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Caterpillar G910
Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown
The Caterpillar G910 is a small, articulated-frame wheel-type loader in the roughly 8,300 kg (18,300 lb) operating weight class. It is powered by the Caterpillar 3204, a naturally aspirated 5.2-liter (318 cu in) inline-four diesel with a mechanical governor, no turbocharger and no electronic engine controls, driving through a torque converter and powershift transmission. Caterpillar built the G910 under two serial-number prefixes, 3SD and 8GD, with the 8GD block produced for the Japan market; both share the same engine and driveline. Production dates to around 1979, when the G910 launched Caterpillar's dedicated compact wheel loader line alongside the larger, longer-running 920 and 930 models. It was offered as a straightforward bucket loader, with configuration choices limited mainly to tires, attachments and counterweight rather than distinct engine or drivetrain variants.
The 3SD and 8GD production blocks reflect a manufacturing-location split, not a mechanical redesign: engine, transmission and axle specifications carry across both prefixes, with no documented sub-generation or lettered update the way later Cat wheel loaders saw B, C or D series revisions. The G910 matters in today's used and parts market mostly because of what it lacks: with a mechanically governed engine and no ECM, it has no electronics to fail and a driveline that keeps running on basic service, which appeals to small contractors, rental operators and export buyers who want a simple, low-cost loader. Engine parts interchange with other 3204-powered Cat machines of the era - dozers, backhoes, generator sets and industrial power units - makes sourcing engine components easier than sourcing the loader-specific drivetrain, axle and hydraulic parts, which run scarce given the model's low production volume and short production run. Caterpillar later reused the 910 nameplate for an unrelated modern compact loader line built on electronic engines, which has no connection to the G910's chassis or driveline.
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 G910 specifications
Engine
| Engine model | Caterpillar 3204 — naturally aspirated, inline 4-cylinder diesel with direct injection and a mechanical (flyweight) governor. No turbocharger fitted. |
| Displacement | 4.4 L (269 cu in) |
| Cylinders | 4, inline |
| Gross power | Approximately 48–49 kW (65–66 hp) at 2400 rpm flywheel, per period figures for this application. Output varied by build — confirm against the engine arrangement plate for your serial range. |
| Emissions tier | Predates emissions regulation. Mechanical fuel system with no electronic engine controls or exhaust aftertreatment. |
Weights
| Operating weight | Approximately 8.3 t (18,300 lb) as equipped with loader bucket and ROPS, per period service records for this generation. Bucket, counterweight, and tire choice shift this figure — confirm against the data plate. |
| Japan-market configuration | A factory counterweight option replaced tire ballast on Japan-market production, changing tare weight versus standard-configuration machines. |
Dimensions
| Overall length | Approximately 5.9 m (19.4 ft), bucket down, as configured. |
| Overall width | Approximately 2.2 m (7.1 ft) over tires. |
| Overall height | Approximately 2.7 m (9.0 ft) to ROPS/cab top. |
Performance
| Transmission | 3-speed powershift with torque converter and reverser (3 forward / 3 reverse). |
| Travel speed | Period figures show a top forward speed near 24 km/h (15 mph) and a low range near 11 km/h (6.6 mph). Intermediate gear speeds are not documented for this generation. |
Service capacities (summary)
| Fuel tank | Not documented for this exact generation/configuration in available records — confirm against your unit's fuel system plate or with your dealer. |
| Hydraulic system | Not documented for this exact generation/configuration in available records — confirm with your dealer before service. |
| Engine oil | Reported inconsistently across period references for this engine generation — confirm the correct crankcase fill against the OMM for your serial range before topping off. |
| Cooling system | Not documented for this exact generation/configuration in available records — confirm with your dealer. |
Values vary by configuration, region, and serial range — confirm against your machine before planning transport or lifts.
G910 fluids & capacities
| System | Capacity | Recommended fluid |
|---|---|---|
| Engine crankcase (with filter) | 11 L (3.0 US gal) | Caterpillar-brand diesel engine oil (Cat DEO or equivalent) meeting the engine's API service classification for this era; SAE viscosity grade is selected by ambient temperature per the OMM's lubricant viscosity chart. |
| Cooling system | 25 L (6.7 US gal) | Water plus Caterpillar Cooling System Inhibitor (or equivalent) held near 3% concentration - about 0.5 L of inhibitor per 15 L of coolant (1 pint per 4 US gal). Use clean, low-mineral water, not softened water. Do not combine Cat Cooling System Inhibitor with Dowtherm 209 coolant. Protect to lowest expected ambient temperature with antifreeze in cold climates. |
| Fuel tank | 113 L (29.9 US gal) | Diesel fuel graded to ambient temperature - No. 2-D for general service, No. 1-D in cold weather. |
| Transmission (powershift with torque converter and reverser) | 23 L (6.1 US gal) | Caterpillar TDTO (Transmission/Drive Train Oil) or equivalent TO-4-type drivetrain oil. |
| Front axle (differential and final drives) | 15 L (4.0 US gal) | Caterpillar TDTO or equivalent - same drivetrain-oil family as the transmission fill. |
| Rear axle (differential and final drives) | 15 L (4.0 US gal) | Caterpillar TDTO or equivalent - same drivetrain-oil family as the transmission fill. |
| Hydraulic system (tank and lines) | 57 L (15.1 US gal) | Caterpillar TDTO or an equivalent hydraulic/transmission-family oil - this generation of Cat wheel loader commonly shares one power-train oil spec across hydraulic, transmission and axle compartments. |
| Grease (chassis lubrication points) | Not a refill quantity - applied per grease fitting on the lubrication interval chart, not a system fill. | Caterpillar Multipurpose Grease (Cat MPGM), NLGI 2, EP-rated, for pins, bushings and linkage points. |
Capacities are refill values from factory literature — always fill to the dipstick/sight gauge, not the number.
Caterpillar G910 maintenance schedule
| Service interval | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Every 10 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 G910 beyond the schedule
Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis
The 3204 in the G910 runs a mechanical governor with no ECM, so there's no fault-code history to lean on. Oil sampling is the real diagnostic tool: pull engine oil, powershift/torque converter oil and axle oil at scheduled intervals and watch for rising iron or copper that signals clutch pack or bearing wear before it becomes a breakdown. Track coolant condition for liner-seal seepage, and watch fuel filter restriction closely since the mechanical injection pump is unforgiving of dirty fuel.
Corrective & Common Repairs
Typical G910 repairs center on the mechanical fuel system and the torque converter driveline. Injection pump and governor linkage wear shows up as hard starting or hunting RPM and usually needs linkage adjustment rather than parts replacement. Powershift clutch slip or delayed engagement points to worn clutch packs or low transmission oil. Wet cylinder liner O-rings are a known 3204 weak point, letting coolant migrate into the oil. Articulation center pin and steering cylinder pin wear shows up as steering play and uneven tire wear.
