Systems and Equipment - 102 RT80 Operator’s Manual
Counterweights
Counterweights
Attachments or counterweights are installed to make front and rear loads balance when all attachments
are raised. Use the chart below to determine how much counterweight is needed with your machine
configuration.
Attachment Boom Counterweight Required
H813 only 3 ft and 4 ft none
5 ft Front Axle: 1000 lb (454 kg), not required for chains less than
600 lb (272 kg)
7 ft Front Axle: 1000 lb (454 kg)
A523 and H813,
hydraulic slide
any none
A523 and H813,
manual slide
any Rear Weight: 200 lb (91 kg) on opposite side of traverse
H540 only n/a none
A523 and H540 n/a none