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Case Motor Graders Upgrade 800 Series 13/03/2008
The new line of 800 series Case Motor Graders, have been upgraded it was posted today. The new line will boost performance, durability and reliability of the engines. The new range of Tier III-certified engines, deliver a stronger throttle response at each rpm and offer improved cold-start capability and noise reduction. The new engines are fueled with a high-pressure common rail ruel-injection system, which means greater fuel efficiency and a cleaner burn.

Case Motor Graders offer easy maintenance with one piece hoods that give complete access to the engine and cooling package. The batteries also swing out for easy servicing and access. The new 800 motor grader series also offer an...

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Causes Of Loping Effect On Road Graders 13/03/2008
Lope or bounce is a common symptom on most motor grader operators. The bounce or lope develops at resonant speeds that relate to the natural frequency of the vehicle, tire or wheel unit. Factors influencing lope are grader attachments and configurations that affect the nature and frequency of the bounce. There are a few other factors to check:
Weight distribution of the motor grader
Inflation pressure and tire size
Road and/or operating conditions
Out of round rims and/or tires
These factors often combine or act alone to change the natural frequency meaning lopes intensity and occurrence is often at random speeds. There is a checklist for problem solving lope in mot...

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