SAEJ ISO7135v001

SURFACE J/ISO 7135
ISSUED
JAN1998
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STANDARD Issued 1998-01
Submitted for recognition as an American National Standard
EARTHMOVING MACHINERY—HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS—

TERMINOLOGY AND COMMERCIAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. References ............................................................................................................................................... 2
3. Definitions................................................................................................................................................. 2
4. Base Machine........................................................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Types of Hydraulic Excavators.................................................................................................................. 3
4.2 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Masses ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
4.4 Nomenclature ........................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Equipment and Attachments .................................................................................................................... 7

5.1 Definitions................................................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................. 11
5.3 Maneuvering, Road Travelling, and Shipping ......................................................................................... 11
5.4 Nomenclature of Machine Parts ............................................................................................................. 13
6. Performance Terminology....................................................................................................................... 26
7. Commercial Literature Specifications—SI Units (Examples).................................................................. 27

7.1 Engine (Specify Characteristics) ............................................................................................................ 27
7.2 Hydraulic System.................................................................................................................................... 27
7.3 System Fluid Capacities ......................................................................................................................... 27
7.4 Filter System .......................................................................................................................................... 27
7.5 Crawler Excavator .................................................................................................................................. 27
7.6 Wheel Excavator .................................................................................................................................... 28
7.7 Operating Mass ...................................................................................................................................... 28
7.8 Shipping Mass ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Appendix A Base Machine—Dimensions—Symbols, Terms, and Definitions .......................................................... 29

Appendix B Equipment/Attachments—Attachments—Symbols, Terms, and Definitions ........................................... 34
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SAE J/ISO 7135 Issued JAN1998
1. Scope—This SAE Standard establishes terminology and the content of commercial literature specifications for
self-propelled crawler and wheeled hydraulic excavators, and their equipment, as defined in 3.1.
2. References
2.1 Applicable Publications—The following standards contain provisions which, thorugh reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this document. At the tme of publication, hte editions indicated were valid. All standrds
are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this document are encouraged to investigate the
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated below. Members of IEC and ISO
maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
2.1.1 ISO PUBLICATIONS—Available from ANSI, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.
ISO 3450:1985—Earth-moving machinery—Wheeled machines—Performance requirements and test

procedures for braking systems
ISO 5010:1992—Earth-moving machinery—Rubber-tyred machines—Steering requirements
ISO 6014:1986—Earth-moving machinery—Determination of ground speed
ISO 6015:1989—Earth-moving machinery—Hydraulic excavators—Methods of measuring tool forces.
ISO 6165:1987—Earth-moving machinery—Basic types—Vocabulary
ISO 6746-1:1987—Earth-moving machinery—Definitions of dimensions and symbols—Part 1: Base
machine
ISO 6746-2:1987—Earth-moving machinery—Definitions of dimensions and symbols—Part 2: Equipment
ISO 9249:1989—Earth-moving machinery—Engine test code—Net power
2.2 Related Publications—The following publications are provided for information purposes only and are not a
required part of this document.
ISO 6016:1982—Earth-moving machinery—Methods of measuring the masses of whole machines, their

