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VME L270, L270B Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual

You’ve got a VME L270, L270B Parts Catalog in your hands? Good. Because ordering parts for these loaders without the factory listing is a waste of billable hours. The aftermarket stuff shows a generic filter that “might fit.” Then you get the wrong thread pitch and the engine side cover is off again. That’s why this 108-page OEM document exists.

Page 1 alone lists the exact filter part numbers for fuel, lube, lube-bypass, and water filters – including a separate number for flushing vs. servicing. Try finding that in a third-party cross-reference. You can’t. The catalog comes straight from VME North America, with the same part numbers their dealers use.

Filter Part Numbers: Order the Right Parts the First Time

On page 1, you get five filter part numbers that are specific to the L270 and L270B. Fuel filter 12003653. Lube 12000200. Lube-bypass 11996228. Water for flushing 12967020. Water for servicing 12968028. These are not “equivalent to” numbers. They are VME stock numbers. When you walk into a dealer with that list, you walk out with parts that fit. No returns. No downtime.

Cummins Engine Warranty: What This Catalog Covers

Starting on page 3, the manual reproduces the Cummins New Parts Warranty for heavy-duty engines. This isn’t just a parts list; it tells you the warranty coverage terms for cylinder kits, crank, camshafts, and connecting rods. Base warranty: one year, 100,000 miles or 3,600 hours. Extended major components warranty: three years, 300,000 miles or 10,800 hours. If you’re rebuilding a KT19, you need this data to determine whether a part is covered before you pay out of pocket.

Parts Identification – How the Catalog Is Organized

Every page in the 108-page document is a numbered reference. The bookmarks run from page 1 through page 108 – no chapters listed, but the structure is straight part-number-to-illustration. You flip to the section for the engine, the transmission, the hydraulics, and the frame. Each component group has its own part breakdown. No guesswork about which bolt goes where.

Aftermarket Catalogs vs OEM Documentation

Aftermarket parts catalogs get recompiled from multiple sources. A part number changes, and the generic reseller never updates the database. This VME L270, L270B manual is the original factory print. The filter numbers on page 1 match the Cummins warranty on page 3. That level of traceability is why I refuse to use aftermarket catalogs for anything important. If you work on other VME loaders, check out VME L480B 1994 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual”>VME L480B 1994 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual for the larger chassis. For the mid-range, VME L320 1993 Parts Catalog – 557-Page OEM Factory Manual”>VME L320 1993 Parts Catalog – 557-Page OEM Factory Manual has more pages. And for the compact line, VME L190B 1991 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual”>VME L190B 1991 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Manual covers those models.

This catalog gives you the correct part numbers for the Cummins KT19 engine and the rest of the drivetrain. It doesn’t reprint anything from an aftermarket source. It’s the original VME document. That’s what you pay for. Learn more about the Automotive Industry Overview to understand why OEM parts catalogs remain the standard. The same link applies when you want to check the history of heavy equipment documentation – Automotive Industry Overview.

Does this catalog include illustrated explosion diagrams for every part?

No, this is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers and warranty info. For disassembly steps, you need the shop manual.

Why should I buy this when there are free online cross-reference tools?

Free tools are built from user-submitted data. One wrong digit and you order the wrong head gasket. This OEM catalog comes from VME’s own database. The part numbers on page 1 have been verified against the Cummins warranty documents on page 3. That traceability is impossible with crowdsourced sites. If you bill by the hour, one wrong part costs you more than the price of this manual.

If you’re rebuilding a VME L270 or L270B loader, you need the part numbers that match the factory. Don’t rely on aftermarket guesswork. Access the Factory Manual and get the exact VME stock numbers for filters, bearings, and seals.