The engine serial number plate is located on the left side of the cylinder block to the rear of the front engine mounting.
Caterpillar dealers need all of these numbers in order to determine the components that were included with the engine. This permits accurate identification of replacement part numbers.
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Caterpillar engines are identified with serial numbers, with performance specification numbers, and with arrangement numbers. In some of the cases, modification numbers are used. These numbers are shown on the Serial Number Plate and the Information Plate that are mounted on the engine.
Caterpillar dealers need these numbers in order to determine the components that were included with the engine. This permits accurate identification of replacement part numbers.