Caterpillar RT100
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Caterpillar RT100

Maintenance schedule, common problems & OEM parts breakdown

The Cat RT100 is an early-1990s telescopic material handler in the roughly 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) lift class, built as the largest machine in Caterpillar's early RT-series lineup alongside the RT50, RT50 SA, RTC60, RT60, and RT80. It runs a Cat 3114T turbocharged diesel, an inline-4, 4.4L engine with mechanical unit injection and no electronic control module, driving a 4x4 chassis through a powershift transmission and axle oscillation-lock setup typical of the era. Reported operating weight ranges roughly 23,540-25,500 lb (10,680-11,567 kg) depending on configuration, tires, and counterweight. Standard equipment includes a mechanical Quick Hitch Group, with an optional auxiliary hydraulic quick-hitch circuit for powered attachments. The RT100 shares its serial/PIN prefix range and factory service manual with the RT80, confirming a common chassis platform between the two.

Public documentation on this model is thin next to Caterpillar's later telehandlers; wheelbase, ground clearance, travel speed, gradeability, maximum lift height and reach, and fluid capacities are not reliably published outside the factory OMM, so treat any figure not sourced from the dealer or manual with caution. Caterpillar's later TH-series telehandlers moved to a pilot-operated, pin-and-cone attachment system that differs from the RT100's mechanical Quick Hitch, so there is no clearly documented direct successor connecting the two lineages, and the RT100 has been out of production for decades. Its relevance in today's used and parts market comes from the working fleet still in service: shared components with the RT80 make sourcing somewhat easier, but scarcity of electronic parts like the transmission control module, plus known wear points on the boom and joystick, make condition and service history the deciding factors in resale value.

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 RT100 specifications

Engine

Engine modelCat 3114T, inline-4 turbocharged diesel
Displacement4.4 L
Bore x stroke105 mm x 127 mm
Gross/net powerNot published in available spec sources for this application
Emissions tierPre-emissions-regulation era (early-1990s production); no tier published

Weights

Operating weightReported figures vary by source, roughly 10,700-11,600 kg (23,540-25,500 lb); varies by configuration/source
Rated lift capacity4,536 kg (10,000 lb)
Shipping weightNot documented separately from operating weight
Ground pressureNot published

Dimensions

Transport length7.32 m (24 ft 0 in)
Transport width2.90 m (9 ft 6 in)
Transport height2.95 m (9 ft 8 in)
Wheelbase / track gaugeNot documented in available sources
Ground clearanceNot documented in available sources

Performance

Rated lift capacity4,536 kg (10,000 lb), 4x4 drive
Max lift height / forward reachNot reliably documented; figures found in listings conflict and cannot be verified for this model
Travel speedNot published in available spec sources
GradeabilityNot published in available spec sources

Service capacities (summary)

Fuel tankNot published in available spec sources
Hydraulic systemNot published in available spec sources
Engine oilNot published in available spec sources
Cooling systemNot published in available spec sources

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

RT100 fluids & capacities

SystemCapacityRecommended fluid
Engine crankcase (3114T diesel, with filter)Not publicly documented for this serial range (1GJ00001-01207) — verify against the RT80/RT100 OMM or a Cat dealer before serviceCat DEO (Diesel Engine Oil) meeting Cat's diesel engine oil spec; multigrade selected by ambient temperature per Cat's engine oil viscosity chart — typically 15W-40 in warm climates, 10W-30 in cooler/winter conditions
Cooling systemNot publicly documented for this serial range — verify against the OMM or a Cat dealer before serviceCat DEAC (Diesel Engine Antifreeze/Coolant), full-strength or 50/50 premix per climate; later servicing may substitute Cat ELC (Extended Life Coolant) on a full system flush
Fuel tankNot publicly documented for this serial range — verify against the OMM or a Cat dealer before serviceUltra low sulfur No. 2-D diesel fuel; No. 1-D or a winter blend recommended in cold ambient temperatures
Powershift transmissionNot publicly documented for this serial range — verify against the OMM or a Cat dealer before service. Factory specs for the RT80/RT100 power train are covered in a dedicated power-train specifications section rather than the general lube chartCat TDTO (Transmission/Drivetrain Oil), viscosity grade by ambient temperature per Cat's TDTO chart
Front and rear axles/differentialsNot publicly documented for this serial range — verify against the OMM or a Cat dealer before serviceCat TDTO (Transmission/Drivetrain Oil) or Cat GO (Gear Oil) depending on axle/final-drive design; confirm which spec applies per axle before topping off
Hydraulic system and tankNot publicly documented for this serial range — verify against the OMM or a Cat dealer before service. Parts records show the hydraulic circuit shares a combined hydraulic/transmission oil filter, consistent with a shared-reservoir design common on Cat machines of this eraCat TDTO (Transmission/Drivetrain Oil), used on Cat machines where hydraulic and powershift-transmission circuits share a common reservoir; if the circuits are separate, Cat HYDO is the standard hydraulic-only alternative
Grease points (chassis, pins, bushings)Spec only — no chart quantity appliesCat Multipurpose Grease (Cat MPGM), NLGI 2 lithium-complex base; Cat Extreme Application (Cat XAG) grease where high-load or high-temperature service is called out

