Foreword

Foreword

1Scope

2Normative references

3Terms and definitions

4Measurement methods

4.1Test site and general

4.2Test apparatus

4.3Preparation for testing

4.4Requirement during testing

4.5Limit conditions

4.6Pivot positions

4.7Outriggers

4.8Measurement procedure

4.8.1General

4.8.2Arm cylinder tool force

4.8.2.1Hoe equipment

4.8.2.2Shovel equipment

4.8.3Bucket cylinder tool force

4.8.3.1Hoe and telescoping boom equipment

4.8.3.2Shovel equipment

4.8.4Crowd tool force

4.8.5Grab/clamshell closing force

4.9Test report

5Calculation methods

5.1General

5.2Rated tool forces and closing force

5.2.1Arm cylinder tool force

5.2.2Bucket cylinder tool force

5.2.3Crowd tool force

5.2.4Grab/clamshell closing force

6Verification of rated tool and closing forces