3FD-61-24510 Control Valve Ass’y for Komatsu FD50/60-7

Overview

The 3FD-61-24510 CONTROL VALVE ASS’Y is a Komatsu replacement part for the manufacturer’s 7-series and 8-series internal combustion forklifts. The control valve assembly is the heart of the hydraulic system: it directs pressurized oil to the lift, tilt, and auxiliary circuits, giving the operator smooth, predictable mast and attachment movement. When a control valve wears, the symptoms are hard to miss — lifting or tilting turns slow or jerky, forks drift under load, or hydraulic functions respond erratically. Fitting a new 3FD-61-24510 CONTROL VALVE ASS’Y restores proper oil flow and the precise handling these trucks were built for.

Compatibility

The 3FD-61-24510 for FD50/60-7 is just one application — this assembly serves the Komatsu FD50/60/70 forklift family across two generations:

• FD50/60-7 and FD50E/60E-7 (7-series)
• FD50/60-8 and FD50/60-8-EC (8-series)
• FD70-7 and FD70-7-US (7-series, US-market version)
• FD70-8 and FD70-8-US (8-series, US-market version)

That range covers the 3FD-61-24510 for FD50/60-7 as well as its 8-series successors and EC and US-market variants. Before ordering, always confirm the part against your truck’s model and serial number. If you need help matching the valve, or if you hold an OEM cross-reference not shown here, our team will check it for you.

Quality and Reliability

Hydraulic control valves work under constant pressure and heat, so exact fitment matters. Ordering by the Komatsu part number 3FD-61-24510 helps ensure the port layout, spool configuration, and flow characteristics match what your truck was designed around. While the valve is off, take the opportunity to inspect related hoses, seals, and O-rings — reusing tired seals is a common cause of repeat hydraulic problems. Combined with clean hydraulic oil, a correctly matched valve assembly gives your FD50, FD60, or FD70 truck dependable, responsive control in demanding warehouse, yard, and dock duty.

Installation and Maintenance Tips

• Relieve all hydraulic pressure and disconnect the battery before starting work.
• Clean the valve and surrounding fittings thoroughly to keep dirt out of the circuit.
• Cap open hoses and ports during removal to prevent contamination.
• Fit new gaskets and seals rather than reusing old ones, and tighten connections to the torque values in the Komatsu service manual.
• After installation, refill with the specified hydraulic oil, bleed air from the system, and check carefully for leaks before testing lift and tilt functions under load.

Because this is a pressurized hydraulic component, installation should be carried out by a trained technician with access to the appropriate service literature.

Why Order from Us

At forkliftpartssearch.com, forklift parts are all we do. We work with Komatsu part numbers every day and can help you confirm the right control valve assembly for your FD50, FD60, or FD70 truck before you order. Send us your model and serial number and we will verify the fit. From a single replacement valve to ongoing parts support for a mixed fleet, we make it simple to keep your Komatsu forklifts productive.