stimate the production rate of a D7 bulldozer with a universal blade dozing, dry sand and gravel(CF 0.80) (loose weight 1600 kg/cu.m). The manual says that the bulldozer is able to produce 250cu.m/h of loose material. Average distance dozing 45m down a grade(CF 1.20). Average operator (CF 0.75) and job efficiency is assumed at 50-min hour (CF 0.84).

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Estimate the production rate of a D7 bulldozer with a universal blade dozing, dry sand and gravel(CF 0.80) (loose weight 1600 kg/cu.m). The manual says that the bulldozer is able to produce 250cu.m/h of loose material. Average distance dozing 45m down a grade(CF 1.20). Average operator (CF 0.75) and job efficiency is assumed at 50-min hour (CF 0.84).

 

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