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

Caterpillar RT100 maintenance schedule

Service intervalTasks
Every 10 h
  • Check engine oil, coolant level, and hydraulic oil level before starting.
  • Drain water and sediment from the fuel filter/water separator.
  • Inspect tires, or foam-fill tire sidewalls, for cuts, bulges, and damage.
  • Grease boom wear pads, pivot points, and quick-hitch pins.
  • Test service brakes, parking brake, and backup alarm.
  • Check the quick hitch and optional auxiliary hydraulic quick-hitch circuit for leaks and proper latching.
Every 250 h
  • Change engine oil and filter on the 3114T.
  • Check transfer case and transmission oil levels.
  • Inspect drive belts and cooling system hoses for wear.
  • Lubricate all boom, frame-leveling, and steering pivot points per the lube chart.
  • Inspect boom wear pads for play and adjust shims as needed.
Every 500 h
  • Change transmission (powershift) oil and filter.
  • Change transfer case oil.
  • Change hydraulic system filter(s).
  • Inspect and adjust service brakes.
  • Sample engine, hydraulic, and transmission oil for fluid analysis.
  • Check the rear axle oscillation lock and pivot bushings for wear.
Every 1,000 h
  • Change axle and wheel-end (differential/planetary) oil.
  • Change primary and secondary fuel filters; inspect fuel lines for leaks.
  • Inspect the turbocharger for shaft play and boost leaks.
  • Inspect boom, frame, and telescoping cylinder mounts for cracks or wear.
  • Check engine coolant condition and service the coolant conditioner element if equipped.
  • Torque wheel and axle mounting hardware.
Every 2,000 h
  • Change hydraulic tank oil.
  • Inspect and rebuild boom wear pads and pivot bushings as needed.
  • Check engine valve lash and injector timing on the 3114T.
  • Pressure-test boom cylinders and the hydraulic quick-hitch circuit for internal leak-down.
  • Inspect front and rear axle differentials and planetary hubs.
Every 4,000 h
  • Overhaul powershift transmission clutch packs and the transmission control valve body.
  • Rebuild the main hydraulic pump and boom extend/retract cylinder seals.
  • Replace boom wear pads, pins, and bushings as a matched set.
  • Recondition axle differential and planetary carriers.
  • Flush the cooling system and replace coolant per the OMM interval.

Servicing the RT100 beyond the schedule

Predictive Maintenance & Fluid Analysis

The 3114T runs mechanical unit injectors with no ECM, so there is no fault-code diagnostics on this machine. Lean on Cat S·O·S oil sampling for engine, powershift transmission, axle, and hydraulic oil at each service interval to catch bearing and injector wear early. Drain the fuel filter/water separator daily. Hard cold starts and power complaints on this engine usually trace back to fuel system contamination or air, not the injection pump itself. Watch turbocharger shaft play at 1000-hour inspections.

Corrective & Common Repairs

Boom creep traced to the joystick controller is a documented complaint on this machine and a safety item; have a dealer verify calibration before ruling out the hydraulic valve. Transmission control modules are increasingly scarce for this generation, so budget lead time before a failure strands the machine. Inspect boom wear pads regularly; loose pads let the telescoping sections rack and accelerate wear. Rear axle oscillation lock should engage cleanly above boom angle; sluggish engagement points to a worn lock cylinder or linkage.

Overhaul & Rebuild Points

Powershift transmission clutch packs and the transmission control valve body are the major rebuild points on high-hour machines; sourcing a replacement control module can take longer than the repair itself. Boom wear pads, pins, and bushings wear as a set, so replace them together rather than piecemeal to keep the telescoping sections aligned. Axle differentials and planetary hubs warrant a full teardown inspection at major overhaul, given the machine's age. The 3114T's turbocharger and unit injectors are common rebuild candidates once compression and power fall off.

Seasonal & Environment Servicing

Cold climates hit this engine hard; drain the fuel/water separator and confirm coolant concentration before winter, since hard starting on the 3114T is a recurring complaint. Grease boom wear pads and quick-hitch pins more often on dusty or sandy sites, grit accelerates pad wear faster than the hour meter suggests. Check foam-filled tire sidewalls for heat-cracking on hot asphalt or quarry work. In wet or muddy conditions, keep the rear axle oscillation lock and pivot bushings clean and greased to prevent binding.

RT100 fault codes & troubleshooting

CodeMeaningLikely causeWhat to do
Coolant Temperature warning lamp (red thermometer symbol)Engine coolant temperature has exceeded the safe operating rangeLow coolant level, blocked radiator core, slipping or broken fan belt, failed thermostatStop and idle down, check coolant level and radiator fins/screen once safe to open, verify belt tension before restarting
Engine Oil Pressure warning lamp (red oil-can symbol)Engine oil pressure has dropped below the safe minimumLow oil level, worn oil pump, clogged oil filter, or failed pressure sending unitShut engine down immediately, check oil level on dipstick, do not restart until cause is found
Alternator/Charging system warning lamp (red battery symbol)Charging system is not producing adequate outputBroken or slipping alternator belt, failed alternator, loose or corroded wiring connectionCheck belt condition and tension, inspect wiring and battery terminals, test alternator output
Air filter restriction indicator (yellow/red service flag)Engine air intake restriction has reached the service limitClogged primary air filter element from dust or debris ingestionInspect and clean or replace the air filter element, reset the restriction indicator
Hydraulic filter bypass/restriction indicatorHydraulic return filter is restricted and oil is bypassing filtrationClogged hydraulic filter element, cold/high-viscosity oil at startup, or contaminated hydraulic fluidLet hydraulic oil warm before full load if cold-related, replace hydraulic filter element, check fluid condition
Parking brake warning lampPark brake is engaged or the brake circuit has lost pressureOperator left park brake engaged, or a fault in the brake actuation circuitConfirm park brake lever/switch position before travel, check brake system pressure and linkage if lamp stays on with brake released
Transmission oil temperature warning lampTransmission oil temperature has exceeded normal operating rangeLow transmission fluid level, sustained high-load/low-speed operation (torque converter stall), blocked transmission oil coolerStop and let the transmission cool, check fluid level, inspect the cooler for blockage before resuming work
Engine shutdown alarm (audible buzzer with red stop lamp)An engine protection parameter (oil pressure or coolant temperature) has reached a critical limit and tripped the shutdown circuitSame root causes as the individual oil pressure or coolant temperature warnings, escalated to a critical levelBring the machine to a safe stop, do not attempt to restart until the underlying oil pressure or coolant condition is diagnosed and corrected

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

RT100 attachments & work tools

Pallet Fork Carriage / Fork Group

Standard work tool on the RT100 is a carriage-mounted pallet fork set, carried in the machine's own parts documentation as a dedicated Fork Group. Rating follows the machine's 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) class; exact fork length and carriage width vary by dealer setup and are not fixed in the factory literature reviewed.

