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Michigan 125 1968 Parts Catalog

You’ve got a Michigan 125 on the lot, and the parts book is either missing or beat to hell. That means you’re spending half your shift chasing part numbers, guessing at supersessions, and hoping the brake valve you ordered matches the one in the machine. This 1968 Parts Catalog puts the whole parts list back in your hands—exactly as Clark La Brugeoise et Nivelles printed it. No photocopy quality loss, no aftermarket renumbering. 110 pages of OEM exploded diagrams and factory part numbers for the 125 Series III tractor shovel. MICHIGAN 125 III A Parts Manual No 32156/165 is a different revision; this one covers the Series III with the original 32088 serial range.

Forget trusting some online cross-reference that swaps out a $30 seal with a $200 assembly. This catalog shows you the exact part Clark intended—down to the queue of air breather check valve, accelerator pedal linkage, and bucket teeth data. You get the index right up front, so you can jump to the system you need without flipping through 50 pages of wiring clips. Page 1 tells you where to record your machine serial number and engine model. That’s how you avoid ordering wrong parts. Automotive Industry Overview explains the impact of using genuine components; this catalog is the tool that makes that happen.

What the Michigan 125 1968 Parts Catalog Actually Contains

Open this catalog and you find the entire machine broken into indexed systems. Engine and accessories, Brake air lines and slack adjusters, Transmission breathers and clutch groups, Valve assemblies for air brake and hydraulic control. The Torque converter section includes its own breather and charging pump. Each section lists the part number, description, and quantity per assembly. No generic “use similar” nonsense—these are the part numbers Clark stamped into the metal.

One thing I like: the catalog includes the machine serial range it applies to (32088). If you’re working on an earlier 125 or a later 125C, this won’t match. Michigan 125 Parts Catalog: OEM Factory Manual 240 Pages might be what you need for a different series. This 68-page catalog is strictly Series III with that serial range.

Brake System: Air Brake Valve and Slack Adjuster

Air brake systems on these old loaders leak and stick if you use the wrong diaphragm or slack adjuster. This catalog lists the air brake valve (page 73 in the index), the slack adjuster, the air chamber diaphragm, and the main brake lines. You get the part numbers for the front and rear brake assemblies, plus the parking brake lever and controls. If you’ve ever ordered a brake chamber rebuild kit that didn’t fit, you know why you need the factory numbers.

Another critical section: the torque converter air breather check valve. Page 3 of the index calls it out with a torque spec note. You won’t find that in a generic parts list. This is the original document.

Engine and Transmission: Parts You Can’t Guess

The engine section covers the mounting plates, oil pressure line, shut-off cable, hourmeter, and temperature gauge sender. Transmission parts include the case, control cover assembly, clutch groups (first/second and input/reverse/third/fourth), and the converter-to-transmission propeller shaft. The hydraulic pump for bucket and boom is there, along with the steering pump. Automotive Industry Overview is background, but this catalog is the practical application: you get the exact part number for that steering cylinder assembly or bucket pushrod.

Bucket cutting edges, teeth, and cylinder assemblies are detailed. If you’re rebuilding the front end linkage (bellcranks and push rods), the part numbers are there. No more measuring old pins and hoping.

3 Reasons to Rely on a 1968 OEM Parts Catalog

First: the diagrams are period-correct. Clark drew these based on the actual production parts, not a later revision that changed a bracket. Second: the index includes page numbers for every assembly—accelerator pedal to wiring clips. Third: you get the ordering instructions on page 3, which tell you to give the distributor the machine serial number. That’s the right procedure.

Volvo BM Michigan 125C 1988 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Manual is a different animal; that’s for the later 125C with Volvo BM branding. This one is pure Clark Michigan 125 Series III from 1968.

Is This Just a PDF Scan?

Yes, but it’s a factory-original PDF scanned from the printed manual, not a rekeyed aftermarket copy. Every page matches the original Belgian print (Gossebeur, Bruges). The text and diagrams are clear enough to read part numbers on the exploded views. If you need a physical book, you can print it yourself. But the digital format means you can search for “bucket cylinder” or “drag link” in seconds.

FAQs

Does this catalog include torque specifications?

Only for the air breather check valve, noted in the index on page 3. For service torque values, you need the corresponding service manual. This catalog is for parts identification and ordering.

Can I use this for a Michigan 125 Series III with serial number outside 32088?

It covers machines in the 32088 series. If yours is lower or higher, some part numbers may differ. Check the index note on page 1.

How do I read the part numbers?

Each entry lists the part number, description, and quantity. Order using the number exactly. Always provide the machine serial to your distributor.

Is this a reprint or original OEM?

Original OEM scan. No reprint—straight from the 1968 Clark publication.

If you’re keeping a Michigan 125 running, you need the right parts the first time. Stop guessing which brake shoe fits or whether that hydraulic filter element will seal. Access the Factory Manual now and get the actual part numbers Clark intended for your machine.