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Caterpillar PC210

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Cat PC210 is a cold planer work tool, a hydraulically driven asphalt and concrete milling attachment with no engine of its own. It runs off a carrier's high-flow hydraulic circuit, roughly 95-180 L/min (25-47.5 gpm) at 160-300 bar (2,320-4,350 psi), through a piston motor driving a planetary-reduction drum, and carries a drum around 965 to 1000 mm (38-40 in) wide, the largest size in Cat's older standard-series compact cold-planer range. Operating weight is 1080 kg (2,381 lb), and maximum cutting depth runs about 130 mm (5.1 in). It mounts through Cat's quick coupler to high-flow skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and backhoe loaders. Build records place the PC210 in the mid-2000s, and it predates Cat's later B Series and current XPS-class cold planer catalogs; no directly-named same-number successor exists, so it reads as a discontinued designation rather than a renamed one.

Cat's cold planer line has since been consolidated twice: first into the B Series (PC104B through PC412B), then into the current XPS-class lineup for skid steer, track and wheel loaders (PC104 through PC412). Both later catalogs skip the PC210 name outright, with PC310/PC310B now sitting closest to its drum width and cutting-depth class. That gap is what keeps the PC210 relevant in the used and parts market: it covers roughly the same one-meter cutting-width niche as today's mid-size planers at a lower entry cost, and shops still running older high-flow carriers can keep one working as long as they source drive-gearbox oil, grease, bits, coupler wedges and hose kits under the correct pre-B-series lineage instead of assuming current PC310-series parts interchange.

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 PC210 specifications

Engine

EngineNot applicable. The PC210 is a hydraulically driven cold planer work tool with no onboard engine. Power comes entirely from the carrier machine's hydraulic system.

Weights

Operating weight1080 kg (2,381 lb)
Shipping weightNot separately published; ships at approximately the operating weight.
Ground pressureNot published for this attachment class.

Dimensions

Overall width1720 mm (68 in)
Overall length1130 mm (44 in)
Overall height890 mm (35 in)
Drum width965 to 1000 mm (38-40 in); figures vary slightly by source
Sideshift travel465-650 mm (18-26 in); figures vary by source/print date

Performance

Maximum cutting depth130 mm (5.1 in)
Drum speed at maximum flow173 rpm
Drum torque at maximum pressure5340 N·m (1,201 lb-ft)
Required hydraulic flow95-180 L/min (25-47.5 US gal/min), high-flow circuit
Required hydraulic pressure160-300 bar (2,320-4,350 psi)
Drive systemPiston motor with planetary drive, direct to drum
Standard cutting bitAll-purpose bit standard; concrete-cutting bit offered as an option

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tankNot applicable, no onboard engine
Hydraulic systemNo dedicated onboard reservoir; draws from the carrier machine's hydraulic supply within the 95-180 L/min, 160-300 bar range
Engine oilNot applicable, no onboard engine
Cooling systemNot applicable, no onboard engine; heat is managed through the carrier's hydraulic circuit
Drive gearbox lubricantNot documented in available spec sheets; verify fill type and interval with a dealer service manual

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

PC210 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Drum drive gearbox (planetary reduction, driven by the hydraulic motor)No gear-case capacity is publicly published for this attachment size class. Check oil level at the case sight/level plug per the machine's operation and maintenance manual before topping off.Cat TDTO (Transmission/Drive Train Oil) is the factory-specified lubricant family for cold planer drive transmissions, differentials, and final drives. Viscosity grade (SAE 10W, 30, or 50) is selected by ambient temperature per the Cat fluid recommendations chart.
Grease points (pivot pins, side-shift wear plates, skid/depth-plate contact surfaces, drum bearings)No factory interval for this specific model is publicly documented. General cold-planer guidance calls for lubricating all wear points and pivot pins daily during active operation, more often in wet or abrasive conditions.Cat Multipurpose Grease, NLGI 2 (or an equivalent extreme-pressure moly grease), applied at all grease fittings and exposed wear-plate surfaces.
Hydraulic drive system (drum motor supply)No onboard hydraulic reservoir on the attachment itself — the cold planer runs entirely off the carrier machine's hydraulic tank. Flow/pressure demand for this model is roughly 95-180 L/min (25-47 gpm) at approximately 160-300 bar (2320-4350 psi); exact figures vary by carrier circuit and high-flow configuration.Use the carrier machine's specified hydraulic fluid (per the carrier's own OMM, e.g. Cat HYDO Advanced or equivalent). This is the host machine's fluid — the cold planer has no separate hydraulic fluid or tank of its own.

