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NYK FBR9, FBR10, FBRA10, FBR12, FBRA12 1980 Parts Catalog

You’re staring at a pile of old NYK forklifts – FBR9, FBR10, FBRA10, FBR12, FBRA12 – and somebody swapped the hydraulic pump years ago. Now you need the right replacement, not some guess from an online forum. I’ve been there. Aftermarket parts lists are garbage for these Japanese electrics because they leave out the variant-specific interchangeability notes. That’s where this NYK FBR9, FBR10, FBRA10, FBR12, FBRA12 1980 Parts Catalog earns its place on your bench. 189 pages of factory part numbers, exploded views, and the exact ordering codes NYK used in June 1980. No fluff, no condensed reprints – this is the original PDF scan from Nippon Yusoki Co., Ltd.

What This Parts Catalog Actually Contains

Flip to any page and you’ll see the same layout: a left page with an illustration (exploded view) and a right page with the parts list table. Every assembly – steering, mast, drive unit – gets its own figure number. The Capital Indicating Number (like FIG.9 for Steering) points you to a group of parts. Inside that group, individual parts have Indicating Numbers (A, B, C…) that match the exploded view. The parts list columns include Part Number, Part Name, Interchangeability, Contents (which sub-assemblies are included), Quantity, Control Classification, and Remarks. That Interchangeability column is gold – it tells you if the same piston or seal fits the FBRA10 and the FBR12. You don’t get that from a generic diagram.

The manual covers five model suffixes: (S.UC)27-(CS,FCS)-(-P). That means standard upright, cushion tire, with either standard or full free lift mast. Every variant is listed on page 1. I’ve seen techs order the wrong mast cylinder because they ignored that suffix. Don’t be that guy.

FBR9 vs FBR12: Interchangeability Notes

NYK built the FBRA versions with a different drive motor controller and a slightly different steer axle. The parts catalog marks interchangeable parts with a code in the Interchangeability column. For example, the steering tie rod end might carry the same part number across FBR9, FBR10, and FBR12, but the FBRA10 gets a different ball joint. You’ll find those specifics in the steering section – FIG.9 and FIG.10. The manual highlights differences with a notation like “Not applicable to FBRA” in the Remarks column. If you’re swapping parts between a 1979 FBR12 and a 1980 FBRA10, this catalog saves you a bench full of wrong hardware.

189 Pages of Factory Part Numbers

189 pages. That’s the entire parts breakdown for five models from the year 1980. Each page is a direct scan of the original NYK publication – double-column Japanese and English. The part numbers are the real deal, not aftermarket re-stamps. Need the charge pump seal for a FBR10 with full free lift mast? Look up the mast assembly figure, find the Indicating Number for the lift cylinder, and the Parts Number column gives you the OEM number. You can order that from any NYK dealer and it’ll match. I’ve had aftermarket catalogs list a seal that was two millimeters too thin – oil leak in two days. This catalog’s part numbers are what the factory drew.

How to Use the Indicating Number System

Open the catalog to any figure. The Capital Indicating Number (e.g., FIG.5 for Drive Unit) sits at the top of the illustration. Below it, smaller Indicating Numbers (1, 2, 3…) correspond to each part. On the parts list page, the first column is Indicating Number – that’s your map. Then Part Number, then Part Name. The Contents column breaks down the assembly. Example: Indicating Number “A” for Steering assembly includes parts 1 through 33. You can see exactly what comes with the assembly and what’s sold separately. The OCR excerpt from page 4 explains this in both English and Japanese. Read that preface once and you’ll never hunt for a part number again.

Why Aftermarket Parts Lists Fail

Aftermarket vendors copy the illustrations but drop the Interchangeability column. They’ll list one part number for a brake shoe that fits all FBR models – but NYK changed the lining compound in 1979 for the FBRA series. That aftermarket shoe might grab differently on a high-speed stop, which is a safety issue on a forklift. The OEM catalog flags that change in the Control Classification column. I’ve had to order a second set of shoes because the aftermarket manual didn’t note the updated part number. You waste time, the customer waits, and the forklift sits. This catalog eliminates that guesswork because it’s the original source. For related models, check the NYK FBR 20-30 25-30 30-30 1985 Parts Catalog or the NYK FBR Series 1983 Parts Catalog if you’re dealing with later years. For service procedures, the NYK FBR-50 Forklift Technical Manual pairs well with this parts catalog. I’ve seen enough counterfeit parts to fill a Automotive Industry Overview report – that’s why I trust only factory documentation like this.

FAQ

Can I use this catalog for a 1981 model?

Only if the model code and suffix match exactly. NYK updated parts for 1981.

How do I find the correct part number for the steering assembly?

Locate FIG.9 (Steering) in the catalog. The Capital Indicating Number is “F” or whatever NYK assigned for your variant. The illustration shows every component. On the corresponding parts list page, look at the Indicating Number column – you’ll see a row for the complete steering assembly with its own Part Number. Below that are individual parts with their own Indicating Numbers (1, 2, 3…). If you need the entire assembly, order the Part Number from the “A” row. If you only need the tie rod, find Indicating Number 12 – the Parts Number column gives you the OEM number. Check the Interchangeability column to confirm it fits your FBRA10 or FBR12. The original NYK documentation also includes a Remark column that may note “For early production” or “For FBRA only.” Don’t skip that column – I’ve seen a guy order a steering gear that was superseded by a different part number in 1980, and the catalog’s Control Classification column flagged it as “Discontinued, use 12345-xxxxx.”

Does this include hydraulic system parts?

Yes – the mast and hydraulics section covers lift cylinders, tilt cylinders, hoses, and the control valve. Each assembly has its own figure and parts list.

What is the difference between FBR and FBRA?

FBRA models have a different drive motor controller and some steering components. The catalog marks those differences in the Interchangeability column.

Look, I’ve been wrenching on Japanese forklifts since before some of you were born. If you’re tired of chasing wrong part numbers and dealing with returns, get the source that NYK’s own parts counter uses. Access the Factory Manual and keep it on a tablet in your bay. You’ll order the right part the first time, every time.