D4 7U data plate

I tried a while back to find out if anyone by chance knows who might have the unit with the SN# 7U 20668.

I bought this data plate on Ebay a couple years ago the bronze data plate that must have been on the tractor when built or delivered. If possible I would like to reunite the plate with the tractor.

The bronze cast plate is 7" wide x 5 1/2" high and reads as follows:

Corps of Engineers
U. S. ARMY
Tractor, CRAWLER, DIESEL ENGINE
GROSS WT. 11,810LBS TRACK WIDTH 13IN.
MAXIMUM SPEED 5.4 MPH
MANUFACTURED BY
CATERPILLAR TRACTOR CO
PEORIA, ILL
MODEL NO. D4 SERIAL NO (stamped) 7U 20668
(stamped)CONT. DA 11=184-ENG-0653 DTD '5-'3-52
U. S. REG. NO. (NOTHING STAMPED)
S.I.L NO.
GH1673 (stamped) 76-8112-000-445

If by chance the machine can be located, I think this obviously should be reunited with it.

Rick

It is most likely that a reunion would have to be in China as the scrap yard is where most of the tags are removed. It would be most fortunate for the owner to get that plate, and the spirit of your mission is terrific.

ck here, http://www.chriscomachinery.com/SerialNumberList.htm , and thanks 4 offering it.

Nope, no luck in the registry list. I guess it will sit on my shelf for a while longer.

My D4 6U 11557 with a Hyster D4D winch, which I purchased in 2000, was originally sold to Pratt & Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford Ct as a millwright machine. I am the 3rd owner and the data plate was long gone before I got it although I can see where it was mounted.

I was able to obtain copies of the original invoice and sales material, which I consider myself fortunate in that regard.

Thanks for the info and if by chance the tractor is to turn up, although I doubt it, the offer stands.

Rick