Swing Brake
Definition: A swing brake holds the excavator upperstructure stationary when not slewing. It prevents unintended rotation on slopes and during attachment changes.
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Departure Angle
Definition: Departure angle affects obstacle clearance without contacting the re...
Hook Block
Definition: A hook block is the pulley and hook assembly suspended from the cran...
Load-Sensing Hydraulics
Definition: Load-sensing hydraulics adjusts pump output based on demand, improvi...
Dump Angle
Definition: Dump angle is the maximum forward tilt of the bucket during dump. It...
Crowd Force
Definition: Crowd force is the pushing force applied by the stick cylinder to dr...
Chip Seal
Definition: Chip seal is a road surface treatment where a layer of bitumen binde...
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