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		<title>Operating-A-Backhoe-Safely</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wade</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Decals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hydraulic Fluid]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Operating A Backhoe Safely A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoe loader in general can be very productive if it is operated safely and efficiently. The best way to get the job done safely and efficiently is to know yourself, the job site, and your equipment. Even though the models of backhoes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Operating A Backhoe Safely</p>
<p>A skid steer loader with backhoe attachment or a backhoe<br />
loader in general can be very productive if it is<br />
operated safely and efficiently.  The best way to<br />
get the job done safely and efficiently is to know<br />
yourself, the job site, and your equipment.</p>
<p>Even though the models of backhoes will vary, there<br />
are safety features with all of them that include<br />
steps and grab handles for getting on and off of<br />
the machine.  Backhoes also feature frame lock levers<br />
and attaching levers to keep the backhoe securely<br />
fastened to the loader frame during operation as well<br />
as transporting.</p>
<p>In addition to these standard safety features, there<br />
are some backhoes that provide a safety chain.  The<br />
safety chain will prevent the backhoe mounting<br />
frame from rotating backwards and unexpectedly<br />
trapping the operator, which can result in serious<br />
injury or death.  Therefore, it is always important<br />
to know and check all of the mounting and attachment<br />
points and the safety chain before you operate the<br />
backhoe.  </p>
<p>If you&#8217;ve attached the backhoe to the loader, you<br />
should take a moment to inspect it and perform any<br />
necessary maintenance.  Check for broken or<br />
damaged parts, also making sure to check for leaks,<br />
cracks, excessive wear, and check the control<br />
levers.</p>
<p>The warning and safety signs and instructional<br />
decals are very important and will help you to<br />
avoid injury.  You should always take them seriously<br />
and replace any damaged or missing decals.</p>
<p>Every 8 hours or so, you should grease all of the<br />
zerk fittings, and check the hydraulic fluid<br />
and oil and a daily basis.  If the fluid is low,<br />
the backhoe will not operate.  Therefore, you<br />
should always take the time to check your machine.</p>
<p>Anytime you have to leave the operator seat of the<br />
backhoe, you should lower the bucket or attachment<br />
to the ground, turn the engine off, remove the<br />
ignition key, then exit the machine.  </p>
<p>When the time comes to drive to the next job site,<br />
you should always make sure that you have fully<br />
raised both the front and rear stabilizers and<br />
make sure you&#8217;ve put the backhoe seat into the<br />
&#8220;down&#8221; position for better visibility.  Before<br />
you drive off, make sure that you&#8217;ve installed the<br />
transport locking pin.</p>
<p>Here are some other things to keep in mind:<br />
	-  Always select the right size bucket for<br />
the job.<br />
	-  Stake out the work area that is going to<br />
be excavated and use flags to mark the area.<br />
	-  Never work in areas that have inadequate<br />
overhead clearances.</p>
<p>Always make sure that you keep bystanders or other<br />
workers out of the swing area.  If anyone gets in<br />
the way of the boom swinging, they can very easily<br />
get injured.  The machine has no feelings,<br />
therefore you should always be aware of who is<br />
around you and where they are standing.</p>
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		<title>Hydraulic-Machinery</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hydraulic Machinery Hydraulic machinery are machines and tools that use fluid power to do the work. Almost all types of heavy equipment is a common example. With this type of equipment, hydraulic fluid is pumped to a high pressure then transmitted through the machine to various actuators. The hydraulic pumps are powered by engines or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hydraulic Machinery</p>
<p>Hydraulic machinery are machines and tools that use<br />
fluid power to do the work.  Almost all types of<br />
heavy equipment is a common example.  With this type<br />
of equipment, hydraulic fluid is pumped to a high<br />
pressure then transmitted through the machine to<br />
various actuators.  </p>
<p>The hydraulic pumps are powered by engines or electric<br />
motors.  The pressurized fluid is controlled by the<br />
operator with control valves and then distributed<br />
through hoses and tubes.  </p>
<p>The increasing popularity of hydraulic machinery is<br />
due to the large amount of power that is transferred<br />
through small tubes and flexible hoses.  The high<br />
power density and wide array of actuators can make<br />
use of this power.</p>
<p>Hydraulic power<br />
The theory that lies behind hydraulic equipment is<br />
fluid pressure.<br />
	1.  A force that acts on a small area can<br />
create a bigger force by acting on a larger area<br />
by hydrostatic pressure.<br />
	2.  A large amount of energy can be carried<br />
by a small flow of highly pressurized fluid.</p>
<p>Pumps<br />
A hydraulic pump will supply the fluid to the<br />
