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Numbers on Equipment – need a concrete answer!

HoeOperator ยท 2014-07-19 15:13

So obviously the numbers vary from company to company, what do they numbers mean, are they all a reflection of how much the machine weighs? That being said how exactly are hoes measured..... cant seem to find a concrete answer.. have been running hoe for a solid two years professionally.. How I don't know this already is beyond me... noob question for y'all... any help is appreciated

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  1. #1stumpjumper832014-07-19 15:33

    In most cases I believe that it refers to machine weight in metric ton (I think) would weight in at 16 metric ton... Cat uses a similar system but the first digit on all excavators is a 3. Minis are a little different but in general a 35 size is 3.5 ton.