3. Production Cycle of the Loader

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does the heaped capacity of a bucket refer to?

   Hint

   Think about the maximum amount of material the bucket can hold.

2. 2.

   Define the term 'static tipping load'.

   Hint

   Consider safety limits for loaders.

3. 3.

   What is the bucket fill factor?

   • The weight limit for loaders
   • An adjustment factor for material type
   • The size of the bucket

   Hint

   Think of how different materials fill a bucket.

4. 4.

   True or False: The heaped capacity is the same for all materials.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if all materials fill the bucket the same way.

5. 5.

   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.

6. 6.

   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.