Milton CAT 972K - Manual (Page 6)

Versatility
Work
Tool
Options
to
Meet
Your
Needs
Work Tools for Many Job Site Requirements
An
extensive
range
of
work
tools
and
bucket
styles
are
available
for
the
972K
to
customize
the
machine
for
your
operation.
The
list
includes:
Performance
Series
Buckets;
Specialty
Buckets
(Multipurpose,
Side
Dump,
Waste
Handling,
Woodchip);
Pallet
Forks,
Log
and
Lumber
Forks,
Rakes
(with
or
without
top
clamps);
and
Plows
(angle or
V­style).
Each
is
available
either
with
pin
on
or
quick
coupler interface.
Performance Series Buckets:
Load Easy, Fuel Efficient, Carry More
Performance
Series
Buckets
utilize
a
system­based
approach
to
balance
bucket
shape
with
the
machine’s
linkage,
weight,
lift
and
tilt
capacities.
Operators
benefit
from
reduced
dig
times
and
better
material
retention;
ultimately
translating
into
significant
productivity
and
fuel
effi
ciency
improvements.
Lower Operating Costs
Performance
Series
Buckets
feature
a
longer
floor
that
easily
digs
through
the
pile
and
provides
excellent
visibility
for
the
operators
to
see
when
the
bucket
is
full.
Less
time
digging
in
the
pile
results
in
lower
fuel
consumption
and
improved
tire
life.
A
unique
spill
guard
protects
the
cab
and
linkage
components
from
material
overfl
ow.
Higher Productivity
Performance
Series
Buckets
achieve
higher
fill
factors
–
ranging
from
100%
to
115%
depending
on
the
machine
application
and
material
type.
The
buckets
feature
optimized
geometry
with
a
bucket
opening
matched
to
the
machine’s
linkage
and
incorporate
a
curved
side
profile
to
maximize
material
retention.
The
optimized
design
results
in
unsurpassed
production
capabilities.
Performance Series Bucket Styles
Performance
Series
Buckets
are
available
for
General
Purpose,
Material
Handling,
Rock
and Coal
style
buckets.
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