Description

GEHL 1160 Parts Catalog

You’ve got a GEHL 1160 Windrow Merger on the lift, and you need a replacement part. You pull up some aftermarket parts site, get a number that looks close, order it, and it doesn’t fit. Now you’re waiting another week while the machine sits. I’ve seen that mistake a hundred times. That’s where this Parts Catalog comes in – it’s the factory-issued document, not a third-party reinterpretation. 32 pages of exact OEM part numbers, decal locations, and hardware specs so you order the right piece the first time.

Decal Locations and Part Number Identification

One section that saves more time than anything else is the Decal Locations table. The manual shows where every warning, caution, and identification decal sits on the machine. If you’re replacing a decal or trying to confirm a serial number location, you go right to that page. No guessing where the plate is stamped. The serial number plate location on the left rear side of the main frame is called out on page 2. That’s the sort of detail you don’t get from a generic parts list ripped off a forum.

What Fastener Grades Does This Manual Cover?

Look at the abbreviation table on page 2. It lists every fastener type you’ll encounter: Cap Screws (Hexagon Head), Flat Head Hexagon Socket Cap Screws, Flanged Lock Nuts, Hexagon Tap Bolts, Set Screws, and more. It tells you that unless otherwise specified, all Cap Screws or Bolts are Grade 5, cadmium or zinc plated. Hexagon Nuts for Grade 5 bolts are Grade B. That matters when you’re torquing a head bolt or a wheel lug – grab a Grade 5 bolt where the manual says Grade 8, and you could have a failure. This catalog gives you the factory spec so you don’t have to guess.

32 Pages of Factory-Sourced Data

32 pages. That’s what you get. Not a 500-page monster with filler photos. Every page is dense with part numbers, descriptions, quantities, and references to related fasteners. The manual also provides standard attaching hardware torque values on the inside back cover. Page 2 explicitly says: “Standard attaching hardware torque values are also provided on the inside back cover.” That’s a time-saver when you’re in the middle of reassembly and need a quick check. You don’t have to flip through a separate service manual – it’s right there.

Order Parts the Right Way – Follow the Abbreviation Table

The abbreviation table on page 2 is your cheat sheet. Terms like ADJ (Adjustable), ASSY (Assembly), CP (Cone Point), EXT (External), HT (Heat Treated), ID (Inside Diameter), IRC (International Harvester Corporation), MTG (Mounting), NF (National Fine thread), RR (Right Rear), RT (Right), SOC (Socket), THD (Thread), WI (With) – they’re all defined. When you call a dealer or order online, you need to say “ADJ ASSY: 1 each” or “Cap Screw, Grade 5, 3/4-10 x 2.5” using the exact abbreviation. This manual gives you the language. Skip that step, and you’ll get a part that doesn’t match.

Torque Values: Inside Back Cover Reference

I’ve lost count of how many guys skip the torque reference. The inside back cover of this GEHL 1160 Parts Catalog lists standard attaching hardware torque values. That’s not just for fasteners on the machine – it applies to any bolt you replace using the catalog. A hex nut for a Grade 5 bolt has a specific torque. Use an impact gun and send it home without checking, and you either strip threads or leave it loose. The inside back cover saves you from that. It also has an Attaching Hardware Table for part numbers of related fasteners. That table is gold when you lose a bolt and need to order the correct replacement.

Why This Manual Beats Aftermarket Catalogs

Aftermarket catalogs often use generic part numbers or reprint old data without checking revisions. This catalog is original GEHL print. The front matter states: “GEHL Company reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or construction of any part of the unit without incurring the obligation to install such changes on any unit previously delivered.” That means this catalog reflects the production version as built. If a part was superseded, the manual notes it. You won’t get that from a third-party site that scrapes data. For related machines, check the GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog or the GEHL SL7610, SL7710, SL7810 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs and the GEHL RS6-34 2013 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Manual for other models. If you’re curious about diesel engine fundamentals, see this Wikipedia article on diesel engines, but for exact parts and fastener specs, you need the factory manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this manual show actual part numbers for the 1160?

Yes. Every part listed has the factory number.

How do I use the abbreviation table to find the right fastener?

On page 2, the table defines every abbreviation used in the parts lists – from ADJ (Adjustable) to WI (With). Find the fastener description in the parts list, cross-reference the abbreviation, then look up the torque value on the inside back cover. For example, if you see “Cap Screw – Grade 5” you know the hex nut is Grade B. That ensures you order the correct hardware and torque it to spec. The manual also has a separate Attaching Hardware Table for part numbers of nuts, washers, and bolts that aren’t illustrated but are included in the lists. That table is on the inside back cover. Use it every time.

Don’t waste another afternoon chasing wrong parts. Access the Factory Manual and get the exact OEM part number for your GEHL 1160 Windrow Merger.