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Yale ERP15VT, ERP16VT, ERP18VT, ERP20VT 2015 Parts Catalog

If you’re turning wrenches on a Yale lift truck and you don’t have the factory parts breakdown in front of you, you’re burning money and time. I’ve seen guys order a counterweight gasket off a generic number and spend a Monday fitting a part that doesn’t match the production date. The Yale ERP15VT, ERP16VT, ERP18VT, ERP20VT 2015 Parts Catalog is 726 pages of Yale’s own part numbers, not some third-party reprint. It’s the difference between getting the job done and ordering twice.

That’s 726 pages of actual OEM data. No reprints. No copy. You get the exact illustration and part number Yale used when the truck left the factory. Automotive Industry Overview gives some context on why OEM matters, but this manual is the source.

General Truck Breakdown: Counterweight, Guard, and Cab Parts

You need a cab door for an ERP18VT built after September 2011? The manual splits cab heater assemblies by production date: one section for → 9/2011, another for 9/2011 →. Same for overhead guard, counterweight covers, and hoods. Page 3 lists the major sections, but the real work is in the detailed exploded views. You’ll find separate entries for PVC doors, steel doors, full steel cab assembly, and even the wiper attachment on the rear panel. Every part has a Yale reference number – no cross-referencing to some aftermarket digest.

13 Sections of Factory Parts Data

The catalog divides into 13 sections: General Truck, Electrical System, Drive Unit, Steering, Brake, Hydraulic, and four mast sections (Two-Stage Limited Free-Lift, Three-Stage Full Free-Lift, Two-Stage Full Free-Lift). Plus Options, Field Service Kits, Numerical Index, and User Support Information. That Numerical Index alone saves you an hour of flipping when you’re on the clock.

726 pages. That’s a lot of part numbers.

Does This Manual Cover Your Production Date Variations?

Yale changed battery tray configurations, controller assemblies, and cab options across the ERP15VT–ERP20VT line. The manual marks every change with date ranges (→ 2/2015, 2/2015 →) or serial number breaks (S/N G807B02919J ↔). If you have a truck with side-removal battery tray built in January 2015, you need the right page. This catalog has separate entries for drop-in and side-removal trays, with and without the rapid charge option. Eaton Yale & Towne 1700 1969 Service Manual – OEM Factory Data covers older iron, but for these ERP models you want this 2015 parts book.

Electrical System: Controllers and Wiring Harnesses

Electrical arrangement without E-steering (→ 2/2015) versus with E-steering (2/2015 →). Controller hoist and fan assembly – two different pages depending on serial number. Fuse panel assemblies, contactors, battery connector and cable with/without rapid charge. The wire harness sections run multiple sheets. Miss one harness variation and you’ll be chasing a short that doesn’t exist in your truck. The factory routing diagrams and connector callouts are the only way to be sure.

Get the Right Battery Tray Option for Your Yale

Drop-in or side-removal? Production date cutoffs matter. The manual lists battery tray options with explicit date stamps: (→ 2/2015), (2/2015 →), and (→ S/N G807B02919J). Auxiliary counterweight sections cover side battery removal and drop-in battery removal, plus an optional J2.0XNT counterweight starting 1/2015. If you order a retention bracket for the wrong tray, it either won’t fit or the battery shifts. That’s a safety issue. The manual shows the exact frame hinge and retention setup for your truck.

Mast Sections – Two-Stage, Three-Stage Options

Three separate mast sections in the TOC: Two Stage Limited Free-Lift, Three Stage Full Free-Lift, Two Stage Full Free-Lift. Auxiliary tube extension kits are listed for each type. If you’re rebuilding a mast, the parts catalog gives you the correct roller, seal, and hose routing parts. Don’t rely on a generic mast diagram – the free-lift stages change part numbers.

Older Yale models? Check the Yale OS 030 BC SS 030 BC 1997 Parts Catalog OEM and Yale MP, MPB 040 AC 1997 Parts Catalog Factory OEM for those machines. But for the ERP15VT through ERP20VT, this is the one.

Finally – Automotive Industry Overview provides background, but the actual torque values, part dimensions, and wiring pinouts are in this catalog. You want to order the right part the first time? Access the Factory Manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this parts catalog to find torque specs for the drive unit?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It lists part numbers and exploded views. Torque values are in the separate service manual for these models.

Why are there so many production date splits in the cab and electrical sections?

Yale revised components several times during the ERP15VT–ERP20VT production run. For example, the heater assembly changed in September 2011, and the controller with E-steering was introduced in February 2015. If you order a cab heater from the wrong date range, the mounting holes won’t line up. The splits are there so you order exactly what your truck was built with. Ignoring them means you waste money on a part that doesn’t fit.