918070/FP0811 3-39 Printed in U.S.A.
Transporting
Towing
The Excavator can be towed by using the towing
bracket (1). Secure a towing shackle, shackle pin and
lock (2) of adequate size to the towing bracket (1) as
shown in Figure 3-53. Tow the machine slowly and
only short distances.
Figure 3-53 Towing
Lifting the Machine
Secure the lifting fixture sling to the lifting points (1)
as shown.
• Model 503Z: length L1 on the lifting sling for the
boom must be 5’, 7” (1.70 m) long; length L2 on the
lifting sling must be 12’, 11” (3.93 m) long. See Fig-
ure 3-54.
• Model 603: length L1 on the lifting sling for the
boom must be 6’, 7” (2.0 m) long; length L2 on the
lifting sling must be 15’, 0” (4.6 m) long. See Figure
3-54.
• Do not exceed rated load capacity of the lifting
machine. See “503Z General Specifications” on
page 1-9 and “603 General Specifications” on
page 1-10 for excavator weights.
Figure 3-54 Machine Lifting Points
• When towing the machine, make sure
no one is close to the towing apparatus,
or in between the vehicles. The machine
may only be towed using suitable tow-
ing equipment, in connection with suit-
able towing apparatus, such as a towing
coupling, hooks and eyes.
• Do not use a towing apparatus that is
kinked, twisted, or otherwise damaged.
• Do not apply high loads abruptly to the
retrieval apparatus. The towing bracket
has a maximum admissible load of 6992
lbf (3110 daN).
• The towing bracket is designed for
retrieving the machine only. Do not use
the excavator to tow other vehicles.
• Do not tow the machine if the travel
drive is damaged. Damage to the
machine cause by towing is not covered
under warranty.
• Use a lifting device and rigging with suf-
ficient capacity for the weight of the
machine plus any attachments
• While lifting, maintain the center-of-
gravity and balance points on the
machine. See Figure 3-54.
• Do not swing the boom.
• Never lift the machine with the anyone
on-board.
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