equipment and components
ISO 7451:1983—Earth-moving machinery—Hydraulic excavators—Hoe type buckets—Volumetric ratings
ISO 7457:1983—Earth-moving machinery—Measurement of turning dimensions of wheeled machines
ISO 7546:1983—Earth-moving machinery—Loader and front loading excavator buckets—Volumetric
ratings
NOTE—A future International Standard will cover “Earth-moving machinery—Falling object guards—
Laboratory tests and performance requirements.”
3. Definitions
3.1 Hydraulic Excavator—Self-propelled excavator as defined in ISO 6165:1987, definition 2.4., using a hydraulic
system to operate the equipment mounted onto the base machine.
3.2 Base Machine—Hydraulic excavator without equipment as described by the manufacturer specifications. The
machine has the necessary mountings to secure equipment as given in Section 5.
3.3 Equipment—Set of components mounted onto the base machine to fulfill the primary design function.
3.4 Attachment—Optional assembly of components that can be mounted onto the base machine for a specific
use.
3.5 Components—Part or assembly of parts of a base machine, equipment, or an attachment.
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4. Base Machine
4.1 Types of Hydraulic Excavators
4.1.1 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR—See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1—CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
4.1.2 WHEELED EXCAVATOR—See Figure 2.
FIGURE 2—WHEELED EXCAVATOR
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4.2 Dimensions—Dimensions of hydraulic excavators are shown in Figures 3 and 4.
For definitions of dimensions and the ground reference plane (GRP), see ISO 6746-1.
For definitions of dimensions strictly related to hydraulic excavators, and dimensions H24 to H26, W16 to W18,
L14 to L19, and R4, see Appendix A.
FIGURE 3—DIMENSIONS OF BASE MACHINE (CRAWLER EXCAVATOR)
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FIGURE 4—DIMENSIONS OF BASE MACHINE (WHEELED EXCAVATOR)
4.3 Masses
4.3.1 OPERATING MASS—Mass of the base machine, with equipment specified by the manufacturer, operator
(75 kg), full fuel tank, and full lubricating, hydraulic, and cooling systems.
4.3.2 SHIPPING MASS—Mass of the base machine without operator, with full lubricating, hydraulic, and cooling
systems, 10% of fuel tank capacity and with or without equipment, cab, canopy, or FOGS1, as specified by
the manufacturer.
4.3.3 CAB, CANOPY, AND FOGS MASS—Mass of cab, canopy, and FOGS with all their components and mountings
required to secure these to the base machine.
1. FOGS—Falling-object guarding system.
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4.4 Nomenclature—The following numbers refer to the parts in Figures 5 and 6.
1. Undercarriage chassis 7. Track frame

2. Swing bearing 8. Track assembly
3. Upper structure 9. Idler
4. Cab 10. Sprocket
5. Counterweight 11. Rigid axle (rear)
6. Revolving frame 12. Steering axle (front)
FIGURE 5—BASE MACHINE, CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
FIGURE 6—BASE MACHINE, WHEELED EXCAVATOR
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5. Equipment and Attachments
5.1 Definitions—The definitions given as follows are based on the main geometrical digging curves of most
common applications of hydraulic excavators.
5.1.1 HOE EQUIPMENT—Consists of a boom, arm linkage, and hoe bucket that cuts generally towards the machine.
It is primarily for below ground level excavation (see Figure 7).
FIGURE 7—DIMENSIONS OF HOE
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5.1.2 SHOVEL EQUIPMENT—Consists of a boom, arm linkage, and shovel bucket that cuts away from the machine
and generally upward. It is primarily for above ground level excavation (see Figure 8).
FIGURE 8—DIMENSIONS OF SHOVEL
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5.1.3 GRAB OR CLAMSHELL EQUIPMENT—Consists of a boom, arm and grab, or clamshell with linkage. Digging and
grabbing is done generally in vertical direction, discharging below and above GRP (see Figure 9).
FIGURE 9—DIMENSIONS OF GRAB/CLAMSHELL
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5.1.4 TELESCOPING BOOM EQUIPMENT—Consists of a boom and bucket that can be extended and retracted about
the boom axis and cuts toward the machine through the telescoping action of the boom. It is used primarily
for excavation and/or grading slopes either above or below ground level (see Figure 10).
FIGURE 10—DIMENSIONS OF TELESCOPIC BOOM
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5.2 Dimensions—For definitions of dimensions, see ISO 6746-2.
For definitions of dimensions strictly related to hydraulic excavators and their equipment, see Appendix B.
5.3 Maneuvering, Road Travelling, and Shipping—For definitions of dimensions relating to maneuvering, road
travelling, and shipping of hydraulic excavators, see Appendix B.
Dimensions are shown in Figures 11 to 14.
FIGURE 11—MANEUVERING DIMENSIONS OF WHEEL EXCAVATOR
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FIGURE 12—DIMENSIONS OF WHEELED EXCAVATOR, TRAVELLING ON PUBLIC ROADS
FIGURE 13—SHIPPING DIMENSIONS OF WHEELED EXCAVATOR
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FIGURE 14—SHIPPING DIMENSIONS OF CRAWLER EXCAVATOR
5.4 Nomenclature of Machine Parts
5.4.1 HOE—GENERAL NOMENCLATURE—See Figure 15.
FIGURE 15—HOE
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5.4.1.1 Front-Mounted One-Piece Boom—See Figure 16.
FIGURE 16—FRONT-MOUNTED ONE-PIECE BOOM
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5.4.1.2 Hydraulic Boom, Adjustable Height Attachment—See Figure 17.
FIGURE 17—HYDRAULIC BOOM, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ATTACHMENT
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5.4.1.3 Swing-Type Boom—See Figure 18.
FIGURE 18—SWING-TYPE BOOM
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5.4.1.4 Hook Attachment—See Figure 19.
FIGURE 19—HOOK ATTACHMENT
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5.4.1.5 Materials Handling Attachments—See Figure 20.
FIGURE 20—MATERIALS HANDLING ATTACHMENTS
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5.4.2 HOE BUCKET NOMENCLATURE—See Figure 21.
FIGURE 21—HOE BUCKET NOMENCLATURE
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5.4.2.1 Drainage (Ejector) Bucket—See Figure 22.
FIGURE 22—DRAINAGE (EJECTOR) BUCKET
5.4.2.2 Trench (Ditch) Cleaning Bucket—See Figure 23.
FIGURE 23—TRENCH (DITCH) CLEANING BUCKET
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5.4.2.3 Profile Bucket—See Figure 24.
FIGURE 24—PROFILE BUCKET
5.4.3 CLAMSHELL AND GRAB
5.4.3.1 Clamshell—See Figure 25.
FIGURE 25—CLAMSHELL BUCKET
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5.4.3.2 Multi-Claw Grab—See Figure 26.
FIGURE 26—MULTI-CLAW GRAB
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5.4.4 SHOVEL—GENERAL NOMENCLATURE—See Figure 27.
FIGURE 27—SHOVEL
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5.4.4.1 Shovel-Bucket—See Figure 28.
FIGURE 28—SHOVEL BUCKET
5.4.4.2 Bucket—Bottom Dump Type—See Figure 29.
FIGURE 29—BOTTOM DUMP TYPE SHOVEL BUCKET
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5.4.5 TELESCOPIC BOOM—GENERAL NOMENCLATURE—See Figure 30.
FIGURE 30—TELESCOPIC BOOM
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5.4.6 UNDERCARRIAGE (OUTRIGGER) EQUIPMENT AND DOZER ATTACHMENTS—See Figure 31.
FIGURE 31—DOZER BLADE ATTACHMENTS AND OUTRIGGER EQUIPMENT
6. Performance Terminology—The following performance terminology is used in connection with hydraulic

