Palfinger PK 15500 2001 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Parts Breakdown

Trying to order parts for a Palfinger PK 15500 crane from 2001 without the factory parts catalog is like trying to rebuild a transmission with a hammer and a wish. I’m Mike Callahan, 28-year ASE Master Tech, and I’ve seen guys pull a seal kit off a generic diagram and end up with the wrong stack height. This Palfinger PK 15500 2001 Parts Catalog – 202 pages – gives you the exploded views, part numbers, and cross-references straight from the factory. Not a reprint. Not a third-party sketch. This is the OEM PDF that the dealer parts counter uses.

Crane Base and Traversing Gear Section (010)

Section 010 covers the Kransockel (crane base), console, Schwenkwerk (traversing gear), and all the pipes for the lube system and controls. You get individual part callouts for the extension boxes, cylinders, stabilizer rams, and the oil tank. Need the part number for the oil cooler? It’s right there in subsection 010.2300. The manual uses the factory numbering system – s207sga-010.xxxx – so you can match it directly to Palfinger’s system. No third-party methodology to decode.

Control Valve and Overload Protection (020 & 030)

Section 020 walks you through the control valve assemblies for stabilization, F, H, and RC circuits. Each valve has its own exploded view with seals, spools, and springs called out. Section 030 covers the overload protection – OSK-F, OSK-H, and OSK-RSQ 240 RC. If the crane is throwing a load limit code and you suspect a bad sensor, the part number for the sensor bracket or the limit switch assembly is in 030.0100. I’ve seen shops waste half a day hunting for a pressure switch part number on a generic website. This catalog ends that.

3 Reasons to Choose OEM Documentation Over Aftermarket

First: part numbers. Aftermarket catalogs often use their own numbering or skip revisions. The Palfinger PK 15500 2001 Parts Catalog uses the exact OEM numbers that Palfinger still stocks. Second: cross-references. The manual includes a ‘f.ersatzteilbestellung’ section – spare parts ordering guide – plus an O-ring table and hose fitting specs. Third: authenticity. This is a scan of the original factory document, not a reprint from a third party. The table of contents is trilingual: German, English, French. That alone tells you it came out of the factory binder.

Fact: 202 pages of pure OEM data.

Audience: Who Actually Uses This Catalog?

If you’re a fleet mechanic maintaining a PK 15500 on a rollback truck or a crane service truck, this catalog lives in your laptop. DIY guys who own a used crane – you need this to verify part numbers before you call the dealership. Shop owners – hand this to your techs so they stop ordering the wrong stabilizer ram seal kit. The manual is built around the exploded-view format, so even a beginner can point to a drawing and say “I need that.” The audience is anyone who buys parts for this crane and wants to get it right on the first order.

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FAQ – Palfinger PK 15500 Parts Ordering

Is this manual in English?

Yes – trilingual. German, English, French. The table of contents and part callouts are translated. You don't need to read German to use it.

Does it include torque specs for hydraulic fittings?

This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It does not list torque values. It does include an O-ring table and hose armature section (Schlaucharmaturen) with fitting dimensions. For torque specs you need the official Palfinger PK 15500 service manual – I recommend pairing them.

Can I use this to rebuild the control valve block?

Absolutely. Section 020 gives you exploded views for each control valve – stabilizer, F, H, RC001, and RSQ 240 RC. Every seal, spring, spool, and cartridge is called out. If you're rebuilding, you'll have the part numbers for every piece inside that valve bank. Combine this with a service manual for clearance specs and you're set.

How do I order parts from this catalog?

Use the part numbers from the exploded views. The manual includes a spare parts ordering guide (f.ersatzteilbestellung) to cross-reference your local Palfinger dealer's system.

Download the Factory Manual now and stop guessing on part numbers. Every exploded view, every seal size, every O-ring – it's all in these 202 pages. Get the PDF, load it on your tablet, and start ordering parts that actually fit.