AD30 Underground Articulated Truck Lifting and Tying Down the Machine Caterpillar

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A machine may shift if improper procedures or equipment are used for lifting and tying down for transport. Ensure that proper equipment and procedures are used for lifting and tying machines down for transport. If a machine shifts it could cause personal injury or death.

Note: The machine shipping weights listed are the weight of the most common configuration of the machine. If additional attachments have been installed on your machine, the weight of your machine and the center of gravity of your machine may vary.

Reference: Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Model Views and Specifications" for the dimensions of the machines.

Lift and Tie Down Messages

Lifting Point - This message is located on points that are used to attach lifting devices.

Tie Down Point - This message is located on points that are used to attach tie-downs.

Lifting the Machine

Each machine is equipped with lifting points. Install the lifting lines to the designated lifting points.

For lifting objects, use properly rated lifting lines (cables, chains, and straps) and use properly rated lifting devices (tooling, spreader bars, slings, and hardware). Position the crane for a level machine lift.

1. Park the machine on a level surface in the straight ahead position, engage the parking brake, and stop the engine.

2. Connect the steering frame lock.

3. Attach two lifting lines to the front lifting points. There is a lifting point on each side of the front bumper.

4. Attach two lifting lines to the rear lifting points if the body is attached. If the body is not attached wrap a sling or suitable tooling underneath the rear axle.

5. Connect the lifting lines to spreader bars or suitable tooling in order to keep the lifting lines vertical during lifting. The spreader bars must be centered over the machine. The width of the spreader bar should be sufficient to prevent the lifting lines from contacting the machine.

6. Lift the machine.

Tying Down the Machine

Each machine is equipped with tie-down points. Install the tie-downs to the designated tie-down points.

1. Place the machine on the load platform. Engage the parking brake and stop the engine.

2. Connect the steering frame lock.

3. Install wheel blocks or chocks to the front and rear wheels, when possible. Place blocks under the front wheels and under the rear wheels. If not possible due to the design of the load platform, place blocks or chocks in suitable locations in order to prevent machine movement during transportation.

4. Install tie-downs to the two tie-down points that are located on the front bumper.

5. Install a tie-down over the top of the front axle on each side of the machine.

6. Install a tie-down over the top of the rear axle on each side of the machine.

7. Install two tie-downs to the rear tow point. Install each tie-down at a different angle.

8. Check the appropriate laws that govern the weight of the load, width of the load, length of the load, and height of the load. If necessary, install additional tie-downs in order to secure the machine to a specific mode of transportation.