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Michigan 175 III Parts Catalog – What You Get on the Workbench

You’ve got a Michigan 175 III Parts Catalog in front of you. That’s not a parts list from some third-party aggregator. That’s 114 pages of Clark factory documentation, scanned from the original Belgium print. If you’re ordering seals, brake chambers, or a torque converter breather for a 175 Series III tractor shovel, you need part numbers that match what came out of the plant – not a cross-reference that leaves you with a wrong bearing. I’ve been burned by aftermarket catalogs that list a brake slack adjuster that’s close but not right. You tighten it down and it seizes. This manual ends that headache.

The index is dense. Page 1 starts with Engine Accessories and the Alternator. Page 27 gives you the Transmission Case breakdown. Page 49 covers Brake Assembly – Front and Rear. I’ll walk you through what matters most when you’re elbow-deep in a Michigan 175 III.

Engine Accessories and Alternator – Page 1

First page of the catalog shows the engine accessories group. You get the alternator, mounting brackets, and hardware. The illustration is clear enough to identify the difference between a 40-amp and a 55-amp unit if your machine has an option. Part numbers are next to each callout. No guesswork. If you need the fuel tank cap or the radiator cap, those are on pages 14 and 17 respectively. But engine accessories are the bread and butter for any rebuild.

Transmission: Case, Breather, and Converter Filter

Transmission air breather is on page 25. Torque converter air breather and check valve are on pages 32 and 35. The cartridge kit for transmission and converter filter is also on page 32. These are high-wear items. If you skip the breather replacement, you’ll push contaminated oil through the converter. The parts catalog gives you the exact O-ring sizes and filter element numbers. Don’t make assumptions – order the right cartridge kit the first time. I’ve seen guys use a generic filter and burn up a $4,000 torque converter. Save that story for the bar.

Brake Assembly — Front and Rear (Page 49)

Front and rear brake assembly is on page 49. The slack adjuster is on pages 40 and 44. Air brake valve on page 56. Air brake pedals on page 57. This catalog covers the entire pneumatic brake system. If you’re replacing the air chamber diaphragm (page 40, 44), you need the correct clamp and pushrod length. The drawings show the assembly sequence. Torque specs? Not in this catalog – that’s in the service manual. But parts breakdowns are critical for ordering. I always cross-check the air lines (page 59) with the schematic.

Torque Converter and Air System

Torque converter section includes the charging pump (page 35), air breather check valve (page 32, 35), and converter filter. The air reservoir (page 59) and air pressure sender unit (page 59) are grouped together. If you’re chasing an air pressure gauge issue (page 82), you might need the sender unit or the gauge itself. Parts catalog shows the sender as a separate item. Many aftermarket lists combine them. This manual separates them.

Valve: Air Brake Control and Steering

Air brake valve is page 56. Steering gear filler cap is page 63. Cartridge kit for steering filter is page 67. If you’re rebuilding the steering control valve, you need to identify the cartridge kit number. The catalog lists it under “Cartridge Kit, Steering Filter” – page 67. That kit includes the O-rings and the relief valve spring. Without the right spring, you’ll have inconsistent steering response. Not something you want on a loaded bucket.

What About Torque and Fluid Capacities?

This is a parts catalog, not a repair manual. Torque values are not listed. But the parts catalog gives you the hardware part numbers. If you need torque specs for the axle assembly – front drive (page 39, 40) or rear drive steer (page 43, 44) – you’ll need the factory service manual. I recommend pairing this parts catalog with the MICHIGAN Model 175 III Tractor Shovel Parts Manual No. 2001 for the full picture. That manual covers torque values for the brake chamber mounting bolts and transmission case fasteners.

Audience: Who Should Own This?

If you’re a field mechanic or a shop owner with a Michigan 175 III on the lot, you need this catalog. Home garage guys fixing their own loader – same. The parts catalog is the foundation for any rebuild. I’ve seen guys waste a week hunting down a parking brake lever assembly (page 53) because they didn’t have the part number. With this catalog, you search the index, find the page, and order the right lever in ten minutes. The bucket cylinder assembly (page 75) and boom cylinder assembly (page 75) are detailed. Hydraulic system pages 70-72 show the bucket and boom hydraulic pump. You’ll know exactly which pump seal kit to buy.

Source Validity – OEM vs Aftermarket

This is a factory-printed Clark parts manual. Printed in Belgium by Goegebeur. The serial number of your machine is recorded on page 1. The first page says “Record Your Machine Serial Number Here.” That’s OEM. Aftermarket catalogs cut corners – they reuse old illustrations, miss revisions, or combine multiple series into one blurry PDF. This catalog is specific to the Model 175 Series III. You get the separate pages for accelerator pedal and linkage, bucket seat assembly, and cab wiring harness (pages 83-84). OEM documentation is the difference between a job that fits and a parts return.

For more context on how these machines fit into the broader industry, see the Automotive Industry Overview. If you want a technical discussion on loader hydraulics, the Automotive Industry Overview page has some background on construction equipment evolution.

FAQ

Does this catalog include torque specifications?

No. This is a parts catalog. Torque values are in the service repair manual.

I have a 175 III with serial number 32179 – will this catalog work?

Yes. The catalog covers the 175 Series III tractor shovel. The part numbers should match machines within that series. However, Clark made running changes. Cross-check the parts with your serial number if you have a later build. Pages like the steering gear filler cap (page 63) and bucket teeth data (page 7) are generic to the series. For machine-specific variations, you may need the Michigan 175 III Tractor Shovel Parts Manual for your exact serial number range. Also check the Michigan 175 III Tractor Shovel Parts Manual 32179-32198 if your machine falls in that serial block. Always verify the part number against the illustration before ordering. I’ve learned to never trust a part number without looking at the drawing. This catalog gives you both.

If you’re rebuilding a Michigan 175 III, stop gambling with generic part lists. Access the Factory Manual and get the OEM parts breakdown. It’s 114 pages of legit factory data. Your torque converter and brakes will thank you.