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Terexlift SP848, SP900 1973 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Reference

Look, if you’re trying to keep a Terexlift SP848, SP900 1973 Parts Catalog is exactly what your toolbox needs. This isn’t a generic aftermarket drawing that leaves you ordering the wrong bearing. It’s the same 46-page binder Rexnord issued to dealers when these self-propelled vibratory rollers were new. I’m Mike Callahan – I’ve seen too many shop orders fail because somebody used a third-party parts list. That stops here. The catalog breaks down every system – basic unit, controls, power unit, traction drive, vibrator, steering, and the asphalt option for Model 900. Every part number, every quantity, every assembly is factory-verified. Rex SP848 Self-Propelled Vibratory Roller Repair Parts Book covers the same machines if you need the service side and not just parts.

What This 1973 Parts Catalog Actually Covers

Open to page 3 and you get the full contents list: BASIC UNIT (pages 2–6), CONTROLS (pages 7–11), POWER UNIT (pages 12–13), TRACTION DRIVE (pages 14–23), VIBRATOR (pages 24–32), STEERING (pages 33–37), and ASPHALT OPTION (pages 38–41). Each section has exploded diagrams with callouts. You match the reference number on the picture to the part number in the table. No cross-referencing three different sources. The Brake subassembly lives on page 11, inside the CONTROLS section, right after the emergency stop and 2-speed shift. That’s where you find the brake pad and actuator part numbers for both the SP848 dirt model and the SP900 asphalt model.

46 Pages of Factory Part Numbers

Forty-six pages may not sound like a lot, but every page is packed. Take the BASIC UNIT section: pages 4 and 5 show the dirt model (SP848) main frame, steering wheel, fuel tank, roll, handrails, wheel and tire assembly – even the cotton webbing strap for the fuel tank. Asphalt model (SP900) gets its own spread on page 6. The part number format is old-school Rex – numbers like 502-07109-80 for the main frame, 298-00068-47 for the steering wheel. You get the quantity required per machine. That means if you need two of something, it says ‘2’ right next to the number. No guesswork. I’ve used these lists to order parts for a 1973 SP848 that had been sitting in a field for ten years. Everything matched. 1972 Terexlift S.P. VIBRATORY ROLLER Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Reference is a close year, but if your serial number falls in the HX267 through June 1973 range, stick with this one.

Brake Section: Critical Part Numbers

Brake parts are one of the most common items to screw up. The CONTROLS section on page 11 lists every piece – the foot pedal linkage, the master cylinder, the wheel cylinders, the shoes. If you order a brake shoe based on a generic cross-reference, you could end up with a lining that’s 1/8-inch too thick. That locks up the drum. This catalog gives you the exact Rex part number. Page 11 is the one to photocopy and tape to your toolbox if you own an SP848 or SP900. The emergency stop valve and linkage are also on that page. Use this catalog, not a parts store computer that says “fits many models.” That’s a lie.

Ordering Parts the Right Way – Instructions Inside

Page 2 of the catalog has a bold warning: “Order repair parts from your Rexnord distributor. Specify quantity, part number and name of part. Do not order by reference number or state quantity wanted in terms of sets or pairs.” That’s gold. I’ve had countermen try to sell me a “set” of bearings because I didn’t read the instructions. This catalog tells you exactly one part number per item. You also must give the serial number of the machine – it’s stamped on the manufacturer’s plate attached to the frame. If you skip that step, the distributor can’t verify if your machine has a running change. The instructions also tell you to provide complete shipping address and billing info. They don’t mess around.

Why OEM Documentation from 1973 Still Matters

Aftermarket parts catalogs are photocopies of photocopies. Lines blur, part numbers get transposed, quantities drop out. This Terexlift SP848, SP900 1973 Parts Catalog came from the original dealer binder. Every digit is legible. The exploded diagrams are crisp. If you’ve ever tried to decode a fuzzy JPEG of a steering cylinder seal, you know what I mean. The OEM file also includes the original bulletin number (469) and the serial number range. That tells you exactly which machines it covers. No generic “fits all models” garbage. Rex SP950 Vibratory Roller Repair Parts Book 1977 is a later model, but the same documentation philosophy applies. For background on why this level of detail is standard in the Automotive Industry Overview, you can read up. Also check Automotive Industry Overview.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this catalog cover both the SP848 and SP900?

Yes. It covers Model SP848 (dirt) and Model SP900 (asphalt) effective serial number HX267 through June 1973.

How many pages?

46 pages.

What sections are included?

Every major system: Basic Unit (dirt and asphalt), Controls (including brake on page 11), Power Unit (GM 3-53 diesel), Traction Drive (hydraulic pump, motor, transmission, axle, wheel ends), Vibrator (hydraulic system, rolls, amplitude unit, control box, articulating cross), Steering (single for 848, dual for 900, pump, valve, cylinder), and Asphalt Option (water tank, pump, tire scrapers, fuel oil wetting system). Each section has its own exploded diagram page with part numbers, descriptions, and quantities. The catalog also includes ordering instructions on page 2 that tell you exactly how to buy parts from your Rexnord distributor without confusion.

Can I use this for a later serial number?

No. This catalog is effective only for serial number HX267 through June 1973. Later machines may have running changes that aren’t reflected here. Always match your serial number to the catalog’s effective range.

Access the Factory Manual. Stop losing billable hours chasing wrong part numbers. This is the same 46-page document that kept Rexnord dealers straight in 1973. Get it on your bench and order with certainty.