Opening
width
(Side cut-
ter)
mm
Standard
arm
specifi-
cation
Short arm
specifica-
tion
TRACK SHOES SELECTION
Select the appropriate track shoe to match the operating conditions.
Track shoe selection
1.
Check the ground to work in Use column of Classification by use table, and then check Classification col-
umn.
Classification by use
Rocky
ground, riv-
erbeds
Normal soil
On rough ground with large obstacles such as boulders or fallen trees, travel at Lo speed.
These shoes cannot be used on rough ground where there are large obstacles such as
boulders or fallen trees.
Travel at high (Hi) speed only on a flat ground. When it is obliged to drive the machine
over an obstacle, drive slowly at low speed (Lo).
Extremely
soft ground
(swampy
ground)
Use the shoes only in places where the machine sinks and it is impossible to use A or B
shoes.
These shoes cannot be used on rough ground where there are large obstacles such as
boulders or fallen trees.
Travel at high (Hi) speed only on a flat ground. When it is obliged to drive the machine
over an obstacle, drive slowly at low speed (Lo).
Flat shoes give low gradeability to the machine, so be careful.
For protection of the road liner always observe “HANDLE ROAD LINERS (3-217)”
2.
Check Classification column in List of shoe specifications and select a suitable shoe for the use.