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White 2525 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Part Numbers for Forklift Repair

If you’re rebuilding a White forklift and you order a part based on a third-party cross-reference, you’ll find out the hard way when the gasket doesn’t seal or the shaft is 1/4″ too short. The White 2525 Parts Catalog is the OEM-issued document that lists every factory part number, every running change, and every supersession that happened during production. This isn’t a generic aftermarket list – it’s the same 105-page binder that real White dealers used to source parts for the MSA 20, 20 II, 25, and 25 II trucks. I’ve seen more wrong parts come in from shops that rely on aftermarket catalogs than from any other mistake. This one gets it right.

Part Number Corrections and Updates Inside

The OCR excerpt from the actual catalog shows a supplement that corrects earlier printing errors. For example, page 9 lists a change from 35P3381 gasket (ref. #76) to 35P1381 – that’s the kind of detail that keeps a mast cylinder from weeping. Page 24 corrects the Prestolite part number from 35P1450 to IBB-2042SS1. That’s not something you’ll find in a Chilton’s book. The catalog also includes repair kit consolidations: on page 66, it changes the XP2048 repair kit to 35R70 for the tilt cylinder, with a full list of included seals and rings. If you’re swapping out a tilt cylinder pack, you need to know exactly which parts come in the kit. This catalog lays it out.

Does This Catalog Cover Your White Forklift Model?

The catalog specifically covers White MSA 20, 20 II, 25, and 25 II fork lift trucks – that’s the same chassis family as the 2525. Serial number breaks are noted: supplement A applies to units with AL O 8100001 and after. If your truck is older than that, the base catalog R-2131 still applies. You also get lift chain specifications for Triplex Tri-Free Lift models with BL534 chain – includes pitch (5/8″), lacing (3×4), and length tables based on lift height. Page 92 shows chain lengths for free-lift masts from 133″ to 185″ MFH. That kind of data saves you from ordering the wrong chain assembly by guesswork.

3 Reasons to Use OEM Parts Documentation

First: Accurate part numbers. The supplement on page 48 changes a shaft length from the original to 4-3/16″. If you order the old number, you get a shaft that doesn’t engage the coupling correctly. Second: Running change history. On page 56, a note tells you that the 50A4746 nipple is used only on trucks with a 90° boss opening in the transmission case. Miss that note, and you install a straight nipple where a 90° pipe assembly (36A9797) is required. Third: Repair kit part numbers are consolidated. Instead of chasing six individual seals, you order one kit number 35R70 and get everything in one bag. That’s the value of the original factory document.

Audience Fit: Who Needs 105 Pages of Part Numbers

Anyone working on a White 2525 or its siblings – from a home-garage guy replacing a water pump to a shop that does in-frame overhauls. If you’re swapping a hydraulic cylinder or rebuilding a transmission, this catalog tells you which o-ring, which back-up ring, and which gasket goes where. The parts are grouped by system: engine, transmission, mast, hydraulics, electrical. You don’t need to flip through 500 pages; at 105 pages, it’s tight enough to keep on the workbench. Beginners will appreciate that the illustrations show exploded views with reference numbers. Pros will use the correction supplement to avoid ordering known-obsolete parts.

Source Validity: OEM Original vs Aftermarket Reprints

Aftermarket parts catalogs are usually compiled by scanning a used book and stripping the watermark. They miss the supplements. They skip the handwritten updates. This White 2525 Parts Catalog is a scanned copy of the actual factory document – including Supplement A that corrects part numbers on pages 9, 10, 19, 24, 26, 32, 36, 38, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 66, 74, 76, 92, and 93. The industry knows that OEM documentation is the only reliable source for supersessions and serial-number-specific parts. If you want to see how the automotive industry handles part number changes, check out this Automotive Industry Overview. The same principle applies here – you need the original bill of materials.

Related catalogs for other White lift truck models include White MY20, MY25, MY30, MY40C Parts Catalog – OEM Forklift Part Numbers, White MA20B, 25B, 30SB 1979 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Specs, and White MA20, A25, A30S Parts Catalog – OEM Forklift Part Numbers. Each is a factory document, not a reprint.

Does this catalog include service procedures or only part numbers?

It’s a parts catalog, not a service manual. You won’t find torque specs or step-by-step disassembly. What you get are exploded views with reference numbers that correspond to the parts list. Use this alongside a factory service manual for repair work.

Will this catalog help me identify parts for a White 2525 built after serial number 8100001?

Yes. Supplement A (pages 2-3 of the PDF) specifically covers changes for units with serial number 8100001 and after. It includes replacement part numbers for pumps, shafts, couplings, and gaskets that were updated during production.

I need the correct part number for a tilt cylinder repair kit. Is that in here?

Page 66 lists repair kit 35R70, which replaces the older XP2048 kit. The kit includes refs #5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 18. Don’t order the old number – you’ll get individual parts instead of the consolidated kit.

Does the catalog cover lift chain specifications for a triplex mast?

Page 92-93 provide a table for BL534 chain with 5/8″ pitch, 3×4 lacing, and length calculations based on maximum fork height and overall height. For a 161″ MFH mast with 76″ overall height, you need chain length 181-7/8″. Yes, it’s in there.

If you’re ordering parts for a White 2525, skipping this catalog means you’re gambling on aftermarket cross-references that don’t know about the 35A9882 countershaft replacement or the 10P3074 cover update. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep it on the bench next to your torque wrench. You’ll order the right part the first time.