Caterpillar Performance Handbook - NHERI

1 CaterpillarPerformanceHandbookEdition 29 1 TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS1 AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS2 MOTOR GRADERS3 EXCAVATORS4 BACKHOE LOADERS5 SKIDDERS6 PIPELAYERS7 WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS8 CONSTRUCTION & MINING TRUCKS/TRACTORS9 ARTICULATED TRUCKS10 WHEEL TRACTORS cSOIL/LANDFILL COMPACTORS11 WHEEL LOADERS12 TRACK LOADERS13 INTEGRATED TOOLCARRIERS14 TELESCOPIC HANDLERS15 PAVING PRODUCTS16 ELPHINSTONE UNDERGROUND MINING MACHINES17 HYDROMECHANICAL WORK TOOLS18 CONTENTSPagePreface ..4 operator andMachine Protection ..5 Replacement Parts Warning ..7 Nomenclature ..83 ENGINES19 FORMER MODELS20 OWNING & OPERATING COSTS21 TIRES22 MINING AND EARTHMOVING23 LOGGING AND FOREST PRODUCTS24 STOCKPILE COAL HANDLING25 LAND CLEARING26 WASTE DISPOSAL27 TABLES28 INDEX29 Machine Performance must ultimately be meas-ured in unit cost of material moved, a measure thatincludes both production and costs.

2 Factors bearingdirectly on productivity include such things asweight to horsepower ratio, capacity, type of trans-mission, speeds and operating costs. The Perfor-mance Handbook considers these factors in are other less direct machine Performance fac-tors for which no tables, charts or graphs are pos-sible. Serviceability, parts availability and operatorconvenience are examples. In comparing machineperformance, all factors should be considered. ThisHandbook is intended as an aid which, when coupledwith experience and a good knowledge of localconditions, can assist in estimating true sections of the Handbook include tables orcurves showing cycle times or hourly production fig-ures for Caterpillar machines under certain con-ditions.

3 Statements of conditions always accompanyor precede the curves or tables. Before using any per-formance information in this Handbook , a completeunderstanding of the qualifying conditions is data is based on field testing, computer analy-sis, laboratory research and experience; and everyeffort has been made to assure their , all such data is based upon 100% effi-ciency in operation a status which cannot beachieved continuously even under ideal , in using such Performance and productiondata, it is necessary to correct the results indicatedin the Handbook tables by appropriate factors. Thisallows for the anticipated actual job efficiency, oper-ator efficiency, material characteristics, haul roadconditions, altitude and other factors which mayreduce Performance or production on a particular for estimating machine owning and oper-ating costs vary widely, depending on locality, indus-try practices, owner preferences and other method is suggested in the Handbook sectionon Owning and Operating Costs.

4 When used withgood judgment, it has provided reasonably accurateestimates in the past. Included in the Owning andOperating Section are guidelines, based on workingconditions, to assist in estimating consumption offuel and lubricants, tire life and repair costs forCaterpillar machines. However, what one Handbookuser regards as excellent conditions, another mayconsider severe or average , depending on his ownexperience and basis of comparison. Therefore, theseguidelines should be considered only Inc. has made every effort to assurethat the information contained in this Handbook isaccurate and is a fair statement of the results to beachieved in the circumstances indicated.

5 However,because of the many variables involved in estimat-ing the production or Performance of earthmovingmachinery, their consumption of fuel and lubricants,tire life and repair costs, and the possibility of inad-vertent errors or omissions in assembling this data, Caterpillar cannot and does not imply that all datain this book are complete nor that this level of per-formance will be achieved on a given shown in this Handbook were cur-rent at time of printing. However, due to Caterpillar smany machine improvement programs, specifica-tions and materials may change without notice. Forcurrent specifications relating to a machine s per-formance, please refer to the most recent Caterpillarproduct specification ANDMACHINE PROTECTIONA well trained operator , working under suitableconditions, utilizing a modern, properly-equippedmachine provides a machine- operator team capableof giving maximum production.

6 These factors, alongwith appropriate job site rules and communicationprocedures, are essential to coordinate people andmachines working together. Appropriately protectedand maintained machines are less likely to sufferpremature component failure or damage, and giveoperators the confidence and assurance they needto carry out their work. Furthermore, training isnot complete until the operator reads, understandsand agrees to follow the instructions provided in theOperation and Maintenance manual included withevery Caterpillar have a duty to provide a safe work placefor their employees. The purchaser of a Caterpillarmachine has a duty to review his/her particular appli-cation and job site for the machine to identify poten-tial hazards inherent to that application or job on the results of this hazard analysis, theappropriate operator and machine protection con-figuration can be designs, builds, and tests its productsto ensure the safety of operators, maintenance per-sons, service persons, and bystanders.

7 Caterpillar pro-vides as standard equipment the appropriate operatorand machine protection for most applications. How-ever, particular applications may require additionaloperator and/or machine protection. Caterpillar offersrelated options for most such applications. However,there may be very special applications where theCaterpillar Dealer or the Purchaser may want to fab-ricate, or request Caterpillar to provide, custom orspecial guarding. Your Caterpillar Dealer can helpyou with this hazard analysis and guarding config-uration operator Training and Protection PracticesRemember that any kind of machine or mechanicaldevice can be hazardous if not kept in good condi-tion, or if operated by careless or improperly trainedoperators, or if operated in an irresponsible below are some recommended basic stepsthat can be broadly applied to most work environments:cTrain operators for the job they are assigned todo.

8 The length and type of training must complywith governmental and local regulations whereverthey apply. As an example, machine operators inmining activities must be trained in accordance withMine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)regulations. Where specific regulations do not apply,no operator should be assigned to a job until he orshe meets the following minimum requirements: Completes proper training to operate the assignedmachine and understands that seat belts must beworn whenever seated in operator s compartment. Reads and understands the Operation & Main-tenance manual for that machine, and knowsthat a copy of that manual is stored in the oper-ator s compartment.

9 Reads and understands the EMI (EquipmentManufacturer s Institute), CIMA (ConstructionIndustry Manufacturers Association), or anyother furnished manual related to rules for safemachine operation and identification of hazards. Has appropriate personal safety equipment andknows how to use it. This includes such thingsas hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing pro-tection and safety shoes. Knows what the job requirements are, whatother machines are working in the area, and isaware of any hazardous conditions that sure operators are alert and in proper physi-cal and mental condition to perform their workassignments safely.

10 No machine should be oper-ated by a person who is drowsy, under the affectof medicines or drugs, suffers blackouts, or is suf-fering from any physical or mental distractionthat could contribute to unsafe proper job conditions and working pro-cedures. Check the job for possible hazards, bothabove and below ground level. Look for all possi-ble sources of danger to the operator and othersin the area. Pay particular attention to conditionswhich may be hazardous or near the operatinglimits of the machine: , side slopes, steep grades,potential overloads, etc. Examine the work site forrestricted traffic patterns, obstructed views, con-gestion, etc.