Tire Shipping Pressure
The tire inflation pressures that are shown in the following table are cold inflation pressures for tires on Caterpillar machines and shipping pressures for tires on Caterpillar machines.
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FRONT TIRES     | ||
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Size     | Ply Rating or Strength Index     | Inflation Pressure     |
14.4/75 X 16.1 (2WD)     | 10     | 275 kPa (40 psi)     |
12.5 X 16 (4WD)     | 10     | 351 kPa (51 psi)     |
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REAR TIRES     | ||
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Size     | Ply Rating or Strength Index     | Inflation Pressure     |
21L X 24 (2WD)     | 12     | 220 kPa (32 psi)     |
12.5 X 20 (4WD)     | 12     | 220 kPa (32 psi)     |
The operating inflation pressure is based on the following conditions.
- The weight of a ready-to-work machine without attachments
- The rated payload
- Average operating conditions.
Tire inflation pressures for each application may vary. These tire inflation pressures should be obtained from your tire supplier.
Caterpillar Information System:
143H and 163H Motor Graders Air System and Brakes Front Wiring
416C, 426C, 428C, 436C and 438C Backhoe Loaders Tire Inflation with Air
446B Backhoe Loader Tire Inflation - Check
446B Backhoe Loader Swing Lock Pin Control
446B Backhoe Loader Swing Frame and Cylinder Bearings - Lubricate
446B Backhoe Loader Transmission Magnetic Screen - Clean
446B Backhoe Loader Stopping the Machine
446B Backhoe Loader Stopping the Engine
446B Backhoe Loader Stopping the Engine if an Electrical Malfunction Occurs
120H, 12H, 135H, 140H, 143H, 160H and 163H Motor Graders Air System and Brakes Service Brakes
446B Backhoe Loader Steering Control
416C, 426C, 428C, 436C and 438C Backhoe Loaders Engine Starting with Jump Start Cables
446B Backhoe Loader Towing the Machine
446B Backhoe Loader Transmission Direction and Speed Control
446B Backhoe Loader Transmission Neutral Lock Control
446B Backhoe Loader Transmission Oil - Change
446B Backhoe Loader Transmission Oil Filter - Replace
446B Backhoe Loader Transmission Oil Level - Check
446B Backhoe Loader Transport Position
446B Backhoe Loader Travel Speed
416C, 426C, 428C, 436C and 438C Backhoe Loaders Walk-Around Inspection
446B Backhoe Loader Walk-Around Inspection
446B Backhoe Loader Warning Signs and Labels
446B Backhoe Loader Wheel Bearings (Front) - Lubricate