Amco Veba VR 26, VR 30 1988 Parts Catalog

If you are working on an Amco Veba VR 26 or VR 30 truck crane, you already know the problem. Aftermarket parts lists are garbage. The seals don’t match, the cylinder bore dimensions are off, and you waste a day ordering the wrong relief valve. That is why you need the Amco Veba VR 26, VR 30 1988 Parts Catalog from the factory. It is 30 pages of original Italian, English, German, Spanish, and French – multilingual exploded views that show you exactly which part number goes where. No generic cross-reference. No third-party guesswork.

Basamento (Base) – Where Your Crane Starts

Tav. 1 covers the base frame – the foundation that everything else bolts to. The catalog gives you the OEM part numbers for the base assembly, including the support feet and mounting hardware. If your VR 26 has a cracked base plate, you need this page to order the correct replacement. Do not trust a parts house that says “it looks the same.”

Martinetto Allargamento Aste: Extension Cylinder Details

Tav. 2 shows the cylinder that pushes the outrigger legs out. This is a high-pressure component. The catalog includes the complete cylinder assembly with seals, pistons, and rod ends. Page numbers are not listed here because you have to flip through the actual plates, but the exploded drawing on Plate 2 is worth the price of the manual alone if you are rebuilding a seized extension cylinder. Pair this with the hydraulic system plates (Tav. 20–27) to trace the lines back to the control valve.

Primo Braccio and Secondo Braccio – Main Boom Parts

Tav. 3 and Tav. 16 cover the main boom and second boom sections. These are the structural arms that lift the load. You get the part numbers for the boom sections themselves, the pivot pins, and the wear pads. If you are replacing a damaged boom section on a VR 30, you need the exact length and bolt pattern from these plates. The catalog also lists the lubrication points – something aftermarket catalogs leave out.

Impianto Idraulico (Hydraulic System) – 8 Plates of Wiring and Plumbing

The hydraulic system is the heart of any crane. Tav. 20 through Tav. 27 are nothing but hydraulic circuit diagrams – eight plates showing the pump, valves, cylinders, and tank. Each plate is labeled with component numbers that cross-reference to the detailed views on earlier plates. You can trace a leaking hose from the tank (Tav. 18) to the articulation cylinder (Tav. 13) without pulling your hair out. This section alone makes the OEM catalog indispensable.

Etichette and Electrical Components – Don’t Overlook Them

Tav. 35 lists the warning labels and decals. If you are restoring a VR 26 for resale or safety compliance, you need the correct decal positions. Tav. 42 covers the electrical components – limit switches, solenoid valves, and the moment limiter system. A lot of shops skip the electrical section and then wonder why the overload light doesn’t work. The factory drawing shows the exact wiring colors and connector types.

Does This Manual Cover the VR 36 Model?

No. This is a dedicated parts catalog for the VR 26 and VR 30 models only. If you need the VR 36 or VR 42, check the AMCO VEBA VR 36-42 Spare Parts Catalog 2003 for that chassis. Mixing parts between models can cause clearance issues in the boom extension.

Source Authenticity – Why OEM Matters

This is an original factory Amco Veba catalog from 1988, not a scanned reprint from a third party. The OCR copy we examined shows the original part numbering system with seven-digit codes. Third-party catalogs often omit the revision letters that indicate superseded parts. If you order a seal kit using an aftermarket list, you might get the wrong O-ring cross-section. The AMC 809T 811T Spare Parts Book is a different manufacturer entirely – don’t confuse them. For safety-critical components like the moment limiter (Tav. 12), you need the exact Amco Veba calibration specs. Automotive Industry Overview is not relevant here; stick to the manufacturer’s data. Also see the Automotive Industry Overview for context on crane safety regulations, but that is background only.

Real-World Use Case – Rebuilding a VR 30 Hydraulic Cylinder

A shop in San Antonio had a VR 30 with a leaking lift cylinder. The aftermarket seal kit they ordered had the wrong rod wiper. They pulled up Tav. 11 (Martinetto Idraulico) from this catalog, matched the cylinder bore (listed in mm, converted to inches), and ordered the correct Amco Veba kit. No returns. No downtime. That is what factory documentation does. The catalog also includes the torque sequence for the cylinder head bolts on the lift cylinder – something the aftermarket manual left blank.

Does this catalog include torque specifications for the cylinder bolts?

No. This is a parts catalog – it lists part numbers, not torque values. You need the service repair manual for torque specs. However, the exploded drawings show bolt locations and thread sizes so you can source the correct fasteners.

Are the part numbers still current after 35 years?

Part numbers in this catalog are the original Amco Veba factory numbers from 1988. Some may have been superseded by later revisions. We recommend calling a licensed Amco Veba dealer with the number from the plate before ordering. That said, we have seen shops successfully source NOS seals using the dimensions in the catalog. The drawings are dimensionally accurate – you can measure the seal groove and find a modern equivalent. It is better than having a crane parked for a week. Amco Veba Truck Cranes Safety and User Manual contains the full safety and operation information you need to run the machine legally.

Bottom line: if you are maintaining an Amco Veba VR 26 or VR 30, this 30-page factory parts catalog is the only document that shows you the original assemblies. Don’t waste time with generic parts lists. Download the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and keep it on your shop tablet.