A readable plate, a view of the mounting face and a view of the port side give a pump supplier different information. Do not send three pictures of the same angle and expect a parts desk to identify the missing details. The PERMCO hydraulic pump 1163134008I listed for XCMG QY50KA gives a catalog reference to compare with the fitted pump. The listing is not evidence that every QY50KA build uses the same pump.
Take a straight-on photograph of the hydraulic pump nameplate with even light. Keep the whole plate in view. Do not crop away a suffix because it looks like a batch code; the supplier can decide which fields matter. Record the requested number in plain text alongside the photo. A final letter such as “I” can be confused with a numeral in a typed request. If a character is not legible, mark it uncertain and show the original image.
Attach the crane model and serial on a separate line. If the pump was changed during a previous repair, say which details come from the fitted part and which come from the historical paperwork. A supplier can use both, but they should not be presented as if they are the same evidence. When there is no usable plate, ask which parts drawing or service record can establish the build rather than filling the gap with a number from a search result.
A wide photo shows the pump in context. A view of the visible connections helps the supplier compare the layout. If the pump has already been removed as part of an approved repair, the workshop may also provide images of the mounting face and drive interface. Label the orientation of each photo so the supplier does not interpret a mirrored or rotated image as an interface change.
Do not infer direction of rotation, displacement, pressure limits or shaft specification from a casting shape. If one of those features matters to the purchase, ask the supplier to give the documented specification and have the service team compare it with the machine information. The purpose of the images is to locate what needs comparison, not to replace technical documentation. No one should run a disconnected or suspect pump to produce a sales video.
The quote should identify the exact supplied pump and explain what comes with it. If the job needs fittings, an adapter or a separate mounting component, ask the seller to mark those items as included or excluded. Do not assume the quoted unit has every item visible on an example photo. If the offered reference differs, ask for the evidence behind the alternative and let the technician decide whether it can be accepted.
A good reply gives purchasing a number to put on the order and receiving a label to check when the package arrives. Ask for a photo of the actual supplied plate when available and keep it with the agreed configuration. If the delivered unit shows a different reference, note the discrepancy before opening the protective packaging further. The receiving check can identify a packing or picking problem; it does not replace workshop inspection or commissioning.
It is a strong starting point, but attach the machine serial, visible interfaces and scope of supply as well. Use the documented match to approve a QY50KA crane pump rather than relying on a similar-looking unit.
A photo pack is also useful when a pump is bought as a shelf spare. Store the approved plate and interface images with the stock item instead of labelling it only by crane model. If a second machine is assigned the spare, compare that machine’s fitted pump with the recorded evidence before release. This avoids turning a match confirmed for one repair into a broad claim for every crane in the fleet.
Use the pump photos and exact label in the crane parts work order. If a vendor proposes a different reference, record the confirmation it still owes in the fitment hold.