components in the system. Pressure in the system<br />
will develop in reaction to the load.  Pumps have<br />
a power density of around ten times greater than<br />
an electric motor.  The pumps are powered by an<br />
electric motor or engine, which is connected through<br />
gears, belts, or a flexible elastomeric coupling<br />
to reduce the heavy vibration.</p>
<p>The common types of hydraulic pumps for hydraulic<br />
machinery applications include:<br />
	1.  Gear pump &#8211; the gear pump is cheap,<br />
durable, and simple.  It is less efficient, simply<br />
because it is constant displacement and suitable<br />
for pressures that are below 3,000 psi.<br />
	2.  Vane pump &#8211; vane pumps are cheap, simple,<br />
and reliable.  They are good pumps for higher flow<br />
low pressure output.</p>
<p>Hoses and tubes<br />
A hydraulic hose is graded by pressure, temperature,<br />
and compatibility of fluid.  A rubber interior is<br />
surrounded by multiple layers of woven wire and<br />
rubber.  The exterior of the hose is designed for<br />
resistance against abrasion.  </p>
<p>The bending radius of the hydraulic hose is<br />
designed very carefully into the machine, since<br />
a hose failure can be deadly, and violating the<br />
minimum bend radius of the hose can also cause<br />
failure.</p>
<p>A hydraulic pipe is thick enough to have threads<br />
cut into it for connections.  It&#8217;s rarely used<br />
for high pressure systems though, which prefer to<br />
have tubes or hoses.  The pipe itself lends to<br />
weldings and can also be used to fabricate the<br />
manifold.  </p>
<p>Hydraulic pipes on the other hand are preferred<br />
over hoses whenever possible, as they are simply<br />
more durable.  Tubes are also preferred over pipes,<br />
as they weigh a lot less.  Hydraulic tubes will<br />
normally have flared ends and captive nuts to<br />
make connections.  They can also be steel welded<br />
with floating nuts and face seal fittings on the<br />
ends.  </p>
<p>Both tubes and pipes for hydraulic applications<br />
traditionally haven&#8217;t been plated or painted,<br />
since the temperature and oil they operate under<br />
drive away moisture and reduce the risk of rust.</p>
<p>Fittings<br />
The fittings with hydraulic machinery serve<br />
several purposes:<br />
	1.  To bride different standards, such<br />
as the O-ring boss to JIC or pipe threads to the<br />
face seal.<br />
	2.  Allows proper orientation of<br />
components, as a 45 or 90 degree, straight, or<br />
even swivel fitting will be chosen as it is<br />
needed.  They are designed to be positioned in<br />
the correct orientation and then tightened as<br />
needed.<br />
	3.  To incorporate bulkhead hardware.<br />
	4.  A quick disconnect fitting may be<br />
added to a machine without having to modify hoses<br />
or valves.</p>
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		<title>How-The-Equipment-Has-Changed</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wade</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Outdoors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Backhoe Loaders]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cab Designs]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Earth Moving Equipment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electronic Control Systems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Excavation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Excavators]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fuel Consumption]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hydraulic System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Komatsu]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Many Different Types]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New Cab]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operator Comfort]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Power Demands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[System Performance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thin Line]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How The Equipment Has Changed There are many different opinions as to what machines should actually be classified as earth moving equipment. There are many different types of equipment that fall in this category, such as excavators, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, and even loaders. Other machinery that falls in between are articulated trucks, wheel and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How The Equipment Has Changed</p>
<p>There are many different opinions as to what<br />
machines should actually be classified as earth<br />
moving equipment.  There are many different types<br />
of equipment that fall in this category, such as<br />
excavators, backhoe loaders, dump trucks, and<br />
even loaders.</p>
<p>Other machinery that falls in between are articulated<br />
trucks, wheel and track tractors, and even<br />
scrapers.  The thin line is normally drawn at<br />
motor grades, which are more than capable or light<br />
duty excavation, although they are mainly used<br />
to level lots and grade roads.</p>
<p>If you take a glance at any equipment literature<br />
from leading companies such as CAT, Komatsu, or<br />
Case, you&#8217;ll see right away that they believe the<br />
biggest and most important change over the last<br />
several years is increased productivity.  This is<br />
normally followed by greater comfort and safety.</p>
<p>The increase in productivity is the result of<br />
