9 Questions
What is a characteristic of track loaders compared to wheel loaders?
Lower production due to slower speed
How is loader production typically estimated?
By multiplying average bucket load by cycles per hour
What is included in the basic cycle time for a loader operation?
Loading, dumping, and traveling a minimum distance
How is hourly production in loose volume calculated for a wheel loader excavating sand and gravel?
Bucket volume multiplied by cycles per hour
What is the key factor considered in determining the number of haul units needed?
Total cycle time
What does the fixed time element of a loader operation involve?
Spot, load, maneuver, and dump
In the context of loader operation, what does the term 'job efficiency' refer to?
'Percentage of time spent actually working'
Why do track loaders have less production than wheel loaders over longer haul distances?
'Due to their lower speed despite better performance on grades'
What is the effect of effective grade on a loader's production rate?
'Lower effective grade decreases production'
Learn about the use of performance curves in analyzing the speed and pull characteristics of equipment. Understand how to interpret a performance chart to determine the maximum speed a vehicle can maintain under specific conditions.
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