User manual CATERPILLAR TS225 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Walking Beam Suspension Independent walking beam axles transfer loads for a smoother ride and reduced sway, improving cycle times and operator comfort. Contents Scraper Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Tongue and Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Innovation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Wheels, Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TS225 Towed Scraper Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 TS225 Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TS225 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2 Originally designed by a road contractor for the construction industry, the Cat® TS225 Towed Scraper delivers outstanding performance and legendary durability. High-strength, abrasion-resistant steel in the scraper bowl minimizes wear. [. . . ] An integrated stop block allows a 90 degree turning radius while preventing contact between the tongue and the pulling machine tires/tracks. An adapter is available to convert the scraper hitch for pulling drawn implements, such as disk harrows and sheepfoot compactor rollers. Robust, Straight-Line Design Built from 13 mm (0. 5 inch) structural plate steel, the tongue is built to withstand the high drawbar forces imposed by track-type tractors pulling towed scrapers. The straight-line design eliminates draft arms, hydraulic cylinders, and lines located outside the width of the bowl, improving the overall strength to most effectively transfer the drawbar power to the cutting edges. Countersunk Tandem Hitch A countersunk hitch is provided in the push block of lead scrapers, allowing the scraper to be push loaded when a second scraper is not used. 4 Hydraulics Hose and Couplings Tough components for tough applications. Cat XTTM -3 ES (Enhanced Spiral) hose is used. Cat XT-3 ES hose has an exclusive cover formulated and manufactured by Caterpillar to provide up to 20 times more abrasion resistance than industry-standard hose. Cat XT-3 ES hose works at half of the SAE's bend radius without sacrificing cold flex capability. As additional protection all exposed hydraulic lines are solidly secured with rubber-lined clamps, protecting the hoses from failure caused by rubbing. All hydraulic hose and lines use O-Ring Face Seal (ORFS) fittings for maximum leak prevention. Steel Hydraulic Lines in Scraper Bowl Walls Brake lines and hydraulic lines for the rear scraper in tandem arrangements use steel lines inside the scraper bowl walls ­ eliminating hose damage caused by material in the bowl or during top loading. Hose Fittings Three hose fitting options are available: · · · 19 mm (3/4 in) poppet-style 13 mm (1/2 in) poppet-style Threaded flat-face connectors Threaded flat-face connectors, available exclusively on Cat Towed Scrapers, allow connection and disconnection under pressure and are less susceptible to wear caused by hose movement. 5 Attachments Lower the costs of Challenger ® Tractors in scraper applications. Rubber Track Guides Rubber Track Guides for Challenger MTS800 Series Tractors center the rubber tracks on roller wheels, and help prevent the track from moving into the machine or detracking, avoiding expensive downtime. The track guides extend the service life of the belt as the side-loading on the belt guide blocks is reduced. Detracking is generally caused by sharp turns, usually under load. The rubber track guides can minimize tractor damage caused by detracking, but are not a replacement for sound operating techniques. Your Caterpillar Dealer can provide training in proper towed scraper operation. Hydraulic Hose Hanging Tower Kit The hydraulic hose hanging tower kit for Challenger MTS800 and MTS900 Series Tractors allows the hoses to move freely and eliminate entanglement while maintaining vertical alignment. This reduces hose fitting and valve wear for increased service life. 6 Exclusive Cat Features. Innovation Walking Beam Suspension The TS225 uses a four-tire arrangement with independent walking-beam load transferring axles. [. . . ] Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details. BOWL Capacity, heaped, 23. 5 yd³ Capacity, struck, 17 yd³ Center Lift System Cutting Edges, Reversible Router Bits UHMW Plastic Alignment Guides Ejector Roller System Variable Cutting Angle Apron Lock Mechanism HITCH AND TONGUE Hitch Pin, 89 mm (3. 5 in) diameter Hitch platform Integrated stop blocks Rear hitch countersunk in push block for tandem operation (Lead) Literature Storage Container HYDRAULICS Cat® XTTM-3 ES Hose Hydraulic connections for tandem operation (Lead Scraper) Manual Lowering Valve ORFS Fittings Poppet-style Fittings, 19 mm (0. 75 in) WHEELS AND TIRES Braking System (hydraulic) Caliper Disc (1 per wheel) Walking-Beam Suspension 26. 5 R25 Radial Tires (4) Five-Piece Rim Walking-Beam Transport Locks STRUCTURES Push Block Rear Tow Hooks TS225 Optional Equipment Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Caterpillar dealer for details. HYDRAULICS Quick-Connect Fittings Poppet-style fittings, 13 mm (0. 5 in) Threaded, flat-face connectors WHEELS AND TIRES Spare Rim 11 TS225 Towed Scraper For more complete information on Cat products, dealer services, and industry solutions, visit us on the web at www. cat. com © 2009 Caterpillar Inc. [. . . ]