Quick Hitch Coupler

Attachments mount through a mechanical Quick Hitch Group listed in the RT100's own parts breakdown, a pin-retained hitch distinct from the pin-and-cone TH/IT coupler used on Cat's later TH-series telehandlers. Tool changes are done with the boom lowered and the machine on level ground.

Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Hitch

An auxiliary hydraulic quick-hitch option is documented for the RT100, routing a powered circuit forward to the carriage for hydraulically actuated tools such as grapples or rotating carriages. Plain fork carriages do not need this circuit; clamp- or grapple-type tools do.

Truss Boom / Jib with Winch

Truss boom and jib attachments, offered with or without an integral hydraulic winch, are cataloged across Cat's telehandler range in this capacity class for setting roof trusses, wall panels, and beams. Rated capacity and reach on a truss boom or jib run well below the base fork rating and drop further with the winch fitted.

Buckets - general purpose, multi-purpose, light-material, grapple

Cat's telehandler attachment lineup for this size class includes general-purpose, multi-purpose, light-material, and grapple buckets for loading and material transfer. Exact bucket fitment for the vintage RT100 carriage is not separately confirmed in the documentation found - check capacity and hitch match with a dealer before ordering.

Three-Section Telescoping Boom with Outrigger Group

The RT100 uses a three-section telescoping boom with compensating cylinders and a factory outrigger group for added stability. Outriggers are meant to be deployed before working near maximum lift height or forward reach, which is also when attachment choice most affects tip stability.

Load Indicator Display

A factory load-indicator display group is part of the RT100's documented parts breakdown, giving the operator a rated-capacity reference. Displayed capacity changes with boom angle and extension and de-rates further once a heavier or longer-reach attachment (bucket, truss boom) replaces plain forks.

Model Family Sizing

The RT100 shares its telehandler platform and factory service documentation with the smaller RT50, RT50 SA, RTC60, RT60, and RT80. Attachment capacity, carriage width, and outrigger fitment differ across the family - use the RT100's own 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) class rating rather than borrowing a sibling model's figures.

All RT100 assemblies by section

Every catalogued assembly group for the Caterpillar RT100. Open an assembly to preview the parts inside — full OEM part numbers are available in Heavy Parts AI.