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

Caterpillar PC210 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Inspect cutting bits and bit holders for wear, chipping or looseness; replace worn bits before they damage the holder.
  • Check all hydraulic hoses, fittings and quick-disconnects on the planer for leaks, abrasion or loose connections.
  • Inspect the drum housing, skid plates and moldboard for cracks, dents or excessive wear.
  • Lubricate all grease fittings at pivot pins and side-shift wear points; grease more often in wet or abrasive milling conditions.
  • Clear milled material and debris from the drum housing, discharge area and water-kit spray bars before transporting or storing the tool.
  • Inspect the quick-coupler wedge and mounting pins for wear or play before attaching the planer to the carrier.
Every 50 h
  • Check drive gearbox oil level at the case sight or level plug; top off with the specified TDTO viscosity grade if low.
  • Inspect the hydraulic drum motor and its hose routing for chafing, leaks or loose mounting bolts.
  • Check the side-shift and depth/tilt mechanism for excess play; tighten or shim wear plates as needed.
  • Re-grease all pivot pins, wear plates and depth-gauge linkages.
  • Inspect the water-suppression kit tank, lines and spray bars, if equipped, for leaks or clogging.
Every 250 h
  • Change the drive gearbox oil using the Cat TDTO grade specified for ambient temperature.
  • Inspect drum bearing seals for leakage and check the drum for radial or end play beyond factory limits.
  • Inspect the quick-coupler wedge, pins and bushings for wear; replace the wedge kit if engagement is loose.
  • Check mounting bolts and hydraulic fitting torque on the drum motor and gearbox housing.
  • Inspect skid shoes and side plates for wear; replace before base metal is exposed to milling debris.
Every 500 h
  • Change the drive gearbox oil again and inspect the drained oil for metal particles indicating internal wear.
  • Perform a full inspection of the quick-coupler frame, wedge lock and structural welds for cracking.
  • Inspect the planetary drum drive for backlash or unusual noise under load; schedule a rebuild if wear limits are exceeded.
  • Replace worn or cracked hydraulic hoses on the drum motor circuit as a preventive measure regardless of visible leakage.

Servicing the PC210 beyond the schedule

Predictive maintenance & fluid analysis

Track the drive gearbox's Cat TDTO oil at each change for metal particles, water intrusion or discoloration; rising contamination signals planetary wear before a failure. Watch carrier hydraulic temperature and return-flow behavior while milling since the PC210 has no reservoir of its own and depends on the host circuit. Log bit wear rate and drum vibration by job type; a sudden jump often points to a cracked holder or an out-of-round drum before it becomes a bigger repair.

Corrective & common repairs

Most PC210 downtime traces to worn bits and holders, loose coupler wedges, or leaking drum bearing seals rather than the gearbox itself. Swap conical bits at the first sign of flat wear to protect holder pockets, and replace the coupler wedge kit once carrier-to-tool play develops. Hydraulic motor and hose leaks on the drum circuit are typically fitting or seal failures; isolate and repair rather than chasing them back into the carrier's own hydraulic system.

Overhaul & rebuild points

Plan a planetary drum-drive rebuild once gearbox oil samples or drum backlash show wear beyond adjustment. Drum shaft and bearing replacement follows once radial or end play exceeds factory tolerance, usually alongside new seals to stop future oil loss. Side-shift and depth/tilt linkage bushings wear steadily under milling loads and are a common rebuild-interval item. The hydraulic drum motor itself is normally exchanged or rebuilt as a unit rather than repaired piecemeal in the field.

Seasonal & environment servicing

Match drive-gearbox TDTO viscosity to the season using Cat's temperature-based grade chart, and confirm carrier hydraulic fluid is suited to cold starts before milling in freezing conditions. Drain or winterize the optional water-suppression tank and lines fully before frost to prevent cracked plumbing. In wet, sandy or highly abrasive milling, shorten grease intervals at pivot pins and wear plates, and inspect skid shoes more often since abrasive slurry accelerates their wear well ahead of the standard schedule.