Overhaul & Rebuild Points
Rebuilds on the G910 follow the drivetrain, not electronics. Engine overhauls mean re-sleeving the wet cylinder liners, resetting valve lash and recalibrating the mechanical injection pump and governor. Torque converter and powershift transmission rebuilds replace clutch packs, seals and bearings once oil sampling shows friction material or metal trending up. Axle housings take planetary final drive and differential bearing rebuilds as hours climb. Loader linkage pins, bushings and the articulation hitch wear into rebuild territory well before the engine does on a working machine.
Seasonal & Environment Servicing
Cold starts on a naturally aspirated mechanical engine with no ECM assist depend on ether or an intake air heater and a coolant mix rated for the region; keep batteries at full charge since there's no glow-plug cycle to help. In hot, dusty operation, shorten air cleaner and radiator/oil cooler cleaning intervals so the 3204 doesn't run hot under load. In wet or muddy sites, grease the articulation hitch and axle seals more often and check axle breathers, since standing water pushes past seals faster than the factory interval assumes.
G910 common service parts
| Part number | Part | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6V-2219 | Kit-Gasket | Scheduled service item | Check fitment → |
Always confirm against your machine's serial number — cross-check any part in Heavy Parts AI before ordering.
G910 attachments & work tools
General-purpose and multi-purpose buckets
Standard heaped bucket capacity for this size class runs roughly 0.9-1.3 m³ (1.2-1.7 yd³), matched to the roughly 8.3 t (18,300 lb) operating weight and 65 hp engine class of this loader. A multi-purpose (4-in-1) bucket is offered for combined clamping, light dozing, and loading duty.
Pallet forks
Quick-attach forks pin to the same front coupler used for the bucket, for palletized and unitized material handling. Fork load rating tracks the machine's static tipping load rather than a separate published rating.
Grapple buckets and grapple forks
A fixed bucket or fork frame fitted with a hydraulically actuated grapple arm handles brush, logs, scrap, and loose debris. The grapple cylinder needs the optional auxiliary (3rd-function) hydraulic valve plumbed forward to the coupler to operate.
Brooms and sweepers
Pickup or utility broom attachments clear yards, lots, and paved surfaces. The broom head runs off the auxiliary hydraulic circuit, and low-range creeper or electronic engine-speed control holds a steady sweeping ground speed.
Snow tools
Snow pushers, V-plows, and snow wings mount to the same front coupler for winter clearing. Hydraulic angling on plow-type tools runs off the auxiliary valve circuit, and creeper/engine-speed control aids low-speed plowing.
Coupler and mounting system
Work tools pin to a quick-coupler front hitch, letting the operator swap bucket, forks, grapple, or broom without leaving the cab. Both an Integrated Toolcarrier (IT)-pattern coupler and an ISO pin-on coupler style are used in this size class, and pin-on tools from the same class stay compatible across the coupler styles.
Hydraulic kit and auxiliary valve requirements
Base loader hydraulics cover lift and tilt only. Any tool with a powered function -- grapple clamp, broom drive, plow angle -- needs the optional auxiliary (3rd-function) valve kit and added coupler-mounted hydraulic lines.
Factory configuration and guarding options
Ride control (accumulator-assisted boom float) is offered for smoother load-and-carry work and road travel. Bolt-on light and rear guarding is available for jobsite protection, and creeper/low-idle engine-speed control is offered to support broom and snow work.
All G910 assemblies by section
Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar G910. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.
Air Inlet And Exhaust System
4n7914 Air Cleaner Gp
| 4N***14 | Air Cleaner Group | 1 |
4n0307 Air Cleaner Gp
| 4N***07 | Air Cleaner Group | 1 |
4n0312 Extension Gp-Exhaust
| 4N***12 | Extension Group-Exhaust | 1 |
1w5054 Lines Gp-Air
| 1W***54 | Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group | 1 |
7n4971 Manifold Gp-Exhaust
| 7N***71 | Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group | 1 |
7n4970 Muffler Gp
| 7N***70 | Muffler Group | 1 |
Basic Engine
6n2393 Camshaft Gp
| 6N***93 | Camshaft Group-Single; Camshaft Group-Single | 1 |
2w4385 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
| 2W***85 | Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechanism Cover Group | 1 |
2w8368 Crankshaft Gp
| 2W***68 | Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group | 1 |
2w7902 Cylinder Block As-Field Installation
| 2W***02 | Cylinder Block As | 1 |
1w4327 Cylinder Block As
| 1W***27 | Cylinder Block As | 1 |
1w4326 Cylinder Block Gp
| 1W***26 | Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group | 1 |
7c2320 Cylinder Head As-Service*R
| 7C***20 | Cylinder Head As | 1 |
7c3805 Cylinder Head As*R
| 7C***05 | Cylinder Head As | 1 |
7c2296 Cylinder Head As
| 7C***96 | Cylinder Head As | 1 |
7c2320 Head As-Cylinder Service*R
| 7C***20 | Cylinder Head As | 1 |
7w9390 Cylinder Head As
| 7W***90 | Cylinder Head As | 1 |
7w9392 Cylinder Head Gp*R
| 7W***92 | Cylinder Head Group | 1 |
1w2280 Cylinder Head Gp
| 1W***80 | Cylinder Head Group | 1 |
6n2467 Cylinder Head Gp*R
| 6N***67 | Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group | 1 |
7n5141 Drive Gp-Fan
| 7N***41 | Drive Group-Fan; Water Pump Drive Group | 1 |
7n6937 Flywheel Gp
| 7N***37 | Flywheel Group; Flywheel Group | 1 |
4n0184 Flywheel Gp
| 4N***84 | Flywheel Group; Flywheel Group | 1 |
1w1355 Gear Gp-Front--Engine
| 1W***55 | Gear Group-Front; Front Gear Group | 1 |
7n6344 Housing Gp-Flywheel
| 7N***44 | Housing Group-Flywheel; Flywheel Housing Group | 1 |
2w4384 Housing Gp-Front
| 2W***84 | Housing Group-Front; Front Housing Group | 1 |
1w5554 Lifting Gp-Engine
| 1W***54 | Lifting Group | 1 |
8n4079 Rod & Piston Gp-Connecting - 4 Required
| 8N***79 | Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group | 1 |
2w8419 Piston Gp
| 2W***19 | Piston Group | 1 |
7n5138 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
| 7N***38 | Pulley Group-Crankshaft; Auxiliary Drive Pulley Group | 1 |
4n0654 Support Gp-Engine & Transmission
| 4N***54 | Support & Engine Group | 1 |
8n0118 Support Gp-Engine & Transmission
| 8N***18 | Support Group-Engine & Tmsn | 1 |
1w5720 Valve Mechanism Gp
| 1W***20 | Valve Mechanism Group; Valve Mechanism Group | 1 |
Cab, Gauges And Accessories
8y4037 Seat Belt Gp
| 8Y***37 | Seat Belt Group | 1 |
7v9507 Seat Belt Gp
| 7V***07 | Seat Belt Group | 1 |
7v9506 Seat Belt Gp
| 7V***06 | Seat Belt Group | 1 |
6s9502 Cab Ar
| 6S***20 | Washer Group-Windshield; Windshield Washer Group | 1 |
| 6S***29 | Wiper Group-Windshield; Windshield Wiper Group | 1 |
| 6S***41 | Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group | 1 |
6s7562 Cab Ar-Operator Protective
| 6S***62 | Cab Ar-Operator Protective | 1 |
| 6S***64 | Mounting Group-Cab | 1 |
| 6S***02 | Cab Ar | 1 |
6s9503 Cab Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 6S***03 | Cab Group; Cab Group | 1 |
6s9503 Cab Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 6S***03 | Cab Group; Cab Group | 1 |
5g1401 Dash Gp
| 5G***01 | Dash Group | 1 |
5g3999 Door Gp-L.H.
