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Clark-hurth 55B Parts Catalog

Clark-hurth 55B Parts Catalog – 410 pages of factory part numbers, exploded diagrams, and serial number breakdowns. If you’re rebuilding a Michigan 55B tractor shovel and you order one wrong bushing, you’re looking at a week of downtime waiting on the right one. This manual fixes that. It’s the same document Clark Equipment issued to dealers in the 1970s – not a scanned copy from some third-party site that guessed at the part numbers.

Every page in this catalog is arranged alphabetically by parts group: Axle (A), Brakes (B), Frame (F), Transmission (T), and so on through Y. Optional equipment and attachments get their own Z group. That alphabetical layout means you don’t flip through a hundred pages of random sections. Go straight to the group, find the illustration, match your serial number.

Alphabetical Index: Finding Parts Faster

The manual uses a dedicated Alphabetical Index to guide you to the right page number. Each page within a group is numbered with a letter prefix (A1, B1, F1, T1). Revisions show a hyphen suffix – A1-2, A1-3 – so you always know if you’re looking at the latest revision. There’s also a page explaining abbreviations and symbols. No guesswork.

Serial Number Cross-Reference

This manual covers machines with serial numbers listed on page 2: Cummins 433C and GM 416D engine variants. Pay attention to the asterisk (*) suffixes on page titles – they flag that serial number information appears as a footnote. If your 55B falls outside those ranges, you need to verify before ordering. Record your machine serial number on the line provided inside the front cover.

Parts Ordering Protocol

Clark Equipment spells out the ordering process right inside the cover. You give the distributor the model and serial number of the machine. Order by Part Number, Description, and Quantity. And furnish complete shipping instructions – vague addresses get you delayed deliveries. They also push original equipment replacement parts and warn against using non-OEM substitutes. This catalog lists every factory part number for the standard build plus optional Z-group items.

Warranty and Replacement – What You Need to Know

The manual includes the original warranty statement. Clark warranted new products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use. Distributor’s obligation? Repair or replace defective parts within six months or 1,000 hours of use (whichever came first). That warranty language tells you what parts are considered factory-spec. If you’re buying a used machine, having this catalog helps you verify if all parts are genuine Clark-hurth components.

Why Aftermarket Parts Catalogs Fail

I’ve seen aftermarket catalogs that transpose a single digit in a bearing number and suddenly you’re pulling an entire axle again. Clark-hurth issued this manual as a controlled document. The illustrations are “typical examples” – they help you locate and identify parts, but they are not assembly guides. That’s an important distinction. Use this for ordering, not for rebuilding. For service procedures, you need the matching shop manual. Check out the Clark Michigan 55-IIIA & 55B Parts Manual or the Clark-hurth 55B 1977 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs for related documentation. If you’ve got a larger L320, the Clark-hurth L320 1991 Parts Catalog – 690 Pages OEM Specs covers that chassis.

Heavy equipment parts identification follows standards similar to those in the Automotive Industry Overview – consistent part numbering across platforms matters. And the engine sections in this catalog reference internal components that are covered in the Internal Combustion Engine pages for specific specs.

FAQ – Clark-hurth 55B Parts Catalog

Does this catalog include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers, quantities, and illustrations. Torque specs belong in the shop manual.

How do I find the right part for my serial number?

Locate your machine’s serial number – recorded on the machine data plate. Compare it to the ranges listed on page 2 of the manual (Cummins 433C or GM 416D). Then use the alphabetical index to find the parts group (e.g., ‘Brakes’), flip to the B-section pages, and match the illustration to your arrangement. Every page notes applicable serial numbers via footnotes marked with an asterisk on the page title. If your serial number isn’t listed, you may have a later production run that requires a supplement.

Does this catalog cover optional equipment?

Yes. All optional equipment, accessories, and attachments are grouped under ‘Z’ in the alphabetical sections. The same serial number cross-reference applies.

Is this the same as the service repair manual?

No. This is strictly a parts catalog – part numbers, ordering info, and warranty. You need the separate service manual for step-by-step repair procedures, fluid capacities, and clearance settings.

You’ve got a 410-page factory document ready to access. No reprints. No missing pages. This is the exact reference that Clark Equipment distributed to dealers. If you want to stop guessing and start ordering the right part the first time, Access the Factory Manual.