Manual

Caterpillar Performance Handbook
Edition 36

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Page Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Operator and Machine Protection . . . . . . . . .5 Operator Training . . . . . . . .5 Machine Modifications . . . . .6 Equipment Options . . . . . . .6 Machine Protection . . . . . . .6 Fire Prevention . . . . . . . . . . .6 Safety Regulations . . . . . . . .7 Sound Suppression . . . . .. . .7 Replacement Parts Warning . . . . . . . . . .7 Nomenclature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

CONTENTS

TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

1

MOTOR GRADERS

2

SKID STEER LOADERS

3

EXCAVATORS

4

BACKHOE LOADERS

5

FOREST PRODUCTS

6

PIPELAYERS

7

WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS

8

CONSTRUCTION & MINING TRUCKS/TRACTORS

9

ARTICULATED TRUCKS

10

WHEEL DOZERS ● SOILCOMPACTORS

11

WHEEL LOADERS ● INTEGRATED TOOLCARRIERS

12

TRACK LOADERS

13

TELESCOPIC HANDLERS

14

PAVING PRODUCTS

15

UNDERGROUND MINING EQUIPMENT

16

HYDROMECHANICAL WORK TOOLS

17

ENGINES

18

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CATERPILLAR® PERFORMANCE HANDBOOK
a Cat® publication by Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A.

APRIL 2006

Performance information in this bookletis intended for estimating purposes only. Because of the many variables peculiar to individual jobs (including material characteristics, operator efficiency, underfoot conditions, altitude, etc.), neither Caterpillar Inc. nor its dealers warrant that the machines described will perform as estimated. NOTE: Always refer to the appropriate Operation and Maintenance Manual for specific productinformation. Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos and “Caterpillar Yellow,” as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. © 1979-2006 Caterpillar Inc.

Printed in U.S.A.

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FORMER MODELS

19

OWNING & OPERATING COSTS

20TIRES

21

MINING AND EARTHMOVING

22

STOCKPILE COAL HANDLING

23

LAND CLEARING

24

WASTE HANDLING

25

INFORMATION PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS

26

TABLES

27

INDEX

28

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PREFACE
Machine performance must ultimately be measured in unit cost of material moved, a measure that includes both production and costs. Factors bearing directly on productivity include suchthings as weight to horsepower ratio, capacity, type of transmission, speeds and operating costs. The Performance Handbook considers these factors in detail. There are other less direct machine performance factors for which no tables, charts or graphs are possible. Serviceability, parts availability and operator convenience are examples. In comparing machine performance, all factors should beconsidered. This Handbook is intended as an aid which, when coupled with experience and a good knowledge of local conditions, can assist in estimating true machine performance. Many sections of the Handbook include tables or curves showing cycle times or hourly production figures for Caterpillar machines under certain conditions. Statements of conditions always accompany or precede the curves ortables. Before using any performance information in this Handbook, a complete understanding of the qualifying conditions is essential. The data is based on field testing, computer analysis, laboratory research and experience; and every effort has been made to assure their correctness. However, all such data is based upon 100% efficiency in operation — a status which cannot be achieved continuously evenunder ideal conditions. Thus, in using such performance and production data, it is necessary to correct the results indicated in the handbook tables by appropriate factors. This allows for the anticipated actual job efficiency, operator efficiency, material characteristics, haul road conditions, altitude and other factors which may reduce performance or production on a particular job. Methods...