Specifications

046-08OP-001D S/N 046050010021 - UP
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VP 72T Pipelayer
Wire rope diameter 19.05 mm ( 0.75 inch)
Minimum breaking
strength of the wire rope
261.56 kN (58,800 lb)
4 part load line
4 part boom line
Mass of the extended
counterweight
5822 kg ( 12,835 lb)
Standard boom length 6.1 m (20 ft)
Total operating weight of
the machine
3
28848 kg (63,600 lb)
[24 ft boom add 286 kg (630 lb)]
Table 3: Stationary specifications
If the lift capacity chart indicates that the lift operation is within the capability of the machine, attempt to perform the
operation but proceed with care. Remember that the load may weigh more than the estimate for the load. The lift capacity
chart is for estimating the lift operation only.
Operation Section
Before Operation
Mounting and Dismounting
Figure 18: Mounting and dismounting machine
Use steps and handholds whenever you mount the machine Use steps and handholds whenever you dismount the machine.
Before you mount the machine, clean the step and the handholds. Inspect the step and handholds. Make all necessary repairs.
Face the machine whenever you mount the machine and whenever you dismount the machine. Maintain a three-point contact
with the step and with handholds.
Note: Three-point contact can be two feet and one hand. Three-point contact can also be one foot and two hands.
Do not mount a moving machine. Do not dismount a moving machine. Never jump off the machine. Do not try to mount the
machine when you carry tools or supplies. Do not try to dismount the machine when you are carrying tools or supplies. Use
a hand line to pull equipment onto the platform. Do not use any controls as handholds when you enter the operator
compartment or when you exit the operator compartment.
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Operating Weight: Includes lubricants, coolant, 100% fuel, hydraulic controls and fluids, backup alarm, seat
belt, 660 mm (26 in) single grouser shoes, drawbar, counterweight, boom and pulley blocks, and operator.