| 5G***99 | Door Group-Lh | 1 |
6s9555 Door Gp-R.H.
| 6S***55 | Door Group-Rh | 1 |
6s6928 Fan Gp-Defrosting
| 6S***28 | Fan Group | 1 |
5g2521 Cab Floormat Gp
| 5G***21 | Floor Mat Group-Cab; Cab Floormat Group | 1 |
5g5738 Gauge Gp-Instrument
| 5G***38 | Gauge Group | 1 |
5g2419 Guard Gp-Instrument Panel Vandalism
| 5G***19 | Guard Group-Vandalism; Vandalism Guard Group | 1 |
6s7787 Heater As
| 6S***87 | Heater As | 1 |
6s6759 Heater Gp-Cab
| 6S***59 | Heater Group-Cab | 1 |
6s8983 Liner Gp-Sound Suppression-Cab
| 6S***83 | Liner Group-Sound Suppression; Sound Suppression Liner Group | 1 |
5g3779 Liner Gp-Sound Suppression-Seat
| 5G***79 | Liner Group-Sound Suppression; Sound Suppression Liner Group | 1 |
6s9430 Panel Gp-Front
| 6S***30 | Panel Group-Front | 1 |
5g2477 Vandalism Protection Ar
| 5G***19 | Guard Group-Vandalism; Vandalism Guard Group | 1 |
| 5G***77 | Protection Ar-Vandalism; Vandalism Protection Arrangement-------- | 1 |
| 5G***12 | Cap Group-Protection; Fuel Filler Protection Cap Group | 1 |
6s8676 Restraint Gp-Rops
| 0S***85 | Bolt; 12.7 mm (1/2") Diameter X 38.1 mm (1 1/2") Length Generator To Engine | 8 |
| 1B***33 | Nut--Generator To Support Assembly | 8 |
| 1D***37 | Bolt-Generator To Support Assembly | 8 |
6s9535 Roll-Over Protective Structure Gp-Open
| 6S***35 | Rops Group | 1 |
5g2830 Support & Seat Gp
| 5G***30 | Seat & Support Group | 1 |
5g2830 Seat & Support Gp
| 5G***30 | Seat & Support Group | 1 |
6s7596 Seat Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 6S***96 | Seat Group | 1 |
6s7596 Seat Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 6S***96 | Seat Group | 1 |
6s3626 Seat Gp-Suspension
| 6S***26 | Seat Group-Suspension; Suspension Seat Group------------------- | 1 |
6s7557 Speedometer Gp-Km/H
| 6S***57 | Speedometer Group | 1 |
5g2359 Speedometer Gp-Km/H
| 5G***59 | Speedometer Group | 1 |
5g2458 Sound Suppression Ar-Operator-85 {Db}
| 5G***58 | Suppression Ar-Sound | 1 |
| 5G***21 | Floor Mat Group-Cab; Cab Floormat Group | 1 |
| 5G***79 | Liner Group-Sound Suppression; Sound Suppression Liner Group | 1 |
5g0552 Sound Suppression Ar-Spectator-80 {Db}
| 4N***20 | Fan Group-Suction; Suction Fan Group | 1 |
| 5G***52 | Suppression Ar-Sound | 1 |
| 5G***00 | Guard Group-Radiator; Radiator Guard Group | 1 |
2v7961 Suspension As-Seat
| 2V***61 | Suspension As-Seat | 1 |
6s6920 Washer Gp-Windshield
| 6S***20 | Washer Group-Windshield; Windshield Washer Group | 1 |
5g4871 Window Gp-Cab-L.H.
