Milton CAT 972K - Manual (Page 7)

Fusion
Quick
Coupler
Improved Machine Performance
Fusion™
is
the
patented
wheel
loader
coupler
system
from
Caterpillar.
The
Fusion
Coupler
System
provides
performance
virtually
identical
to
pin
on
–
with
all
the
flexibility
of
a
quick
coupler
system.
The
Fusion
Coupler
sits
back,
close­in
to
the
loader
arms
–
minimizing
offset
and increasing
the
machine’s
performance.
No Loss of Performance
Imagine
lifting
a
hundred
pound
box
with
your
arms
fully
extended.
Now
imagine
lifting
that
same
load
close
to
your
body.
That’s
the
genius
of
Fusion:
designed
to
integrate
the
work
tool
and
the
machine
by
pulling
the
coupler
and
tool
closer
in
to
the
loader.
As
a
result,
the
center
of
gravity
is
moved
inward,
towards
the
machine.
This
translates
to
increased
lifting
ability
when
compared
to
machines
equipped
with
other
coupler
systems.
Unsurpassed Durability
An
advanced
wedging
mechanism
creates
a
tight,
rattle­
free
fit.
This
patented
lock
up
system
eliminates
play
and
wear
–
resulting
in
a
long
service
life.
Wedges
pull
the
attachment
tight
to
the
machine
in
two
directions
–
in
and
down.
Constant
hydraulic
pressure
on
the
coupler
wedges
compensate
for
wear,
assuring
a
tight
fit
through
the
life
of
the
coupler.
Tight
fit
gives
better
tool
control
and
increased
productivity.
Coupler
durability
is
substantially
increased
over
traditional
couplers.
Enhanced Visibility
An
open
coupler
frame
design
clears
sight
lines
from
the
operator’s
seat,
making
it
easier
than
ever
before
to
engage
and
disengage
attachments
with
certainty.
Offset
tines
and
other
design
changes
to
Fusion
Pallet
Forks,
working
in
conjunction
with
the
Fusion
Coupler,
enhance
visibility
substantially
at
ground
level
and
truck
bed
height
when
compared
to
traditional
coupler
and
fork
combinations.
Common Interface Compatibility
The
Fusion
Coupler
System
gives
Caterpillar
customers
one
common
interface
–
eliminating
the
need
for
many
different
couplers
across
the
entire
range
of
small
and
medium
wheel
loaders.
This
expanded
machine
compatibility
not
only
allows
one
machine
to
use
a
range
of
work
tools,
but
also
allows
one
work
tool
to
be
picked
up
by
machines
of
many
different
sizes.
The
Fusion
coupler
interface
is
designed
to
work
on
924
through
972
machines.
Each
machine
will
have
its
own
optimal
bucket
and
fork
recommendations.
However,
cross­machine
compatibility
gives
you
additional
flexibility
and
fl
eet
options
not
found
with
any
other
wheel
loader
coupler.
Fusion™ eliminates
coupler offset...
...with
substantial
improvements in
center of gravity.
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