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Bantam C-266 Parts Catalog – 166 Pages of Factory Part Numbers

You’ve been there – a machine down, you order a replacement part from a catalog that claims compatibility, and it’s the wrong bore or the thread pitch is off. That’s lost billable hours and a pissed-off operator. The Bantam C-266 Parts Catalog is the factory document, printed by Koehring Crane and Excavator Group. It’s the same reference the dealer pulls up when you call. Accept anything less and you’re gambling on gaskets and seals that may not even exist in the current parts system. This catalog has 166 pages of exploded views, part numbers keyed to the actual assemblies, and the original ordering instructions. It covers machines prior to serial number 66100 – check your cab plate before you buy.

Bantam C-266 Parts Catalog: 166 Pages of Factory Data

Every page in this catalog is lithographed from the original Koehring print. The page numbering system uses a group number and sequential number – Group 1.1, 1.2, etc. – so you jump straight to the hydraulic system, undercarriage, or cab parts without flipping through a generic index. The back of the manual contains a numerical parts list that cross-references every part number to its page. That list also tells you if a part has been superseded. I’ve had to explain to too many guys that the old number is dead and the new one is on page 2. This catalog saves you that conversation.

Serial Number Identification – Why It Matters

On page 1 of the manual, right under the title, they list the serial number break: “Prior to Serial No. 66100” and the machine serial number 6204700 and up. Your machine’s serial plate is in the operator cab – don’t skip that step. I’ve seen guys order a final drive seal for a C-266 with a later serial number and wonder why the part number didn’t match. This catalog tells you exactly which parts apply to your frame. If your serial number falls outside the range, you need the updated edition. Period.

What the Parts Group Index Tells You

The group index is your roadmap. It lists every functional group – Group 100 is the engine, Group 200 is the power train, Group 300 is the hydraulic system – and each group has its own page range. A letter suffix (like Group 125A) means there’s a variable option on that machine. When you’re pulling a pump or a valve bank, you need to know which variant you have. This index gives you that info without calling the dealer. If you’ve ever been told “that part number is for a different revision,” you understand why the group suffix matters.

Order Parts the Right Way – Instructions Inside

Page 2 of the catalog has the ordering instructions. It tells you to provide the machine model and serial number, the part number (not the item number), and the quantity. Avoid using words like “pairs” or “sets” – the parts book does not recognize that language. Also specify shipping instructions. The manual says “State the correct shipping address and the means of shipment… parcel post, air mail, air freight, UPS, bus, etc.” That’s the kind of detail an aftermarket catalog leaves out. If you need a part that’s been revised, the numerical parts list shows the current replacement. Don’t order by item number – use the actual part number from the list.

Exploded View Illustrations: Reading Them on the Job

Each exploded view is positioned opposite its parts list. The illustration shows the relationship between assembled components – bolt, washer, seal, housing – so you don’t miss a small bracket that ties two assemblies together. The part numbers are keyed to the illustration by item number, and the list gives the description, quantity, and page reference. It’s not a service manual – it won’t tell you how to remove the cylinder – but it tells you exactly what you need to order. Keep the service manual on the bench and this parts catalog open to the correct group when you’re disassembling. It beats digging through a bin of old receipts.

If you work on other Bantam models, these factory catalogs use the same group numbering system and page layout. Check these related manuals: Koehring Bantam S488, S588, S688 Parts Catalog | OEM Factory Manual covers the skid-steer line; Koehring Bantam C-744, 744 1975 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Manual is for the larger excavators; and Bantam TK-450 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts List handles the telescoping boom excavator. All are OEM lithographs, not third-party copies.

For background on the standard parts numbering system used in this industry, see Automotive Industry Overview. The same part-number logic that drives heavy equipment parts catalogs also applies to the automotive aftermarket. Automotive Industry Overview provides context on how manufacturers structure their assembly numbers – useful when you’re cross-referencing between brands.

Can I use this to repair my C-266 transmission?

No, this is a parts catalog. Use the service manual for repair procedures.

How do I find the serial number on my machine?

The manual states the serial number plate is in the operator’s cab on a metal plate. For machines prior to serial number 66100, this catalog covers them. If your machine has a higher serial number, you need the updated catalog. Before ordering any part, locate the serial number and cross-reference it with the manual’s serial number break to ensure correct parts. The parts group index and numerical parts list depend on that serial number check. Don’t skip this – ordering the wrong part because you guessed the serial number range wastes time and money.

That’s it. No guesswork. This 166-page factory document is the only parts reference you should trust for a Bantam C-266. Stop relying on photocopied aftermarket lists that may have errors. Access the Factory Manual today and keep your machine running on genuine parts.