PC210 attachments & work tools

Product family

PC210 sits in Cat's cold planer line built for skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and backhoe loaders. It is used for small paving jobs: milling imperfections before resurfacing, removing deteriorated asphalt or concrete, and stripping traffic-lane markings. It is a non-current model; the same drum-width slot in the lineup is now filled by the newer high-flow XPS cold planer that replaced it.

Working width and cutting depth for this class

PC210 ran roughly a 1000 mm (39-40 in) drum, the largest size offered in the compact cold-planer range at the time, with a maximum cutting depth of about 130 mm (5 in). Unit weight runs roughly 1050-1080 kg (2,310-2,380 lb) depending on source; figures vary by configuration/series.

Hydraulic requirement / flow class

This drum size calls for a high-flow (XPS-class) auxiliary hydraulic circuit on the host carrier. Quoted optimal flow ranges from about 95-125 L/min (25-33 gpm) up to 180 L/min (48 gpm) depending on source, at roughly 160-300 bar (2,320-4,350 psi) operating pressure; treat as varies by configuration/series. Smaller drum widths in the same family (350-600 mm / 14-24 in) can run on standard-flow or plain high-flow circuits instead of the XPS tier.

Coupler / mounting system

Mounts through the standard Cat skid-steer style quick coupler, a rugged opposing-edge wedge design shared across the cold planer, broom and other compact work-tool lines, allowing fast tool swaps without leaving the seat. The planer self-levels on the ground regardless of coupler tilt angle.

Depth and tilt control

Independent left/right depth control is mechanical on standard-flow planers and hydraulic on high-flow models in this family, with depth gauges viewable from the cab on each side. Hydraulic side-shift lets the drum plane close to curbs and walls, and spring- or hydraulic-actuated tilt allows angled cuts, with tilt range around plus/minus 5.5 to 8.5 degrees depending on drum width.

Bit and cutting-tool options

All-purpose conical bits are the factory-standard cutting tool for this family. Optional concrete bits, heavy-duty concrete bits and heavy-duty (extreme-life) asphalt bits are offered, and bit-change tools are included with the unit.

Water / dust suppression kit

An optional coupler-frame-mounted water tank of roughly 160 L (42 gal) is available for dust suppression while milling, and can be paired with a cab-mounted tank on the host machine for extra run time. Water-kit availability differs by drum size and is generally not offered on the heaviest-duty (XD-class) planers in the current lineup.

Host-machine fit

This drum-size class needs a larger-frame skid steer, compact track loader or compact wheel loader equipped with the matching high-flow (or high-flow XPS) hydraulic package rather than an entry-level small-frame carrier; some dealer compatibility charts also list backhoe loaders as suitable hosts. Approved carrier lists vary by region and change as the host lineup is updated, so confirm exact host-model fitment with your dealer before ordering.

