A Giant Tractor Shovel - The 475 Clark Equipment Company

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Jarpe, Jay S., author.

Conference Name:

18th Annual Earthmoving Industry Conference (1967-04-11 : Peoria, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1967

Summary:

Production cost analyses show a potential economic advantage for thegiant loaders on large jobs. This paper presents a cost comparison between the Model 475 tractor shovel, a smaller tractor shovel, and a swing shovel.Evolutionary events and designs leading to the creation of the 475 are presented and discussed. Design considerations and specific features of this unit are pointed out. Some of these are: loader linkage design, hollow boom construction, split hydraulic system, and a hydraulic power assist for operator controls. Prototype testing and changes are discussed and explained

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

670287

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license