Caterpillar products such as engines, transmissions, and major attachments that are not designed for an operator to ride are identified by serial numbers.
For quick reference, record the identification numbers in the spaces that are provided below the illustration.
PIN Plate
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| Illustration 1 | g02142838 |
(1) Machine Model Number ____________________
(2) Machine PIN ____________________
(3) Machine Service Information Plate
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| Illustration 2 | g01043029 |
Engine Model Number ____________________
Engine Serial Number ____________________
Engine Arrangement Number ____________________
Transmission Model Number ____________________
Transmission Serial Number ____________________
Transmission Arrangement Number ____________________
(4) CE Plate
Note: The CE plate is on machines that are certified to the valid European Union requirements at that time.
If the machine is equipped with the plate for the European Union, this plate will be attached to the PIN plate. The CE plate is positioned on the bottom left side of the plate for the PIN.
For machines compliant to "2006/42/EC", the following information is stamped onto the CE plate. For quick reference, record this information in the spaces provided below.
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| Illustration 3 | g01883459 |
- Engine Power primary engine (kW)
- Engine Power for additional engine if equipped (kW)
- Typical machine operating weight for European market (kg)
- Year of construction
- Machine Type
For the name, the address and the country of origin for the manufacturer, see the PIN plate.
For machines compliant to "1998/37/EC", the following information is stamped onto the CE plate. For quick reference, record this information in the spaces provided below.
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| Illustration 4 | g01062968 |
- Engine Power primary engine (kW)____________________
- Typical machine operating weight for European market (kg)____________________
- Year ____________________
Custom Product Machines
Custom machines are designated with a "Z" that is etched in the box (5).
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| Illustration 5 | g02150322 |
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| Illustration 6 | g02144136 |
A plate (6) for custom products is located on both sides of the machine, next to the machine identification plate.