D6M Track-Type Tractor Lifting and Tying Down the Machine Caterpillar


Lifting and Tying Down the Machine
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NOTICE

Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift and can cause injury and damage.


  1. The weights that are listed below and the instructions that are listed below describe the machines that are manufactured by AVSpare Inc.

    Approximate Machine Shipping Weights:

    • D6M XL Shipping Weight (includes VPAT blade, three valve hydraulic control, lubricants, coolant, ROPS canopy, track end guiding guards, rigid drawbar, forward horn, precleaner, 5% fuel, decelerator, and standard shoes) 15200 kg (33510 lb)

    • D6M XL Operating Weight (shipping weight plus the weight of an operator and a full fuel tank)15530 kg (34240 lb)

    • D6M XL Operating Weight with a ripper (three teeth) 16936 kg (37340 lb)

    • D6M LGP Shipping Weight (includes VPAT blade, three valve hydraulic control, lubricants, coolant, ROPS canopy, track end guiding guards, rigid drawbar, forward horn, precleaner, 5% fuel, decelerator, and standard shoes) 16600 kg (36600 lb)

    • D6M LGP Operating Weight (shipping weight plus the weight of an operator and a full fuel tank) 16930 kg (37320 lb)

    • D6M LGP Operating Weight with a ripper (three teeth) 17690 kg (38990 lb)

    Note: Significant deviations can affect shipping the machine, or significant deviations can affect lifting the machine. Some examples of these deviations are listed below:

    • Different implements

    • Additional fuel

    • Wider track shoes

    • Tracks with accumulated mud

  1. The parking brake must be engaged before you sling the machine. Engage the parking brake before you secure the machine with tie-downs.

  1. Use properly rated cables and properly rated slings for lifting. For a machine without a ripper, position the slings beneath the front of the track and beneath the rear of the track. For a machine with a ripper, position the slings beneath the front of the track and under the ripper at the rear of the machine.

  1. On sharp corners, use corner protectors. The crane should be positioned so that the machine may be lifted in a level plane. The spreader bars should be wide enough to prevent contact with the machine.

  1. Tie-downs:

    • Front tie-down: Use the eye of the front tie-down.

    • Side tie-downs: Use the inside edge of the track shoe.

    • Rear tie-downs: Use the drawbar, the ripper, or the outer edge of the track shoe.

    Check the state laws that govern the following load characteristics.

    • Weight

    • Width

    • Length

    • Height

    Check the local laws that govern the following load characteristics.

    • Weight

    • Width

    • Length

    • Height

    Consult your AVSpare dealer for shipping instructions for your machine.