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Caterpillar vin number decoding

NHGus ยท 2010-06-29 07:33

I'm checking out a Cat 416 and trying to find what year it is. I have the vin number, wouldn't this tell me? Where can one decode the vin number on these machines short of going to the dealership. Thanks in advance.

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  1. #1cat3202010-06-29 08:38

    lookes like a late 80's erly 90's model just from looking at it but i'm not a cat guy if you got the vin call milton cat up they should be able to tell you i would think they probably sold it .

  2. #2NHGus2010-07-01 07:19

    Cat320, Thanks, The folks at Milton said it was a 1990.

  3. #3nickbowers2010-07-01 09:47

    This should help http://www.ironrecord.com/

  4. #4NHGus2010-07-01 22:48

    Nick, that's an a excellent link, thanks.

  5. #5TrucknOn2015-11-12 17:12

    That is a great link. Thanks for posting it.

  6. #6nickbowers2017-06-02 08:16

    Hi Guys, Has anyone got a better link? this one doesnt seem to be up to date any more. Worked well back then