Air Inlet And Exhaust System
7c5519 Air Cleaner Gp
7c2290 Cover Gp-Inlet Manifold
7C***90Cover Group-Inlet Manifold; Inlet Manifold Cover Group1
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4p6841 Elbow Gp-Exhaust
6i4771 Heater Gp-Air Inlet
4w6609 Lines Gp-Air
4W***09Lines Group-Air; Air Lines Group1
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4w6615 Lines Gp-Turbocharger Oil
4W***15Lines Group-Turbocharger Oil; Turbocharger Oil Lines Group1
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1w8898 Manifold Gp-Exhaust
1W***98Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group1
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4w5362 Manifold Gp-Inlet
4m0310 Precleaner As
7e5202 Turbocharger Gp
Axles And Brakes
8q2422 Axle Casing Group - Part 1 Of 2
8q2124 Axle Casing Group - Part 1 Of 2
8q2124 Axle Casing Group - Part 2 Of 2
8q2422 Axle Casing Group - Part 2 Of 2
8q2096 Axle Kit - Front (Rt100)
8q2100 Axle Kit - Front (Rt80)
8q2101 Axle Kit - Rear (Rt80)
8q2097 Axle Kit - Rear (Rt100)
1462991 Axle Kit-Shouldered Bolt (Rt80)
1462990 Axle Kit-Shouldered Bolt (Rt100)
8q2438 Brake Valve
8q6299 Brake Valve Group
8q2495 Brake Valve Hydraulic Group - Part 1 Of 3
8q2495 Brake Valve Hydraulic Group - Part 2 Of 3
8q2495 Brake Valve Hydraulic Group - Part 3 Of 3
8q2399 Differential Casing Group
8q2383 Differential Casing Group
8q2119 Differential Group - Part 1 Of 2
8q2421 Differential Group - Part 2 Of 2
8q2402 Differential Group
8q2119 Differential Group - Part 2 Of 2
8q2421 Differential Group - Part 1 Of 2
8q2420 Differential Group
8q2448 Disc Brake Group (Rear Axle Rt80)
8q2400 Disc Brake Group (Rear Axle Rt100)
8q2447 Disc Brake Group
8q2146 Disc Brake Group
8q2487 Foot Pedal - Brake
815509 Front Axle Group (Steer-Drive, With Differential Lock And Park Brake) (Rt100)
8q2098 Front Axle Group (Rt100)
815511 Front Axle Group (Rt100)
8q2102 Front Axle Group (Rt80)
986040 Front Axle Group (Steer - Drive With Differential Lock And Park Brake) (Rt80)
6r9089 Front Axle Group (Rt80)
975135 Steering Rod Group
1494096 Kit-U Joint
6r9088 L.H. Wheel Group (Rt80)
815513 L.H. Wheel Group (Rt100)
838456 Parking Brake Group
6r9087 R.H. Wheel Group (Rt80)
815512 R.H. Wheel Group (Rt100)
8q2099 Rear Axle Group (Rt100)
8q2103 Rear Axle Group (Rt80)
986041 Rear Axle Group (Steer - Drive) (Rt80)
815510 Rear Axle Group (Steer-Drive) (Rt100)
815508 Rear Axle Group (Rt100)
6r9091 Rear Axle Group (Rt80)
Basic Engine
7e3686 Balancer Gp
4w4865 Camshaft Gp-Single
4W***65Camshaft Group-Single; (Single)1
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4w3462 Carrier Gp-Seal
4W***62Carrier Group-Seal; Carrier Group (Seal)1
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1w8897 Cover Gp-Cylinder Block
1W***97Cover Group-Cylinder Block; Cylinder Block Cover Group1
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7w9847 Cover Gp-Front
9y8048 Cover Gp-Oil Pan
7w7337 Cover Gp-Valve Mechanism
7W***37Cover Group-Valve Mechanism; Valve Mechanism Cover Group1
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4w3579 Crankshaft Gp
4W***79Crankshaft Group; Crankshaft Group1
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4w3724 Cylinder Block Gp
4W***24Cylinder Block Group; Cylinder Block Group1
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7e5311 Cylinder Block Gp
7e4215 Cylinder Head As
1077591 Cylinder Head As
1077590 Cylinder Head As
7e4213 Cylinder Head As
7e4212 Cylinder Head Gp
7e4211 Cylinder Head Gp
7E***11Cylinder Head Group; Cylinder Head Group1
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7c0044 Drive Gp-Fan
7C***44Drive Group-Fan; Fan Drive Group1
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9y1584 Flywheel Gp
7e3756 Gear Gp-Front
7E***56Gear Group-Front; Front Gear Group1
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7w8813 Housing Gp-Flywheel
7l0002 Housing Gp-Front
4w2515 Lifting Gp
4w4866 Mechanism Gp-Fuel Pump & Valve
4W***66Mechanism Group-Fuel Pump & Valve1
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1w7632 Pan Gp-Oil
7e3429 Piston & Rod Gp-4 Required
7E***29Piston & Rod Group; Connecting Rod And Piston Group1
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9y4914 Pulley Gp-Crankshaft
9y7234 Pulley Gp-Fan Drive
1077722 Rocker Arm Gp
7c6077 Rocker Arm Gp-Valve
4w1016 Seal Gp-Crankshaft
4p6916 Support Gp-Engine
Cooling System
4w4869 Cooler Gp-Engine Oil
4W***69Cooler Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Cooler Group1
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4w5428 Drive Gp-Water Pump
4W***28Drive Group-Water Pump; Water Pump Drive Group1
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4p5481 Fan Gp-Suction
7w8752 Fan Gp-Suction
9y7743 Lines Gp-Water
7c4508 Pump Gp-Water*R
4w7589 Pump Gp-Water
Decals And Charts
838816 Capacity Chart Group Rt100 Cosa - With Outriggers
08***16Capacity Chart Group1
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
6R***67Duty Chart - Standard Carriage - Cosa - With Outriggers Up1
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838812 Capacity Chart Group - Rt80 Cosa With Outriggers
08***12Capacity Chart Group1
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
8Q***66Duty Chart - Standard Carriage - Cosa - With Outriggers Up1
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838814 Capacity Chart Group - Rt100 Cosa - Without Outriggers
08***14Capacity Chart Group1
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
6R***75Duty Chart - Standard Carriage-Cosa1
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8i3955 Capacity Chart Group - Rt80 Cosa With Outriggers
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
8I***55Capacity Chart Group1
8I***38Flip Duty Chart-Standard Carriage With Outriggers Up1
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838810 Capacity Chart Group - Rt80 Cosa Without Outriggers
08***10Capacity Chart Group1
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
8Q***88Flip Duty Chart - Cosa Standard Carriage1
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838813 Capacity Chart Group - Rt100 U.S.A. Without Outriggers
08***13Capacity Chart Group1
6R***44Duty Chart - Truss Boom U.S.A.1
6R***79Duty Chart - Standard Carriage U.S.A.1
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8i3952 Capacity Chart Group - Rt100 Cosa - Without Outriggers
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
8I***52Capacity Chart Group1
8I***35Flip Duty Chart - Standard Carriage1
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838815 Capacity Chart Group Rt100 U.S.A. With Outriggers
08***15Capacity Chart Group1
6R***10Duty Chart - Standard Carriage - U.S.A. - With Outriggers Up1
6R***11Duty Chart - Standard Carriage - U.S.A. - With Outriggers Down1
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8i3953 Capacity Chart Group - Rt80 Cosa Without Outriggers
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
8I***53Capacity Chart Group1
8I***44Flip Duty Chart-Standard Carriage1