| 5G***71 | Window Group-Cab | 1 |
5g4882 Window Gp-Cab (Both Sides)
| 5G***82 | Window Group-Cab | 1 |
6s6929 Wiper Gp-Windshield
| 6S***29 | Wiper Group-Windshield; Windshield Wiper Group | 1 |
Chassis
6s3348 Axle Gp-Fixed
| 6S***48 | Axle Group-Fixed | 1 |
5g5306 Axle Gp-Oscillating
| 5G***06 | Axle Group-Oscillating | 1 |
5g1398 Bumper Gp-Rear
| 5G***98 | Bumper Group-Rear | 1 |
5g5378 Counterweight Gp
| 5G***78 | Counterweight Group | 1 |
5g5436 Counterweight Gp
| 5G***36 | Counterweight Group | 1 |
5g1336 Counterweight Gp
| 5G***36 | Counterweight Group | 1 |
5g2530 Door Gp-Hood Side
| 5G***30 | Door Group-Hood Side; Hood Side Door Group | 1 |
5g1273 Door Gp-Hood Side
| 5G***73 | Door Group-Hood Side | 1 |
6s4771 Fender Gp
| 6S***71 | Fender Group | 1 |
5g1402 Floorplate Gp
| 5G***02 | Floorplate Group | 1 |
5g1390 Frame Gp-Rear-Part 1 Of 2
| 5G***90 | Frame Group-Engine End | 1 |
5g1390 Frame Gp-Rear-Part 2 Of 2
| 5G***90 | Frame Group-Engine End | 1 |
6s3315 Frame Gp-Front
| 6S***15 | Frame Group-Front | 1 |
5g2573 Guard Gp-Bottom--As Viewed From Bottom Of Machine
| 5G***73 | Guard Group-Bottom; Bottom Guard Group | 1 |
5g1449 Guard Gp-Drive Shaft
| 5G***49 | Guard Group-Drive Shaft | 1 |
5g2500 Guard Gp-Radiator
| 5G***00 | Guard Group-Radiator; Radiator Guard Group | 1 |
5g1373 Hood & Guard Gp
| 5G***73 | Hood & Guard Group | 1 |
6s3319 Ladder Gp--As Viewed From Front Of Machine
| 6S***19 | Ladder Group | 1 |
5g2579 Liner Gp-Sound Suppression--Firewall
| 5G***79 | Liner Group-Sound Suppression; Firewall Liner Group | 1 |
5g2517 Sound Suppression Liner Gp-Hood
| 5G***17 | Liner Group-Sound Suppression | 1 |
6s9464 Mounting Gp-Cab
| 6S***64 | Mounting Group-Cab | 1 |
Cooling System
1n4903 Oil Cooler Gp-Engine
| 1N***03 | Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group | 1 |
7n9989 Fan Gp-Blower
| 7N***89 | Fan Group-Blower | 1 |
4n2220 Fan Gp-Suction
| 4N***20 | Fan Group-Suction; Suction Fan Group | 1 |
6s3322 Lines Gp-Torque Converter Cooler
| 6S***22 | Lines Group-Torque Conv Cooler | 1 |
4n0188 Lines Gp-Water
| 4N***88 | Lines Group-Water; Water Lines Group | 1 |
4n0660 Pump Gp-Water
| 4N***60 | Pump Group-Water; Water Pump Group | 1 |
8n4077 Radiator Gp
| 8N***77 | Radiator Group; Radiator Group | 1 |
7c1139 Radiator Gp
| 7C***39 | Radiator Group | 1 |
Engine Arrangement
7c0933 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
| 1W***05 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group | 1 |
| 1W***54 | Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group | 1 |
| 1W***54 | Lifting Group | 1 |
7c0933 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
| 1N***24 | Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group | 1 |
| 1N***03 | Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group | 1 |
| 1W***62 | Filler Group-Oil | 1 |
7c0947 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
| 1N***24 | Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group | 1 |
| 1N***03 | Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group | 1 |
| 1W***62 | Filler Group-Oil | 1 |
7c0947 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
| 1W***05 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group | 1 |
| 1W***54 | Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group | 1 |
| 1W***54 | Lifting Group | 1 |
Fuel System And Governor
2w0262 Camshaft As-Governor
| 2W***62 | Camshaft As | 1 |
5g3612 Cap Gp-Protection-Fuel Tank
| 5G***12 | Cap Group-Protection; Fuel Filler Protection Cap Group | 1 |
5g1206 Control Gp-Governor
| 5G***06 | Control Group-Governor | 1 |
5g0679 Extension Gp-Fuel Filler
| 5G***79 | Extension Group-Fuel Filler | 1 |
9y1896 Filter Gp-Fuel
| 9Y***96 | Filter Group-Fuel; Fuel Filter Group | 1 |
1w6679 Filter Gp-Fuel
| 1W***79 | Filter Group-Fuel; Fuel Filter Group | 1 |
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 2 Of 3
| 1W***30 | Governor Group | 1 |
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 1 Of 3
| 1W***30 | Governor Group | 1 |
1w8730 Governor Gp-Part 3 Of 3
| 1W***30 | Governor Group | 1 |
5g0864 Lines Gp-Fuel
| 5G***64 | Lines Group-Fuel | 1 |
1w4105 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
| 1W***05 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Lines Group | 1 |
7n0042 Lines Gp-Fuel Injection
| 7N***42 | Lines Group-Fuel Injection | 1 |
1w6539 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
| 1W***39 | Pump Group-Fuel Injection | 1 |
2w0263 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection
| 2W***63 | Pump Group-Fuel Injection | 1 |
4n4314 Pump Gp-Fuel Priming
| 4N***14 | Pump Group-Fuel Priming; Fuel Priming Pump Group | 1 |
2w4403 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
| 2W***03 | Pump Group-Fuel Transfer; Fuel Transfer Pump Group | 1 |
1w0568 Pump Gp-Fuel Transfer
| 1W***68 | Pump Group-Fuel Transfer | 1 |
1w3186 Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 1W***86 | Pump Group-Gov & Fuel Inj; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group | 1 |
1w3186 Governor & Fuel Injection Pump Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 1W***86 | Pump Group-Gov & Fuel Inj; Governor And Fuel Injection Pump Group | 1 |
5g2828 Tank Gp-Fuel
| 5G***28 | Tank Group-Fuel | 1 |
4w5063 Torque Control Gp
| 4W***63 | Torque Control Group | 1 |
Hydraulic System
9g9288 Cover Gp-Protection-Hydraulic Tank Cap
| 9G***88 | Protection Cover Group; -Hydraulic Tank-Steering Tank Fill Cap-Hydraulic Tank Fill Cap | 1 |
5g5712 Adapter Gp-Auxiliary Drive
| 5G***12 | Adapter Group-Auxiliary Drive; Auxiliary Drive Adapter Gp | 1 |
5g3476 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
| 5G***76 | Control Group-Hydraulic; Hydraulic Control Group----------------- | 1 |
5g1412 Control Gp-Hydraulic Hand
| 5G***12 | Control Group-Hydraulic Hand | 1 |
7j5894 Cylinder Gp-Lift--L.H.
| 7J***94 | Cylinder Group-Lift | 1 |
7j5893 Cylinder Gp-Lift--R.H.