All PC210 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar PC210. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Frame And Body
224-7393 Frame Ar
22***67Drive Group-Cold Planer1
22***68Control Group-Cold Planer1
22***69Frame Group-Cold Planer; -Front1
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224-7365 Frame Ar
22***67Drive Group-Cold Planer1
22***68Control Group-Cold Planer1
22***69Frame Group-Cold Planer; -Front1
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224-7394 Frame Ar
22***60Drum Group-Cold Planer1
22***61Control Group-Cold Planer1
22***62Frame Group-Cold Planer; -Rear1
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224-7388 Frame Ar
22***82Frame Group-Cold Planer; -Rear1
22***83Control Group-Cold Planer1
22***84Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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219-5450 Frame Ar
21***10Frame Group-Cold Planer; -Rear1
21***15Control Group-Cold Planer1
21***20Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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219-5410 Frame Gp-Cold Planer -Rear
21***90Frame As1
21***94Plate-Guide4
21***95Plate-Clamp2
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219-5430 Frame Gp-Cold Planer -Front
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)6
17***11Locknut; (M16x2-Thd)10
21***85Frame As1
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224-7382 Frame Gp-Cold Planer -Rear
21***90Frame As1
21***16Spacer; (21x65x5-mm Thk)2
22***19Plate-Clamp1
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224-7364 Frame Gp-Cold Planer -Front
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)6
09***16Ring-Retaining2
21***03Plate2
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224-7362 Frame Gp-Cold Planer -Rear
21***90Frame As1
21***16Spacer; (21x65x5-mm Thk)2
22***15Plate-Guide4
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224-7387 Frame Gp-Cold Planer -Front
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)6
09***16Ring-Retaining2
21***03Plate2
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220-4769 Frame Gp-Cold Planer -Front
09***70Bolt-Socket Hd; (M12 X 1.75 X 45)6
09***16Ring-Retaining2
21***03Plate2
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232-2327 Spring & Mtg Gp-Leveler -Mounting
23***64Spring Group-Leveler1
23***27Spring & Mtg Group-Leveler; -Mounting1
6V***06Fitting-Grease2
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Hydraulic System
219-5434 Cylinder & Mtg Gp-Cold Planer -Sideshift
21***91Locknut2
21***29Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Sideshift1
21***34Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Sideshift1
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230-6433 Cylinder & Mtg Gp-Cold Planer -Sideshift
21***91Locknut2
23***51Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Sideshift1
23***33Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Sideshift1
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224-7402 Cylinder & Mtg Gp-Cold Planer -Depth
21***21Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
21***23Pin2
21***24Bushing4
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219-5432 Cylinder & Mtg Gp-Cold Planer
21***18Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Rotate1
21***32Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer1
6V***54Ring; (Retaining)2
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224-7401 Cylinder & Mtg Gp-Cold Planer -Rotate
21***18Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Rotate1
22***01Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Rotate1
6V***54Ring; (Retaining)2
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224-7403 Cylinder & Mtg Gp-Cold Planer -Sideshift
21***91Locknut2
22***03Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Sideshift1
23***51Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Sideshift1
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219-5433 Cylinder & Mtg Gp-Cold Planer -Depth
21***21Cylinder Group-Hydraulic2
21***23Pin3
21***24Bushing6
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230-6051 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic -Sideshift
21***31Kit-Seal1
23***51Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Sideshift1
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219-5418 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic -Rotate
21***18Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Rotate1
21***19Kit-Seal1
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219-5421 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic
21***19Kit-Seal1
21***21Cylinder Group-Hydraulic1
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219-5429 Cylinder Gp-Hydraulic -Sideshift
21***29Cylinder Group-Hydraulic; -Sideshift1
21***31Kit-Seal1
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224-7409 Hydraulic Ar
22***01Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Rotate1
22***02Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Depth1
22***09Hydraulic Ar1
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224-7366 Hydraulic Ar
22***66Hydraulic Ar1
22***01Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Rotate1
22***02Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Depth1
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248-3076 Hydraulic Ar
21***32Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer1
21***33Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Depth1
21***34Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Sideshift1
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224-7392 Hydraulic Ar
19***12Seal-O-Ring2
22***66Manifold Group-Control1
22***92Hydraulic Ar1
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219-5455 Hydraulic Ar
21***32Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer1
21***33Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Depth1
21***34Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Sideshift1
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249-0580 Hydraulic Ar
