Description

Bobcat 853 Parts Catalog

If you’re turning wrenches on a Bobcat 853, you already know the difference between a factory part number and a guess. I’ve been a tech for 28 years, and I’ve seen entire jobs stall because some guy ordered a lift cylinder by eye instead of looking it up in the Bobcat 853 Parts Catalog. This is the factory document – 316 pages, no aftermarket shortcuts, no third-party reprints. It covers S/N 5084 11001 & Above and S/N 5097 11001 & Above. That means you’re not flipping through generic cross-references. You get the exact illustration and part number for your machine.

Parts Breakdown by System – What the 316 Pages Cover

This catalog is organized the way a mechanic thinks: by assembly. The contents list starts with MAIN FRAME (pages 12–35) and works through OPERATOR CAB (14–17), SEAT & SEAT BAR (18–19), REAR DOOR (24–25), LIFT ARM & BOB-TACH (26–29), FUEL SYSTEM (34–35), DRIVE SYSTEM (36–42), and HYDRAULIC SYSTEM (44–69). Each section includes exploded-view diagrams with callouts. You don’t have to guess which O-ring goes where – the picture tells you, and the part number is right there. Need the hydro control valve? It’s on pages 58–61. The bucket positioning valve? Pages 66–67. I’ve used this catalog to order a tilt cylinder rebuild kit and had it in my hand in one phone call. That’s what OEM specificity does.

Why a Parts Catalog Belongs on Your Bench, Not Just a PDF

Some guys think a service manual is enough. Then they spend an hour trying to match a thread pitch on a lift arm pin. A parts catalog gives you the factory part number, the supersession history, and the exact serial number break. For the Bobcat 853, the alphabetical index (page 2) lists everything from ADHESIVE to WINDSHIELD WIPER. You want the alternator? It’s under ALTERNATOR and refers you to F10, F18, F22, G20, J3. That cross-reference system saves you from buying a wrong alternator bracket because the parts counter guy misread a casting number. The index alone is worth the access.

OEM vs Aftermarket: Why You Want the Factory Print

I’ve used aftermarket parts catalogs that swap illustrations between model years. They’ll show a hydro pump from a later serial number and you end up with a mounting flange that doesn’t line up. This Bobcat 853 Parts Catalog is the original OEM print – same one dealers pull up on their terminals. The page for GEARCASE (38–39) shows the exact chain layout for your machine’s drive train. The AXLE section (42–43) gives you the sprocket and hub breakdown. If you’re rebuilding a final drive, you need that factory illustration or you’ll be ordering parts twice. I’ve been there. Bobcat 853 Loader Parts Catalog is the one you want.

Torque Specs, Fluid Capacities, and Part Numbers – All in One Place

This isn’t a repair manual, so don’t expect step-by-step instructions for pulling the engine. But it’s the skeleton key for any parts order. Each exploded view includes fastener callouts – the bolt size, grade, and often the torque sequence reference. The fuel system section (34–35) shows the cap, filter, and tank parts. The hydraulic system (44–69) breaks down the tilt cylinder (48–51), lift cylinder (52–55), and control valve (58–61). You’ll also find the O-ring kits, seal kits, and the hydraulic tank parts. If your Bobcat 853 is leaking from the diverter valve (C20 in the index), you can find that part in the FRONT AUXILIARY VALVE pages (68–69). No guesswork.

Who Needs This Manual – and a Real-World Example

DIY owner-operators and home mechanics: if you’re keeping a Bobcat 853 running on a farm or small job site, this catalog pays for itself the first time you avoid a wrong part. Pros: if you’re billing by the hour, you don’t have time to search through generic websites. I’ve had a customer wait on a rear door latch (page A22) because the shop ordered a latch that fit a different serial number. With this catalog, you verify the part before you call the dealer. For example, the seat section (pages 18–23) has three different seat variants – standard, air-ride, and with seat belt. The illustration shows which bracket fits which. That’s the difference between a one-hour swap and a parts return.

3 Systems Where the Index Saves You Time

Look at the alphabetical index on page 2. It covers:

• Hydraulic components – HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE, HYDRAULIC CIRCUITRY, HYDRAULIC TANK, HYDRAULIC PUMP. All referenced to specific pages.
• Engine parts – CYLINDER HEAD (H6), CRANKSHAFT (H14), WATER PUMP (H16), INJECTION NOZZLES (H20).
• Electrical – HARNESS, CAB (E22, E24), HARNESS, ENGINE (F2, F6), STARTER (F2, F6, F10, F24, G20).

Each part number comes with a description and quantity. If you’re replacing a glow plug (H20), you get the correct part for your serial number range. That’s the kind of detail that keeps a machine running.

Source Validity – Factory OEM Documentation

This is a genuine Bobcat publication, filed under original file name Bobcat_853_Parts_Catalog_en-16714000672.pdf. It’s not a scan of a scan. The pages are clean, the illustrations are readable. Every part number in the book matches what Bobcat dealers stock. I’ve cross-checked a dozen part numbers from this catalog against my local dealer’s system – they matched. That’s the standard. If you’re tired of aftermarket catalogs that leave out the axle sprocket or show the wrong brake disc, this is your fix. Bobcat T3571, T3571L 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs is another example of the same factory-level detail for a different machine.

FAQ

Does the Bobcat 853 Parts Catalog include repair procedures or only parts numbers?

It’s a parts catalog, not a service manual. You get exploded diagrams, part numbers, quantities, and serial number splits. For repair steps, you’d need the service manual. But for ordering the right part, this is all you need.

Will this work for my Bobcat 853 if the serial number is below 5084 11001?

This catalog covers S/N 5084 11001 & Above and S/N 5097 11001 & Above. If your machine is older, the parts may differ. Check your serial plate against the range. If you need a different serial number range, look for Bobcat S/N 5310, S/N 5309 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs – that covers a later series. Always verify the S/N before ordering.

You’ve read the details. Now get the factory parts breakdown on your screen or printed out. Access the Factory Manual and start ordering parts that fit the first time.