Table of Common Materials and Densities

Note: The densities listed are average values and intended only as a guide for bucket selection. For a material that is not in the table, obtain its density value before selecting the appropriate bucket.

Bucket Selections

To use the table, find the material name and see what its maximum density is. Then, multiply the loader rating of the attachment by the material density to determine if the attachment can safely be used. See page104 for a listing of attachments and their loader ratings.

Note: Where the material density is listed as a range (snow at 15-50lbs./ft3, for example), always use the maximum density (50 lbs./ft3 in this example) for making calculations. Also, see the following examples.

Example 1: If snow (density of 15-50 lbs./ft3) is to be hauled using a R105 model loader using Dirt/Construction Bucket, the bucket capacity is 10.5 ft3 and the loader rating is 1050 lbs. Multiply the density of snow (50 lbs./ft3) by the capacity of the bucket (10.5 ft3) to achieve the weight being carried (50 lbs./ft3 x 10.5 ft3 = 525 lbs.). This number is less than the machine rating, so you could safely use this bucket in this application.

Example 2: If potash (density of 1088 kg/m3) is to be hauled using a R105 model loader using a 0.3 m3 Dirt/Construction bucket, the bucket capacity is 0.3 m3 and the loader rating is 612 kg. Multiply the density of potash (1088kg/m3) by the capacity of the bucket (0.3 m3) to achieve the weight to be carried (1088 kg/m3 x 0.3 m3 = 326.4 kg). This number is less than the machine rating, allowing safe use of this bucket in this application.

Direct and/or Indirect Visibility

Tested in accordance with ISO 5006: 2017.

The machine has been subjected to a static visibility assessment with the lift structure in a carry position or 200 mm (7-7/8 in.) above the ground.

The test simulates operator visibility from the operator’s position:

• The line of sight between the operator’s eye position and a point on the ground at a 12 m (472 in.) radius.

• On a rectangular boundary 1 m (39 in.) from the machine, 12 m (47 in.) above the ground.

• Masking was recorded as shown (Fig. 6), and is within the allowable limits in accordance with ISO 5006: 2017.

• The standard/test does not account for head movement or rotation, which can improve visibility and mitigate masking.

This diagram indicates the blind spot zone on the visibility test circle (radius = 12 m [47 ft.]) and the 1 m (39in.) rectangular zone around the machine.