Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Equipment Selection

Waste Handling MRF’s, Sorting and Transfer Stations

Wheel Loader Operating Recommendations Tons per DayVolume Clean MRF Recovery/Recycling Dirty MRF/ Sorting Station

WasteTransfer Station

C&D Transfer Station

C&D MRF

906-930 908-930 a 930-950 930-950 a * 938-950 e * 950-966 e * 950-966 e * 950-966 e * 966-980 e *

924-930 924-930 a 930-950* 938-950 e * 938-966 e * 966-980 e * 966-980 d,e * 966-980 e *

924-930 924-938 a 938-966* 950-966 c * 966-980 d * 966-980 d,e * 966-980 d,e * 966-980 e *

930-950

930-950 b 950-966 d * 950-966 d * 950-980 d * 966-980 d,e * 966-980 d,e * 966-980 d,e * 966-980 d *

0-100

950-966 d * 966-980 a * 966-980* 950-980 d,e * 950-980 e * 950-980 e * 950-980 e *

100-350 350-500 500-1000 1000-1500 1500-2000 2000-2500 2500-3000 3000 Plus

980 e

980 e

980 e

980 d,e

C&D = Construction and Demolition

*Depending on inbound/outbound tonnage, reach, production required, this machine could step up to either a 962 or 972.

a = Multiple machines recommended (contact your local Cat dealership for recommendations) b = Depends on type and density of C&D material

c =Waste stream mixture may require multiple machines d = Operating hours may require additional machines e = Multiple machines required

The above are rule of thumb estimates.Your application might vary enough to change the machine for the above recommendations. Other questions that might need answered are: What are you loading? Conveyors, haul vehicles, hoppers, etc.? If loading conveyors or drums — what are the feed capacities, FPS rate? How much storage capability in your building? What type of loading are you performing?

How much reach is required for stockpiling and loading? “Other" required operations that the machine might perform?

Additional Considerations All facilities are different and require special considerations when ordering and specifying tools and equipment. If tonnage and operating hours change, then tool and machine might change. Machine weight has to balance power to ground for best traction on slick floors. Keep in mindTask,Tool, Machine. (What type of work will the machine be asked to perform during the shift?What tool(s) will apply to that type of work cycle?What machine fits to that type of tool?) It should be noted that most of the wheel loaders being sold into MRF, Sorting andTransfer Stations are high lift.This arrangement offers increased reach and lift height not only for loading and stockpiling, but in case the haul vehicle has to be brought to the same level as the machine to be loaded.

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