22***01Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Rotate1
22***02Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Depth1
22***34Manifold Group-Control1
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248-6490 Hydraulic Ar
22***01Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Rotate1
22***02Cylinder & Mtg Group-Cold Planer; -Depth1
22***34Manifold Group-Control1
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231-6146 Lines Gp-Connecting
14***18Connector As2
14***27Connector Group4
15***94Coupler As-Quick Disconnect; (Female)(Quick Disconnect)1
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231-4242 Lines Gp-Connecting
14***15Connector As4
15***94Coupler As-Quick Disconnect; (Female)(Quick Disconnect)1
15***95Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Male)1
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231-4185 Lines Gp-Connecting
13***98Connector1
14***18Connector As2
14***27Connector Group4
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249-0581 Lines Gp-Connecting
13***98Connector1
14***48Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Male)1
14***49Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Female)1
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248-3077 Lines Gp-Connecting
14***48Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Male)1
14***49Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Female)1
14***18Connector As2
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248-6491 Lines Gp-Connecting
14***48Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Male)1
14***49Fitting As; (Quick Disconnect, Female)1
14***18Connector As2
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231-9853 Lines Gp-Connecting
14***18Connector As1
14***27Connector Group4
15***94Coupler As-Quick Disconnect; (Female)(Quick Disconnect)1
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231-9855 Lines Gp-Cylinder
11***60Strap2
14***18Connector As7
14***74Elbow As1
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231-5255 Lines Gp-Cylinder
14***18Connector As2
23***52Hose As1
23***53Hose As1
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231-4378 Lines Gp-Cylinder
14***18Connector As2
23***78Lines Group-Cylinder1
23***79Hose As1
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231-4018 Lines Gp-Motor
14***15Connector As2
14***41Connector Group2
23***17Hose As2
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231-9854 Lines Gp-Motor
12***86Flange-Split4
14***27Connector Group2
23***71Hose As2
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231-5221 Lines Gp-Motor
09***19Connector2
13***98Connector2
14***27Connector Group2
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231-4186 Lines Gp-Motor
09***19Connector2
14***18Connector As1
14***27Connector Group2
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227-7034 Manifold Gp-Control
22***20Valve As4
22***34Manifold Group-Control1
22***98Valve Group-Solenoid3
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220-4766 Manifold Gp-Control
22***66Manifold Group-Control1
22***20Valve As2
23***95Connector2
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227-7036 Motor Gp-Gerotor -Basic
22***14Screw6
22***36Motor Group-Gerotor; -Basic1
25***28Kit-Seal; (Conveyor Motor)1
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224-7399 Motor Gp-Piston
22***91Kit-Seal1
22***99Motor Group-Piston1
22***06Stud6
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224-7398 Motor Gp-Piston
11***70Bearing Assembly1
1T***68Seal-O-Ring; (Fuel Injection Pump)1
22***98Motor Group-Piston1
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227-9398 Valve Gp-Solenoid
21***13Seal-O-Ring1
21***14Seal-O-Ring1
21***73Cartridge As-Valve1
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Service Equipment And Supplies
232-3553 Film Gp
12***56Film; (Warning) (No Step) (On Top Of Hood Behind Cab On Each Side) (On Each Fender Flare)1
15***62Film-Information; (Tie-Down Location)2
15***35Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back)2
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232-3552 Film Gp
12***56Film; (Warning) (No Step) (On Top Of Hood Behind Cab On Each Side) (On Each Fender Flare)1
15***62Film-Information; (Tie-Down Location)2
15***35Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back)2
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232-3555 Film Gp
12***56Film; (Warning) (No Step) (On Top Of Hood Behind Cab On Each Side) (On Each Fender Flare)1
15***62Film-Information; (Tie-Down Location)2
15***35Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back)2
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232-2453 Film Gp
12***56Film; (Warning) (No Step) (On Top Of Hood Behind Cab On Each Side) (On Each Fender Flare)1
15***62Film-Information; (Tie-Down Location)2
15***35Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back)2
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232-3554 Film Gp
12***56Film; (Warning) (No Step) (On Top Of Hood Behind Cab On Each Side) (On Each Fender Flare)1
15***62Film-Information; (Tie-Down Location)2
15***35Film-Warning; (Crush Hazard, Stay Back)2
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Work Tool Arrangement
246-7315 Cold Planer Ar
15***70Kit-Connecting Plug; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)13
22***94Frame Ar1
22***14Harness As-Work Tool; (Power)1
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246-7313 Cold Planer Ar
15***70Kit-Connecting Plug; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)13
21***50Frame Ar1
22***14Harness As-Work Tool; (Power)1
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224-7397 Cold Planer Ar
15***70Kit-Connecting Plug; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)6
22***66Hydraulic Ar1
22***94Frame Ar1
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246-7314 Cold Planer Ar
15***70Kit-Connecting Plug; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)13
22***88Frame Ar1
22***14Harness As-Work Tool; (Power)1
