Milton CAT 140M 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.

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.

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

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 140M 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 is a sealed, oil-cooled design
extending component life and reducing
the need for service. The parking brake
is integrated into the Operator Presence
System to prevent unintended machine
movement.

Brake design

Front axle