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Case 480C 1983 Parts Catalog – Factory Documentation for Your Loader Backhoe

If you are tearing down a Case 480C loader backhoe and need to order parts, you already know the pain of chasing numbers. A generic aftermarket list will get you halfway, then leave you with a seal that doesn’t fit or a bolt that’s the wrong thread pitch. I have been inside more Case machines than I care to count, and the only document I trust is the factory Parts Catalog from 1983. This one runs 534 pages – not a reprint, not a scan from a copy machine. Original OEM print from Case Corporation. The part number you need is in there, laid out exactly how the factory drew it. No guessing, no cross-referencing three different sources. If you want to fix it right the first time, you start here.

What the 1983 Parts Catalog Actually Covers

Page 3 of the manual tells you to discard the earlier B1295 catalog. That alone is worth the price – Case revised the part numbers and the old book will get you wrong parts. The catalog is arranged with an Alphabetical Index at the front and a Numerical Index at the back. If you need the part number for a hydraulic oil filter assembly, you flip to the index, find the group, and the page number leads you to an exploded diagram with callouts. Every item gets a description and the quantity required. For example, on page 4 you see the filter assembly listing: part number D 43567, with the head assembly D 61903 and the element kit D 43800 indented underneath. That is how a factory catalog shows you what goes together. If you are used to aftermarket parts lists that lump everything into one line, this is a different world – the right world.

General Information Section: Reading the Indexes

The front section explains abbreviations and terms: PIN (Product Identification Number), SN (Serial Number), NSS (Not sold separately), REF (Reference). You need to understand these to order by the book. The catalog also has a Revision Record Log with spaces for date inserted. If you keep your manual updated with revised pages (Case issued them when machines changed), you never get caught with a superseded part. That log is on page 3. Fill it out. Trust me, I have seen a hundred mechanics skip that step and then wonder why the new part doesn’t match.

Abbreviations and Terms You Need to Know

Pay attention to the “Reserved” and “UAR” codes. Reserved means no item listed for that reference number – don’t go looking for a part that doesn’t exist. UAR means “Use as required.” That usually covers hardware like bolts or washers that you order from the Machinery Price List, not from this catalog. The manual makes that clear on page 4: machinery items must be ordered from the Price List. Do not substitute a random bolt from the bin because the thread pitch and grade are machine-specific. I have seen a loader backhoe lose a hydraulic line because someone used a Grade 5 bolt where Grade 8 was called for. That kind of mistake costs you a day on the job and a tow bill.

Right-Hand and Left-Hand: Operator’s Perspective

The catalog defines right-hand and left-hand as the operator sitting in the normal operating position. That matters when you order a fender or a control lever. If you order a left-hand part thinking from the front of the machine, you will get the wrong side. Case printed this rule on page 4 of the general information. Even seasoned mechanics mess this up. I have. Don’t guess – read the manual.

U.S. and Metric Units – No Conversion Guesswork

Page 4 states that sizes, lengths, and dimensions are given in U.S. units followed by metric equivalents. But hardware is listed according to type: inches for U.S. hardware, millimeters for metric. That means if the catalog says a bolt is 1/2-13, don’t assume it’s M12. The catalog makes that distinction. Aftermarket parts lists often blur that line, and then you end up with a loose fit or stripped threads. This document was printed in March 1983 by Case Corporation in the USA. It is the final word on what part goes where.

Why This Manual Belongs on Your Bench

You are working on a 480C Construction King. That machine has been around for decades. Parts get superseded, suppliers go out of business, and online listings get sloppy. The only way to verify a part number is to go back to the source. This catalog is that source. The Case 480C 1983 Parts Catalog you see here is the actual factory document – not a third-party compilation. Compare it to the Case 480C Loader Backhoe Operators Manual 1995 if you need operating instructions, but for parts ordering, this is the book. Also, if you work on newer Case equipment, the Case CX160B 2007 Parts Catalog – OEM Undercarriage Hydraulics follows the same layout. Case kept the system consistent. Automotive Industry Overview history shows that OEM documentation standardizes maintenance across fleets – and this catalog is proof.

If you need the correct part number for that 480C steering cylinder seal, you will find it listed exactly as Case intended. No aftermarket guessing. Automotive Industry Overview resources can tell you why OEM docs matter, but I would rather show you the page. Access the Factory Manual now and keep your machine running with parts that fit.

FAQ – Common Questions About the Case 480C Parts Catalog

Does this manual cover engine internal parts like pistons and rings?

This is a parts catalog for the entire 480C loader backhoe, including the engine group. If the part has a Case part number and appears on an exploded diagram, it is in here. You will find the block, cylinder head, and rotating assembly sections. The index leads you to the page.

Can I use this catalog to order parts for a 480D or 480E model?

No. This catalog is specific to the 480C Construction King. Later models used different part numbers and revisions. Ordering for a different chassis will waste time and money.

I see NSS next to some items – what does that mean?

NSS stands for Not Sold Separately. That component is only available as part of a larger assembly. For example, the filter head on page 4 is NSS – you buy the head assembly or the complete filter assembly, not just the head alone.

Why does this catalog call out a Revision Record Log if there are no revisions included?

Case issued revised pages as changes to production occurred. The log is there so you can insert those pages and track when they were added. If you buy a used manual that has no revisions recorded, you may be missing updates. This particular catalog has the blank log – you fill it in when you get the update from Case.

I have seen too many guys order a part from an online list, wait a week, then find out it’s the wrong revision. The factory catalog eliminates that headache. Get the OEM document on your screen or on your bench. Access the Factory Manual and start ordering the right parts today.