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838811 Capacity Chart Group - Rt80 U.S.A. With Outriggers
08***11Capacity Chart Group1
8Q***70Duty Chart - Standard Carriage - U.S.A. - With Outriggers Up1
8Q***71Duty Chart - Standard Carriage - U.S.A. - With Outriggers Down1
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8i3954 Capacity Chart Group Rt100 Cosa - With Outriggers
08***35Flip Duty Chart Indicator-Cosa1
8I***54Capacity Chart Group1
8I***10Flip Duty Chart-Standard Carriage With Outriggers Up1
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838809 Capacity Chart Group - Rt80 U.S.A. Without Outriggers
08***09Chart Group1
8Q***85Flip Duty Chart - U.S.A. Standard Carriage1
8Q***86Flip Duty Chart - U.S.A. Truss Boom1
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6r9174 Decal Group - Danish
08***81Film Notice Control Box1
09***36Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***45Film Operator Warning1
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6r9203 Decal Group - Danish (With Outriggers)
09***36Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***47Film - Dry Air Cleaner1
09***54Plate Identification1
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6r7830 Decal Group - Dutch
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***83Film Notice Control Box1
09***67Film Operator Warning1
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6r7874 Decal Group - Dutch (With Outriggers)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
09***24Film; (Dry Air Cleaner)1
09***38Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r7870 Decal Group - French (With Outriggers) An Attachment
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
09***48Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***07Plate Identification1
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6r7826 Decal Group - French
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***75Film Notice - Control Box1
09***48Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r9205 Decal Group - French (Nacd)(With Outriggers)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
09***48Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***07Plate Identification1
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6r9176 Decal Group - French (Nacd)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***76Film Notice Control Box1
09***48Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r7829 Decal Group - German
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***75Film Notice - Control Box1
09***50Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r7873 Decal Group - German (With Outriggers)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
09***50Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***21Film - Dry Air Cleaner1
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6r9175 Decal Group - Greek
08***82Film Notice Control Box1
09***37Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***46Film Operator Warning1
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6r9204 Decal Group - Greek (With Outriggers)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
09***18Film - Dry Air Cleaner1
09***37Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r7828 Decal Group - Italian
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***75Film Notice - Control Box1
09***51Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r7872 Decal Group - Italian (With Outriggers)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
09***51Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***09Plate Identification1
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6r7831 Decal Group - Portuguese
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***80Film Notice Control Box1
09***23Film; (Dry Air Cleaner)1
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6r7875 Decal Group - Portuguese (With Outriggers)
09***23Film; (Dry Air Cleaner)1
09***35Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***53Plate Identification1
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6r7827 Decal Group - Spanish
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***75Film Notice - Control Box1
09***49Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r7871 Decal Group - Spanish (With Outriggers)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
09***49Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
09***08Plate Identification1
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6r9206 Decal Group - Spanish (Nacd)(With Outriggers)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***77Film Notice Control Box1
09***49Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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6r9177 Decal Group - Spanish (Nacd)
03***33Plate Warning - Parking Brake1
08***77Film Notice Control Box1
09***49Film-Warning; (Jumper Cable Use)1
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English Decal Groups
1494488 Kit-Hydraulic Conversion
Electrical Equipment
838836 Auto Height/Reach Group
6r7701 Auxiliary Electrical Services Group
838831 Boom Work Lamp Group (With Boom Services)
838837 Cold Start Group
8q6752 Display Unit - Rt80/Rt100 Cosa - With Outriggers
6r7848 Display Unit
844146 Electrical Group - Boom
6r7742 Electrical Group - Chassis - Part 1 Of 2
6r7742 Electrical Group - Chassis - Part 2 Of 2
6r8993 Electrical Group - Dashpanel
6r7833 Electrical Group - Hyd Quick Hitch
6R***33Electrical Group - Hydraulic Quick Hitch1
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6r8997 Electrical Group - Outriggers
8q2703 Electrical Group - Power Brake
6r9018 Electrical Group - Steering Column
6R***18Electrical Group - Steering Column1
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6r7913 Electrical Group Cab - Part 2 Of 2
6r7913 Electrical Group Cab - Part 1 Of 2
838946 Electronic Control Box Group
6r8995 Electronic Control Box Group
8q2662 Fork Flip Retrofit Kit
6r7803 Fuse & Relay Panel
1164685 Gauge Pack Gp
815979 Headlamp L.H. Dip
815980 Headlamp R.H. Dip
1261168 Joystick Group
1286984 Lamp Gp-Rotating Warning
9r8250 Lamp Gp-Rotating Warning
815702 Left Front Light Group (Left Hand Dip)
08***02Left Front Light Group (Left Hand Dip)1
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815985 Left Front Light Group (Right Hand Dip)
08***85Left Front Light Group (Right Hand Dip)1
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6r7797 Length Sensor
8i4375 Load Indicator Group
6r9162 Load Indicator Group (W.W.425)
815958 Rear Fog Light Group
815957 Reversing Lamp Group
815701 Right Front Light Group (Left Hand Dip)
08***01Right Front Light Group (Left Hand Dip)1
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815984 Right Front Light Group (Right Hand Dip)
08***84Right Front Light Group (Right Hand Dip)1
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838834 Road Lighting Group - Standard Cab Attachment - Right Hand Dip
