Milton CAT 336E L - Manual (Page 9)

Buckets
Cat buckets are designed as an integral part of the 336E
system and feature new geometry for better performance.
The leading edge has been pushed forward, resulting in
more effi cient filling and better operator control for greatly
improved productivity.
Wear coverage in the corners and side cutter and sidebar
protector coverage are improved; a new lift eye design accepts
a wide range of shackle sizes.
All benefits are captured in a new bucket line with a new
bucket naming convention. Following are the types offered:
GeneralDuty(GD)
GD buckets are for digging in low­impact, low­abrasion
material such as dirt, loam, and mixed compositions of dirt
and fi ne gravel.
HeavyDuty(HD)
The most popular bucket style, HD buckets, are good for use
in a wide range of impact and abrasion conditions including
mixed dirt, clay and rock. They are a good starting point
when digging conditions are not well known.
SevereDuty(SD)
SD buckets are for higher abrasion conditions such as well
shot granite and caliche.
ExtremeDuty(XD)
XD buckets are the new standard for high­abrasion
conditions, including high quartzite granite.
SpecialtyBuckets
In addition to the four levels of bucket durability categories,
several specialty buckets are available for the 336E – each
with a different purpose:
• Ditchcleaning for cleaning ditches, slope grading,
and other fi nish work
• Center-LockPinGrabberPerformance for maximum
digging performance while keeping the versatility
and convenience of a coupler
• Power for use in abrasive applications where breakout
force and cycle times are critical
• Widetip for low­impact material where leaving a
smoother floor and minimal spillage are necessary
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1) General Duty 2) Heavy Duty 3) Severe Duty 4) Extreme Duty
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