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Clark-hurth 275B Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Specs for Tractor Shovel

If you’ve ever ordered a seal kit for a 275B and got the wrong one because you trusted an aftermarket parts listing, you know the pain. I’ve seen guys bolt on a brake cylinder that didn’t fit because the aftermarket catalog said “fits all serial numbers.” That’s junk. The Clark-hurth 275B Parts Catalog from AutoRepairManuals is the real factory document – 466 pages of Clark Equipment’s own part numbers, illustrations, and serial-number breaks. No generic cross-reference. No “universal” garbage. This is what the dealer uses to order parts for a Michigan 275B Tractor Shovel.

Why a Factory Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket catalogs often combine multiple revisions into one entry. That’s how you end up with a pin that’s 0.020” too small. The 275B Parts Catalog prints each part with its specific serial number range. Look at the OCR text from the manual: “Attention is called to SERIAL NUMBER (SIN) information on the illustrations and by use of an asterisk (*) as a suffix on the page titles.” That asterisk tells you there’s a footnote. Miss that footnote and you’re ordering a part that won’t work. The factory manual forces you to check serial numbers – because Clark knew their machines changed over production. You want that discipline on your bench, not a guess.

How the Manual is Organized – Alphabetical Groups A Through Z

Flip open this catalog and you see the Clark system: each assembly gets a letter group. Axle is A, Brakes is B, Frame is F, Transmission is T, and so on up to Y for standard equipment. Group Z covers optional equipment, accessories, and attachments. Pages are numbered within their group – A1, B1, F1, T1. Revisions get a hyphen (A1-2). That means when Clark issued a new part, they didn’t reprint the whole book. They just swapped that page. Your 466-page catalog is the final, updated version with all revisions integrated. No loose supplements. No handwritten cross-outs. Every exploded view and part number is the latest OEM release.

What You Get with 466 Pages of OEM Data

Four hundred sixty-six pages. Let that sink in. The 275B is a big machine – Cummins-powered, heavy axle, planetary final drives. Clark didn’t skimp on the parts listing. Each group contains exploded diagrams with callout numbers that match the part description tables. Need the steering cylinder seal kit? Find the steering group (probably in the Frame or Option section), look up the illustration, read the part number, order it. No ambiguity. The manual even tells you how to read the part number: “Order by Part Number, Description and Quantity.” It also demands complete shipping instructions to avoid delays. That’s the level of detail you get from a manufacturer that built the machine.

The Serial Number Rule – Don’t Skip It

Your 275B has a serial number stamped on the frame. The catalog covers machines with Cummins 482A engines for serial numbers up to 1.5m878DSPR.745 (that’s the example from the manual – yours might differ). Every illustration in the catalog that has an asterisk next to the page title has a footnote at the bottom with the applicable serial numbers. If you order a part without checking that footnote, you’re rolling the dice. I’ve seen a guy put a 275B out of commission for a week because he ordered a drive flange that didn’t fit. The correct flange was three pages later with a different serial number suffix. This manual saves you that headache – if you read the footnotes.

Real-World Use Case – Rebuilding a 275B Axle

Suppose you’re pulling the front axle on a Michigan 275B. You need axle shafts, bearings, seals, and shims. The 275B Parts Catalog – 466 pages – gets you the exact part numbers for your serial number. You don’t need to measure the old shaft and guess if it’s standard or oversize. The factory lists every shim thickness and bearing increment by part number. You can pre-order everything, pull the axle once, and reassemble with the right fit. That’s not theory; that’s how I keep a six-bay shop running without comebacks. And if you need the matching service manual for torque specs and repair steps, check out our CLARK 3176 / 275B Tractor Shovel Parts Manual and the Clark-hurth L320 1991 Parts Catalog – 690 Pages OEM Specs if you work on later models. For older machines, the Clark-hurth 85III 1965 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Specs is a solid companion.

FAQ

Does this catalog include part prices?

No. Parts catalogs rarely list prices. They give part numbers, descriptions, and illustrations so you can order the right piece from a dealer.

How do I confirm this catalog matches my machine’s serial number?

Open the manual and look for the serial number page (near the front). It says “For Machine Serial Numbers Cummins – 482A” and gives a serial range example. Compare your machine’s serial to the asterisk footnotes in each group. If you need a broader range, check the mandatory entities: the catalog covers all 275B units with the Cummins 482A engine up to the serial numbers printed in the manual. If your serial is outside that range, you may need a later revision – but for the bulk of 275B tractors, this is the right document. Automotive Industry Overview and Internal Combustion Engine provide broader context, but for the parts themselves, stick to this factory catalog.

Period. That’s what this catalog is for – getting the right part the first time. If you’re tired of fighting aftermarket cross-references that give you the wrong pinion seal, do yourself a favor: Access the Factory Manual PDF from AutoRepairManuals. It’s the same document the dealer techs used. No second-guessing. No asterisk you missed. Just the Clark-hurth 275B Parts Catalog with all 466 pages of OEM part numbers, ready to print or scroll on your tablet.

• CLARK 3176 / 275B Tractor Shovel Parts Manual
• Clark-hurth L320 1991 Parts Catalog – 690 Pages OEM Specs
• Clark-hurth 85III 1965 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Specs