Trying to identify my machine

[rotorboy]

I'm new to the forum but this looks like a great place to find information and get tips and tricks.

I bought a Cat tracked loader about 8 years ago. I never confirmed which model it is, as the data plate is badly worn and there are no decals. From everything I've researched online, I'm thinking it's a 941 or 951 built in 1968 in Japan... but I'm not anywhere certain.

I could use some assistance in identifying it as I'm going to need to get some work done on it.


Thank you in advance!

 

[Nige]

the info is right there on the Serial Number plate.
32F S/N prefix is a 951B.

 

[rotorboy]

Wow... that was quick! Thank you Nige!
I couldn't be sure if that was a 'P' or an 'F', given the wear on the plate.

 

[Nige]

The 32F prefix also went over into the 951C model designation, so identifying the stamped digts after the 32F would be needed in order to determine if your machine is a actually B or a C.
Some photos of the engiine might also help those who are knowledgeable to identify if the engine is a D330 or a 3304, although because there is no separate engine S/N indicated on the machine plate a D330 is more likely.

 

[rotorboy]

I'll have to look for some identifying marks on the engine.
I'm starting to think it is indeed a 'C' model. It looks like '32F1050' (but I could be reading that wrong). From what I'm seeing on the interwebs, serial numbers from 1036 to 1241 were 'C' models made in 1973.

 

[Nige]

If the engine is a D330 then it will be stamped with the same S/No as the machine.
If it is a 3304 it will likely carry a plate with a 43V S/No prefix if the engine is original.

 

[DB2]

If the engine water pump is gear driven it’s likely a 3304. Where is TCT ? He is fond of these.

 

[Bluox]

Both 951B & C 32F had a 3304.
Bob

 

[361brock]

The hydraulic sight gauge, the return to dig valve, muffler recessed into hood, and bucket with reinforced shield, rops factory welded mounts all point to 951C in my book.