Cat 988 with log forks

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Cat 988 with log forks

Post #1 by rvannatta » Tue Aug 07, 2007 5:59 am

Here is a nice view of an older Cat 988 with log forks, awaiting a truck to unload. the older cat 988s such as this one
really struggle with a full truck load of logs...
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Re: Cat 988 with log forks

Post #2 by Niklas Eriksson » Tue Aug 07, 2007 1:55 pm

Awsome!! :shock: Thanks for sharing! :thumbs_up:
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Re: Cat 988 with log forks

Post #3 by rvannatta » Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:35 pm

Niklas Eriksson wrote:Awsome!! :shock: Thanks for sharing! :thumbs_up:


When used for log handling the front end loader usually gets some very modest modifications. It will need a 3rd spool
in the hydraulic system to control the top clamp, and often they are given a bit more counterweight. As a rock loader they are balanced for digging, and need a little more weight on the front wheels to keep the front wheels down while digging, but in a fork configuration you dont dig with them so more counterweight just means it will lift more with no disadvantage.
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