KIT-INDICATOR 1548719 - Caterpillar

machine can be equipped with a large variety of boom-stick-tool combinations to meet the needs of various applications, on road and on rail.Buckets are grouped into families according to the capacity of the bucket. Generally, use a bucket with a smaller capacity when you are using a longer stick. Conversely, use a bucket with a larger capacity when you are using a shorter stick. This rule ensures better machine stability and protection against structural machine damage.A stick is designed to match only one specific family of buckets.Note: The selection of a compatible boom-stick-tool combination is a guide. Work tools, uneven ground conditions, soft ground conditions, or poor ground conditions have effects on machine performance. The operator is responsible for being aware of these effects.Consult your Cat dealer for information on selecting the correct boom-stick-bucket combination.The following tables show various compatible boom-stick-bucket combinations. Select an optimum combination according to the working conditions and according to the type of work that is being done.