6.1 - Pitching
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Practice Questions
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What is the economic haul distance for bulldozers?
💡 Hint: Think about the distance a bulldozer can efficiently work.
What does pitching refer to in bulldozer operations?
💡 Hint: Consider how the blade interacts with the ground.
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What is the typical economic haul distance for bulldozers?
💡 Hint: Recall the distance for optimal efficiency.
True or False: Tilting helps increase cutting power on hard soil.
💡 Hint: Think about how weight distribution affects cutting.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with selecting a bulldozer for a construction project involving primarily cohesive material with average haul distances of 80 meters. What type of bulldozer features would you prioritize?
💡 Hint: Focus on the type of material and required traction.
Calculate the horsepower needed for a bulldozer to achieve a cutting ratio of 2 HP/m on a blade edge of 2 meters. If the required cutting ratio changes to 3 HP/m, how will you adjust the blade operations?
💡 Hint: Consider how horsepower per edge length correlates with application tasks.
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