many different advancements.  CAT (Caterpillar)<br />
cites that more powerful engines with a faster<br />
rise in torque which allows machines to respond<br />
faster to increased power demands.  Even though<br />
this new generation is far more powerful, it<br />
has a reduced impact on the environment as well.</p>
<p>Electronics<br />
Most of the newer machines have electronic<br />
control systems that will optimize both engine<br />
and transmission performance, as well as fuel<br />
consumption and hydraulic system performance.</p>
<p>Take for example the CAT mid sized G series<br />
wheel loaders that feature electronically controlled<br />
powershift transmissions.  Each and every<br />
transmission offers autoshift capabilities that<br />
ease the pressure on the operator, and an<br />
electronic clutch pressure control that smooth<br />
shifts the gears for longer life.  </p>
<p>Comfort<br />
In the industry, good operators are getting harder<br />
and harder to find.  Manufacturers find themselves<br />
stressing that operator comfort and convenience<br />
need to be taken into account not only to make<br />
the job easier, but also more efficient and<br />
productive as well.</p>
<p>The new cab designs offer better visibility,<br />
reduced noise and vibration, and improved comfort<br />
as well.  The new control systems will require low<br />
operator effort while also improving the control<br />
of the machine for both the experienced as well<br />
as the in-experienced operator.</p>
<p>Easier maintenance<br />
Almost all new machinery offers electronic<br />
monitoring systems that will provide constant<br />
information on the health of the machine for the<br />
operator.  These types of systems provide information<br />
to technicians, including service modes that will<br />
help them to diagnose conditions quickly.</p>
<p>Now days, machines are designed to make routine<br />
maintenance easier.  With CAT&#8217;s wheel loaders,<br />
regular service points are easy to access from<br />
ground level, with site gauges making it easier<br />
to check the fluid of the radiator, hydraulic oil,<br />
and transmission &#8211; without having to use dipsticks.</p>
<p>Changes for the better<br />
If you compare the excavation equipment of today<br />
with the machines of the past, you&#8217;ll notice that<br />
the changes are better.  The machines of the past<br />
relied more on operator skill and technique, as<br />
very few of them had electronic features.</p>
<p>Today, almost all types of heavy machinery offer<br />
electronic features.  Electronics are a great<br />
thing, as they can make the life of an operator<br />
easier than ever.  You don&#8217;t need to get out and<br />
check the fluids anymore, as all you need to do<br />
is take a look at your instrument panel, which can<br />
help to save you a lot of time.</p>
<p>Operators who have a lot of experience know first<br />
hand that machines of the past can&#8217;t begin to<br />
compete with machines of today.  With technology<br />
always getting better, it just makes you wonder<br />
what is in the future for heavy machinery.  Years<br />
from now, one can only begin to wonder just great<br />
heavy machinery will get &#8211; and what other features<br />
will make the life of an operator even easier than<br />
it is now.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 03:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patsy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[?Backhoe Loader Also referred to as a loader backhoe, the backhoe loader is an engineering and excavation vehicle that consists of a tractor, front shovel and bucket and a small backhoe in the rear end. Due to the small size and versatility, backhoe loaders are common with small construction projects and excavation type work. Originally [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>?Backhoe Loader</p>
<p>Also referred to as a loader backhoe, the backhoe<br />
loader is an engineering and excavation vehicle that<br />
consists of a tractor, front shovel and bucket and<br />
a small backhoe in the rear end.  Due to the small<br />
size and versatility, backhoe loaders are common<br />
with small construction projects and excavation type<br />
work.</p>
<p>Originally invented in Burlington Iowa back in 1857,<br />
the backhoe loader is the most common variation of<br />
the classic farm tractor.  As the name implies, it<br />
has a loader assembly on the front and a backhoe<br />
attachment on the back.  </p>
<p>Anytime the loader and backhoe are attached it is<br />
never referred to as a tractor, as it is not normally<br />
used for towing and doesn&#8217;t normally have a PTO.<br />
When the backhoe is permanently attached, the<br />
machine will normally have a seat that can swivel<br />
to the rear to face the backhoe controls.  Any type<br />
of removable backhoe attachments will normally have<br />
a seperate seat on the attachment itself.</p>
<p>Backhoe loaders are common and can be used for many<br />
tasks, which include construction, light transportation<br />
of materials, powering building equipment, digging<br />
holes and excavating, breaking asphalt, and even<br />
paving roads.</p>
<p>You can often replace the backhoe bucket with<br />
other tools such as a breaker for breaking and<br />
smashing concrete and rock.  There are some loader<br />
buckets that offer a retractable bottom, which<br />
enable it to empty the load more quickly and<br />
efficiently. </p>
