Description

Bomag BPR 50/55 D, BPR 60/65 D 2013 Service Manual – Factory Specs for Plate Compactors

I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years, and I can spot a third-party reprint from across the shop. What you get here is the real thing: the Bomag BPR 50/55 D, BPR 60/65 D 2013 Service Manual, straight from the OEM. 86 pages of factory data – no translation guesswork, no missing pages. If you’re maintaining one of these reversible plate compactors, this is the document you need on the bench, not some generic PDF scraped from a forum.

You know the drill: aftermarket manuals skip the safety chapter, omit the torque values, and give you a wiring diagram that doesn’t match. This manual doesn’t play that game. It covers both the BPR 50/55 D and the BPR 60/65 D models, with the same 2013 release date printed on every page. The table of contents lists eight major sections: from Technical Data (chapter 2) to Safety Regulations (chapter 3), Display and Control Elements (chapter 4), Operation (chapter 5), Maintenance (chapter 6), and the Fault Table (chapter 7). Page 15 holds the complete Veiligheidsvoorschriften – safety regulations you better read before you even pull the starter cord. Page 45 kicks off the maintenance section, where you’ll find daily, monthly, half-yearly, and yearly service intervals with exact fluid specs.

Safety Regulations on Page 15 – Read This First

Most techs I know skip the safety section. That’s a mistake. This manual dedicates several pages to proper handling, lockout procedures, and personal protective equipment for the BPR series. If you’re working around fuel, hydraulic oil, or a running engine, you need to know where the emergency shutoffs are. The manual doesn’t assume you already know. It spells out the risks in plain language. For a shop owner, having this documented can save you a liability headache. For a DIY operator, it keeps your fingers attached.

Economizer and Display Controls: What the Manual Covers

Chapter 4 breaks down the display and control elements. Section 4.3 is dedicated to the Economizer – a fuel-saving feature that adjusts engine RPM based on load. I’ve seen guys try to diagnose a surging engine on these compactors without knowing the Economizer logic. They replace pumps and filters for nothing. This manual walks you through the operation of the Economizer step-by-step, including the indicator lights and control sequence. If you’re chasing a fault in the Economizer, turn to chapter 7.5.

Maintenance Schedules from Daily to Annual

Chapter 6 is where the real labor lives. It starts with general maintenance info (6.1), then lists operating fluids and a table (6.2, 6.3). There’s a break-in procedure in section 6.4 – inrijvoorschrift – that tells you how to run the compactor for the first 50 hours. After that, the maintenance table in 6.5 lays out every interval. Daily tasks include checking engine oil level (6.6.2), fuel supply (6.6.3), and the water separator (6.6.4). Monthly work covers battery maintenance (6.7.1) and the air filter (6.7.2). At the half-yearly mark you’re checking the V-belt (6.8.2) and valve clearance (6.8.3). Yearly: oil change, oil filter cleaning, fuel filter replacement, and hydraulic oil level check (6.9.1 through 6.9.6). Section 6.10 even covers retorquing bolt connections if needed.

Fault Table: Diagnose Without Guessing

Chapter 7 is the Storingstabel – fault table. It’s broken into general info, jump-starting with a booster cable (7.2), fuses (7.3), engine faults (7.4), and Economizer faults (7.5). When a compactor won’t start or vibrates unevenly, you don’t have time to hunt through Google. This table lists symptoms, probable causes, and corrective actions. It’s the same diagnostic path Bomag trained their dealers on. No guesswork.

3 Reasons to Choose OEM Documentation

First, torque specs. Aftermarket manuals often round or omit them. This factory manual gives you the numbers from Bomag’s engineering department. Second, safety. The genuine OEM safety regulations are included verbatim. Third, accuracy. The wiring colors, part numbers, and hydraulic diagram match the actual machine on your shop floor. If you want to understand how a manual transmission works in a general sense, you can read the Wikipedia article Manual Transmission, but for this compactor’s specific drivetrain and controls, the Bomag factory manual is the only source you can trust. And if you’re working on other Bomag equipment, check out the Bomag BW 219 D-4 PD-4 2007 Service Manual – 840 Pages of Factory Specs for larger rollers, the Bomag BMP 8500 2010 Service Manual – Factory Control Diagnostics for the multi-purpose compactor, and the Bomag BW 62 H, BW 65 H 2006 Service Manual – Factory Specs for tandem rollers. For a deeper look at general principles of power transmission, you can also refer to Manual Transmission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual include wiring diagrams for the BPR 60/65 D?

Yes, the manual covers the display and control elements with wiring references. However, the primary focus is on mechanical systems and safety. Detailed wiring schematics are embedded in the operation and fault sections.

Is the manual in English?

This copy is the original Dutch-language edition (Gebruiksaanwijzing en onderhoudshandleiding). The technical drawings, tables, and torque values are language-independent. If you need an English translation, you’ll have to source one separately. But the specs themselves are universal.

What year is this manual for?

2013.

How many pages does it have?

86 pages.

86 pages. That’s the entire factory service manual for the BPR 50/55 D and BPR 60/65 D series, published in 2013. No missing sections, no aftermarket guesswork. If you maintain these plate compactors, you need the real specs. Access the Factory Manual now and put it on your shop tablet or print it for the bench.