3 - Production Cycle of the Loader
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Practice Questions
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What does the heaped capacity of a bucket refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum amount of material the bucket can hold.
Define the term 'static tipping load'.
💡 Hint: Consider safety limits for loaders.
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What is the bucket fill factor?
💡 Hint: Think of how different materials fill a bucket.
True or False: The heaped capacity is the same for all materials.
💡 Hint: Consider if all materials fill the bucket the same way.
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You have a loader with a heaped capacity of 3.0 m³. If the bucket fill factor for gravel—used for a project—is 75%, what is the effective load volume?
💡 Hint: Calculate using the fill factor adjustment.
For a front-end loader with a static tipping load of 12,000 kg, what is the maximum allowable payload weight?
💡 Hint: Factor in the manufacturer’s safety recommendation.
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