INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE LIFT ARMS & CERTAIN WORK TOOLS Caterpillar


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INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE LIFT ARMS & CERTAIN WORK TOOLS [TIBU3855]
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INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE LIFT ARMS & CERTAIN WORK TOOLS

CONFIDENTIAL TIBU3855-01

TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN

JUNE 4, 2003

WORK TOOL

MULTI TERRAIN LOADER

SKID STEER LOADER

THIS TECHNICAL INFORMATION BULLETIN REPLACES THE MAY 14, 2003 MULTI TERRAIN LOADERS TIB, "INTERFERENCE BETWEEN MULTI TERRAIN LOADER LIFT ARMS AND CERTAIN WORK TOOLS". DESTROY THE MAY 14, 2003 TIB. IT WILL NOT APPEAR IN THE SEMI-ANNUAL INDEX.

INDUSTRIAL GRAPPLE BUCKETS

BH30 (B3H1-UP) BACKHOE WORK TOOL

232 (CAB1-UP),

242 (CMB1-UP) SKID STEER LOADERS

257 (CMM1-UP) MULTI TERRAIN LOADER

 

Component Code(s): 6119, 6700

SUBJECT: INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE LIFT ARMS AND CERTAIN WORK TOOLS

PROBLEM:

Reports are being received of interference between Skid Steer Loader (SSL) and Multi Terrain Loader (MTL) lift arms and certain work tools. At this time, the problem appears to be related only to alpha XR machines (232, 242, and 257), using industrial grapple buckets and BH30 backhoe work tools.

The industrial grapple buckets are interfering with the machine?s lift arms when the bucket is in the full rackback position. The interference is taking place at the hydraulic lines guard that is across the back of the work tool. Interference with the grapple cylinder guard is also possible when the grapple assemblies are open and the work tool is in the full rackback position.

The BH30 backhoe work tool may be limited in rackback due to the geometry of the machine?s lift arms. Thus, on some units, it may appear that the BH30 latch arms are too short, not allowing the work tool to properly attach to the machine.

SOLUTION:

In order to help determine the extent of this problem, dealers who experience interference between the alpha XR lift arms and these work tools are requested to call BCP Work Tool Product Support to report the problem and to receive instructions.

Contact for NACD and LACD: Francisco Maraccini

Telephone: 1(919)465-2941

E-mail: [email protected]

Contact for EAME and ROW: S. Henry Long

Telephone:+44(0)1455 825712

E-mail: [email protected]

 

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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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