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Komatsu D65EX-18 User Manual

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RECOMMENDED WORKING MODES FOR WORKS
FEATURES OF WORKING MODES
When gear shift mode selector switch (1) is used, gear shift mode can be changed.
Gear shift mode Features
AUTO
(Automatic shift mode)
This mode is recommended for normal soil quality and operations, such as digging,
hauling, grading, and leveling.
The power train is driven with high efficiency, so it is possible to reduce fuel consump-
tion.
The optimum travel speed is automatically selected and gear shifting is performed
with no shock, so there are no troublesome gear shifting operations.
MAN
(Manual shift mode)
Use this mode for digging and ripping operations on rough ground or where the load
changes easily.
Use this mode for operations and removing stumps or for side cutting, where deceler-
ation operations are needed.
When operating mode selector switch (2) is used, operating mode can be changed.
Operating mode
Features
P
(Power mode)
Full power is generated, so use this mode for operations on uphill slopes or when
handling large volumes of soil.
E
(Economy mode)
Use this mode when it is desired to reduce fuel consumption.
Use this mode for soil or operations where the shoes tend to slip and where decelera-
tion operations are needed.
Use this mode for pushing-down operations and grading operations where power is
not needed.
Reverse slow mode can be changed with reverse slow mode switch (3).
Reverse slow mode
Features
ON
Use this mode for operations on uneven ground or soft rock to improve operator com-
fort when traveling in reverse.
OPERATION MACHINE OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS
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Komatsu D65EX-18 Specifications

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BrandKomatsu
ModelD65EX-18
CategoryConstruction Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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