Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

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Owning & Operating Costs

Mining & Off-HighwayTrucks Typical Application Description (relative to work application) Low

Continuous operation at an average gross weight less than recommended. Excellent haul roads. No overloading, low load factor. Medium Continuous operation at an average gross weight approaching recommended. Minimal overloading, good haul roads, moderate load factor. High Continuous operation at or above maximum recommended gross weight. Overloading, poor haul roads, high load factor. Load Factor Guide (average engine load factor based on application description for each range) Low 20%-30% Medium 30%-40% High 40%-50% NOTE: For best results, use Caterpillar Fleet Production and Cost Analysis (FPC) to simulate cycle time, fuel burn, and production. For Application Specific Performance inquiries, contact Factory Representative or visit catminer.cat.com/stb for more information.

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