<p>The retractable bottom loader buckets are often<br />
times used for grading and scratching off sand.<br />
The front assembly on a backhoe may be either<br />
removable or permanently attached.  Often times,<br />
the bucket can be replaced with other tools or<br />
devices.  In order to mount different attachments<br />
to the loader, it must be equipped with a tool<br />
coupler.  The coupler consists of two hydraulic<br />
cylinders on the end of the arm assembly, which<br />
can expand and retract to allow different tools to<br />
be attached to the unit.</p>
<p>There are several types of backhoe loader brands,<br />
including New Holland, John Deere, and Case.  Some<br />
will offer you cabs, while others won&#8217;t.  The<br />
newer types of backhoe loaders even offer you air<br />
conditioning, radios, and other accessories that<br />
make you feel like you are working with luxury.</p>
<p>Common with excavating jobs, the backhoe can serve<br />
many purposes.  It can haul equipment and supplies<br />
in the loader bucket.  Another great use is to cover<br />
up dirt when filling in trench lines or covering<br />
up pipe that was just put in the ground.  The<br />
backhoe attachment at the rear is ideal for digging<br />
water pipes and sewer pipes.</p>
<p>The best thing about the backhoe loader is the<br />
fact that they are easy to operate.  You don&#8217;t<br />
need to be a rocket scientist to fully operate this<br />
nifty piece of equipment.</p>
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		<title>Harvester</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 03:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wade</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harvester The harvester is a type of heavy machinery that is employed in cut to length logging operations for felling, buckling, and cutting up trees. Normally, a harvester is employed alongside a forward that will haul the logs and trees to a roadside landing. Harvesters were developed in Sweden and Finland, and today they do [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Harvester</p>
<p>The harvester is a type of heavy machinery that is<br />
employed in cut to length logging operations for<br />
felling, buckling, and cutting up trees. Normally,<br />
a harvester is employed alongside a forward that<br />
will haul the logs and trees to a roadside landing.</p>
<p>Harvesters were developed in Sweden and Finland,<br />
and today they do nearly all of the commercial<br />
felling in these countries.  They work best for<br />
less difficult terrain for the clear cutting area<br />
of forest.  For steep hills or removing individual<br />
trees, chain saws are normally preferred.  In<br />
the nordic countries, small and agile harvesters<br />
are used for thinning operations and manual cutting<br />
is only used during extreme conditions or by self<br />
employed owners of the forest or wooded area.</p>
<p>The leading manufacturers of harvesters include<br />
Timberjack (which is owned by John Deere) and<br />
Valmet, which is owned by Komatsu.</p>
<p>Normally, harvesters are built on a robust all<br />
terrain vehicle, which can either be wheeled or<br />
tracked.  Sometimes, the vehicle can be articulated<br />
to provide tight turning around obstacles.  A<br />
diesel engine will provide power for both the<br />
vehicle and the harvesting mechanism through a<br />
hydraulic drive.  </p>
<p>An articulated, extensible boom that is similiar<br />
to that of an excavator, will reach out from the<br />
vehicle to carry the head of the harvester.  There<br />
are even some commercial harvesters that are<br />
adaptations of excavators with a new harvester<br />
head, while the others are purpose built vehicles.</p>
<p>The normal harvester head may consist of:<br />
	1.  A chain saw to cut the tree at the<br />
base and also to cut it to length.  The saw is<br />
hydraulically powered rather than using a 2 stroke<br />
engine of a portable version.  It offers a more<br />
robust chain and a higher output power than any<br />
saw carried by man.<br />
	2.  Two curved de-limbing knives that can<br />
reach around the trunk to remove branches.<br />
	3.  Two feed rollers to reach out and grasp<br />
the tree.  The wheels will pivot apart to allow<br />
the tree to be embraced by the head of the harvester,<br />
and pivot together to hug the tree tight.<br />
	4.  Two more curved knives for de-limbing.</p>
<p>All of this is controlled by an operator who sits<br />
in the cab of the vehicle.  A control computer is<br />
used to simplify mechanical movements and keep the<br />
length and diameter of trees that have been cut.</p>
<p>The length is computed by counting the rotations<br />
of the gripping wheels.  The diameter is computed<br />
from the pivot angle of the gripping wheels that<br />
hug the tree.  </p>
<p>Harvesters are normally available for cutting trees<br />
up to 900 mm in diameter, built on vehicles that<br />
weight up to 20 t, with a boom that reaches up to<br />
a 10m radius.  The larger, more heavier vehicles<br />
do more damage to the forest, although a longer<br />
reach will help by allowing more trees to be<br />
harvested with less movements required by the<br />
vehicle.</p>
