2-How To Build A Dozer
2-How To Build A Dozer
2-How To Build A Dozer
APPLICATION GUIDE
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SELECTING A TRACTOR
Tractor Size
Track Shoes
BLADES
Properly matching a tractor to a dozer blade is essential for
maximizing production. Blade choice is dependent on the
limitations of the tractor, along with the characteristics of the
material being moved, such as:
Particle Size and Shape - The larger the individual particle size,
the harder it is for a cutting edge to penetrate. Also, particles
with sharp edges resist the natural rolling action of a dozer blade.
These particles require more dozing power to move than a similar
volume of material with rounded edges.
Your Cat Dealer can help you select the blade or blades that
best match your tractor, applications, materials and job site
underfoot conditions.
Semi-Universal (Semi-U
or SU) - SU-blades combine the desirable characteristics of
U-blades and S-blades into one. The addition of short wings
increases blade capacity. The
wings provide improved load
retention while maintaining
the blades ability to penetrate
and load quickly in tightly
packed material, and to handle
a wide variety of materials
in production applications.
Equipped with a push plate,
it can be effective for pushloading scrapers.
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REAR IMPLEMENTS
Common Rear Implements for Cat Medium
Track-Type Tractors
Ripper Arrangements
For any ripping job, choosing the right tractor for the conditions is
essential. Key factors include tractor flywheel horsepower, gross
weight and penetration force available at the tip. The use of ripping
has increased with urban encroachment, and with increasing
concerns about the safety and pollution associated with the
common alternatives to ripping, such as drilling and blasting.
Multi-Shank Fixed Parallelogram Linkage Ripper - Versatile
multi-shank rippers can be effective for use at multiple sites
or in multiple applications, without the need to change rear
implements. The number of shanks can be varied to match
material conditions.
Multi-shank rippers are especially useful for applications that
require covering a wide area, such as pre-ripping for scrapers.
The fixed parallelogram ripper linkage maintains a constant tooth
angle at all ripping depths. (D6K, D6N, D6T)
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Specialized Tools
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Drawbar
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COUNTERWEIGHTS
How much counterweight is needed for optimal machine balance
depends on a variety of factors, including surface and slope
conditions, presence and type of front/rear implements and
machine design.
For example, a machine dozing on hard, level ground may need
to be neutrally balanced or a little front heavy. A machine dozing
downhill may need rear counterweights to maintain traction
and blade control. Rear counterweights are not compatible with
rippers, but a ripper can often be used in their place when the
maximum amount of counterweight is needed.
For optimal performance, especially in lighter blade applications
like finish grading, a tractor should be equipped with rear
attachments or counterweights for proper balance.
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PROTECTION ACCESSORIES
In addition to blades, implements and counterweights, Cat TrackType Tractors may be outfitted with a range of accessories that
provide additional protection, including:
Sweeps - Sweeps are used in forestry applications to provide
additional guarding. Constructed of formed steel tubing, they
are mounted on the tractor with rubber isolation mounts for
vibration and shock resistance. Sweeps are designed to protect
only the tractor itself; they do not provide additional falling object
protection or rollover protection for the operator.
Screens - Window screens help protect windows from breakage
during land clearing applications or when tractor is equipped
with a w1nch.
Bottom Guards - Bottom guards protect the underside of a tractor
from dirt, rocks and debris. To be effective, they must be designed
to withstand 1.5 times the tractor weight over a 100 mm2 area.
Front guards also include a pull hook for machine retrieval.
Transmission Guards - Transmission guards protect the
transmission housing in rocky terrain. They are usually installed
in conjunction with a ripper or winch.
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Cat Build & Quote is an online tool that will guide you to a
standard Cat equipment package based on your application and
job requirements. It offers a good place to start configuring the
dozer you needand it can put you in touch with your Cat Dealer
to finish the ordering process.
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