Milton CAT 160M 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 160M 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