980G Series II Wheel Loader Rated Load Caterpillar

Bucket Rated Load

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Failure to comply to the rated load can cause possible personal injury or property damage. Review the rated load of a particular work tool before performing any operation. Make adjustments to the rated load as necessary for non-standard configurations.

Note: Rated loads should be used as a guide. Attachments, uneven ground conditions, soft ground conditions, or poor ground conditions have effects on rated loads. The operator is responsible for being aware of these effects.

Rated loads are based upon a standard machine with the following conditions:

• proper lubricants

• full fuel tank

• enclosed ROPS

• 80 kg (176 lb) operator

• 29.5 R25 L-3 tires or equivalent

Rated loads will vary for different attachments. Consult your AVSpare dealer about the rated load for specific attachments.

The rated operating load is defined by SAE "J818" (May 1987) and by the ISO 5998 (1986) as 50% of the full turn static tipping load.

Illustration 1	g00756553

The dump clearance and the reach are given for each bucket at maximum lift height and at a 45 degree dumping angle. Dump clearance (A) is measured from the ground to the bucket edge. Reach (B) is measured from the front of the front tire to the bucket edge.

The following table provides the rated operating loads for the standard machine configuration with a bucket.

Logging Fork Rated Load

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Failure to comply to the rated load can cause possible personal injury or property damage. Review the rated load of a particular work tool before performing any operation. Make adjustments to the rated load as necessary for non-standard configurations.

Note: Rated loads should be used as a guide. Attachments, uneven ground conditions, soft ground conditions, or poor ground conditions have effects on rated loads. The operator is responsible for being aware of these effects.

Rated loads are based upon a standard machine with the following conditions:

• proper lubricants

• full fuel tank

• enclosed ROPS

• 80 kg (176 lb) operator

• 29.5 R25 L­3 tires or equivalent

Rated loads will vary for different attachments. Consult your AVSpare dealer about the rated load for specific attachments.

For North America, the rated operating load is defined by SAE "J1197" (February 1991) as 50% of the full turn static tipping load.

For Europe, the rated operating load is defined by CEN "474-3" as 60% of the full turn static tipping load.

Illustration 2	g00756590

The discharge clearance and the reach are given for each implement at the maximum lift height and at the maximum discharge angle. Discharge clearance (A) is measured from the ground to the bottom edge of the implement. Reach (B) is measured from the front of the front tire to the front edge of the implement.

The following table provides the rated operating loads for the standard machine (North American configuration).

Reference: Refer to Special Publication, GELQ0149, "Wheel Loader Fork Application Guide" for the rated loads of other machine configurations.