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		<title>Bulldozer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 23:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patsy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[?Bulldozer The bulldozer is a very powerful crawler that is equipped with a blade. The term bulldozer is often used to mean any type of heavy machinery, although the term actually refers to a tractor that is fitted with a dozer blade. Often times, bulldozers are large and extremely powerful tracked vehicles. The tracks give [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>?Bulldozer</p>
<p>The bulldozer is a very powerful crawler that is<br />
equipped with a blade.  The term bulldozer is often<br />
used to mean any type of heavy machinery, although<br />
the term actually refers to a tractor that is fitted<br />
with a dozer blade.</p>
<p>Often times, bulldozers are large and extremely<br />
powerful tracked vehicles.  The tracks give them<br />
amazing ground mobility and hold through very rough<br />
terrain.  Wide tracks on the other hand, help to<br />
distribute the weight of the dozer over large areas,<br />
therefore preventing it from sinking into sandy or<br />
muddy ground.  </p>
<p>Bulldozers have great ground hold and a torque<br />
divider that&#8217;s designed to convert the power of the<br />
engine into dragging ability, which allows it to<br />
use its own weight to push heavy objects and even<br />
remove things from the ground.  Take the Caterpillar<br />
D9 for example, it can easily tow tanks that weight<br />
more than 70 tons.  Due to these attributes,<br />
bulldozers are used to clear obstacles, shrubbery,<br />
and remains of structures and buildings.</p>
<p>The blade<br />
The blade on a bulldozer is the heavy piece of<br />
metal plate that is installed on the front.  The<br />
blade pushes things around.  Normally, the blade<br />
comes in 3 varieties:<br />
	1.  A straight blade that is short and has<br />
no lateral curve, no side wings, and can be used<br />
only for fine grading.<br />
	2.  A universal blade, or U blade, which is<br />
tall and very curved, and features large side wings<br />
to carry more material around.<br />
	3.  A combination blade that is shorter,<br />
offers less curvature, and smaller side wings.</p>
<p>Modifications<br />
Over time, bulldozers have been modified to evolve<br />
into new machines that are capable of things the<br />
original bulldozers weren&#8217;t.  A good example is<br />
that loader tractors were created by removing the<br />
blade and substituting a large volume bucket<br />
and hydraulic arms which will raise and lower the<br />
bucket, therefore making it useful for scooping<br />
up the earth and loading it into trucks.</p>
<p>Other modifications to the original bulldozer<br />
include making it smaller to where it can operate<br />
in small working areas where movement is very<br />
limited, such as mining caves and tunnels.  Very<br />
small bulldozers are known as calfdozers.</p>
<p>History<br />
The first types of bulldozers were adapted from<br />
farm tractors that were used to plough fields. In<br />
order to dig canals, raise earth dams, and partake<br />
in earthmoving jobs, the tractors were equipped<br />
with a thick metal plate in the front.  Later<br />
on, this thick metal plate earned the name blade.</p>
<p>The blade of the bulldozer peels layers of soil<br />
and pushes it forward as the tractor advances.<br />
The blade is the heart and soul of the bulldozer,<br />
as it was the first accessory to make full use<br />
for excavation type jobs.</p>
<p>As the years went by, when engineers needed<br />
equipment to complete larger jobs, companies such<br />
as CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Case, and JCB started<br />
to manufacture large tracked earthmoving equipment.<br />
They were very loud, very large, and very powerful<br />
and therefore earned the nickname &#8220;bulldozer&#8221;.</p>
<p>Over the years, the bulldozers got bigger, more<br />
powerful, and even more sophisticated.  The<br />
important improvements include better engines,<br />
more reliable drive trains, better tracks, and<br />
even hydraulic arms that will enable more precise<br />
manipulation of the blade and automated controls.<br />
As an added option, bulldozers can come equipped<br />
with a rear ripping claw to break up pavement or<br />
loosen rocky soil.</p>
<p>The best known manufacturer of bulldozer is CAT,<br />
which has earned a vast reputation for making<br />
tough and durable, yet reliable machines.  Even<br />
though the bulldozer started off a modified farm<br />
tractor, it rapidly became one of the most useful<br />
pieces of equipment with excavating and construction.</p>
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		<title>Front-Loader</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wade</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Backhoe Loader]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Front Loader Also known as a front end loader, bucket loader, scoop loader, or shovel, the front loader is a type of tractor that is normally wheeled and uses a wide square tilting bucket on the end of movable arms to lift and move material around. The loader assembly may be a removable attachment or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Front Loader</p>
<p>Also known as a front end loader, bucket loader,<br />
scoop loader, or shovel, the front loader is a type<br />
of tractor that is normally wheeled and uses a<br />
wide square tilting bucket on the end of movable<br />
arms to lift and move material around.</p>
<p>The loader assembly may be a removable attachment<br />
or permanently mounted on the vehicle.  Often times,<br />
the bucket can be replaced with other devices or<br />