838832 Road Lighting Group - Standard Cab Attachment - Left Hand Dip
838833 Road Lighting Group - All Weather Cab Attachment - Left Hand Dip
838835 Road Lighting Group - All Weather Cab Attachment - Right Hand Dip
6r7719 Rotating Beacon Group
815953 Side/Direction Indicator Lamp
08***53Side / Direction Indicator Lamp1
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8i4816 Start Solenoid Group-Energise To Run
8I***16Start Solenoid Group-Energise To Run1
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815954 Stop/Tail/Direction Lamp
Electrical System
9y7235 Alternator Gp
8c5510 Alternator Gp-Charging-12 Volt
6n9739 Heater Gp-Jacket Water
6N***39Heater Group-Jacket Water; Jacket Water Heater Group1
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7e9408 Instrument Gp
7c7695 Solenoid Gp-Shut-Off-12 Volt
9y0545 Solenoid Gp-Shut-Off-12 Volt
7w8759 Starting Motor Gp-Electric-12 Volt
3e5382 Starting Motor Gp-Electric-12 Volt
9w2946 Starting Motor Gp-Electric-12 Volt
Engine Arrangement
7c5477 Engine Ar-Part 2 Of 2
1W***32Pan Group-Oil1
1W***98Manifold Group-Exhaust; Exhaust Manifold Group1
4P***32Pump Group-Fuel Priming1
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7c5477 Engine Ar-Part 1 Of 2
1N***76Filter Group-Fuel1
1N***77Breather Group; Breather Group1
1W***97Cover Group-Cylinder Block; Cylinder Block Cover Group1
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Engine Related Parts
815630 Air Cleaner Group
8q6747 Engine Drive Shaft - Retrofit
8q6714 Engine Driveshaft Group
8i4714 Engine Driveshaft Group
838073 Engine Group
838087 Engine Mounting Group
8q5374 Ether Start Group
838870 Exhaust Group
838871 Fuel Line Group
838088 Power Group
08***30Air Cleaner Group1
08***73Engine Group1
08***87Engine Mounting Group1
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838111 Radiator Group
838454 Throttle Group
Frame And Panels
985888 3-Section Boom Grp (With Compensating Cylinders)
838822 Carriage Gp-Framers
8i5114 Air Conditioning Ar
8i5113 Air Conditioning Group
8i3664 Alternative Carriage Group
838012 Auxiliary 2 Service Group
6r7728 Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Hitch Group
6R***28Auxiliary Hydraulic Quick Hitch Group1
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6r9022 Ballast Weight Group (Rt80) N.A.C.D.
6r7688 Ballast Weight Group (Rt100)
8q5953 Ballast Weight Group (Rt100)-Without Outriggers (Cosa)
Boom Electrical Harness Modification
986070 Boom Head Section
838010 Boom Hydraulic Group
838022 Boom Raise Group
8q5909 Boom Raise Ram
838021 Boom Raise Ram Group (Second Type)
838020 Boom Raise Ram Group
838021 Boom Raise Ram Group (First Type)
1281982 Bucket As-Loader
6r7732 All Weather Cab
6r7702 Cab Glazing Group
6r9019 Cab Group Basic
6r7920 Cab Heater Group
838625 Carriage Gp-Standard
897303 Cetop 3 Control Valve
986027 Chain Group
837967 Chassis Frame Group
8q5911 Compensating Cylinder
838023 Compensating Cylinder Group
838024 Compensating Group
985971 Compensating Ram Gp
838825 Cubing Fork Group
6r7727 Cubing Fork Group-Framers Carriage
6R***27Cubing Fork Group-Framers Carriage1
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6r8988 Dashpanel Group
6r7733 De Luxe All Weather Cab
8q2731 Document Pouch Group
6r7741 Engine Cowl And Platform Group - Part 2 Of 2
6r7741 Engine Cowl And Platform Group - Part 1 Of 2
8i3800 Fork Carriage Hook As.
985268 Fork Group-Rt100
838824 Fork Group-4 Tonne
8q6128 Fork Level Cylinder
837932 Fork Level Cylinder Group
837931 Fork Level Group
985755 Fork Tilt Ram Gp
815516 Frame Level Group
8q5907 Frame Level Ram-Second Type
897937 Frame Level Ram Gp
815517 Frame Level Ram Group
838823 Framers Rotate - Fork Carriage Group
08***23Framers Rotate - Fork Carriage Group1
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8i5129 Heater Gp - Machines With Air Conditioning
816164 Hyd Ram-Fork Rotate Gp
08***64Hydraulic Ram-Fork Rotate Group1
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1185005 Hydraulic Coupler Group
838605 Hydraulic Piping Group-Rotate Forks
08***05Hydraulic Piping Group - Rotate Forks1
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8q2113 Hydraulic Piping Group - Rotate Forks
8Q***13Hydraulic Piping Group - Rotate Forks1
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1185010 Hydraulic Piping Group-Fork Rotate
11***10Hydraulic Piping Group-Fork Rotate1
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8q5908 Hydraulic Ram Fork Rotate
8i3584 Lines Group - Air Conditioning
8q2704 Mat Group - Cab Interior
8q2077 Mirror Group
985889 No.1 Boom Section Grp (With Compensating Cylinders)
985979 No.2 Boom Section Group
6r7740 Open Cab Group
6r9341 Operators Cab Door Group - Part 1 Of 2
6r9341 Operators Cab Door Group - Part 2 Of 2
6r8977 Outrigger Beam Group
6r9209 Outrigger Group - Rt80 Cosa
08***12Capacity Chart Group1
10***79Film-Caution-W.W.1
6R***77Outrigger Beam Group1
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6r9207 Outrigger Group - Rt100 Cosa
08***16Capacity Chart Group1
10***79Film-Caution-W.W.1
6R***77Outrigger Beam Group1
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6r9208 Outrigger Group - Rt80 U.S.A.
08***11Capacity Chart Group1
6R***77Outrigger Beam Group1
6R***97Electrical Group - Outriggers1
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838874 Outrigger Group - Rt100 U.S.A.
08***15Capacity Chart Group1
08***74Outrigger Group1
6R***77Outrigger Beam Group1
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8q6009 Outrigger Ram Group
838934 Outrigger Ram Gp
844103 Outrigger Ram Group
8i5369 Outrigger Rams - Protective Covers
8I***69Outrigger Rams - Protective Covers1
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8q2116 Pressure Balance Group
838524 Quick Hitch Group
985853 Quick Hitch Pin Retaining Group
09***53Quick Hitch Pin Retaining Group1
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8q6187 Quick Hitch Ram Group
844105 Quick Hitch Ram Gp
8q6772 Radiator Guard Group - Rt80 (Cosa)
6r7731 Radio/Cassette Group (U.S.A)
6r7730 Radio/Cassette Group (C.O.S.A.)
838803 Radius/Angle Indicator Group
6r9210 Rear Window Group
815728 Rolling Hose Group
6r7646 Roof Wiper Group
838669 Rotate Fork Carriage Group
6r9357 Seat Closing Plate Group
6r7473 Seat Group (Cloth) Static
6r7743 Seat Group (Vinyl) Static
844094 Seat Group (Cloth) Suspension
6r7700 Seat Group (Vinyl) Suspension
1540919 Seat Kit-Mounting Bracket
15***19Seat Kit-Mounting Bracket1
6N***72Lockwasher4
8T***89Bolt (20mm Long) 0 Degrees); (L=20mm) {For 5br, 6cr}4
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1539966 Seat Kit-Slide Rail
15***66Seat Kit-Slide Rail1
15***62Handle-Side Rail1
15***63Slide Rail1
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8q5417 Side Window As.
6r7876 Sound Suppression Group (Cosa)
8q6140 Telescoping Cylinder
837992 Telescoping Cylinder Group
837991 Telescoping Group
985970 Telescoping Ram Group
6r9336 Towing Hook Group - Rt80 (Cosa)
838828 Towing Hook Group An Attachment
6r7729 Vandalism Group
