Milton CAT 349E L - Manual (Page 9)

Buckets
Cat buckets are designed as an integral part of the 349E
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:
General Duty (GD)
GD buckets are for digging in low­impact, low­abrasion
material such as dirt, loam, and mixed compositions of dirt
and fi ne gravel.
Heavy Duty (HD)
The most popular bucket style, HD buckets are a good
starting point when digging conditions are not well known
like a wide range of impact and abrasion conditions that
include mixed dirt, clay, and rock.
Severe Duty (SD)
SD buckets are for higher abrasion conditions such as well
shot granite and caliche.
Extreme Duty (XD)
XD buckets are the new standard for high­abrasion
conditions, including high quartzite granite.
Specialty Buckets
In addition to the four levels of bucket durability categories,
several specialty buckets are available for the 349E, each with
a different purpose:
• Ditch cleaning for cleaning ditches, slope grading,
and other fi nish work
• Center-Lock Pin Grabber Performance 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
• Wide tip 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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