tools, such as forks or a hydraulically operated<br />
bucket.  </p>
<p>Larger style front loaders, such as the Caterpillar<br />
950G or the Volvo L120E, normally have only a<br />
front bucket and are known as front loaders,<br />
where the small front loaders are often times<br />
equipped with a small backhoe as well and called<br />
backhoe loaders or loader backhoes.</p>
<p>Loaders are primarily used for loading materials<br />
into trucks, laying pipe, clearing rubble, and<br />
also digging.  Loaders aren&#8217;t the most efficient<br />
machines for digging, as they can&#8217;t dig very deep<br />
below the level of their wheels, like the backhoe<br />
can.  </p>
<p>The deep bucket on the front loader can normally<br />
store around 3 &#8211; 6 cubic meters of dirt, as the<br />
bucket capacity of the loader is much bigger than<br />
the bucket capacity of a backhoe loader.  Loaders<br />
aren&#8217;t classified as excavating machinery, as<br />
their primary purpose is other than moving dirt.</p>
<p>In construction areas, mainly when fixing roads<br />
in the middle of the city, front loaders are<br />
used to transport building materials such as<br />
pipe, bricks, metal bars, and digging tools.</p>
<p>Front loaders are also very useful for snow<br />
removal as well, as you can use their bucket or<br />
as a snow plow.  They can clear snow from the<br />
streets and highways, even parking lots.  They<br />
will sometimes load the snow into dump trucks<br />
which will then haul it away.</p>
<p>Unlike the bulldozer, most loaders are wheeled and<br />
not tracked.  The wheels will provide better<br />
mobility and speed and won&#8217;t damage paved roads<br />
near as much as tracks, although this will come<br />
at the cost of reduced traction.</p>
<p>Unlike backhoes or tractors fitted with a steel<br />
bucket, large loaders don&#8217;t use automotive<br />
steering mechanisms, as they instead steer by a<br />
hydraulically actuated pivot point set exactly<br />
between the front and rear axles.  This is known<br />
as articulated steering and will allow the front<br />
axle to be solid, therefore allowing it to carry<br />
a heavier weight.  </p>
<p>Articulated steering will also give a reduced<br />
turn in radius for a given wheelbase.  With the<br />
front wheels and attachment rotating on the same<br />
axis, the operator is able to steer his load in<br />
an arc after positioning the machine, which can<br />
come in quite handy.  The problem is that when<br />
the machine is twisted to one side and a heavy<br />
load is lifted high in the air, it has a bigger<br />
risk of turning over.</p>
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		<title>Case-CX330</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Patsy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Carbody]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Case Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Continual Refinement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counterweight]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[?Case CX330 As you may know, the CX330 is the upgrade to the 9050B model from Case. The CX330 is quite an upgrade, being much bigger than the 9050B. In standard form, the CX330 is almost 5,000 pounds heavier than the 9050B. This added weight comes from a larger counterweight and from a redesigned carbody [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>?Case CX330</p>
<p>As you may know, the CX330 is the upgrade to the<br />
9050B model from Case.  The CX330 is quite an upgrade,<br />
being much bigger than the 9050B.  </p>
<p>In standard form, the CX330 is almost 5,000 pounds<br />
heavier than the 9050B.  This added weight comes<br />
from a larger counterweight and from a redesigned<br />
carbody that will now completely enclose the swing<br />
system.  </p>
<p>These added pounds will also contribute to the boost<br />
in the CX330s over-front capacity, and in combination<br />
with higher hydraulic pressures the travel circuit,<br />
give the excavator a very impressive 16% boost in<br />
draw bar pull, which means more power for negotiating<br />
poor underfoot conditions and very steep grades.</p>
<p>In addition to the new features, the CX330s digging<br />
linkage has been enhanced in many ways.  The boom<br />
and arm, deeper in cross section to accommodate<br />
higher digging forces, now incorporate V-groove<br />
type welds that are placed by robots and 100 percent<br />
ultra sound inspected.</p>
<p>The boom foot and boom to arm pivots use improved<br />
bushings, new plated pins, and new dust seals that<br />
combine to make a more durable and easier to take<br />
care of assembly.  The newly hardened chrome pins<br />
will also contribute to the overall digging linkage<br />
durability.</p>
<p>Even though the basic 6 cylinder, 8.3 liter engine<br />
in the CX330 has been used in Case products since<br />
1985, continual refinement over the years has<br />
changed nearly 85% of the original engine&#8217;s part<br />
numbers.  The CX330 features 259 net HP with an<br />
air to air intercooler and a free breathing 24 valve<br />
cylinder head.  </p>
<p>The electronic logic that controls the new engine&#8217;s<br />
fuel system tracks the machine&#8217;s operating parameters<br />
and keeps the system continually armed to respond<br />
instantly and precisely to the fuel requirements of<br />
each individual cylinder.  The total electronic<br />
design of the engine will also eliminate cable<br />
