Caterpillar VIN decoder

What can be decoded from a Caterpillar VIN?

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Caterpillar vehicle identification number verification
Vehicle technical specification
Manufacturer details
Model year
Plant location
Check digit validity

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Vehicle report example:

CAT 0242D P D Z 123456

Manufacturer:

YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD, J-2500 SHINGAI/IWATA-CITY

Product Type:

Special purpose vehicles

Make:

Caterpillar

Model:

242

Vehicle Specification:

CATERPILLAR

Model Year:

2016

Fuel Type - Primary:

Diesel

Engine Displacement (ccm):

3300

Engine Power (kW):

Engine Code:

C3.3B-CR-TI-EU4

Transmission:

Automatic

Number of Gears:

Made:

2016-01-01

Registered:

2016-03-30

Body:

Motorcycle - Standard

Drive:

4x4 - Four-wheel drive

Color:

Yellow

Number of Seats:

Number of Axles:

Length (mm):

3950

Width (mm):

1850

Height (mm):

2110

Weight Empty (kg):

3160

Wheelbase (mm):

1105

Wheel Size:

12 - 16.5 10 PR

Wheel Rims Size:

9.75 X 16.5

Fuel Consumption Combined (l/100km):

7.3

Check Digit:

Sequential Number:

123456

Market:

Axle Ratio:

2.79

Engine RPM:

4750

Engine Model:

P618E

Max Weight (kg):

5000

Max Speed (km/h):

Rear Overhang (mm):

545

Front Overhang (mm):

1715

Permitted trailer load without brakes (kg):

150

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What is a Caterpillar VIN?

Every Caterpillar manufacturer assigns a unique ID called Vehicle Identification number (VIN) to each vehicle. This VIN length is 17 digits and is composed of letters and digits holding basic vehicle specification.

All databases in an automotive industry search through a VIN:

Caterpillar manufacturer database
Caterpillar importer/exporter database
Caterpillar dealer database
Caterpillar workshops and spare parts suppliers
National vehicle databases
Police databases
Databases of insurance companies
Databases of private companies

Caterpillar models

216

226

242

246

262

320

324

416E

427

428

432

434

444

740

772

775

777

906

908

914

924

926

930

950

962

966

Caterpillar VIN Number schema

Standard	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17
ISO 3779	WMI			VDS						VIS
EU & North America more than 500 vehicles/year	WMI			Vehicle Attributes					Check Digit	Model Year	Plant Code	Sequential Number
EU & North America 500 or fewer vehicles/year	WMI		9	Vehicle Attributes					Check Digit	Model Year	Plant Code	Manufacturer Identifier			Sequential Number

Where is a VIN Number Located on a Caterpillar vehicle?

VIN can be found typically at these locations:

VIN embossed on a vehicle frame in the engine area
Windshield on the driver's side corner
Doorjamb at driver’s side
Vehicle documentation
- Vehicle registration documents
- Purchase contract
- Insurance or Lease policy

More details can be found in Caterpillar VIN FAQ.

Caterpillar Vehicle Inspection

Also do not forget to physically check the technical condition of your Caterpillar vehicle. Either in an authorized Caterpillar service or by an experienced car mechanic.

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Caterpillar VIN Decoder API

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