ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS ATTACHMENT GUIDE TRACK SHOES SELECTION 6 Select the most suitable track shoe to match the operating conditions. Selection 6 Check the category from the uses in the table below, then select the shoes from the table below that. q Category of use B and C are the wide shoe, so there are limits on the use. Check the precautions for use, examine the conditions of use thoroughly, and use the optimum shoes for the situation. q When selecting the shoe width, choose the narrowest shoes possible to bring the machine within the range where there is no problem regarding the machine flotation and ground contact pressure.
If wider shoes than necessary are used, the load on the track shoe will increase, so this may cause problems such as bending of the shoe, cracking of the link, damage of the pin, and looseness of the shoe bolts. 6-21 Category Use Precautions when using A Rocky ground, riverbeds, normal soil •On rough ground where there are large obstacles such as boulders or fallen trees, travel at Lo speed. B Normal soil, soft ground •These shoes cannot be used on rough ground where there are large obstacles such as boulders or fallen trees. •Travel at Hi speed only on flat ground, and if it is impossible to avoid going over obstacles, shift down and travel at half speed in Lo.
C Extremely soft ground (swamp) •Use these shoes only in places where the machine sinks and it is impossible to use A or B. •These shoes cannot be used on rough ground where there are large obstacles such as boulders or fallen trees. •Travel at Hi speed only on flat ground, and if it is impossible to avoid going over obstacles, shift down and travel at half speed in Lo. D Paved road surface •To protect rubber shoes, always follow the precautions given in HANDLING ROAD LINER. PC130-7 Specifications Category Standard 500 mm Triple A Option 500 mm Road liner (rubber pad type) D Option 600 mm Triple B Option 700 mm Triple C