mecalac TA3.5SH, Original Instructions Manual

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Page 4 - 2 TA3H, TA3SH & TA3.5SH
4. Description
4.2 TA3SH Dumper - Swing Skip
Fig 4.2 - TA3SH Swing Skip
4.3 Description
This range of 3 and 3.5 tonne payload, 4 wheel drive site dumpers have been designed to
provide the greatest degree of component standardisation possible, thus providing the user with
simplified servicing requirements.
There are 3 models in the range: the TA3H with a conventional forward tipping skip and the
TA3SH and TA3.5SH which have a rotatable skips.
(1) Skip
All models in the range have a load carrying skip located over the front axle, ahead of the driver.
The TA3H discharges its load to the front of the machine; the TA3SH and TA3.5SH have a swing
skip which rotates through 180° enabling the load to also be discharged on either side of the
machine.
(2) Engine
A Kubota naturally aspirated 4 cylinder cylinder diesel engine is fitted. The engine is positioned
at the rear of the machine behind the driver.
All machines are fitted with electric starting; a separate key operated switch is provided and is
located adjacent to the steering wheel.