MEGA Corp. MHT175-CAT777-OPS-1 - Manual (Page 17)

MHT175-CAT777(G)-1
1 Aug 2012
SECTION 3
Limitations
Contents
3-1
Maximum Allowable Weights ………..… 3-1 MHT Gooseneck …………………..…… 3-1
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
WEIGHTS
1. Maximum allowable gross machine weight
is 627,202 lbs/284,494 kg
2. Maximum allowable load for the MHT is:
a. 175 tons
b. 350,000lbs
c. 158,758kg
Operating the MHT above maximum load
will
decrease MHT structure and
component service life.
MHT GOOSENECK
1. ARTICULATION
The gooseneck is limited to 90°
articulation right and left of centerline trail
as shown below.
Gooseneck articulation beyond 90° will result
in turn limit indicator to gooseneck stop
contact. Repeated contact may cause damage
to stops and indicators.
2. OSCILLATION
The hitch ball is limited to 12° as shown
below.
Hitch ball oscillations greater than 12° will
result in hitch ball contact with hitch socket
upper retaining plate. Repeated contact may
cause failure of upper hitch socket retaining
plate bolts and reduce service life of the hitch
ball assembly.
MHT Top View
12
°