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How to measure stick length

bucky89 ยท 2017-05-14 15:47

So this might seem like a stupid question... do you measure from the centerline of the main bucket pin up to the centerline of the boom pin, or is it the entire stick from the cantilever to below the bucket pin? I'm trying to provide measurements to HKX to order a hydraulic kit for a thumb for a Komatsu PC270-8. On the loading chart it gives the Bree stick length options but I can't seem to make any of them work out, the closest is the center to center measurement between the two pins but I wanted to make sure! Thanks!!

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  1. #1John C.2017-05-14 21:02

    Center of the bucket mount pin to the center of the boom to stick mounting pin. Trust me, it's not a stupid question!