Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Cushion Hitch WheelTractor-Scraper Anatomy

Wheel Tractor-Scrapers

CUSHION HITCH ● Cushion Hitch dampens shocks to provide a smoother ride ● Nitrogen over oil accumulators absorb and dampen road shock

1. Load Cylinder 2. Hitch Castings 3. Scraper Gooseneck 4. Nitrogen Accumulators 5. Orifice 6. Oil from Tractor Hydraulic System 7. Leveling Valve 8. Free-Floating Pistons

WHEELTRACTOR-SCRAPER ANATOMY

Steering Cylinders

Banana Link

Cushion Hitch

Gooseneck

Bowl Lift Cylinders

FuelTank

Overflow Guard Ejector

Push/Pull Bail

Push/Pull Hook

Bowl

Apron Router Bit

Cushion Push Plate

Push Block

Cutting Edge

Draft Arms

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