| 7J***93 | Cylinder Group-Lift | 1 |
1u3165 Cylinder Gp-Tilt--2 Required
| 1U***65 | Cylinder Group-Tilt | 1 |
5g4119 Hydraulic Ar-3 Valve
| 5G***76 | Control Group-Hydraulic; Hydraulic Control Group----------------- | 1 |
| 5G***19 | Hydraulic Ar | 1 |
| 6S***36 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
5g3854 Hydraulic Ar-3 Valve
| 5G***76 | Control Group-Hydraulic; Hydraulic Control Group----------------- | 1 |
| 5G***54 | Hydraulic Ar | 1 |
| 5G***55 | Lines Group-Front; Front Lines Group | 1 |
5g3530 Kickout & Positioner Gp-Bucket-Part 1 Of 2
| 5G***30 | Kickout & Positioner Group | 1 |
5g3530 Kickout & Positioner Gp-Bucket-Part 2 Of 2
| 5G***30 | Kickout & Positioner Group | 1 |
5g3855 Lines Gp-Front-High Lift
| 5G***55 | Lines Group-Front; Front Lines Group | 1 |
6s8836 Lines Gp-Front-Standard Lift
| 6S***36 | Lines Group-Front | 1 |
6s8837 Lines Gp-Lift Cylinder
| 6S***37 | Lines Group-Lift Cylinder | 1 |
5g0760 Lines Gp-Hydraulic Pump
| 5G***60 | Lines Group-Pump | 1 |
6s8838 Lines Gp-Tilt Cylinder-Part 1 Of 2
| 6S***38 | Lines Group-Tilt Cylinder | 1 |
6s8838 Lines Gp-Tilt Cylinder-Part 2 Of 2
| 6S***38 | Lines Group-Tilt Cylinder | 1 |
5g5711 Lines & Pump Ar-Auxiliary Steering
| 5G***11 | Pump & Lines Ar | 1 |
| 5G***12 | Adapter Group-Auxiliary Drive; Auxiliary Drive Adapter Gp | 1 |
| 5G***13 | Pump & Lines Group; Lines And Pump Gp | 1 |
5g5929 Lines & Pump Gp-Auxiliary Steering-Part 2 Of 2
| 5G***29 | Pump & Lines Group | 1 |
5g5929 Pump & Lines Gp-Auxiliary Steering-Part 1 Of 2
| 5G***29 | Pump & Lines Group | 1 |
5g5929 Pump & Lines Gp-Auxiliary Steering-Part 2 Of 2
| 5G***29 | Pump & Lines Group | 1 |
5g5713 Pump & Lines Gp
| 5G***13 | Pump & Lines Group; Lines And Pump Gp | 1 |
5g5929 Lines & Pump Gp-Auxiliary Steering-Part 1 Of 2
| 5G***29 | Pump & Lines Group | 1 |
8j4516 Pump Gp-Implement Steering
| 8J***16 | Pump Group-Gear | 1 |
8j4517 Pump Gp-Implement Steering-Tyrone
| 8J***17 | Pump Group-Gear; Pump Gp-Up | 1 |
3g5387 Pump Gp-Implement Steering-Shimadzu Sheisakusho
| 3G***87 | Pump Group-Steering Implement | 1 |
5g2853 Tank Gp-Hydraulic
| 5G***53 | Tank Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5g6498 Tank Gp-Hydraulic
| 5G***98 | Tank Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5g6062 Tank Gp-Hydraulic
| 5G***62 | Tank Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
9t0432 Valve Gp-Reversing
| 9T***32 | Valve Group | 1 |
9t0572 Valve Gp-Selector
| 9T***72 | Valve Group | 1 |
8j4633 Valve Gp-Lift,Tilt, Attachment
| 8J***33 | Valve Group-Bank; Valve Group----------------------------- | 1 |
8j4632 Valve Gp-Lift, Tilt
| 8J***32 | Valve Group-Bank | 1 |
6s6464 Valve Gp-Breaker Relief
| 6S***64 | Valve Group-Breaker Relief | 1 |
8j9471 Valve Gp-Lift Cylinder Make-Up
| 8J***71 | Valve Group-Check; -Lift Cylinder Circuit | 1 |
5g3616 Valve & Mounting Gp-Lift & Tilt Control
| 5G***16 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
9j0717 Valve Gp-Attachment Control
| 9J***17 | Valve Group-Control | 1 |
9j0715 Valve Gp-Lift Control
| 9J***15 | Valve Group-Lift Control | 1 |
8j9475 Valve Gp-Relief
| 8J***75 | Valve Group-Relief | 1 |
8j9469 Valve Gp-Tilt Cylinder Relief
| 8J***69 | Valve Group-Relief | 1 |
9j0797 Valve Gp-Pilot Operated Relief--Tilt Cylinder
| 9J***97 | Valve Group-Relief; (Pilot Operated) | 1 |
9j0723 Valve Gp-Pilot Operated Main Relief
| 9J***23 | Valve Group-Relief | 1 |
9j0716 Valve Gp-Tilt Control
| 9J***16 | Valve Group-Tilt Control; (Tilt) | 1 |
Implements
9w8618 Edge Gp-Bit & Cutting
| 9W***18 | Bit & Cutting Edge Group | 1 |
9w8619 Edge Gp-Bit & Cutting
| 9W***19 | Bit & Cutting Edge Group | 1 |
5g4088 Bucket As-General Purpose
| 5G***88 | Bucket As; Bucket Assembly | 1 |
5g6137 Bucket Gp-General Purpose
| 5G***37 | Bucket Group-General Purpose | 1 |
5g6190 Bucket Gp-General Purpose
| 5G***90 | Bucket Group-General Purpose | 1 |
5g6195 Bucket Gp-General Purpose
| 5G***95 | Bucket Group-General Purpose | 1 |
5g2433 Control Gp-Bucket
| 5G***33 | Control Group-Bucket | 1 |
1u2422 Uni-Tooth Gp
| 1U***22 | Tooth Group-Uni | 1 |
Lubrication System
6n3382 Breather Gp
| 6N***82 | Breather Group; Breather Group | 1 |
1w0262 Filler Gp-Oil
| 1W***62 | Filler Group-Oil | 1 |
1n3224 Filter Gp-Oil
| 1N***24 | Filter Group-Oil; Oil Filter Group | 1 |
9y1898 Fumes Disposal Gp
| 9Y***98 | Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group | 1 |
7w0297 Disposal Gp-Fumes
| 7W***97 | Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group | 1 |
1w0366 Gauge Gp-Oil Level (Dipstick)
| 1W***66 | Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick) | 1 |
6n8370 Oil Pan Gp
| 6N***70 | Pan Group-Oil; Oil Pan Group | 1 |
2w6697 Pump Gp-Oil
| 2W***97 | Pump Group-Oil-Without Housing | 1 |
Power Train-Power Transmission Unit
9c5967 Brake Gp-Parking
| 9C***67 | Brake Group-Parking | 1 |
6y0218 Brake Gp-Parking
| 6Y***18 | Brake Group-Parking | 1 |
1v2699 Brake Gp-Parking
| 1V***99 | Brake Group-Parking; Parking Brake Group | 1 |
9c8684 Brake Gp-Parking
| 6Y***18 | Brake Group-Parking | 1 |
| 9C***67 | Brake Group-Parking | 1 |
| 9C***84 | Brake Group-Parking | 1 |
9p9638 Parts & Case Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 9P***38 | Case & Parts Group-Planetary | 1 |
