Milton CAT M322D - Manual (Page 9)

Sticks. Three stick lengths and three
MH sticks are offered to match different
application requirements:
• Short stick (2.2 m/7 ft 3 in) for
maximum breakout force and
lifting capability.
• Medium stick (2.5 m/8 ft 2 in) for
greater crowd force and lift capacity.
• Long stick (2.9 m/9 ft 6 in) for
greater depth and reach
requirements.
• 4.9 m (16 ft 1 in) Drop nose stick
for MH boom applications
• 5.9 m (19 ft 4 in) Long drop nose
stick for MH boom applications
• 4.8 m (15 ft 9 in) straight stick for
MH boom applications
Design. Booms and sticks are welded
box section structures with thick,
multi-plate fabrications in high stress
areas, for rugged performance and
long service life.
Flexibility. The choice of two booms
and four sticks provides the right
balance of reach and digging forces
for all applications.
Variable Adjustable (VA) Boom.
The VA boom offers improved right
side visibility and machine roading
balance. When working in tight quarters
or lifting heavy loads, the VA boom
offers the best flexibility.
One-Piece Boom. The one-piece boom
fits best for all standard applications
such as truck loading and digging.
A unique straight section in the curve
of the side plate reduces stress flow
and helps increase boom life.
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Booms and Sticks
Designed for maximum flexibility to keep production high on all jobs.