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GEHL 142, 152, 253, 272, 292 2009 Parts Catalog – Factory Specs for Compact Excavator Attachments

I’m Mike Callahan, 28-year ASE master. If you’re tearing down a GEHL compact excavator attachment and you don’t have the factory parts catalog, you’re gambling with your time and your customer’s machine. This 40-page 2009 manual covers the GEHL 142, 152, 253, 272, 292 2009 Parts Catalog. It’s not a reprint; it’s the original GEHL publication. The difference between ordering the right seal kit and guessing based on a blurry eBay photo is right here in these pages.

Bucket Geometry and Dipper Arm Identification – The First Pages

Your attachment identification starts on page 4. You get dipper arm identification details – which pin set and bushing sizes match your machine. Page 5 lays out bucket geometry so you can verify the cutting edge width and capacity before you order steel. Without this, you risk bolting on a bucket that changes your breakout force curve. GEHL designed these attachments to specific load paths; stray from the part numbers and you invite weld cracks.

Heavy-Duty and Swivel Bucket Coverage

Seven bucket categories fill the middle of this catalog. Heavy-duty buckets for models 153, 192, 193, 222, 223 start on page 11. Swivel buckets for your 142 and 152 appear on page 18. Each exploded view shows every bushing, pin, and cutting edge with a reference number. The parts list beside the illustration tells you the exact GEHL part number, quantity, and description. For a dedicated parts breakdown of the mini-excavator itself, see the GEHL 142 152 Mini-excavator Parts Catalog. The GEHL 253 Compact Excavator Parts Catalog covers the base machine components separately.

Auxiliary Hydraulic Coupler Identification – Critical for Hose Routing

Page 6 is one of the most useful pages in this book. It shows the auxiliary hydraulic coupler identification for all models in this series. That flat-face coupler and the O-ring seal are not interchangeable with generic parts. The illustration marks the thread type – NPT or metric – and the port location. Get this wrong and you’ll have a hydraulic leak at full pressure. The manual also lists the hose routing orientation so you don’t kink the lines during installation.

Understanding the Abbreviations and Torque Conversion on Page 2

Page 2 lists all the standard abbreviations – that alone saves a headache when decoding part numbers. ‘CS’ means cap screw, ‘HYD’ means hydraulic, ‘NSS’ means not sold separately. The torque conversion note: metric values are in Newton-meters; multiply by 0.738 to get foot-pounds. Standard attaching hardware torque values are referenced near the back. If you need background on the power source, this Wikipedia article on diesel engines covers the fundamentals. For a deeper dive into diesel engine operation, refer to this Wikipedia article on diesel engines.

Which GEHL Models Does This Parts Catalog Cover?

The primary models are 142, 152, 253, 272, and 292. But the bucket identification sections also include data for 342, 362, 753Z, 802, 803, and several Werk Brau models (303, 353, 373, 383Z, 502, 503Z, 602, 603, 652). If your machine is a 253 compact excavator, the swivel bucket cylinder pages (24-25) give you the seal kit part numbers. Always confirm your serial number against the tag on the front cab panel – the manual’s introduction on page 1 tells you exactly where to find it.

That covers the basics.

FAQs

Does this catalog list torque values for the bolts?

Only standard attaching hardware torque values are referenced on page 2. Specific torque specs for bucket cylinders are not included.

Can I use this parts catalog to order parts for a 342 or 362 model?

Those models appear in the bucket identification sections (pages 9, 15, 20, etc.), but only for specific bucket types. The catalog explicitly covers models 142, 152, 253, 272, and 292 as the primary models. If you have a 342 or 362, the bucket part numbers for general-purpose and swivel buckets are listed, but the machine-specific attachment identification may differ. Always cross-reference your serial number with the parts manual for your base machine. The GEHL 253 303 353 373 2011 Operators Manual – Factory Specs would be more appropriate for those models. This catalog is a supplement for the attachments, not the carrier.

How do I read the reference numbers in the exploded views?

Circled reference numbers indicate a complete assembly. A small bag icon means a seal kit. Check the notes following the reference number in the parts list. The abbreviations on page 2 help decode descriptions like ‘CS’ for cap screw or ‘HYD’ for hydraulic.

Is this a scanned copy or an original PDF?

Original OEM PDF – scanned from the official GEHL publication, not a third-party reprint.

Your GEHL attachment won’t wait. Every time you dig into a bucket cylinder or replace a coupler, you need the correct part number from page 24 or the torque conversion from page 1. Don’t rely on aftermarket lists that guess the bushing size. Access the Factory Manual and keep the genuine GEHL part numbers on your workbench.