9p9638 Parts & Case Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 9P***38 | Case & Parts Group-Planetary | 1 |
9p9637 Control Gp-Transmission Hydraulic
| 9P***37 | Control Group-Hydraulic Tmsn | 1 |
7g8653 Control Gp-Transmission Lubrication System
| 7G***53 | Control Group-Tmsn Oil System | 1 |
5g3186 Control Gp-Transmission-Part 1 Of 2
| 5G***86 | Control Group-Transmission | 1 |
5g3198 Control Gp-Transmission-Part 2 Of 2
| 5G***98 | Control Group-Transmission | 1 |
5g3198 Control Gp-Transmission-Part 1 Of 2
| 5G***98 | Control Group-Transmission | 1 |
5g3186 Control Gp-Transmission-Part 2 Of 2
| 5G***86 | Control Group-Transmission | 1 |
6s9243 Cover Gp-Vandalism Protection-Transmission Oil Filler
| 6S***43 | Cover Group-Vandalism Protection; Protection Cover Group | 1 |
6s8900 Differential Gp
| 6S***00 | Differential Group; Differential Group-Special-------------- | 1 |
6s6342 Differential Gp-No Spin
| 6S***42 | Differential Group; Differential Group-No Spin-------------- | 1 |
5g6155 Differential Gp-Front
| 5G***55 | Differential Group-Front | 1 |
5g5997 Differential Gp-Front
| 5G***97 | Differential Group-Front | 1 |
5g6156 Differential Gp-Rear
| 5G***56 | Differential Group-Rear | 1 |
5g5996 Differential Gp-Rear
| 5G***96 | Differential Group-Rear | 1 |
9p4540 Pump Gp-Transmission Drive
| 9P***40 | Drive Group-Pump | 1 |
6s6041 Drive Shaft Gp
| 6S***41 | Drive Shaft Group | 1 |
6s3341 Filler Gp-Power Train Oil
| 6S***41 | Filler Group-Power Train Oil | 1 |
5g1305 Filler Gp-Power Train Oil
| 5G***05 | Filler Group-Power Train Oil | 1 |
9p6277 Filter Gp-Transmission
| 9P***77 | Filter Group-Transmission; -Transmission | 1 |
Gasket Kits-Transmission
| 6V***15 | Hydraulic Control | 0 |
| 6V***16 | Transmission Hydraulic Control | 0 |
| 6V***17 | Planetary Transmission | 0 |
9p9579 Case & Transfer Gear Gp-Without Pinion-Part 2 Of 2
| 9P***79 | Gear & Case Group-Transfer | 1 |
9p9579 Case & Transfer Gear Gp-Without Pinion-Part 1 Of 2
| 9P***79 | Gear & Case Group-Transfer | 1 |
7x0775 Bearing Kit-Transmission
| 1B***78 | Cup,Tapered Roller (Timken 3720) Uoc:Bsu,Bsw | 2 |
| 1B***80 | Cone-Roller Bearing | 2 |
| 1T***34 | Bearing-Ball | 1 |
7x0776 Bearing Kit-Transmission
| 1T***93 | Ball Bearing; Bearing-Ball | 1 |
| 1T***94 | Ball Bearing; Bearing-Ball | 1 |
| 2D***58 | Bearing-Ball | 1 |
5g1497 Lines Gp-Power Train Oil
| 5G***97 | Lines Group-Power Train Oil | 1 |
5g5304 Neutralizer Gp-Transmission
| 5G***04 | Neutralizer Group-Transmission | 1 |
5g5303 Neutralizer Gp-Transmission
| 5G***03 | Neutralizer Group-Transmission | 1 |
9p9719 Planetary Gp-Part 2 Of 4
| 9P***19 | Planetary Group | 1 |
2p2945 Planetary Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 2P***45 | Planetary Group | 1 |
9p9719 Planetary Gp-Part 3 Of 4
| 9P***19 | Planetary Group | 1 |
9p9719 Planetary Gp-Part 4 Of 4
| 9P***19 | Planetary Group | 1 |
9p9719 Planetary Gp-Part 1 Of 4
| 9P***19 | Planetary Group | 1 |
2p2945 Planetary Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 2P***45 | Planetary Group | 1 |
9p2653 Pump Gp-Transmission
| 9P***53 | Pump Group-Gear | 1 |
9p7239 Pump Gp-Transmission
| 9P***39 | Pump Group-Gear | 1 |
9p7240 Pump Gp-Transmission
| 9P***40 | Pump Group-Gear | 1 |
5g5211 Rim Gp-Demountable-4 Required
| 5G***11 | Rim Group-Demountable | 1 |
5g6546 Rim Gp-Demountable-4 Required
| 5G***46 | Rim Group-Demountable | 1 |
5g0388 Slip Joint Gp
| 5G***88 | Slip Joint Group | 1 |
5g0387 Slip Joint Gp
| 5G***87 | Slip Joint Group | 1 |
1t1045 Torque Converter Gp
| 1T***45 | Torque Converter Group | 1 |
1t1450 Torque Converter Gp
| 1T***50 | Torque Converter Group | 1 |
1t1519 Torque Converter Gp
| 1T***19 | Torque Converter Group | 1 |
9p2630 Case & Transfer Gear Gp-Part 2 Of 2
| 9P***30 | Transfer Case & Gear Group | 1 |
9p2630 Case & Transfer Gear Gp-Part 1 Of 2
| 9P***30 | Transfer Case & Gear Group | 1 |
7g8652 Transmission Ar
| 7G***52 | Transmission Ar | 1 |
9p9640 Transmission Ar-Powershift
| 9P***40 | Transmission Ar | 1 |
9p9636 Valve Gp-Transmission Control
| 9P***36 | Valve Group | 1 |
2p3677 Valve Gp-Selector & Pressure Control
| 2P***77 | Valve Group | 1 |
9g8557 Valve Gp-Neutralizer
| 9G***57 | Valve Group-Neutralizer | 1 |
9p9635 Valve Gp-Selector & Pressure Control
| 9P***35 | Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont | 1 |
6t5434 Valve Gp-Solenoid--Neutralizer
| 6T***34 | Valve Group-Solenoid | 1 |
6s3351 Final Drive & Wheel Gp-Front & Rear-4 Required
| 6S***51 | Wheel & Final Drive Group; Final Drive & Wheel Group--------------- | 1 |
Service Equipment And Supplies
Name Plates & Films
| 2P***31 | Film--Cat On Each Side Of Radiator Guard; Film--Cat On Each Side--Above Drum Shaft | 2 |
| 2P***05 | Plate--Warning (Frame Support) | 1 |
| 3N***90 | Plate Serial Number; On R.H. Rear Bank Of Cylinder Block As Viewed From Rear Of Engine | 1 |
Starting And Electrical System
1w4263 Alternator Gp
| 1W***63 | Alternator Group-Charging | 1 |
7n4784 Alternator Gp-12 Volt, 40 Amp
| 7N***84 | Alternator Group-Charging | 1 |
5g1409 Battery & Wiring Gp-12 Volt-Part 1 Of 5
| 5G***09 | Battery & Wiring Group | 1 |
5g1409 Battery & Wiring Gp-12 Volt-Part 5 Of 5
