Question: 6 . 5 A fully loaded CAT 6 2 1 K scraper is operating in fifth gear at its full - rated rpm . Ambient

6.5 A fully loaded CAT 621K scraper is operating in fifth gear at its full-rated rpm. Ambient air temperature is 60F and the altitude is approximately sea-level. The scraper is climbing a uniform 4.0% slope with a rolling resistance of 70lbton. This pneumatic-tired scraper is fully loaded with fill material. The operating weight of the empty scraper in pounds (lb) is 89,973 and the rated load in pounds is 57,610. Empty the front axle carries 59% of the weight and loaded it carries 50%. The speed of the scraper in fifth gear is 13.6mph.
a. What is the total operating weight of the fully loaded scraper?
b. In pounds what is the weight carried by the front axle when fully loaded?
c. What portion, in pounds, of the fully loaded weight is carried by the rear axle (the axle of the bowl)?
6 . 5 A fully loaded CAT 6 2 1 K scraper is

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