Lightning Loader

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• Loader and dump body to be mounted on a chassis and hook-lift hoist
• Won't interfere with regular hooklift operations
• Body has a separate dump hoist
• Maximum boom reach of 20 feet (6.10 m) includes a 4 foot (1.22 m) tip extension for added maneuverability
• Multiple operations with one chassis
• System description:
  • Loader and 18 foot (5.49 m), 24 cubic yard (21.95 cu. m) body are mounted on a steel skid
  • Heavy-duty bumper on the rear of the body and outriggers on the front of the body allow for easy installation and removal of the unit
  • Loader is hydraulically locked to the chassis
• Unloaded weight: 12,700 pounds (5 760 kg)
• Outrigger span: 11 feet 8 inches (3.56 m)
• Storage height: 8 feet 4 inches (2.44 m)
• Lifting capacity (does not include bucket):
  • 10 foot (3.04 m) radius: 7,100 pounds (3 220 kg)
  • 16 foot (4.87 m) radius: 4,400 pounds (2 000 kg)
  • 20 foot (6.10 m) radius: 3,200 pounds (1 450 kg)
• Bucket:
  • Weight: Approx. 1,000 pounds (450 kg)
  • All purpose clamshell design
  • 4 feet (1.22 m) wide closed
  • 5 feet (1.52 m) wide open
  • Anti-scalping bucket sides are pivot mounted to provide a horizontal closing action rather than a vertical digging motion
  • Sides are mechanically linked to single hydraulic cylinder to ensure both sides close and open together
  • Continuous rotation
  • No hoses below bucket rotator
• Chassis and hoist minimum requirements:
  • GVW: 54,000 (tandem)
  • Cab to trunion: 174
  • Hoist capacity: 32,000 pounds (14 515 kg)
  • Effective length: 16 feet 10 inches (5.13 m) to 17 feet 7 inches (5.36 m)
• Trash dump body:
  • 18 feet (5.49 m) long
  • 24 cubic yards (22 cu. m) capacity
  • Larger sizes available
  • 3/16 inch (5 mm) solid plate floor on cross members with 12 inch (30 cm) centers
• Operator controls:
  • Dual manual controls (greaseless) for outriggers and loader are up on both sides of the truck for easy access and visibility
  • A 'Grip Stuff' Serrated steel walk platform and steel handrail is included
  • Frame lock control lever is located at the valve bank
  • Also available with QuadStick controls (mechanical six-function joystick)
• Structural
  • A-frame pedestal design allows flexing under repeated load shocks
  • Replaceable cast nylon bushings used in head assembly
  • Head assembly is stressed relieved
  • Reinforced connection points with hardened pins and replaceable bushings
  • Counterbalance valves used on all boom cylinders and pilot operated check valves used on vertical outrigger cylinders