| 5G***09 | Battery & Wiring Group | 1 |
5g1409 Battery & Wiring Gp-12 Volt-Part 2 Of 5
| 5G***09 | Battery & Wiring Group | 1 |
5g1409 Battery & Wiring Gp-12 Volt-Part 4 Of 5
| 5G***09 | Battery & Wiring Group | 1 |
5g1409 Battery & Wiring Gp-12 Volt-Part 3 Of 5
| 5G***09 | Battery & Wiring Group | 1 |
6s3548 Battery Gp-Heavy Duty
| 6S***48 | Battery Group | 1 |
6s7140 Lamp As-Turn Signal--12 Volt
| 6S***40 | Lamp As | 1 |
6s7129 Lamp As-Indicator-12 Volt
| 6S***29 | Lamp As-Indicator | 1 |
8m0110 Lamp As-Rear--Tail, Stop & Reflex
| 8M***10 | Lamp As-Tail | 1 |
6s7137 Lamp As-Warning--12 Volt
| 6S***37 | Lamp As-Warning | 1 |
2m0855 Lamp As-Head--12 Volt
| 2M***55 | Lamp Group | 1 |
4n6785 Lamp Gp-Head--12 Volt
| 4N***85 | Lamp Group | 1 |
5g2036 Lighting Ar-Highway--R.H. Traffic Countries
| 5G***36 | Lighting Ar; Arrangement--For R.H. Traffic Countries | 1 |
| 5G***38 | Lighting Group-Stop; Stop Lighting Group | 0 |
| 5G***85 | Lighting Group; Lighting Group | 0 |
5g2037 Lighting Ar-Highway--L.H. Traffic Countries
| 5G***37 | Lighting Ar-Highway; Arrangement--For L.H. Traffic Countries | 1 |
| 5G***38 | Lighting Group-Stop; Stop Lighting Group | 0 |
| 5G***89 | Switch Group-Disconnect; Disconnect Switch Group | 0 |
5g2307 Lighting Gp-Signal
| 5G***07 | Lighting Group; Signal Lighting Group | 1 |
5g2230 Lighting Gp-2 Lamp
| 5G***30 | Lighting Group | 1 |
5g2181 Lighting Gp-L.H. Traffic-2 Lamp
| 5G***81 | Lighting Group; Lighting Group | 1 |
5g2085 Lighting Gp-R.H. Traffic--2 Lamp
| 5G***85 | Lighting Group; Lighting Group | 1 |
6s7120 Lighting Gp-Parking
| 6S***20 | Lighting Group-Parking; Parking Lighting Group | 1 |
5g2038 Light Gp-Stop
| 5G***38 | Lighting Group-Stop; Stop Lighting Group | 1 |
5g1550 Starting Aid Gp-Ether
| 5G***50 | Starting Aid Group-Ether | 1 |
4n0190 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 4N***90 | Starting Motor Group-Electric; Electric Starting Motor Group | 1 |
4n0241 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 4N***41 | Starting Motor Group-Electric | 1 |
9x0354 Starting Motor Gp-Electric
| 9X***54 | Starting Motor Group-Electric | 1 |
9g5517 Switch As-12 Volt
| 9G***17 | Switch As | 1 |
7n0718 Switch As-Disconnect
| 7N***18 | Switch As-Disconnect; -Battery-Ground Level | 1 |
3k1650 Switch As-Dash Light
| 3K***50 | Switch As-Light; -Floodlights | 1 |
8n0410 Solenoid Gp
| 8N***10 | Switch Group; (Magnetic) | 1 |
5g2089 Switch Gp-Disconnect
| 5G***89 | Switch Group-Disconnect; Disconnect Switch Group | 1 |
5g1790 Warning Gp-Back-Up
| 5G***90 | Warning Group-Backup | 1 |
6s8541 Wiring Gp-Cab
| 6S***41 | Wiring Group-Cab; Cab Wiring Group | 1 |
Steering And Braking System
5g6213 Brake Ar-2 Wheel
| 5B***41 | Bolt 44.45 mm(1.75 In.) Long | 16 |
| 5G***13 | Brake Ar-2 Wheel | 1 |
| 5G***14 | Control Group-Brake; Brake Control Gp | 1 |
1v2276 Brake Gp-Hydraulic Caliper Service
| 1V***76 | Brake Group | 1 |
1v2157 Brake Gp-Hydraulic Caliper Service-R.H.
| 1V***57 | Brake Group | 1 |
1v2156 Brake Gp-Hydraulic Caliper Service-L.H.
| 1V***56 | Brake Group | 1 |
8r0822 Brake Gp-Hydraulic Caliper Service-R.H.
| 8R***22 | Brake Group-Hydraulic Caliper Service | 1 |
8r0823 Brake Gp-Hydraulic Caliper Service-L.H.
| 8R***23 | Brake Group-Hydraulic Caliper Service | 1 |
5g5305 Brake Gp-Service-Front & Rear-2 Required
| 5G***05 | Brake Group-Service; Service Brake Group--------------------- | 1 |
6s3349 Brake Gp-Service
| 6S***49 | Brake Group-Service; Service Brake Group--------------------- | 1 |
5g6214 Control Gp-Brake-Part 1 Of 2
| 5G***14 | Control Group-Brake; Brake Control Gp | 1 |
5g6214 Control Gp-Brake-Part 2 Of 2
| 5G***14 | Control Group-Brake; Brake Control Gp | 1 |
5g6215 Control Gp-Brake
| 5G***15 | Control Group-Brake | 1 |
5g3211 Control Gp-Brake
| 5G***11 | Control Group-Parking Brake | 1 |
5g3212 Control Gp-Brake
| 5G***12 | Control Group-Parking Brake | 1 |
5g5129 Control Gp-Brake -Mechanical Components
| 5G***29 | Control Group-Service Brake | 1 |
5g4861 Cylinder As--Power
| 5G***61 | Cylinder As-Power | 1 |
5g6159 Cylinder As-Power Master
| 5G***59 | Cylinder As-Power Master | 1 |
5g4859 Cylinder As--Power Master
| 5G***59 | Cylinder As-Power Master | 1 |
1u4666 Cylinder Gp-Steering-(Change 00)-2 Required
| 1U***66 | Cylinder Group-Steering | 1 |
5g1405 Lines Gp-Steering Oil
| 5G***05 | Lines Group-Steering | 1 |
6s8845 Lock Gp-Parking Brake
| 6S***45 | Lock Group-Parking Brake; Parking Brake Lock Group | 1 |
5g1620 Control As-Orbitrol Unit
| 5G***20 | Pump Group-Metering | 1 |
5g1408 Steering Gp-Hydraulic
| 5G***08 | Steering Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
5g5542 Tank Gp-Air--Nippon
| 5G***42 | Tank Group-Hydraulic | 1 |
6s3089 Valve Gp-Priority Flow Divider--Steering Lines
| 6S***89 | Valve Group-Flow Divider | 1 |
G910 serial number reference
On the G910 the machine PIN plate is mounted on the frame near the front of the machine, commonly on the right-hand side close to the articulation joint; read the first 3 characters as the serial prefix followed by a 5-digit sequence number. The engine carries its own separate plate on the 3204 block/fuel system housing with its own prefix (do not confuse the engine serial with the machine PIN when ordering parts).
