Komatsu Galeo PC800LC-8, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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ATTACHMENTS AND OPTIONS
ATTACHMENT GUIDE
6-7
TRACK SHOES SELECTION 6
Select the appropriate track shoe to match the operating conditions.
Selection
Check the category from the uses in the table below, then select the shoes from the table below that.
q
Category of use B and C are the wide shoe, so there are limits on the use. Check the precautions for use,
examine the conditions of use thoroughly, and use the optimum shoes for the situation.
q
When selecting the shoe width, choose the narrowest shoes possible to bring the machine within the range
where there is no problem regarding the machine flotation and ground contact pressure. If wider shoes than
necessary are used, the load on the shoe will increase, this may cause problems such as bending of the shoe,
cracking of the link, damage of the pin, and looseness of the shoe bolts.
Category Use Precautions when using
A
Rocky ground,
riverbeds,
normal soil
•On rough ground with large obstacles such as boulders or fallen trees, travel at low
speed.
B
Normal soil,
soft ground
•These shoes cannot be used on rough ground where there are large obstacles such
as boulders or fallen trees.
•Travel at Hi or Mi speed only on flat ground, and if it is impossible to avoid going over
obstacles, shift down and travel at half speed in Lo.
C
Extremely soft
ground
(swamp)
•Use only in places where machine sinks into ground and it is impossible to use A and
B track shoes.
•These shoes cannot be used on rough ground where there are large obstacles such
as boulders or fallen trees.
•Travel at Hi or Mi speed only on flat ground, and if it is impossible to avoid going over
obstacles, shift down and travel at half speed in Lo.
PC800 PC800LC
Specifications Category Specifications Category
610 mm Double A 610 mm Double A
710 mm Double A 710 mm Double A
810 mm Double B 810 mm Double A
910 mm Double B 910 mm Double B
1010 mm Double B
1110 mm Double C