6r9351 Washer Group. (Front Screen)
985843 Wear Pad Group
985845 Wear Pad Group
844304 Windscreen Grill Group
897547 Windscreen Wiper Group (All Weather Cab)
6r9109 Wing Mirror Group
Fuel System
7w8600 Control Gp-Fuel Injection
7W***00Control Group-Fuel Injection; Fuel Injection Control Group1
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7c5201 Control Gp-Governor
7e1524 Control Gp-Governor
7e8794 Drive Gp-Governor & Transfer Pump
7E***94Drive Group-Gov & Transfer Pump1
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4p4775 Drive Gp-Governor & Transfer Pump
4P***75Drive Group-Gov & Transfer Pump1
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7w4812 Fastener Gp-Governor
7W***12Fastener Group-Governor; Fastener Group(Governor) (~1c K5811)1
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1n3476 Filter Gp-Fuel
7c4949 Filter Gp-Primary Fuel
1006179 Governor Gp-Unit Injector
4p7771 Governor Gp-Unit Injector
4p5503 Governor Gp-Unit Injector
4p5790 Governor Gp-Unit Injector
4P***90Governor Group-Unit Injector1
4P***71Governor Group-Unit Injector1
7W***12Fastener Group-Governor; Fastener Group(Governor) (~1c K5811)1
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9y3833 Governor Gp-Unit Injector
4p4778 Governor Gp-Unit Injector
7w9854 Lines Gp-Fuel Filter
7w8434 Lines Gp-Governor Oil
7W***34Lines Group-Governor Oil; Governor Oil Lines Group1
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7e9711 Pump Gp-Fuel Injection-4 Required
7E***11Pump Group-Fuel Injection; -Unit1
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4p6532 Pump Gp-Fuel Priming
Hydraulic System
8q2811 Chassis Level Section
8q2461 Compensating Manifold With By-Pass
8Q***61Compensating Manifold With By-Pass1
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844320 Compensating Valve Group
897300 Counterbalance Valve Group
8i3732 Directional Control Valve - 4 Spool. (All Electric) - High Speed
6r9255 Directional Control Valve Group - 4 Spool
6R***55Directional Control Valve Group1
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844102 Dual Overcentre Valve Group
985939 Dual Overcentre Valve Group
8i6108 Dump Solenoid Group
816328 E.H.P. Group
6r7847 Hydraulic & Fuel Tank Group
6r7739 Hydraulic And Fuel Tank Mounting Group
6R***39Hydraulic And Fuel Tank Mounting Group1
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8i6664 Hydraulic Filter Gp
837904 Hydraulic Filter Gp
6r9252 Hydraulic Piping Group - Chassis - Part 2 Of 2
6R***52Hydraulic Piping Group - Chassis1
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6r9252 Hydraulic Piping Group - Chassis - Part 1 Of 2
6R***52Hydraulic Piping Group - Chassis1
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6r9254 Hydraulic Piping Group - Differential Lock
6R***54Hydraulic Piping Group - Differential Lock1
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6r9051 Hydraulic Piping Group - Outriggers
6R***51Hydraulic Piping Group - Outriggers1
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815514 Hydraulic Pump Group
897299 Overcentre Lock Valve Group
8q2807 Priority Inlet Section
898146 Pump Gp-Hydraulic - Part 2 Of 2
898146 Pump Gp-Hydraulic - Part 1 Of 2
897301 Single Overcentre Valve Group
8i3733 Spool Section Group - Boom (High Speed)
816311 Spool Section Group - Boom
816310 Spool Section Group - Forks
6r7604 Stack Pipe Group
844313 Directional Control Valve - 4 Spool. (All Electric)
6r9017 Valve - Hydraulic Control
985794 Valve End Section Group
9t6859 Valve Gp-Pressure & Flow Compensator
9T***59Valve Group-Press & Flow Cmpnstr; (Pressure, Flow Compensator)1
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Lubrication System
1n3477 Breather Gp
7c4566 Drain Gp-Oil Pan
7C***66Drain Group-Oil Pan; -Magnetic Plug1
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7w8798 Filler Gp-Oil
7W***98Filler Group-Oil; Engine Oil Filler Group1
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7c0896 Filter Gp-Engine Oil
7C***96Filter Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Filter Group1
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7w8420 Fumes Disposal Gp
7W***20Fumes Disposal Group; Fumes Disposal Group1
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7w8796 Gauge Gp-Oil Level (Dipstick)
7W***96Gauge Group-Oil Level (Dipstick)1
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7c0897 Lines Gp-Engine Oil
7e2971 Pump Gp-Engine Oil
7E***71Pump Group-Engine Oil; Engine Oil Pump Group1
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7e3687 Pump Gp-Engine Oil
1192925 Pump Gp-Engine Oil
Steering System
985871 Directional Control Valve Group
09***71Directional Control Valve Group1
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6r9253 Hydraulic Piping Group - Steering
6R***53Hydraulic Piping Group - Steering1
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9t8012 Pump Group - Metering (Steering Valve)
815581 Selector Valve Group
08***81Selector Valve Group1
09***71Directional Control Valve Group1
3K***60Seal Pilot Manifold On; Seal To Boom Check Valve Drain4
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6r7918 Steer Column Switch Group
844079 Steering Column Group
8q2496 Steering Console Group
Transmission And Drivetrain
6y5635 Case & Parts Gp
7t9402 Clutch Gp
7t9401 Clutch Gp
7t9400 Clutch Gp
3e3499 Control Gp-Transmission
8c5338 Control Gp-Transmission
6i8793 Control Gp-Transmission Hydraulic
6I***93Control Group-Transmission Hydraulic1
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6Y***93Control Group-Transmission Hydraulic1
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9w8214 Drive Gp-Flexible Coupling
6y8151 Drive Gp-Transfer
6r7601 Driveshaft Guard Group
6r8934 Filler Group
8e9623 Filter Gp-Oil
6y3560 Filter Gp-Transmission (With Housing)
8q2699 Gearbox Group - Part 2 Of 2
8q2699 Gearbox Group - Part 1 Of 2
8i4144 Gearbox Group - Part 1 Of 2
8i4144 Gearbox Group - Part 2 Of 2
6y5641 Lines Gp-Power Train Oil
838068 Mounting Group (Transmission)
8e8658 Pump Gp-Crescent
8e8657 Pump Gp-Crescent
6y1617 Transmission Ar
6Y***93Control Group-Transmission Hydraulic1
6Y***17Transmission Ar1
6Y***35Case & Parts Group1
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8e9511 Transmission Ar
6I***93Control Group-Transmission Hydraulic1
6Y***35Case & Parts Group1
6Y***41Lines Group-Power Train Oil1
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837968 Transmission Group
838450 Transmission Piping Group
837973 Universal Joint Group (Transmission)
6y1292 Valve Gp
6i8694 Valve Gp
6y1290 Valve Gp-Control
9w7189 Valve Gp-Flow Control
9W***89Valve Group-Flow Control; -Planetary Case1
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6y1291 Valve Gp-Selector & Pressure Control
6Y***91Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont1
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6I***93Valve Group-Selector & Press Cont1
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RT100 serial number reference

