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Calavar 40, 48, 50, 56, 58 Parts Catalog

You’ve got a Calavar Condor on the lift with a busted hydraulic hose or a fried electrical component. The parts counter wants a part number, and you don’t have time to guess which seal kit fits the 56 vs. the 48. That’s where this Calavar 40, 48, 50, 56, 58 Parts Catalog earns its keep. 344 pages of factory-issued part breakdowns, hydraulic system data, wiring diagrams, and torque specs – all from the people who built the damn machine. I’ve seen too many guys order a Waterman valve for a Racine system because they trusted a third-party reprint. Stop it. Use OEM documentation.

Electrical System: Section I Details

Section I of this catalog covers the electrical system starting on page 13. There’s a troubleshooting guide on page 22 that walks you through no-start, dead battery, and control box gremlins. The wiring schematic in Section X (pages near the back) is the only one I’d trust for a Condor built after serial #4801. Aftermarket diagrams mix up wire colors and pin locations – I’ve seen that cause a short that fried a $600 Honeywell control console. Don’t be that guy.

Hydraulic System Data – Table 1 on Page 12

Need system pressure for the 50? Page 12 gives you the numbers straight from Calavar. Table 1 lists pump flow, relief valve settings, and reservoir capacity for all five models (40, 48, 50, 56, 58). The hydraulic oil specs on page 20 tell you which ISO grade to use – not that generic fluid you grabbed from the bulk tank. Refer to the troubleshooting section on page 22 when the boom drifts or the turret locks up. Six sub-sections cover Wisconsin engine, electrical, hydraulic, drive, boom operation, and turret problems individually.

Parts Breakdown – Section IX

Section IX is the heart of this Parts Catalog – illustrated exploded views with numbered callouts. You find the part, you read the number, you order it. No guesswork. The manual covers the Waterman and Racine fluid power components (Section II), W.S.I. drive motor torque hubs (Section III), Braden gear box (Section III), Bertea/Honeywell control consoles (Section VII), and the Wisconsin engine (Section VIII). If you need a replacement for a Hunter Hydro Throttle Control, Section IV has the breakdown. This is the same book the dealer uses.

Torque Specs and Fluid Capacities – Page 7 & 27

Page 7 has a conversion table from degrees to percentages – useful when setting boom angle limits. General specifications on page 27 list capacities for the hydraulic tank, fuel tank, and engine oil. Torque values for major fasteners aren’t spelled out in a big table, but the parts diagrams reference them in the notes. If you’re rebuilding a drive motor from Section III, check the manufacturer sub-section for torque specs. Never assume a bolt is tight enough – I’ve seen a loose hub bolt drop a platform.

Preventive Maintenance and Factory Tie-Down Diagrams

Pages 1 through 3 show unloading instructions and factory recommended tie-down diagrams. If you’re shipping a Condor or just parking it on a trailer, those diagrams keep the machine from rolling off. Preventive maintenance on page 25 lists daily, weekly, and monthly checks – grease fittings, cable adjustments, filter changes. The lubrication chart on page 17 covers all pivot points. Follow it, or your boom pins will wear out in half the expected hours.

Who Needs This Manual?

If you own a Calavar Condor 40, 48, 50, 56, or 58 – you need this. Home garage guys maintaining a single machine will use it to order the correct seal kit for the Braden gear box. Fleet managers will hand it to their shop techs so they stop calling you for part numbers. Beginners who think “it looks close enough” will learn why OEM parts matter. This isn’t a service manual – it doesn’t tell you how to rebuild a Wisconsin engine step by step. It tells you which piston rings to order. Pair it with a factory service manual (see related manuals below) and you have a complete solution.

Source Authenticity – Why OEM Beats Aftermarket

I’ve wasted hours chasing wrong part numbers from third-party reprints. This catalog is an original Calavar Corporation publication. The hydraulic system data, electrical schematics, and parts breakdowns were scanned from the actual factory document. The OCR excerpt from page 1 clearly states “CALAVAR CORPORATION” and includes a note about additional copies through the Parts Department. That’s the real deal. No Chinese knockoff. No photocopy of a photocopy. If you want a part number that matches the casting number on your Waterman valve, use this.

Does this catalog include torque specs for the boom pivot bolts?

It references torque values in the notes of the parts breakdowns, but there is no dedicated torque table. Use the manufacturer sub-sections for component torque data.

Will this work for a Condor 68 or 76?

No. This specific Parts Catalog covers models 40, 48, 50, 56, and 58 only. For the 68 and 76, look for the Condor Series IX manual Calavar Condor Series IX Operation & Parts Manual.

I’ve been torquing head bolts for 28 years. I don’t trust anything that isn’t factory-sourced. This catalog gives you the part numbers you need without the headache. Access the Factory Manual now and keep your Condor running – not sitting in the yard waiting for the wrong part.

Related Manuals:
Calavar 48, 50, 56, 58, 68 1981 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory – covers earlier serial numbers with different drive components.
Calavar 60N 1983 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs – for the 60N model, separate platform.

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