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224-7396 Cold Planer Ar
22***92Hydraulic Ar1
22***93Frame Ar1
22***96Cold Planer Ar1
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224-7395 Cold Planer Ar
22***65Frame Ar1
22***92Hydraulic Ar1
22***95Cold Planer Ar1
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219-5400 Cold Planer Ar
15***70Kit-Connecting Plug; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)6
21***00Cold Planer Ar1
21***50Frame Ar1
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224-7390 Cold Planer Ar
15***70Kit-Connecting Plug; (2-Pin)(Engine Sensor Wiring Harness)6
22***88Frame Ar1
22***90Cold Planer Ar1
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Work Tools
224-7333 Adjustment Gp-Depth
09***91Pin - Spring2
21***23Pin2
21***24Bushing4
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224-7361 Control Gp-Cold Planer
13***45Spacer; (50.8x60x4.8-mm Thk)4
21***11Plate-Indicator1
21***12Plate-Indicator1
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219-5415 Control Gp-Cold Planer
13***45Spacer; (50.8x60x4.8-mm Thk)4
21***99Pin As; (Lh)1
21***04Plate2
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224-7383 Control Gp-Cold Planer
13***45Spacer; (50.8x60x4.8-mm Thk)4
21***11Plate-Indicator1
21***12Plate-Indicator1
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220-4768 Control Gp-Cold Planer
13***45Spacer; (50.8x60x4.8-mm Thk)4
21***38Bearing6
21***41Ring-Retainer2
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224-7386 Drive Gp-Cold Planer
22***86Drive Group-Cold Planer1
22***99Motor Group-Piston1
7X***53Bolt-Plt; (M16 X 2.0 X 40)10
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224-7363 Drive Gp-Cold Planer
22***63Drive Group-Cold Planer1
22***98Motor Group-Piston1
7X***53Bolt-Plt; (M16 X 2.0 X 40)10
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219-5425 Drive Gp-Cold Planer
1T***68Seal-O-Ring; (Fuel Injection Pump)1
21***07Motor Group-Piston2
21***08Plate-Drive1
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220-4767 Drive Gp-Cold Planer
22***67Drive Group-Cold Planer1
22***08Nut; (M14x1.5-Thd)10
22***36Motor Group-Gerotor; -Basic1
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231-2588 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
22***08Holder-Bit78
22***40Bit As-Cutter; (Concrete Applications)78
23***88Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2585 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)48
22***08Holder-Bit48
23***85Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2573 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)24
22***08Holder-Bit24
23***73Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2587 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
22***08Holder-Bit66
22***40Bit As-Cutter; (Concrete Applications)66
23***87Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2579 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
22***08Holder-Bit66
22***40Bit As-Cutter; (Concrete Applications)66
23***79Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2575 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)42
22***08Holder-Bit42
23***75Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2584 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)42
22***08Holder-Bit42
23***84Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2574 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)36
22***08Holder-Bit36
23***74Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2583 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)42
22***08Holder-Bit42
23***83Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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224-7384 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)60
22***84Drum Group-Cold Planer1
22***08Holder-Bit60
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231-2580 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)28
22***08Holder-Bit28
23***80Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2577 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)42
22***08Holder-Bit42
23***77Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2581 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)24
22***08Holder-Bit24
23***81Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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219-5420 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)78
21***20Drum Group-Cold Planer1
22***08Holder-Bit78
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231-2572 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)24
22***08Holder-Bit24
23***72Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2582 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)36
22***08Holder-Bit36
23***82Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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224-7360 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)48
22***60Drum Group-Cold Planer1
22***08Holder-Bit48
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231-2576 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)42
22***08Holder-Bit42
23***76Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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224-7359 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)42
22***59Drum Group-Cold Planer1
22***08Holder-Bit42
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231-2586 Drum Gp-Cold Planer
21***06Bit As-Cutter; (Standard)48
22***08Holder-Bit48
23***86Drum Group-Cold Planer1
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231-2591 Spray Gp-Water
11***19Bolt-Socket Head; (M4x0.7x25-mm)2
12***56Clamp-Hose8
17***92Coupling1
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231-2590 Spray Gp-Water
11***19Bolt-Socket Head; (M4x0.7x25-mm)2
12***56Clamp-Hose6
17***92Coupling1
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231-2592 Spray Gp-Water
11***19Bolt-Socket Head; (M4x0.7x25-mm)4
12***56Clamp-Hose12
17***92Coupling1
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PC210 serial number reference

