Lifting and Tying Down the Machine
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Illustration 1 | g00328466 |
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Improper lifting or tie-downs can allow load to shift and cause injury or damage. |
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517 Skidder Approximate Weight     |
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Equipped with a winch     | Weight 16843 kg (37100 lb)     |
Equipped with a grapple arch     | Weight 17694 kg (38974 lb)     |
- The weights that are listed in Table 1 and the instructions that are listed below describe the units that are manufactured by Caterpillar Inc .
- The parking brake must be engaged before you sling the machine. Engage the parking brake before you secure the machine with tie-downs.
- Use properly rated cables and properly rated slings for lifting. Position the crane for a level machine lift. Position the slings beneath the front of the track and the rear of the track. On sharp corners use corner protectors.
- The spreader bars should be wide enough to prevent contact with the machine.
- Tie-down positions
- Use the eye of the towing device for the front tie-down.
- Use the inside edge of the track shoe for the side tie-down.
- Use the outside edge of the track shoe for the rear tie-down.
- Use the eye of the towing device for the front tie-down.
Check the local laws and the state laws that govern the following load characteristics.
- Weight
- Width
- Length
- Height
Consult your Caterpillar dealer for shipping instructions for your machine.
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