Caterpillar — Tire Inflation - Check
Maintenance · Tires
From a Caterpillar owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- A tire blowout or rim failure can cause personal injury. Use proper inflation equipment and training.
Procedure
- Measure tire pressure on each tire.
- Consult Caterpillar dealer or tire dealer for correct load rating and operating pressures.
- Inflate tires if necessary.
- For air inflation, use self-attaching inflation chuck and stand behind tread. Set regulator no more than 140 kPa (20 psi) over recommended pressure.
- For nitrogen inflation, use 6V-4040 Inflation Group or equivalent. Use same pressures as air inflation.
Tools required
- 6V-4040 Inflation Group Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Set tire inflation equipment regulator at no more than 140 kPa (20 psi) over recommended tire pressure.
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.