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FIAT Kobelco K912A, K912ALC 1987 Parts Catalog

Ordering parts for a FIAT Kobelco K912A, K912ALC 1987 Parts Catalog machine without the right numbers costs you time and money. I’ve seen guys guess at a fuel tank gasket and end up with a month-long wait because the dealer had to cross-reference three aftermarket books. This is the OEM factory book, 541 pages, published in 1987 by Kobe Steel. It lists every piece from the upper frame to the vandalism guard, with part numbers tied directly to machine serial numbers. You get the same data the dealer uses, no translation errors.

Working on a backhoe loader that old means you’re dealing with hydraulics, fuel systems, and cab assemblies that haven’t been made in decades. The difference between a K912A and a K912ALC can be a different Fuel tank mount or GM engine mount. This catalog covers both. Section 041-01 shows the FUEL TANK ASSY for the standard engine, and 041-5 handles the GM engine mount variant. You’ll see exploded views and part numbers for seals, brackets, and pumps. No second-guessing.

Look at the UPPER GROUP breakdown on pages 011 through 043. You get frame assemblies, counterweights, battery mounts, reduction units, hydraulic tank, and that fuel pump assembly. Every subassembly has its own part number and reference diagram. If you need to order a counterweight for the silent-type cab, the catalog lists FRAME ASSY, UPP (FOR SILENT TYPE) with a specific part number. That level of detail saves you from buying the wrong bracket.

UPPER GROUP: Frame, Counterweight, and Fuel Tank Breakdown

This section starts with the UPP FRAME ASSY. There are three variants: standard, silent-type, and GM engine mount. The counterweight assemblies (012 01 and 012 03) are separate because the bolt pattern changed between serial number breaks. Battery mount assemblies appear twice (013-1 and 014 1) – that’s not a typo. One is for left-hand mount, the other for a different battery size. The catalog shows which one matches your machine based on the serial number range printed on the first page. You will also find the REDUCTION UNIT (015-01), the hydraulic tank (031 1), and the fuel tank group (041-01, 041-01A, 041-5). The FUEL PUMP ASSY (043-1) rounds out the upper group. All part numbers are OEM, not aftermarket cross-references.

CAB GROUP: From Cab Installation to Vandalism Guards

The CAB GROUP (pages 051 through 071) covers everything bolted above the frame. The INSTAL, CAB section lists hardware and seals for different market variants: Australia/New Zealand, North America, and standard. The CAB ASSY itself (052 01) includes the floorplate and wiring harness mounts. Door assemblies (053-01), guard assemblies (055-01, 055-5), and vandalism guards (059-45, 059-45A) for the North American market have their own part numbers. The CATALOG even includes a seat belt assembly (067-45) and a METAR ASSY (065 01) – that is the instrument panel cluster. If you’re restoring a cab on a K912ALC, this section is where you live.

Why You Need Factory Part Numbers (Not Aftermarket Guesswork)

Aftermarket parts catalogs often recompile numbers from multiple years and models, mixing up metric and standard fasteners. This 1987 Parts Catalog is an original KOBE STEEL publication, book code S3LC1005-09. It lists only the parts that were installed on machines from serial number LC-2017 onward and YC-0103 onward. The foreword tells you to write down your machine serial number and engine serial number before ordering. That is the correct habit. Using a third-party book, you risk ordering a fuel tank that doesn’t fit the GM mount or a cab guard drilled for the wrong bolt spacing. The factory book eliminates that risk.

541 Pages: What This Catalog Covers

Five hundred forty-one pages of exploded diagrams and part number tables. The catalog is split into ten major groups: UPPER GROUP, CAB GROUP, and more (the full TOC includes hydraulic, electrical, and undercarriage groups not shown in the excerpt). Each page has a part number column, description, and quantity per assembly. For example, the FUEL TANK ASSY on page 041-01 lists the tank body, filler neck, cap, and mounting straps with individual part numbers. You can order exactly what broke, not a whole assembly. The Automotive Industry Overview context helps, but this catalog is the tool for the job.

How to Place a Parts Order Correctly

Page 5 of the catalog has the ordering instructions in both Japanese and English. You must provide: (1) model (K912A or K912ALC), (2) machine serial number or engine serial number, (3) part number, (4) part name, (5) quantity, and (6) shipping address. Example given: MODEL [K912A], SERIAL [2438u257Fl], PART NUMBER [cylinder assy], QTY [1]. Stick to that format and your dealer will not send the wrong part. The catalog also reminds you that engine parts are in a separate manual – do not look for piston rings in this book. Automotive Industry Overview [LINK_ID_EXT_1] can give you background on serial number conventions, but the catalog itself has all you need.

Fuel System Parts: TANK ASSY, FUEL (Page 041)

The fuel system group covers the tank assembly (041-01, 041-01A, 041-5) and the fuel pump assy (043-1). The GM engine mount variant uses a different tank with different mounting brackets and filler neck orientation. Page 041-01A shows the tank with a drain plug and sediment bowl bracket. The pump assembly (043-1) includes the gasket, filter screen, and mounting bolts. If your FIAT Kobelco K912A is leaking fuel from the tank, you look up the tank part number, then order the gasket or tank directly. No guesswork.

Does this catalog include engine parts?

No. Engine parts are in a separate manual – see the foreword on page 5.

How do I verify part numbers for my specific machine?

Write down your machine serial number (found on the frame plate) and check the front of the catalog. The first page lists the applicable serial number ranges: LC-2017~ and YC-0103~. If your machine falls within those ranges, every part number in the book applies. For machines outside those ranges, you need a later revision. Cross-reference the part number with the exploded diagram to confirm shape and mounting holes before ordering. This is especially important for fuel tanks and cab assemblies because different years used different bolt patterns. When in doubt, call your dealer with both the part number and serial number.

Related manuals that match this level of detail: FIAT Kobelco K912A 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Breakdown and FIAT Kobelco ED150, ED150-IE 2013 Parts Catalog OEM. Also check FIAT Kobelco ED150, ED150-2 2009 Parts Catalog OEM Manual for other series.

You need the right numbers to keep a 1987 backhoe loader working. Access the Factory Manual and get the OEM part data your dealer uses.