excavators: the International Standard indicates further terminology and test methods as appropriate.
a. ISO Net Power (engine)—See ISO 9249.

b. Maximum Travel Speed—See ISO 6014.
c. Maximum Swing Speed.
d. Braking Performance—See ISO 3450 for wheeled excavators.
e. Steering Capacity (wheeled excavators only)—See ISO 5010.
f. Digging Force—See ISO 6015.
1. Breakout Force (bucket cylinder only)—See ISO 6015.

2. Arm Crowd Force—See ISO 6015.
g. Lift Capacity
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7. Commercial Literature Specifications—SI Units—(Examples)
7.1 Engine—(Specify characteristics)
Manufacturer and model

Diesel (compression-ignition) or spark-ignition
Type of cycle (2 or 4 stroke)
Naturally aspirated, mechanically supercharged, or turbocharged
Number of cylinders
Bore
Stroke
Displacement
Cooling system—(air- or water-cooled)
Type of fuel
Power, net: ................... at ................... r/min
Torque, maximum: ................... at ................... r/min
Starter type
Electrical system: ................... V
Altitude before derating power
7.2 Hydraulic System
Pump type(s)
Number of pumps
Regulating system
Maximum pump flow up to ................... pressure
Minimum pump flow up to ................... pressure (working circuit pressure)
Working circuit pressure
Cylinders (number and dimensions)
7.3 System Fluid Capacities
Fuel tank
Hydraulic system
Hydraulic tank
Cooling system
Engine crankcase
Final drive case
Pump drives
Swing drive case
7.4 Filter System
7.5 Crawler Excavator
7.5.1 TANK
Type
Dimensions
Ground contact area (calculation method to be defined)
Number of shoes (each side)
Number of carrier rollers (each side)
Number of track rollers (each side)
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7.5.2 BRAKE SYSTEM
7.6 Wheel Excavator
7.6.1 TRANSMISSION
7.6.2 DRIVING AXLE—(specify type)
Examples
Hydrostatic
Four-wheel drive
Oscillating axle
Planetary final drive
7.6.3 STEERING—(specify type)
Examples
Boosted, manual, hydrostatic

