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LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR
2. Attaching the steel cables or straps.
(1) Always hook the excavator at three points. (one
on the boom and left and right of the dozer)
(2) Always use a shackle on each lifting hole when
attaching the cables or straps.
(3) Keep the angle between the front and rear cables
or straps within 19 (0.33 rad.).
(1) Cable or strap
A While lifting, carefully keep the machine well balanced
with its center of gravity in mind.
A Do not lift the machine with the boom swinging or the
upper structure swiveling.
3. Tackle
The weights of the excavators and the recommended
tackle for lifting these loads are mentioned in the
following table. Choose components having enough
strength.
Excavator Weight*
Load / Cable
Minimum Wire Diameter
(Safety factor=6)
*Excavator Weight: With Angle blade, steel tracks.
Steel wire: 6X24
(A) 19 (0.33 rad.) or less
CANOPY
CAB
3530 kg
3675 kg
(7780 lbs)
(8105 lbs)
9100 N (2050 lbs)
12.5 mm (1/2 in.) or more
4. Lifting
(1) Lift slowly and safely
(2) Do not enter the excavator area when lifting.
(3) Lift the excavator horizontally. (Modify cable or
strap connections according to needs)
Maximum strength
for example : (JIS G 35 25) - "6 x24"
Diameter
zinc-plated
10 mm (3/8)
45.8 KN (10296 lbs)
12.5 mm (1/2)
71.5 KN (16074 lbs)
14 mm (9/16)
89.7 KN (20165 lbs)
16 mm (5/8)
117 KN (26303 lbs)
18 mm (45/64)
148 KN (33272 lbs)
not zinc-plated
49.3 KN (11083 lbs)
77 KN (17310 lbs)
96.6 KN (21717 lbs)
126 KN (28326 lbs)
160 KN (35969 lbs)
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