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Model Report
Years Manufactured
| Model Year |
Lowest Serial Number |
Highest Serial Number |
Notes |
Country |
| 1996 |
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France |
| 1997 |
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France |
| 1998 |
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France |
| 1999 |
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France |
| 2000 |
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France |
| 2001 |
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France |
| 2002 |
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France |
| 2002 |
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France |
| 2003 |
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France |
| 2003 |
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France |
| 2004 |
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France |
| 2005 |
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France |
| 2006 |
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France |
| 2007 |
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France |
Additional Information
Manufacturer Notes:
CATERPILLAR serial numbers are based on a three digit prefix followed by a five digit serial number. To correctly identify the model year, please include zeros when entering the serial number. Example: 26Y00308 Results of searches on Caterpillar equipment that are not based on a specific serial number, result in broad ranges of serial numbers for a prefix and year. These ranges represent only the lowest and highest serial numbers for a given year for Caterpillar equipment. Because the serial numbers are not assigned sequentially, and there is overlap in serials and years, there is no accurate way to identify a specific model year using ranges. For accurate identification of the year, enter the specific serial number in the serial number window. Note: Serial numbers beginning with 75 following the three digit prefix indicate Caterpillar Certified Rebuilds. Example: 9TC75734
Serial number plate location for this manufacturer:
All serial numbers are eight digits beginning with a three digit alpha, alpha-numeric or numeric prefix, followed by a five digit numeric serial.
VEHICLE ENGINES
Located on engine block, generally at left rear as viewed from flywheel.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS
Machine PIN is on left rear of main frame. On older Models, look forward and under transmission on left of machine. Scraper serial number is located on left side of bowl behind draft arms.
CRAWLER TRACTORS (track type)
(1) Located on left rear of main frame directly under fuel tank.
(2) Located on left or right side of cowling in front of operator area.
CRAWLER LOADERS (track type)
Front engine models Located on left front of main frame near operator's compartment.
Rear engine models Located on left side of front loader frame.
WHEEL TRACTORS
Located on right side of front frame at articulation joint.
WHEEL LOADERS
Located on side of front main frame at articulation joint.
COMPACTORS
Located on left side of front main frame at articulation joint.
MOTOR GRADERS
Located on right side of main frame behind lift arm support.
PIPELAYERS
Located on left rear of main frame.
ASPHALT PAVERS
Located on the right side below the operator's platform.
PAVEMENT MILLERS
Located on the right side of main frame below operator area.
COMPACT EXCAVATORS
Located on front lower portion of cab.
EXCAVATORS
Located on side of main frame near pivot point for boom.
OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS
Located on left side of frame to the rear of the hydraulic tank.
SKIDDERS
Located on left side of front main frame at articulation joint.
TRACTOR-DRAWN SCRAPERS
Located on left side of bowl midway from front to back.
BACKHOES
Located on right hand side of frame, next to pivot point.
BACKHOES (SERIES II AND B-SERIES)
Located on lower loader pin on the left hand side of the machine.
LIFT TRUCKS
Located on dash, cowl battery box, engine cover, etc., depending on model.
MAJOR COMPONENTS BLADES
Mounted on the back side.
RIPPERS
Located at end of beam.
ELECTRIC SETS
Located on left side of generator.
Caterpillar operates a 24-hour equipment location and missing machine file. For service call (309) 675-4941 or (309) 675-5358.
