Question

Determine the maximum usable tractive drawbar pull and the maximum speed on a 10%slope

uphill) in second gear of the following equipment.  

Equipment to be used for clearing and grubbing and excavation for basements: Caterpillar

D6R crawler tractor

Powered with a turbocharged diesel engine

Weight: 40,000lb

Coefficient of traction:

0.7

Answer 1