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Michigan 175III Parts Catalog

Michigan 175III Parts Catalog – you want to rebuild a brake assembly or track down a leaking valve? A generic aftermarket drawing won’t cut it. I’ve spent 28 years in the shop, and the number one mistake I see is ordering a part off a blurry copy from a third-party site. The part arrives, it’s wrong, you lose half a day waiting for the next shipment. This 194-page factory document is the original OEM print – Clark Equipment’s own parts breakdown for the Model 175III Tractor Shovel.

Look, the Index on page 3 lays out every group: Brake, Valve, Transmission, Hydraulic, Steering, Wiring – all with their own section codes. Need the exact part number for a downstream pressure regulating valve? The Valve Group chapter (2 F7–2 F12) gives you the exploded view and the Clark part number. No guessing. You order once, you get it right.

Brake Group: Factory Parts Breakdown

The Brake section covers the front and rear brake assembly, air lines, the brake valve, parking brake controls, and the lever assembly. Page 14 shows the brake assembly with every spring, seal, and piston identified. If you’re swapping a wheel cylinder, you need the exact seal kit reference – this manual has it. The parking brake lever assembly parts are on page 15. Don’t trust a parts store lookup that might cross-reference wrong. Use the OEM diagram.

Valve Group and Control Systems

Got a sticky control valve? The Valve Group chapter includes the control valve assembly, pressure relief valve for steering, and valve control levers and linkage. These sections (2 F7–2 F12) are critical for a loader that hesitates when you curl the bucket. The part numbers are listed over the exploded view – you’ll see the spring orientation, the spool order. That’s information you don’t get from a random parts listing. I’ve seen guys order the wrong relief valve because the online catalog said “fits 175” but didn’t specify the III. This manual does.

7 Major Systems Mapped in 194 Pages

The catalog breaks the machine into seven major groups: Axle, Brake, Converter, Hydraulic, Steering, Transmission, and Wiring. Each group has its own subsection with a parts illustration and a parts list. For instance, the Hydraulic Group covers the reservoir, filter, bucket/boom system, steering system, and the transmission/converter system. If you’re rebuilding a boom cylinder, go to Cylinder Group (1 E8–1 E11) – the bucket cylinder assembly is right there with the rod seal and piston ring part numbers. No need to cross‑reference aftermarket charts that are often wrong.

Wiring and Decals: The Often Overlooked Sections

The last section of the manual covers wiring, battery holdown, cables, hourmeter, decals and plates, circuit diagram, and cab heater installation. The decals and plates page (around page 192) is where you find the safety decal part numbers – those are critical for a machine that sees a worksite inspection. The circuit diagram (2 G6) is a full wiring schematic with wire colors and connector part numbers. If you’re troubleshooting an intermittent electrical fault, you trace it on that diagram, not on a aftermarket reprint that lost a wire.

Where OEM Documentation Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket parts catalogs often combine multiple model years into one drawing, leaving out the 175III‑specific updates. This manual is dated to the original production run of the 175III – it lists the exact thrust washers and planetary gear sets for the axle group. The Axle Group shows front and rear axle assemblies (1 A10, 1 A11), differential carriers, and planet carrier assembly (1 C2). If you’re replacing a planet gear, the manual tells you the number of teeth and the manufacturer part number. You can compare that to what you pull out. No surprises.

Questions You Might Have

Is this manual specific to the 175III or does it cover other models?

It covers only the Michigan 175III Tractor Shovel. The index lists Model 175III on every page header. No cross‑contamination with 175 or 175II parts.

Does it include torque specs for assembly?

This is a parts catalog, not a repair manual. It shows part numbers and exploded views. Torque values are not listed – you’d need the corresponding service manual for that.

I need to replace the brake air line – will this show the routing?

The Brake Air Lines section (1 C6) provides the part numbers for the tubing and fittings, but does not give routing dimensions. You’ll see the diagram of the line shapes, so you can order the correct pre‑formed tube.

Can I use this catalog to order parts from a dealer today?

Yes – the part numbers are the original Clark/Volvo numbers. Many are still active; others may require supersession lookup. But you won’t be guessing which size O‑ring goes where.

If you’re wrenching on a Michigan 175III, having the factory parts catalog on your bench means you stop wasting time on bad part numbers. You can compare VOLVO BM 125C Wheel Loader Parts Catalog for similar loader components, or see the Michigan 851 Parts Catalog – 72-Page Factory Parts Manual for a slightly different machine. The Michigan 85III 1965 Parts Catalog – Factory OEM Parts Breakdown is also from the same era. For a broader context on heavy equipment manufacturing, the Automotive Industry Overview gives background on how these machines evolved. And if you want to dig deeper into Clark Equipment history, the Automotive Industry Overview covers the industry trends that shaped this loader. Access the Factory Manual now – it’s the fastest way to stop guessing and start ordering the right part the first time.