Milton CAT 16M User Manual

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Front Axle. The Caterpillar

sealed spindle

keeps the bearings free from contaminants
and lubricated in a light-weight oil (1).
This durable, low-maintenance design
reduces your owning and operating costs.
Two tapered roller bearings (2) support
the wheel spindle. The Cat “Live Spindle”
design places the larger tapered roller
bearing outboard where the load is
greater, extending bearing life.

Gear Selection. Eight forward and six
reverse gears give the operator a wide
operating range. The specifically
designed range of gears ensures
maximum productivity in all
earthmoving applications.

Programmable Autoshift. The operator
can easily customize various shift
parameters through Cat Messenger
to match the specific application
requirement. This optional feature
automatically shifts the transmission
at optimal points so the operator can
focus on the work, improving safety,
productivity and ease of operation.

Inching Pedal. Allows precise control
of machine movements in any gear with
low pedal effort and excellent modulation,
critical in close-quarter work or finish
grading.

Automatic Differential Lock.
This standard feature automatically
unlocks the differential during a turn,
and re-locks once the machine is straight.
A momentary override pedal can be
actuated with the operator’s left heel if
necessary. This helps make the machine
easier to operate and provides additional
protection to lower power train
components.

Hydraulic Brakes. The oil bathed, multi-
disc service brakes are hydraulically
actuated (1), providing smooth
predictable braking and lower operating
costs. With brakes located at each tandem
wheel, the 16M offers the largest total
brake surface area in the industry (2),
delivering dependable stopping power
and longer brake life.

Brake Serviceability and Reliability.
An easily accessible brake wear indicator/
compensator system (3) maintains
consistent brake performance and
indicates brake wear without disassembly.
This system cuts service time and
extends brake service life.

Parking Brake. The spring-applied,
hydraulically released multi-disc parking
brake can be easily serviced without
transmission removal to reduce operating
cost. A sealed, oil-cooled design extends
component life and reduces the need
for service.

Brake design

Front axle