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GEHL RB1460 Parts Catalog

Been burned by aftermarket parts catalogs that swap a thread pitch or skip the hardware table? I’ve got a bay full of balers that came in with stripped mounting holes because somebody trusted a reprinted part number. This GEHL RB1460 Parts Catalog is the factory document – 48 pages of what GEHL actually bolts onto the machine. You get the exact part numbers, the attaching hardware callouts, and the torque values that keep a baler together at 540 PTO rpm. No translator took a guess at a Grade 5 cap screw. No one redrew the decal locations from memory.

Frame, Fenders & Twinebox – Pages 6–7

If the twine box bracket is cracked or you’re swapping a fender, you need the frame page. It shows the left and right frame assemblies with every bolt, nut, and washer listed. The parts list specifies whether a cap screw is Grade 5 or Grade 8 – you don’t have to guess hardness. The manual also tells you that “Right” and “Left” are determined from a position standing at the rear of the unit facing the direction of travel. That orientation matters when you order a fender and get the wrong side.

Sprocket & Roller Part Number Guide – Page 15

Page 15 is a standalone table that cross-references sprocket and roller part numbers. If you’ve got a worn sprocket on the pickup drive and the tooth count is smeared, this guide gets you the right GEHL part without measuring. It lists each sprocket by number of teeth and bore diameter. The roller section includes the bearing part numbers – saved me a phone call more than once. Need the implement drive line shield? Page 9 covers the shields and covers with the exact hardware routing. You won’t find that level of detail in a reprint.

Hydraulic Twine Wrapping Kit – Pages 40–43

The Hydraulic Twine Wrapping Kit section runs from page 40 to page 43. It’s a complete breakdown of the kit components: the control valve, the lines, the cylinder, and the mounting brackets. If you retrofit this kit onto an older RB1460, you need to verify the hose routing and the flow control valve porting. The manual shows the port identification and the correct fitting sizes. I’ve seen guys install the wrong restrictor orifice and burn up a pump – the factory specs keep you out of that mess.

Standard Hardware Torque Specifications – Inside Back Cover

Torque values are printed on the inside back cover, right next to the Attaching Hardware Table. That’s where you find the Grade 5 cap screw torque for a 3/8-16 fastener (in ft-lb) and the Grade B nut torque. The manual doesn’t hide the spec in a separate binder – it’s on the last page so you can flip to it with greasy fingers. The Attaching Hardware Table lists every common fastener (carriage bolts, hex tap bolts, cap screws) with the part number you order from GEHL.

Total Density Control – Pages 26–27

Two pages cover the Total Density Control (TDC) system: the valve assembly, the linkage, and the adjustment procedures. If the bale density is all over the place, you need to check the TDC linkage geometry. The manual provides the correct rod lengths and spring tensions. It also lists the seal kit part numbers for the TDC cylinder – so you rebuild it once instead of chasing leaks.

This catalog is not a service manual – it doesn’t tell you how to rebuild the transmission or set the pickup height. What it does is give you the OEM part numbers, the hardware grades, and the torque specs that keep the baler in one piece. You pair it with a service manual for the repair steps, but you use this catalog when you order parts. And you use the torque table on every fastener that holds the frame together – I’ve seen a loose drawbar bolt shear because someone used a 3/8 Grade 2 instead of a Grade 5.

Does this manual include torque specifications?

Yes. The inside back cover lists standard hardware torque values for Grade 5 and Grade 8 fasteners, plus nut grades.

Can I use this catalog to order parts for my GEHL RB1460?

That’s exactly what it’s for. Each page breaks down assemblies into individual GEHL part numbers. The hardware table on the inside back cover also gives you the common fastener part numbers you order separately. No cross-referencing to aftermarket numbers.

Are wiring diagrams included?

Only for the optional Electric Twine Wrapping Kit – page 33 shows the wiring diagram for that specific kit. The main catalog does not cover the baler chassis wiring because the base RB1460 doesn’t have electrical systems beyond the optional kits. If you need full tractor wiring, look for a GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog or a GEHL SL7610, SL7710, SL7810 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs for the tractor side.

What is the difference between a parts catalog and a service manual?

A parts catalog lists every nut, bolt, assembly, and replacement part with OEM numbers. A service manual gives you the step-by-step repair procedures. This is a parts catalog – you use it to order the right part, then use a service manual to install it. They work together.

If you’re ordering parts for a GEHL RB1460 round baler, this is the document you need. The 48 pages cover the frame, pickup, baler starter, roller drives, gate hydraulics, and all the optional kits. The part numbers are direct from General and the hardware specs are factory. Access the Factory Manual now and put the right parts on the machine.

Related Manuals

• GEHL SL4640, SL4840, SL5640, SL6640 2005 Parts Catalog
• GEHL SL7610, SL7710, SL7810 2005 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs
• GEHL RS6-34 2013 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Manual

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