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Power mode on an excavator ?

Izzy92 ยท 2015-01-22 14:20

Hi all, My question is simple, is there a power mode than can be activated when there is heavier load to be moved ?

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  1. #1Bob/Ont2015-01-22 16:39

    Depends on the Machine, look for Heavy Lift control, max lift with min speed. Later Bob

  2. #2Izzy922015-01-22 22:17

    Thanks

  3. #3R.D.G0132015-01-23 00:53

    Some models of Komatsu have a button on one of the control levers that gives u an increase in power for 20 secs or so.

  4. #4joeblow2015-01-27 15:18

    On the earlier Hitachi/Deere machines the propel system relief was set 400 psi higher than the dig.To lift something heavy like blast mats you could feather the propel and the circuit would be controlled by the higher relief.On the later models they used a button on the handle to do the same thing.

  5. #5pf/l2015-01-27 18:58

    On our 06 270 hitachi there's a power burst button on the right hand joystick. I haven't really noticed much of a difference but haven't really used it much either.