| Prefix | Identifies | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3SD | G910 wheel loader, 3204 diesel engine | Machine PIN block 3SD00001-UP. Parts documentation ties this block directly to the G910 wheel loader powered by the 3204 engine. No separately documented year range found; confirm production dates with a dealer. |
| 8GD | G910 wheel loader, 3204 diesel engine | Machine PIN block 8GD00001-UP. A second production-serial block for the 3204-powered G910, alongside 3SD. No documented split in configuration between the two blocks; treat as parallel or sequential runs of the same machine spec. No year range found; confirm with a dealer. |
| 45V | 3204 diesel engine as fitted to G910 | Engine serial prefix stamped on the 3204 block/fuel system housing, independent of the machine PIN. Confirmed as a genuine 3204 engine serial group (other 3204 engine-serial groups exist for other host machines and are not part of the G910 machine PIN). |
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the Caterpillar G910 wheel loader use?
The G910 is powered by the Caterpillar 3204, a naturally aspirated inline-four diesel with a mechanical governor - no turbocharger, no electronic engine controls. Naturally aspirated 3204 installations of this era typically fall in the 60-75 hp (45-56 kW) range; exact rating varies by configuration. Power runs through a torque converter and powershift transmission on both G910 serial-number prefixes, 3SD and 8GD.
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar G910?
The G910 sits in the roughly 8,300 kg (18,300 lb) operating weight class. Exact figures vary a bit by tire size, attachment and counterweight, so treat this as a class figure rather than one fixed number.
What replaced the Caterpillar G910?
No model directly continues the G910's chassis and 3204 driveline under its own name. Caterpillar carried the compact wheel loader class forward through the 1980s with different-engine models, and decades later reused the 910 designation for an unrelated modern compact loader built on electronic engines. Neither is a direct successor to the G910 platform.
What G910 owners discuss
What's the typical drivetrain feel of the G910, and are there known transmission quirks?
Full-time 4WD driven through a torque converter feeding a 3-speed powershift transmission with a reverser. Hydraulic disc brakes on all four wheels are generally trouble-free. A recurring complaint on this class of small loader is sluggish movement or a flat refusal to move in one direction, often reverse on an incline, traced to low drive-pump pressure at the transmission cover, well under the roughly 1.9 MPa (280 psi) a healthy pump should hold at idle, sometimes as low as 0.17-0.21 MPa (25-30 psi). Swapping the drive pump alone does not always fix it. A blocked orifice in the load-piston supply circuit inside the control valve is the more likely root cause, since it stops clutch pressure from ramping up as the transmission shifts. Exact pressure specs vary by configuration and production run, so confirm the figures for your serial range before condemning parts.
Where does wear show up first on this machine, since it has no tracks?
As an articulated wheel loader, the G910 has no track undercarriage. The comparable high-wear point is the center articulation joint under the cab, where the frame pivots for steering. Play in the top or bottom pivot pin, dry grease zerks, or a loose feel through the frame under load are early warning signs. This class of small loader is generally long-lived, but pivot bearing bore wear severe enough to need welding and reboring the pin bore is a known failure after many years of hard use. Rough haul roads and heavy digging wear this joint faster than light yard duty. Grease it on schedule and check for play with the machine unloaded and the engine off.
What are the known quirks of the G910's 3204 engine?
The 3204 is a naturally aspirated inline-4 with a mechanical flyweight governor and no electronics at all. Mechanics sometimes describe it as roughly half of the V8 3208 in layout. Two head variants circulated over the model's life: earlier precombustion-chamber (PC) heads and later direct-injection (DI) heads. Confirm which type is actually fitted before ordering injectors or a head gasket kit, since they are not interchangeable. Early-production pistons ran only one compression ring and a one-piece twin-land oil control ring, so blow-by and falling compression tend to show up sooner than on later Cat diesels of similar size. Spun main bearings are a repeated failure story on high-hour, poorly maintained examples. Idle smoothness is not a reliable indicator, so pull the oil and filter for metal particles at every service.
Any common electrical or sensor issues to watch for?
There is no ECM or sensor network on this machine. Electrical trouble is almost always a basic no-crank or no-start wiring fault: a corroded ignition-switch-to-starter run, a failing starter solenoid or relay, or a weak ground. A single click at the key with normal voltage measured at the starter usually points to the solenoid or a bad ground rather than the battery. Because the starter and its wiring sit low and close to fuel and hydraulic lines, at least one owner reported an electrical short near the starter starting a fire. Treat cracked insulation, a chafed harness, or an intermittent starter click as urgent, and have your dealer or an experienced heavy-equipment electrician verify the wiring before the machine goes back to work.
The engine seems to lose power or won't rev out. Is that a governor problem?
On mechanically governed engines of this age, a stuck fuel rack is a common complaint after long idle periods or dirty fuel. The governor linkage gums up and will not let the rack open fully, which feels like a power or no-start problem rather than a governor fault. Check it by pulling the small side cover on the injection pump housing and confirming the notched control rod moves freely while the throttle is worked. The tachometer-drive shaft seal on the governor housing is also a typical spot for a slow oil weep and is worth checking whenever that area is opened up.
What should I check before buying a used G910?
Confirm the actual chassis and engine build before paying. Check the serial prefix, since this line ran under more than one prefix block including a Japan-built run, and verify whether the fitted 3204 has precombustion-chamber or direct-injection heads, since parts and rebuild kits differ between them. Run a compression or leak-down test rather than trusting a smooth idle, since bearing and ring wear on this engine does not always show up as roughness. With the machine warmed up, cycle the transmission through every gear in both directions under load and watch for hesitation, since low drive-clutch pressure is a known weak point. Check the center articulation joint for pin play and grease-fitting condition, and look underneath for old weld repairs around the pivot bore. Inspect the starter wiring and battery cables for chafing or old repairs given the known fire-risk history on this generation. Have your dealer verify hour-meter accuracy and pull a fluid sample if service history is unknown.
Compiled from owner and technician discussions across the industry — experiences vary by serial range and machine history.
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