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Michigan 125 III Parts Catalog

If you’re wrenching on a Michigan 125 III tractor shovel and you order a brake valve or a cylinder assembly without the right part number in your hand, you’re asking for a truckload of downtime. I’ve watched guys bolt on a mislabeled aftermarket slack adjuster only to watch the brake drag all the way to the scrap pile. This Parts Catalog is the original Clark–Michigan print – 108 pages of exploded views, part numbers, and assembly breakdowns that match what came off the line in Belgium. No reprints, no digitized guesswork.

The index alone saves you half a day. You want the air brake valve? Page 73. Parking brake lever assembly? Page 80. The book splits the Transmission section into the converter charging pump (page 4), the case (page 42), and the control cover assembly (page 50). Every Torque converter component – air breather, check valve, charging pump – has its own page so you don’t end up ordering a part that belongs to a different serial number range. That kind of precision is why I keep a copy on the shop bench, not on a tablet that loses battery mid-job.

Brake Controls and Valve Assembly (Pages 67–72, 80–82)

You’ll find the air brake valve, slack adjuster, and both front and rear Brake assemblies laid out with individual part callouts. The parking brake lever and pedals are on pages 80–81. Note that the manual lists the air chamber diaphragm separately – if you’re rebuilding the brake can, you need that part number, not the whole chamber assembly. I’ve seen guys order the wrong diaphragm because the aftermarket catalog listed it as ‘includes housing.’ This OEM catalog keeps every Valve component separate so you get the right seal kit the first time.

Transmission and Converter Components

The Transmission side covers the case, filler cap, oil dipstick, cartridge kit, and the input clutch group (first/second, reverse/third/fourth). The torque converter section runs from page 31 to page 61 – charging pump, air breather, check valve, and the converter-to-transmission propeller shaft. If you need the converter air breather part number, that’s page 59. The oil filter assembly for both transmission and converter is detailed with the element and handle/cover. Grab the MICHIGAN Model 125 III Parts Manual MICHIGAN Model 125 III Parts Manual to get the exact filter element part number for your machine.

Cylinder Assemblies and Hydraulic System

Bucket Cylinder assembly is on pages 33–35, boom cylinder on pages 27–34, and steering cylinder on pages 25–29. Each cylinder comes with an exploded view and a parts list that includes the piston, rod, seals, and mounting pins. The hydraulic pump (bucket and boom) and the control valve assembly (pages 38–39) are also in here. If you’re replacing a hydraulic line, the bucket and boom hydraulic lines section (page 44) gives you the routing and the exact hose lengths – no measuring from a bent piece of tube you pulled off the machine. The MICHIGAN 125 III Tractor Shovel Parts Manual MICHIGAN 125 III Tractor Shovel Parts Manual duplicates the same data but in a different binding; either one will get you the part numbers you need.

Bucket Assembly Data and Cutting Edges

Bucket teeth, cutting edges, and pushrods are all broken out individually. Bucket assembly data is on page 59, bucket seat and seat assembly on pages 43 and 46. The cutting edges – main and side – are on page 44. If you order a cutting edge without checking the part number against this catalog, you’ll get one that doesn’t match the bolt pattern. Trust me, I’ve had to drill extra holes on a Saturday because somebody grabbed the wrong edge from the shelf. This catalog stops that.

Why Factory OEM Beats Aftermarket Copies

The aftermarket parts catalogs for the 125 III are usually missing the page that shows the cab wiring harness (pages 92–93–94) or the glass pattern kit. I’ve seen reprints that skip the air brake pedal assembly page entirely. This is the original Clark print – it includes the serial number reference and the warning about using genuine parts. The Automotive Industry Overview [LINK_ID_EXT_0] doesn’t tell you what part number fits your machine’s steering gear filler cap, but this manual does (page 42).

If you’re working on a Volvo BM version of the same era, check the Volvo BM Michigan 125C 1988 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Manual Volvo BM Michigan 125C 1988 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Manual for cross-reference, but for the 125 III this is the only parts list you need.

Does this manual include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. You get part numbers, exploded views, and assembly breakdowns – not torque values or repair procedures. For that, you need the factory service manual.

Can I order gaskets and seals using this catalog?

Yes. Each gasket, seal, O-ring, and bearing is listed with a separate part number and quantity. The bucket cylinder seal kit, for example, is broken down on pages 33–35. You can order individual components rather than buying a whole assembly you don’t need.

Look, I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years, and I’ve learned one thing the hard way: if you’re ordering parts without the factory catalog, you’re working blind. This Michigan 125 III Parts Catalog gives you the part numbers, the diagrams, and the confidence that you’re buying the right piece. Stop chasing aftermarket cross-references that skip a digit. Access the Factory Manual.