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Dynapac CA15 1987 Parts Catalog

Ordering parts for a Dynapac CA15 without the factory catalog means you’re flipping coins on serial numbers, hoping aftermarket databases got the supersession right. I’ve seen too many guys install a part that looked right but didn’t fit because they used a generic cross-reference. This 1987 OEM Parts Catalog from Dynapac itself gives you the exact part numbers, quantities, and illustration references so you order once. 282 pages of factory-sourced data – not a third-party compilation.

Engine Coverage: Three Power Units Covered

Group 3 of the catalog splits the engine section by manufacturer: John Deere, Ford, and Detroit. Each gets its own subsections for cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system, air cleaner, and pump drive assembly. If your CA15 has the Ford engine, you don’t need to thumb through Deere parts – the table of contents indexes exactly where to look. On page 2 they explain how the reference numbers on the illustration correspond to the parts list columns. That page alone saves you from ordering the wrong injector line.

Serial Number Splits – Why You Cannot Ignore Them

This catalog breaks down every major assembly by serial number ranges. Scrapers split at S/N 1026 to 2100, then again at S/N 2101 & Up. Steering hitch changes at S/N 1850. Drum assemblies have multiple splits: Standard Drum S/N 1851 & Up, Dual Amp versions to S/N 1850, Padded Drum at S/N 1851 & Up – plus a separate section for drum drive with Staffa Drive to S/N 740. If you have a CA15 with a mid-range serial number, you need the correct subgroup or you’ll order a part that physically won’t bolt up.

Group Organization: How to Find Any Part Fast

The catalog uses a group system – Group 1 FRAME, Group 2 DRUM, Group 3 ENGINE, Group 4 TRANSMISSION. Each group starts with its own table of contents. Inside each group, left pages list part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and serial number applicability; right pages show exploded views. The quantity column tells you how many of each part per machine (or per assembly if indented). No flipping back and forth between separate illustrations and text – it’s all facing pages. You can trace an o-ring from the illustration number back to the part number in under ten seconds.

OEM vs. Aftermarket: Why This Reprint Isn’t a Copy

This is the original June 1987 reprint of Dynapac’s spare parts catalog, order number 829009. Dynapac published it themselves – not a scan from a scanned copy, not a generic part number list scraped from a dealer database. Aftermarket catalogs often merge different model years or omit the serial number columns. This one shows exact columns for Model (CA15, CA15D, CA15PD) and serial numbers. You don’t get that from a reprint company that never turned a wrench.

Who Needs This 282-Page Parts Catalog

If you own a CA15 vibratory roller – whether you’re a private owner maintaining one machine or a small shop servicing construction equipment for hire – this catalog is your parts bible. The transmission section (Group 4) covers both wheel, axle, motor, brake, planetary, and differential assemblies, split at S/N 2079. Need a part for the brake assembly on a post-2080 machine? The exploded view shows each shim and seal. Related manuals: Dynapac PL2000LS Parts Catalog (258 Pages) – OEM Factory Spec for cold planers, and Dynapac PL2000LS Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Specs for Cold Planer. For the same CA15 catalog, see Dynapac CA15 1987 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs.

One more thing: the numerical index in the back of the catalog lets you look up any seven-digit part number and get the page and reference number. That’s faster than any digital search if you know the part number.

FAQ: Two Questions About This Parts Catalog

Does this catalog cover the CA15D and CA15PD models?

Yes. The catalog header lists CA15, CA15D, and CA15PD throughout. Each model column has its own quantity entry where parts differ.

What if I don’t know my serial number – can I still use the catalog?

You can, but you risk ordering parts that won’t fit. Dynapac changed components at several production breaks – for example, the scraper assembly changed at S/N 1026 and again at S/N 2101. Without your serial number, you’ll need to visually compare the illustration to your machine. The catalog’s exploded views are detailed enough for that, but the safest route is to locate the serial number tag (usually on the frame near the engine) and use the column in the parts list. Even if you have a common part like a filter, the quantity and supersession are only accurate when you match the S/N column. Take the five minutes to find the tag.

Time to stop guessing on parts. Access the Factory Manual and get the correct part number on your first order.