and step motor controls from the fuel system, with<br />
a large gain in reliability.</p>
<p>Even though modest changes in the CX330s digging<br />
linkage geometry will contribute to the higher<br />
forces of digging, the big guns here are the<br />
refinement of the trench with it&#8217;s open center<br />
hydraulic system.  The main pressure in the<br />
implement circuit is up almost 8%, with the hydraulic<br />
cylinder diameter up 7% as well.</p>
<p>Hydraulic power<br />
The increase in hydraulic power combines with the<br />
more efficient linkage geometry to yield almost<br />
20% more bucket digging force and 15% more arm<br />
force.  With 19 more HP, the CX330 can drive it&#8217;s<br />
main hydraulic pumps with much better force.  In<br />
addition, the new pumps will produce about 6% more<br />
flow for increased hydraulic speed at much lower<br />
system pressures.</p>
<p>The new PCS (Pro Control System) will manage the<br />
hydraulic system and interface with the 6TAA-830<br />
engine, and does it with more electronic genious<br />
than the 9050B did.  Similar to the 9050B, the<br />
CX330 does have manually selected working modes,<br />
although it departs from previous designs by adding<br />
a new automatic work mode.  By working in the<br />
new automatic mode, the CX330 can analyze load<br />
demands and operator input at the joystick, then<br />
adjust the engine and hydraulic pumps to balance<br />
power and speed with efficiency and even with the<br />
economy.</p>
<p>Other PCS features include a high speed assistance<br />
system, which will speed up boom and arm functions,<br />
and an automatic power boost system as well.  The<br />
power boost system will increase main pressure by<br />
10% for 8 seconds if the implement system reaches<br />
the standard relief pressure for more than 1 second<br />
in tough digging conditions.</p>
<p>With everything the CX330 from Case offers, it&#8217;s<br />
truly the best excavtor in years.  Case has outdone<br />
themselves this time, doing their part to make<br />
excavating both fun and exciting.  If you&#8217;ve been<br />
looking for the perfect upgrade from the 9050B, the<br />
CX330 is all that and a bag of chips.</p>
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		<title>Forklift</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wade</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Boxes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Capability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cartons]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Forklift Sometimes called a forklift truck, the forklift is a powerful industrial truck that is used to lift and transport material by steel forks that are inserted under the load. Forklifts are commonly used to move loads and equipment that is stored on pallets. The forklift was developed in 1920, and has since become a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Forklift</p>
<p>Sometimes called a forklift truck, the forklift is<br />
a powerful industrial truck that is used to lift<br />
and transport material by steel forks that are<br />
inserted under the load.  Forklifts are commonly<br />
used to move loads and equipment that is stored on<br />
pallets.  The forklift was developed in 1920, and<br />
has since become a valuable piece of equipment in<br />
many manufacturing and warehousing operations.</p>
<p>Types<br />
The most common type of design with forklifts is<br />
the counter balance.  Other types of designs<br />
include the reach truck and side loader, both of<br />
which are used in environments where the space is<br />
at a minimum.</p>
<p>Control and capability<br />
Forklifts are available in many types and different<br />
load capacities.  In the average warehouse setting,<br />
most forklifts have load capacities of around<br />
five tons.</p>
<p>Along with the control to raise and lower the<br />
forks, you can also tilt the mast to compensate<br />
for the tendency of the load to angle the blades<br />
towards the ground and risk slipping it off the<br />
forks.  The tilt will also provide a limited<br />
ability to operate on ground that isn&#8217;t level.</p>
<p>There are some variations that allow you to move<br />
the forks and backrest laterally, which allows<br />
easier placement of a load.  In addition to this,<br />
there are some machines that offer hydraulic<br />
control to move the forks together or further<br />
apart, which removes the need for you to get out<br />
of the cab to manually adjust for a different size<br />
load.</p>
<p>Another forklift variation that is sometimes<br />
used in manufacturing facilities, will utilize<br />
forklifts with a clamp attachment that you can<br />
open and close around a load, instead of having<br />
to use forks.  Products such as boxes, cartons,<br />
etc., can be moved with the clamp attachment.</p>
<p>Safety<br />
Forklifts are rated for loads at a specified<br />
maximum weight and a specified forward type center<br />
of gravity.  All of this information is located<br />
on a nameplate that is provided by the manufacturer<br />
and the loads cannot exceed these specifications.</p>
<p>One of the most important aspects of operating a<br />
forklift is the rear wheel steering.  Even though<br />
this helps to increase maneuverability in tight<br />
cornering situations, it differs from the<br />
traditional experience of a driver with other<br />
wheeled vehicles as there is no caster action.</p>
<p>Another critical aspect of the forklift is the<br />