The PIN plate on a PC210 cold planer is mounted on the tool's main frame near the quick-coupler mounting bracket, since the attachment carries no engine or cab of its own. The PIN reads as a 3-letter prefix followed by a sequence number (for example GDR00232); the prefix ties the unit to a specific work-tool model and production block, and the digits track build order within that block. If the plate is worn or missing, the same PIN is often stamped into the frame steel near the plate location.

PrefixIdentifies
GDRPC210 cold planer, standard (pre-B) series, high-flow work tool

Frequently asked questions

What class or type of tool is the Cat PC210?

It is a Cat cold planer work tool, a hydraulically driven asphalt/concrete milling attachment with no onboard engine. It mounts through Cat's quick coupler to skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders and backhoe loaders equipped with a high-flow hydraulic circuit, and carries roughly a 1-meter (38-40 in) drum, the largest size in the older standard-series compact cold-planer range.

What is the PC210's operating weight?

1080 kg (2,381 lb).

What replaced the PC210 in Cat's current lineup?

There is no directly-named same-number successor; Cat's cold planer catalog moved on to the B Series and then the current XPS-class lineup. By drum width and maximum cutting depth, PC310/PC310B is the closest current-production match to the PC210's size class.

What PC210 owners discuss

How do owners say drum bits typically wear on a cold planer this size, and when should they be replaced?
Picks wear from the tip back until they dull or round off and stop biting cleanly, so a quick visual check before each job is standard practice. Bits sit in individual holders and should spin freely in the holder. A bit that stops rotating wears flat on one side and cuts poorly well before it is actually worn out. Edge and outer row bits on a full width drum like this one carry the heaviest load when milling next to curbs or existing pavement joints, so they tend to go first. Holders also wear and need building up or replacing once a bit no longer seats or locks properly. A bit held loose in a worn holder chatters and can snap off.
What quirks come up with the hydraulic motor and drive gearbox?
The drum is turned by a hydraulic motor driving a planetary or gear reduction rather than a belt. The motor's case drain line gets the most attention in the field. If that hose is kinked, pinched, or not fully seated, pressure builds in the motor case and can blow the shaft seal. A repeated seal failure on one of these usually traces back to the case drain rather than a bad motor. String, wire, or wrapped debris around the driveline shaft is another reported cause of seal leaks, so clearing the shaft area is part of routine cleanout. A drum that bogs or stalls under load while the motor otherwise seems sound points more often to a carrier flow problem than a motor fault. Have your dealer verify motor condition with a flow and pressure test before condemning it.
What goes wrong with the side-shift and depth-control setup?
Hydraulic side-shift lets the drum travel side to side for edge work. The common complaint is the slide binding or dragging once milled fines and debris pack into the ways, so regular cleaning and greasing keeps it moving freely. Depth is set from skid shoes riding on the surface alongside the drum. If a shoe wears unevenly or seizes from rust or packed debris, the cut comes out deeper on one side even though the depth setting has not changed. Shoes are meant to float and self level to the surface, so a shoe that is stuck rather than floating is usually the first thing to check when depth suddenly looks inconsistent.
How does hydraulic flow matching between the carrier and the planer cause problems?
Cold planers as a class need sustained flow at pressure to keep the drum turning under load. The biggest recurring complaint in the field is pairing a planer with a carrier rated too close to the attachment's minimum. This unit sits at the larger end of its lineup's drum width, so it asks more of the carrier's hydraulics than the smaller siblings in the same family. A carrier that runs a smaller planer fine can still bog this drum in harder material. Signs of a flow mismatch include drum stall at the start of a cut, excessive heat in the hydraulic oil, and shortened motor seal life from running the system at the edge of its rating continuously. Confirm the carrier's continuous flow and pressure rating against the attachment's requirement before buying or renting rather than trusting a general flow label alone.
What do owners say about using the water or dust suppression kit?
The optional water kit is mainly run on concrete or dry, dusty milling to knock down dust and cool the bits. Most owners report running dry on routine asphalt work and only turning the water on when dust becomes a problem or local rules require it. Spray nozzles clog with milling slurry if not flushed out after a job, and the tank, pump, and lines need to be drained fully in freezing weather or they crack. Some owners note the water turns milled asphalt into a slurry that is harder to sweep and load than dry millings, so it gets used selectively rather than left running constantly.
Is there much discussion specific to this exact model, or is it mostly general cold-planer advice?
Genuine model-specific stories are thin online. Most of what circulates is general cold planer class experience, covering bit care, flow matching, and case drain habits, rather than complaints unique to this exact unit. What is specific here is that it sits as the largest-drum unit in the older standard flow lineup, since replaced by newer higher-capacity planers. Treat most of the maintenance and flow-matching guidance above as applying to this class of attachment rather than as a documented quirk of this one model.
What should a buyer check on a used PC210 before purchasing?
Open the drum access door and look at pick wear and holder condition across the full width, not just the bits that are easiest to see, since outer and edge bits wear fastest and get missed. Check the drum shaft and bearing for play by hand. Inspect the case drain hose and coupler for kinks or a loose connection, since that is the most common root cause of motor seal failure on these. Look at the skid shoes for even wear and confirm they float freely rather than being seized. Cycle the side-shift and depth adjustment to confirm smooth travel with no binding, and check hoses and fittings for weather checking or leaks, especially if the unit has sat unused for a long stretch. Because this model is discontinued and superseded by newer planers, confirm parts lead time with a dealer before committing. Have your dealer verify overall condition and hydraulic performance on a test cut if possible.

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

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