Transporting; Transporting By Road; Loading/Unloading On A Trailer - Hitachi 120-3 class Operator's Manual

Hydraulic excavator
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TRANSPORTING BY ROAD

When transporting the machine on public roads, be sure to
first understand and follow all local regulations.
• When transporting using a trailer, check the width, height,
length and weight of the trailer with the machine loaded.
Note that transporting the weight and dimensions may
vary depending on the type of shoe or front attachments
installed.
• Investigate beforehand the conditions of the route to be
traveled, such as dimensional limits, weight limits, and
traffic regulations.
In some cases, disassemble the machine to bring it within
dimensional limits or weight limits of local regulations.

LOADING/UNLOADING ON A TRAILER

Always load and unload the machine on a firm, level surface.
WARNING: Be sure to use a loading dock or a ramp for
loading/unloading. Never load or unload the machine
onto or off a truck or trailer using the front attach-
ment functions when driving up or down the ramp.
Ramp/Loading Dock:
1. Before loading, thoroughly clean the ramp and flatbed.
Dirty ramps or flatbeds with oil, mud, or ice on them are
slippery and dangerous.
2. Place blocks against the truck and trailer wheels while
using a ramp or loading dock.
3. Ramps must be sufficient in width, length, and strength.
Be sure that the incline of the ramp is less than 15 de-
grees.
4. Loading docks must be sufficient in width and strength
to support the machine and have an incline of less than
15 degrees.

TRANSPORTING

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