Description

FIAT Kobelco 355C 1980 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs

FIAT Kobelco 355C 1980 Parts Catalog is what you need when every bolt you pull has a number already stamped on it — and the aftermarket book gave you a number that fits nothing. I’ve seen guys order a bearing three times because the third-party catalog had a typo on the row. That’s time the machine isn’t digging, and money the shop isn’t making. This book is the reference from the people who built the backhoe. 272 pages of actual factory part numbers, not someone’s best guess.

Ordering parts starts on page 5. That page tells you exactly how to read the catalog and what information you need when you call a dealer. No assumptions. The manual is in five languages — English, Italian, French, German, Spanish — because the 355C ended up in every kind of shop. But the language that matters is the part number, and those are printed right above the plates. Exploded views let you see exactly how the assembly goes together. You match the number, you order the piece, you move on.

Use of the Catalog: Five Languages, One Source of Truth

Page 9 of the manual covers the rules for interpretation. This isn’t something you skip. I’ve seen guys pull a bearing number from the wrong subgroup because they didn’t read the intro. The manual tells you how the subgroup index on page 17/1 works, and the numerical index on page 19/1 gives you a cross-reference if all you have is a part number. That orange section — the model list on page 11 — is color-coded so you can identify your specific machine variant fast. When you’re under a deadline, that matters.

Every 1980 FIAT Kobelco 355C Parts Catalog from the factory uses the same layout. The parts lists sit above the plates. You see the illustration, you read the callout, you confirm the quantity. No translation errors. If you need to track modifications after the original build, check the Modifications section starting at page 1M. Those tables list engineering changes — new bracket, updated seal — so you don’t order obsolete stock.

Bearings and Electrical Cables: Tables 1T Through 5T

Miscellanea tables cover bearings (page 1T), electrical cables (page 3T), terminals and boots (page 4T), and insulation tubes (page 5T). These aren’t generic references. They’re the exact parts FIAT used when the machine rolled off the line in 1980. Replace a wheel bearing with a generic equivalent and you risk the cage failing at the wrong moment. That’s not a guess — I’ve seen it happen on a slope. The cable table gives you length, strand count, and terminal specs. Wire a starter wrong and you’re chasing shorts for a week.

Keep this book on the bench next to the FIAT Kobelco ED150, ED150-IE 2013 Parts Catalog OEM. Both follow the same logic, so once you learn the layout, you’re fast on any FIAT Kobelco machine. The 355C shares some drivetrain parts with later models, but the bearing and seal numbers changed over the years — you need the generation-specific catalog. Don’t trust the online forums for that data. I’ve corrected more bad forum advice than I care to count.

Short paragraph: This manual is printed on real paper. You can get grease on it. That’s the point.

3 Sections That Will Save You from a Wrong Order

First, the subgroup index (page 17/1) breaks the backhoe into systems: engine, transmission, hydraulics, final drive, brakes, steering, operator station. You navigate by the subsystem you’re touching. Second, the numerical index (page 19/1) lets you start from a part number stamped on an old piece and find the plate. Third, the modifications tables (page 1M) update the catalog for serial number breaks. If your 355C has a later transmission housing, the mod table tells which parts supersede. That’s factory data you don’t get from a reprint.

For the 355C, the front loader valve group and backhoe swing cylinder are two areas where aftermarket catalogs often list a wrong seal kit. The factory parts list shows the exact kit number by serial range. I’ve had three different machines from 1980 to 1982 come through the shop, and each needed a different kit. Without this catalog, you bill two hours of diagnostic time that could have been a five-minute part lookup.

Need more models? FIAT Kobelco ED150, ED150-2 2009 Parts Catalog OEM Manual and FIAT Kobelco LK650-II 1992 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs are available for those chassis.

Does This Manual Include Torque Specs?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You won’t find torque values on these pages. What you get are the correct part numbers for every nut, bolt, seal, bearing, gasket, hose, and electrical component. If you need torque specs, you want the factory service manual for the 355C. That’s a different document. But ordering the wrong bolt because you guessed the thread pitch — that’s a parts catalog problem. This book fixes that.

For external context on why OEM documentation matters, see the Automotive Industry Overview and the Automotive Industry Overview which explains supply chain traceability.

FAQ

Is this manual in English?

Yes. The catalog contains five parallel languages including English. The instructions are repeated in Italian, French, German, and Spanish on the same pages or in separate sections.

Can I use this to rebuild the entire backhoe?

For parts identification yes. For assembly procedures and torque specs you will need a separate service manual. This catalog only tells you what the part number is.

Does it include exploded diagrams?

Yes. Each spare parts plate shows an exploded view with callouts. The part list sits above the illustration.

What’s the difference between this and a reprint?

This is the original 1980 FIAT Trattori publication. Reprints often lose halftone detail in the plates and can have blurry numbers. The pages are crisp on the factory PDF or the original paper copy.

Stop wasting money on wrong bearings and mystery seals. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep this 272-page reference within arm’s reach of the workbench. When a customer’s 355C is down, you do not have time to cross-check internet forums. You need the number FIAT stamped on the part. This catalog gives you that number. Period.