John Deere 60 - Manual (Page 6)

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60, 90, and 125 Skid-Steer Loaders
D
lift Capacity
Although these machines are compact and able to work in
confined areas, they have large lift capacities. The operating
capacities are: 600 pounds for the 60 Loader; 700 pounds for
the 90 Loader; a big, 1325 pounds for the 125 Gas; and 1410
pounds for the 125 Diesel.
Operating Capacity, sometimes referred to as rated lift
capacity, is the safe load the loader can realistically handle
while operating. (SAE states it is not to exceed 50 percent of
the tipping load.)
It is important not to confuse operating capacity with
tipping load. Tipping Load is defined as the amount of
weight that causes the back wheels to come off the ground
under the following conditions:
(a) loader at operating weight
(b) loader on a hard level surface
(c) loader stationary
(d) maximum bucket rollback
(e) center of gravity of the load is at the maximum for-
ward position in the raising cycle. (see specifications
for specified height.)
Durability
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used hi abusive condi-
tions and applications. For this reason, it is essential that
they be well built and durable. The John Deere skid-steer
loaders feature unitized main-frame construction. The
booms are of box construction, which gives maximum
strength with minimum weight.
A full length belly pan, standard on all units, provides
protection to the undercarriage.
Easy
Servicing
CSM295
(90 Skid-Steer Loader shown)
Because of the compact size of skid-steer loaders, some
competitors do not provide easy access to their engines. This
is not the case with the John Deere skid-steer loaders. Rou-
tine engine maintenance can be performed easily at the rear
of the machine.
Aug. 84 Litho in U.S.A.
(125 Skld-Steer Loader shown)
The operator's seat canbe removedin orderto exposethe
hydrostatic pumps and linkages on all units, and also the
hydrostatic motors on the 125.
(125 Skld-Steer Loader shown)
The cover for the hydraulic reservoir can be removed to
. provide accessto the drive chains on the 125;and to the drive
chains, drive motors and brakes on the 60 (as pictured on
page 25-1-4 showing the 60's motors and chains).
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