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CATERPILLAR TC30 YEAR MODEL, FLUID CAPACITIES, ENGINE MAKE AND MODEL, TYPE TRANSMISSION

Hello. I am new to the forklift world and need information on the Caterpillar TC30 forklift that I have recently purchased. The informations that I have are from the specification plate on the forklift and are as follows:

Caterpillar Mentor, Ohio Dallus, Oregon

Model TC30 Machine Weight 7010 LB

Serial # 71V00535 Demount Attach ID#372687

Type LP Machine Weight w/Attach 7010 LB

Made By Towmotor Corporation, Subsidiary of Caterpillar Tractor Co.

Caterpillar Type LP No.338239

My questions are the following:

1. What year model is my TC30?

2. What are the fluid capacities and type fluids for:
A. Hydraulic system/fluid tank?
B. Transmission/automatic?
C. Engine?

3. What is the make of motor in my TC30?
A. Engine Displacement?
B. Horsepower?
C. Model?

4. Where can I find specs on my TC30?

5. Where can I get Users Manuals for my TC30?

6. Where can I get parts for my TC30?

7. Where can I get a new/rebuilt starter motor for my TC30?

Going online, I cannot find any of the above information for the TC30 and there is very little reference to the TC30.

Thanks Forum Members. Hope that you can help me out and point me in the right direction.
  • Posted 28 Mar 2019 19:38
  • By JACKCATTC30
  • joined 28 Mar'19 - 2 messages
  • Nevada, United States
JACKCATTC30
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Hello. I have the above Caterpillar TC30 and I am having problems with the starter grinding and kicking out and not turning the motor over. Sometimes it will engage correctly but most of the time it just grinds against the ring gear. I have to try several times before it will engage. I am afraid one day it will not engage at all. The person from whom I bought the forklift said that the starter motor was changed but the problem persisted.

Does anyone know what the problem might be and the solution to the problem?
  • Posted 5 Apr 2019 17:04
  • By JACKCATTC30
  • joined 28 Mar'19 - 2 messages
  • Nevada, United States
JACKCATTC30

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