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GEHL GE1202 Parts Catalog – 120-Page OEM Factory Manual

If you are ordering parts for a GEHL GE1202 compact excavator, the last thing you need is a guess. I have seen techs order the wrong bottom roller because they used an aftermarket parts list that skipped the update. That mistake costs a day and a half of labor. The GEHL GE1202 Parts Catalog is 120 pages of factory drawings, direct from GEHL. Every part number, every reference, every torque spec is verified. No reprints, no third-party copy.

120 Pages of Exploded-View Diagrams

This catalog breaks the machine into logical sections – undercarriage, boom arm, hydraulic pumps, electrical, and more. Each assembly is drawn in an exploded view with reference numbers tied to a parts list. Need the part number for the top roller on the steel track? Page 10. Looking for the cap screw that holds the valve body cover? Page 24 shows the exact fastener spec. The table of contents starts on the inside front cover and runs 115 pages of indexed content. You get the same diagrams the dealer uses.

GEHL GE1202 Parts Catalog: Why Factory Specs Matter

Aftermarket catalogs often use generic fasteners or skip the revision letter. GEHL updated the control valve assembly on these machines more than once. The factory catalog on page 69 shows the Valve assembly with the superseded part numbers. If you order from a third-party list, you might receive the old valve that does not fit the updated pilot supply unit (page 66). That is a waste of shipping and downtime. This manual sources directly from GEHL’s engineering database.

3 Critical Sections for Undercarriage Repair

The undercarriage chapters cover both steel tracks (pages 8–12) and rubber tracks (pages 13–15). Each roller, tensioner, and track segment is listed with the correct bolt grade and torque values. The bottom roller on page 9 includes the seal kit part number. The track tensioner on page 12 shows the grease fitting location – important if you are replacing the cylinder. Anyone rebuilding a GE1202 undercarriage needs these pages open on the bench.

Get the Right Part Number the First Time

Flip to the back of the catalog. There is a numerical index (pages 106–115) that cross-references every part number in the book. You have a worn spool from the double control valve (page 65)? Look up the reference number in the index, and it gives you the page and the current part number. The alphabetical index (pages 104–105) covers component names. I keep both indexes bookmarked. They save hours of flipping.

Does This Manual Cover Hydraulic Components?

Yes. Hydraulic pump drive (page 54), main control valve (pages 62–64), pilot supply unit (page 66), selection valve (page 68), dozer valve (page 73), auxiliary hydraulics valve (page 74) – all are in here. The hose routing diagrams start on page 80 and run through page 94. If you are replacing a blown hose on the boom offset cylinder (page 79), the routing diagram shows the exact length and fitting orientation. That prevents kinked lines and premature failures.

Source Validity: OEM Print, Not Aftermarket Copy

This is a scanned copy of the original GEHL Parts Manual, Form No. 908171. The introduction on page 2 states that the model and serial number tag is located on the front cabin panel. It also tells you “Right” and “Left” are determined from the operator seat facing forward. That orientation matters when ordering decal kits (pages 2–7). The torque chart on the inside rear cover lists standard attaching hardware values in foot-pounds and Newton-meters. Aftermarket manuals often crop that chart. This one includes it.

Related Manuals for the GEHL Line

If you also work on other GEHL models, check out the GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog and the GEHL SL7610, SL7710, SL7810 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs. For the compact excavator sibling, the GEHL RS6-34 2013 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Manual covers a different platform but similar hydraulic architecture. Need background on the diesel engine used in these machines? Refer to this Wikipedia article on diesel engines for general fuel system theory, but stick to the factory catalog for actual part numbers. this Wikipedia article on diesel engines can help you understand injection timing, but never use it to order a pump.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this manual specific to the GE1202 model?

Yes. This is the GEHL factory parts catalog for the GE1202 compact excavator only.

Does this catalog include fastener torque values?

Yes. The inside rear cover has a torque chart for standard attaching hardware. Metric values are shown in Newton-meters on the exploded views; you multiply by 0.738 to get foot-pounds. The manual also specifies fastener grades – most cap screws are Grade 5, cadmium or zinc plated, with hexagon nuts Grade B for Grade 5 screws. That level of detail keeps threads from stripping and joints from loosening.

Can I use this to identify hydraulic valve part numbers?

Absolutely. The main control valve is shown on pages 62–64, double control valve on page 65, pilot supply unit on page 66, stop valve on page 67, selection valve on page 68, valve on page 69, distribution block on page 70, travel valve on page 72, dozer valve on page 73, and auxiliary hydraulics valve on page 74. Each assembly has an exploded view with reference numbers and a parts list.

How many pages are in this catalog?

120 pages, including the inside front cover and the torque chart on the inside rear cover.

Access the Factory Manual and keep it on your tablet or print the section you need. When you are standing at the parts counter with a broken roller and a serial number, this catalog gives you the exact part number – not a maybe. Stop calling the dealer to cross-check. Put the OEM data on your bench.