When you are shopping for a repair service manual for a Caterpillar AP655F asphalt paver, the first question is which serial number range matches your machine. These two listings are separated only by the break point in the title: one is marked 48000001-UP and the other begins at 47900001-UP. Each one bundles the same service manual documents, so the practical decision is about the serial prefix on your paver.
Quick verdict
If your AP655F has a serial number from 47,900,001 upward, the Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 47900001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB is the more useful pick because its stated starting point is lower and it still covers the 48,000,001+ range. If your serial is 48,000,001 or higher, the Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 48000001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB is also listed as covering it, but it does not cover the 47,900,001-48,000,000 segment. In short, the 47900001-UP listing includes the later serial group while adding an earlier one.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | 48000001-UP Manual | 47900001-UP Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 120.00 | USD 120.00 |
| Stated serial range | 48000001-UP | 47900001-UP |
Where each manual fits best
The 48000001-UP listing is the one to pick when your paver's serial is in the 48,000,001+ group and you want the manual that begins exactly at that number. Keep in mind that the 47900001-UP listing also starts below that, so for a late-build AP655F, both options are described as applicable.
The 47900001-UP listing is the broader choice. It starts at 47,900,001, which means it covers the same 48,000,001+ serial range as the other manual and also extends down to serials from 47,900,001 through 48,000,000. If your machine was built in that earlier block, this is the only one of the two that fits.
Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 48000001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB
This manual is for owners who know their AP655F carries a serial number from 48,000,001 onward. The main reason to choose it is the exact match to the later serial break point. It is delivered as a PDF on a USB flash drive, with the same set of six repair manuals included: Disassembly and Assembly, Specifications, System Operation, Testing and Adjusting, Troubleshooting, and Torque Specifications. The listing is marked Brand New and Country of Origin is India. The limitation is that it does not extend down to the 47,900,001-48,000,000 serial group, so if your serial happens to be in that earlier range, this title does not claim coverage.
Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 47900001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB
This manual's title starts at 47,900,001, giving it a wider stated serial window than the 48000001-UP listing. For anyone with an AP655F built from that lower break point upward, this is the better fit. It is also loaded as a PDF on a USB flash drive and includes the same complete manual bundle, from Disassembly and Assembly through Torque Specifications. The listing is Condition: Brand New, originating from India. Even if your serial is 48,000,001 or higher, this manual is still described as covering that range, so it is the more versatile choice of the two. The limitation is only that if your serial falls below 47,900,001, neither of these two listings claims to cover it.
Final choice by use case
Use the Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 48000001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB when your serial number is in the 48,000,001+ group and you want the manual titled for that break point. Use the Caterpillar AP655F Asphalt Paver 47900001-UP Service Manual PDF ON USB when your serial lands between 47,900,001 and 48,000,000, or when you want broader coverage that still includes the later serials.