instability.  Both the forklift and the load must<br />
be considered a unit, with a varying center of<br />
gravity with every movement of the load.  You<br />
must never negotiate a turn with a forklift at<br />
full speed with a raised load, as this can easily<br />
tip the forklift over.</p>
<p>Normally, to drive a forklift, you&#8217;ll need to<br />
pass a basic test.  They aren&#8217;t difficult to<br />
operate, although you&#8217;ll need to be safe when you<br />
operate them.  Once you have operated one for a<br />
while, you&#8217;ll have no problems being safe.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Patsy</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home & Family]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Boom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Case Excavator]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Center Hub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Counterweight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Enhancements]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Excavator Models]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fuel Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[High Performance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isuzu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Isuzu Engine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Metric Tons]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optimum Durability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Performance Fuel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Performance Specs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reliability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reliabilty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seal Design]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Side Frames]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tier 3]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[?Case CX700 And CX330 The company of Case has done it again, by introducing yet another spectacular excavator, the CX700, which weighs in at 70 metric tons and represents a new size for Case, fitting perfectly between the CX460 and CX800 models. Case has also taken advantage of Tier 3 technologies and upgraded the CX330, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>?Case CX700 And CX330</p>
<p>The company of Case has done it again, by introducing<br />
yet another spectacular excavator, the CX700, which<br />
weighs in at 70 metric tons and represents a new<br />
size for Case, fitting perfectly between the CX460<br />
and CX800 models.  Case has also taken advantage of<br />
Tier 3 technologies and upgraded the CX330, increasing<br />
the power and improving fuel economy, all while adding<br />
features that will enhance comfort for the operator<br />
and simplify maintenance.</p>
<p>Power<br />
The CX700 is a powered by a high performance, fuel<br />
efficient Isuzu engine that is completely Tier 3<br />
certified.  With an operating weight of 153,400 lbs.<br />
and over 400 HP, the CX700 is capable of digging to<br />
31 feet 11 inches with reaches up to 46 feet 11 inches.</p>
<p>The frame for the CX700 is based on the larger CX800<br />
to ensure optimum durability and reliability,<br />
especially given the powerful performance specs the<br />
machine calls for.</p>
<p>New to the Case CX700 is a switch that will allow<br />
you to give priority to either the boom or the swing<br />
functions.  The CX700 also offers retractable side<br />
frames and an optional counterweight removal device,<br />
which makes transporting easier than ever before.</p>
<p>More durable<br />
The Isuzu engine that powers the CX700 is fully<br />
electronic and uses a high pressure rail system that<br />
provides a 5% increase in HP and also gives the<br />
excavator 10% better fuel economy.</p>
<p>Several enhancements have been made to the CX330<br />
upon releasing the CX700, including the overall<br />
reliabilty and durability of the machine, which<br />
includes the strength of the front idlers by beefing<br />
up the thickness and design of the center hub and<br />
improving the track seal design for increased life.</p>
<p>Upgrades<br />
Several of the features that come standard with the<br />
CX700 are upgrades for the CX330 that will also be<br />
applied to other large Case excavator models that<br />
move forward.  The key upgrades include ease of<br />
maintenance and servicing.  Both the CX330 and CX700<br />
models feature an easy maintenance system, lubricated<br />
bushings throughout the boom and arm, which provides<br />
extended lube periods of up to 1,000 hours.  The<br />
engine oil filters are now mounted vertically in<br />
the pump house access area, which allows for easier<br />
access and servicing.</p>
<p>The addition of a modified oil drain plug with a<br />
check valve will make it easier than ever to change<br />
oil.  Both the CX330 and CX700 both offer finer<br />
fuel filtration, up to four microns, which provides<br />
increased uptime and improved fuel performance.</p>
<p>The upgraded cooling system features a design that<br />
reduces the stacking of coolers for better cooling<br />
efficiency and also improves access to ease the<br />
removal of debris.  In addition to this, the Case<br />
CX700 also features a hydraulically driven,<br />
thermostat controlled reversible fan for improving<br />
the cooling of the engine and easy cleanout of the<br />
materials.</p>
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