Choosing a repair service manual for a Caterpillar asphalt paver starts with one question: which model and serial range are you actually servicing? These two manuals make that decision clear from the title. Both cover AP-series asphalt pavers, and both bundle the same set of repair service manual sections. Serial prefixes such as 50300001-UP and 47900001-UP are not just product tags; they are a practical shorthand for whether the documentation is aimed at your machine. The meaningful difference between these two options is the paver model and serial range each one names.
Quick verdict
Choose the Caterpillar AP500F Asphalt Paver 50300001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB if you are working on an AP500F paver in the 50300001-UP serial range. Choose the Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 47900001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB if your machine is an AP655F paver in the 47900001-UP serial range. Both manuals are listed at the same price, so the deciding factor is which paver model and serial range you own.
Price and coverage at a glance
| Manual | Listed Price | Price Bar | Target coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar AP500F Asphalt Paver 50300001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB | USD 120.00 | AP500F, serial 50300001-UP | |
| Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 47900001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB | USD 120.00 | AP655F, serial 47900001-UP |
Where each manual wins
- The AP500F manual wins when your machine is an AP500F asphalt paver and the serial falls in the 50300001-UP range. It is the manual that names that exact coverage.
- The AP655F manual wins when your machine is an AP655F asphalt paver and the serial falls in the 47900001-UP range. It is the manual that names that exact coverage.
- Model match is the tie-breaker.
Product notes
Caterpillar AP500F Asphalt Paver 50300001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB
This manual is aimed at AP500F paver coverage from serial 50300001-UP. It includes the repair manual set: disassembly and assembly, specifications, system operation, testing and adjusting, troubleshooting, and torque specifications. The content is loaded onto a USB flash drive as a PDF and is not printed. The main limitation is the serial-range match: the manual covers 50300001 and onward, so an AP500F from an earlier serial range would not be the right match. If your machine sits in that range, this is the version to pick.
Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 47900001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB
This manual is aimed at AP655F paver coverage from serial 47900001-UP. It includes the same manual sections as the AP500F version, and the files are stored on a USB flash drive as PDFs rather than printed pages. The limitation is the range it addresses: 47900001 and onward, so if your AP655F has a serial before that range, this manual is not the right fit. For an AP655F in this serial range, the choice is straightforward.
Final choice by use case
- AP500F owner with a serial in the 50300001-UP range: go with the Caterpillar AP500F Asphalt Paver 50300001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB.
- AP655F owner with a serial in the 47900001-UP range: go with the Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 47900001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB.
- Model serial range is the tie-breaker.
