The Clark Michigan 45C wheel loader is a robust, mid-sized machine designed for efficient material handling in construction and industrial environments. It features a 6-cylinder Detroit Diesel engine with a displacement of 354 cubic inches, delivering 116 hp (87 kW) gross power at 2,500 rpm and 109 hp (81 kW) net power, with peak torque at 1,400 rpm. The loader is equipped with a Clark countershaft powershift transmission, offering three forward and three reverse gears, and a maximum speed of 17.9 mph (27 km/h) in both directions. The hydraulic system utilizes a gear-type pump with a flow capacity of 33.9 gallons per minute (125 L/min) and a relief valve setting of 2,500 psi, enabling quick cycle times: 6 seconds to raise, 3.5 seconds to lower, and 1.5 seconds to dump. The 45C has a heaped bucket capacity of 1.8 cubic yards (1 m³) and a struck capacity of 1.5 cubic yards (1 m³), with a bucket width of 8.3 feet (2.5 m) and a breakout force of 15,152 lbs (6,873 kg). The machine’s operating weight is 21,392 lbs (9,703 kg), and it rides on 17.5-25 tires with a wheelbase of 8.6 feet (2.6 m). The turning radius is 18.8 feet (5.7 m), and the static tipping weight is 12,771 lbs (5,793 kg). The loader has a top-of-cab height of 10.3 feet (3.1 m), a maximum hinge pin height of 11.7 feet (3.6 m), and a dump clearance at max raise of 9 feet (2.7 m). Fluid capacities include 39.9 gallons (148 L) for fuel, 31.8 gallons (117 L) for hydraulics, and 9.6 gallons (34 L) for cooling.