors or low compression rather than bad glow plugs. The plugs still need to be held long enough to actually heat up, roughly 20 to 30 seconds, and kept on until the engine runs smooth rather than just cranks. Some smoke and blow-by is normal as these naturally aspirated engines rack up hours; it comes from worn sleeves, pistons, and rings rather than one bad part. A rough or surging idle that won't settle usually traces to the governor sticking rather than the injection pump itself. Working the throttle while checking governor linkage for free movement is the first diagnostic step before anyone pulls the pump. Crankshaft bearing wear is the sneaky one: it doesn't always show up as rough running, so oil pressure and oil analysis trends tell you more than how the engine sounds.
Gauges are dead and the panel won't light, but the engine still starts. Bad gauges or something else?
Owners hitting this on the D4C II almost always find a wiring fault, not a batch of bad gauges. If jumping the starter solenoid directly gets the engine running but the panel stays dark, the fault sits upstream of the gauges, in the harness or a ground, not in the senders. A loose connection in the harness routing behind the engine near the air cleaner, where the feed to the dash panel runs, is a repeat culprit on these machines. Work the fault from the battery forward: cable connections first, then voltage at the fuses, ignition switch, and any nearby relays, before anyone replaces a gauge or a sender.
Blade response feels slow or hesitates when I snap the lever quickly. Normal or a problem?
Some lag when the lever is snapped fast is a known trait of these older open-center hydraulic systems, and it often improves just by working the lever more smoothly. Worth testing before assuming a fault. If the blade is genuinely slow, weak, or settles down on its own over a few minutes, work through the usual order: hydraulic oil level and condition first, then main pump output, then whether the relief valve has drifted out of setting, then wear in the control-valve spools or the makeup valves inside the lift section. A few drops of weep at the lift-cylinder rod seals over a half hour of running is normal wear for a machine this age; a steady stream or a puddle underneath is not.
What should I check before buying a used D4C II?
Start with the undercarriage: measure shoe and link wear on flat ground, check the sealing area at each link for scratches or roughness, and look at the idler and sprocket for ridging or mushroomed teeth. That tells you more about true working hours than the hour meter does. Pull the rear inspection covers over the brake and steering-clutch compartment; it should be dry, with no bevel-gear oil weeping in and no sign of water intrusion. Walk the whole machine looking for oil on the ground; the engine, transmission case, final drives, and blade-lift cylinders each leak in their own telling way. Then run it: cycle the blade, run it through turns in both directions at more than one speed, and confirm it never hesitates or bogs going into gear. Ask for maintenance records and find out what kind of work put the hours on. A dozer that graded lightly its whole life wears very differently than one that ran production work at full throttle all day.

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

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