The Bomag 59222586 Float Switch is a genuine OEM component designed for Bomag BC-series refuse/landfill compactors, BM-series cold milling machines, and MPH-series recyclers/stabilizers. Sourced directly from Bomag, this float switch delivers the exact electrical and mechanical specification your machine requires. Confirmed fitment covers the BC 972 RB, BC 972 RB-2, BC 972 RB-3, BC 1172 RB, BC 1172 RB-2, BC 1172 RB-3, BM 1000/35, BM 1200/35, BM 1200/35 T4f, BM 1300/35, BM 1300/35 T4f, MPH 121, and MPH 122.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Switching Specification — manufactured to Bomag's exact trigger-point and electrical output tolerances, ensuring the switch activates at precisely the correct fluid level every time
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — matches the original mounting interface, connector, and float geometry so this float switch installs into the existing housing without rework or adapter fittings
- Broad Cross-Family Coverage — a single part number 59222586 serves BC-series refuse/landfill compactors, BM-series cold milling machines, and MPH-series recyclers/stabilizers across multiple generation variants
- Fluid-Level Monitoring Integrity — a correctly functioning float switch keeps the machine's control system accurately informed of fluid status, preventing undetected low-level conditions that can lead to pump or engine damage
- Genuine Bomag OEM Part — supplied as an authentic Bomag component, verified against part number 59222586, giving you the same quality as the part that left the factory
A float switch is a level-sensing device that monitors fluid quantity inside a tank or reservoir — typically hydraulic fluid, coolant, or fuel — and sends an electrical signal to the machine's control system when the level drops below or rises above a set threshold. On heavy equipment such as refuse/landfill compactors, cold milling machines, and recyclers/stabilizers, this signal can trigger a warning light, an alarm, or an automatic shutdown to protect critical components. When a float switch fails or sticks, the control system loses its view of actual fluid level, leaving the machine vulnerable to running dry or overflowing without operator awareness.
Part Details
| Part Number | 59222586 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bomag |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Float Switch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB | 00817408 |
| Recycler / Stabilizer | MPH 121 | 00817587 |
| Recycler / Stabilizer | MPH 122 | 00817595 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB | 00817827 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB-3 | 00818153 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB-2 | 00818191, 00818701, 00818889 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 1172 RB-2 | 00818193, 00818703, 00818891 |
| Refuse / Landfill Compactor | BC 972 RB-3 | 00824085 |
| Cold Milling Machine | BM 1000/35 | 00824229, 00824569, 00824795 |
| Cold Milling Machine | BM 1200/35 | 00824533, 00824631, 00824797 |
| Cold Milling Machine | BM 1300/35 | 00824535, 00824633, 00824799 |
| Cold Milling Machine | BM 1200/35 T4f | 00825167 |
| Cold Milling Machine | BM 1300/35 T4f | 00825169 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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