TUBE AS 2458089 - Caterpillar

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Improper lifting or tiedowns can allow load to shift and can cause injury and damage.
The weights that are listed below and the instructions that are listed below describe units that are manufactured by Caterpillar Inc..Approximate Machine Shipping Weight
973C without a bucket 23339 kg (51454 lb)
973C with a bucket 25410 kg (56020 lb)
Use properly rated cables and properly rated slings for lifting. For a machine with a bucket, position the slings beneath the front of the track and beneath the rear of the track. Also for a machine without a bucket, position the slings beneath the front of the track and beneath the rear of the track. For a machine with a ripper, position the slings beneath the front of the track and beneath the rear of the track.
On sharp corners, use corner protectors. The crane should be positioned so that the machine may be lifted in a level plane. The spreader bars should be wide enough to prevent contact with the machine.
Tie-downsFront tie-down - Use the eye of the front tie-down.Side tie-downs - Use the inside edge of the track shoe.Rear tie-downs - Use the rear boss. Use the outer edge of the track shoe.Check the state laws that govern the following load characteristics.
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HeightCheck the local laws that govern the following load characteristics.
Weight
Width
Length
HeightConsult your Caterpillar dealer for shipping instructions for your machine.