On this generation of Cat telehandler, look for the PIN/serial plate riveted to the main frame, typically low on the chassis near the front axle or cab entry step, with a duplicate placard often present on the cab dash or console. Read the first three characters as the prefix (identifies the model/build series, e.g. 1GJ) and the remaining digits as the sequential unit number within that prefix; if the plate is missing or illegible, confirm the full PIN with a Cat dealer before ordering parts.

PrefixIdentifies
1GJRT100 telescopic material handler, powered by the 3114T (turbocharged Cat 3114 diesel)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the Cat RT100 telehandler use?

The RT100 uses a Cat 3114T turbocharged diesel, an inline-4, 4.4L engine with mechanical unit injection. It predates electronic engine controls, so there is no ECM or digital fault-code system.

What is the operating weight of the Cat RT100?

Reported operating weight ranges roughly 23,540-25,500 lb (10,680-11,567 kg). The spread reflects differences in tire choice, counterweight, and configuration, so confirm the exact figure against the dataplate for your serial number.

What replaced the Cat RT100 telehandler?

No direct successor is clearly documented. Caterpillar's later TH-series telehandlers use a different pilot-operated, pin-and-cone attachment system rather than the RT100's mechanical Quick Hitch, so they are not a confirmed drop-in replacement lineage. The RT100 has been out of production for decades.

What RT100 owners discuss

What engine is really in the RT100, and does it have any known quirks?
The RT100 shares its chassis and serial family with the RT80 (prefix 1GJ) and runs the Cat 3114T turbocharged diesel, not a later 3116 or 3126 despite parts cross-references sometimes lumping them together. Owners report the 3114T can be hard to start cold, occasionally needing ether, then misfiring and smoking briefly before it clears up and runs normal. Most no-power or rough-running complaints trace back to the fuel system: a weak transfer pump, air in the line, or a fuel filter that isn't staying full will all starve the engine before the injectors or turbo are ever at fault. A cracked cylinder head letting coolant and fuel cross-contaminate is a less common but reported cause of the same symptoms, so a fuel/coolant smell check is worth doing early. Injection timing and rack adjustments on this engine family are finicky - get them wrong and you risk overfueling, overheating, or turbo and piston damage, so this is not a DIY tuning job.
Owners describe a 'creeping boom' that moves on its own - what causes that?
This is a documented complaint on more than one older RT100: the boom creeps ahead in small jerks with no input from the operator. Owners who took it to Cat were told it's a joystick problem, not a hydraulic valve fault. The joystick is a Penny+Giles unit, and the usual failure path is a torn rubber boot letting moisture in, which corrodes the internals, or wiring inside the handle breaking at the pivot point from repeated flexing. Because an uncommanded boom movement is a load-control safety issue, don't just live with it or work around it - have your dealer or a qualified telehandler technician verify and repair the joystick before returning the machine to lifting work.
What's this about the transmission control module being hard to replace?
A recurring theme among RT100 owners is that when the transmission control module fails, direct replacements are effectively unobtainium - Cat has pointed at least one 1993 RT100 owner toward buying a different machine instead of sourcing the part, and generic replacement modules found online have different back-panel wiring/connector layouts than the original. Symptoms reported alongside module failure include sudden loss of drive in both directions. Before assuming the module itself is dead, check the wiring harness and connectors for corrosion or breaks (common on machines this age) and test the shift solenoids directly, since a bad connector or solenoid can mimic a dead control module and is far cheaper to fix. A sudden, unexplained loss of drive is a safety issue on a loaded telehandler - have your dealer verify root cause before returning it to service.
Is boom or hydraulic wear something to expect on a machine this old?
Yes, this is normal wear for any telescopic boom of this vintage rather than an RT100-specific defect. The boom's internal slide/wear pads take the friction load as the sections extend and retract; as they wear down, boom play and side-to-side slop increase, and fresh metal shavings around the boom sections are a sign pads are due. Depending on configuration, inspection intervals commonly cited range from every 250 hours on simpler two-section booms up to 1,000 hours before pads need replacing, with daily cleaning and greasing in between. Owners have also reported the main boom lift struggling to raise the boom even with no load - on machines this age that's usually pump wear, a sticking relief valve, or a tired lift cylinder seal rather than a design flaw. Any of this is fixable with a rebuild, but get the boom's play and pad wear checked before it's trusted with rated capacity - have your dealer verify.
What tire and axle wear patterns show up on this class of telehandler?
Tire wear reports for foam-filled telehandler tires center on sidewall damage - once the sidewall is compromised enough, foam can start pushing out through the cut and the tire effectively goes flat even though it's not pneumatic. Heavy loads can also cause the tire to buckle, which accelerates wear once it starts. On the chassis side, the rear axle on these machines oscillates by design and is meant to lock via a rear-axle stabilization system when the machine is set up to lift, so a rear axle that won't lock, or that stays locked when it shouldn't, is worth flagging rather than assuming it's normal play. Daily visual checks of tires, boom, rods, seals and lines are the standard owner recommendation for catching problems before they become jobsite hazards.
What should I check before buying a used RT100?
Parts availability is the number one concern owners raise - this is a 1990s machine on the RT80/RT100 shared 1GJ-prefix serial family, and Cat has told at least one owner that electrical control parts like the joystick and transmission control module are discontinued, with no guarantee a generic substitute will match the original wiring. Before buying, confirm the joystick isn't showing the 'creeping boom' symptom (uncommanded boom movement), confirm the transmission engages and holds cleanly in both directions with no hesitation, and check maintenance records for hours and service history since these are the biggest indicators of how well the 3114T engine and hydraulics have been cared for. Physically inspect boom wear pads and pins for play, check tires (especially sidewalls if foam-filled) for damage, and watch cold-start behavior for excess smoke or hesitation that could point to fuel system or injection timing issues. Given the age and parts scarcity, a pre-purchase inspection by a shop familiar with older Cat telehandlers is worth the cost - have your dealer or an independent tech verify the machine's mechanical and electrical condition before you commit.

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

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