2 - Payload Weight and Stability
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Practice Questions
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What does bucket rating refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider what manufacturers provide about capacity.
Why is the bucket fill factor necessary?
💡 Hint: Think about different materials' filling abilities.
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What is a bucket fill factor?
💡 Hint: Think about adjustments required for different materials.
True or False: The static tipping load is the maximum weight a loader can safely carry.
💡 Hint: Consider safety guidelines provided by manufacturers.
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A loader with a 4.0m³ capacity bucket and a fill factor of 70% has a static tipping load of 15,000 kg. If the unit weight of the material is 1,500 kg/m³, what weight can be safely loaded in the bucket?
💡 Hint: Calculate the weight first and compare with tipping limits.
Calculate the total cycle time for a loader operating with a fill factor of 75%, a rated capacity of 3.2 m³, and fixed cycle time of 20 seconds. If operational time per hour is 40 minutes, what is the production rate?
💡 Hint: Remember to convert units to match and apply the full formula.
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