Secondary steer method
Turning radius
7.6.4 BRAKES
7.6.4.1 Service Brakes—(specify type)
Examples
Drum, disc
Full air, full hydraulic, air over hydraulic, mechanical
7.6.4.2 Secondary Brakes
Type
Actuating system
7.6.4.3 Parking Brake
Type
Actuating system
7.6.5 TIRES
Size and type

Ply rating
Rim size
7.7 Operating Mass
7.8 Shipping Mass
PREPARED BY THE SAE MACHINE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SC5—EXCAVATORS
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APPENDIX A
BASE MACHINE—DIMENSIONS—SYMBOLS, TERMS, AND DEFINITIONS

(Normative)
TABLE A1—BASE MACHINE—DIMENSIONS—SYMBOLS, TERMS, AND DEFINITIONS

Symbol Term Definitions Drawing
H24 Cab height Distance on Z(1) coordinate between

platform of upper structure and
highest point of the cab.
H25 Crawler tracks Distance on Z coordinate between

height the GRP and the highest point of the
crawler tracks.
H26 Clearance Distance on Z coordinate between

height under the GRP and the lowest point of the
upper structure upper structure.
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TABLE A1—BASE MACHINE—DIMENSIONS—SYMBOLS, TERMS, AND DEFINITIONS (CONTINUED)

W16 Undercarriage Distance on Y(1) coordinate between

overall width two Y planes passing through the
furthest points on the sides of the
undercarriage.
W17 Upper structure Distance on Y coordinate between

overall width two Y planes passing through the
furthest points on the sides of the
upper structure.
W18 Right side Distance on Y coordinate between

upper structure two Y planes passing respectively
distance from through the axis of rotation and the
axis of rotation furthest right side of the upper
structure.
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W19 Cab width Distance on Y coordinate between

overall two Y planes passing through the
furthest points on the side of the
cab.
W20 Maximum Distance on Y coordinate between

width; track two Y planes passing through the
extended or furthest points of the machine on
retracted both sides of the zero Y plane.
W21 Track gauge; Distance on Y coordinate between

track extended two Y planes passing through the
or retracted mid-width of the sprocket teeth.
L14 Crawler overall Distance on X(1) coordinate between

length two X planes passing through the
furthest points on the front and rear
of the crawler.
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L15 Sprocket axis Distance on X coordinate between

to axis of two X planes passing respectively
rotation through the sprocket axis and the
axis of rotation.
L16 Upper structure Distance on X coordinate between

rearmost distance two X planes passing respectively
from axis of through the furthest point on the
rotation rear of upper structure and the axis
of rotation.
L17 Undercarriage Distance on X coordinate between

overall length two X planes passing respectively
through the furthest points on the
front and rear of the undercarriage.
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L18 Rear axle to Distance on X coordinate between

axis of rotation two X planes passing respectively
through the center of the rear axle
and the axis of rotation.
L19 Cab overall Distance on X coordinate between

length two X planes passing through the
furthest points on the front and rear
of the cab.
R4 Swing (rear Distance on Y coordinate (Z plane)

end) radius between the axis of rotation and the
furthest point of the upper structure.
1. The X, Y, and Z coordinates and the GRP are defined in ISO 6746-1.
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APPENDIX B
EQUIPMENT/ATTACHMENTS—DIMENSIONS—SYMBOLS, TERMS, AND DEFINITIONS

(Normative)
TABLE B1—EQUIPMENT/ATTACHMENTS—DIMENSIONS—SYMBOLS, TERMS, AND DEFINITIONS

Symbol Term Definition Drawing
HH20 Maximum Distance on Z coordinate between
height of GRP and the cutting edge at the
cutting edge highest point which can be reached.

bucket hinge GRP and the bucket hinge pin at the
pin height highest point which can be reached.
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TABLE B1—EQUIPMENT/ATTACHMENTS—DIMENSIONS—SYMBOLS, TERMS, AND DEFINITIONS (CONTINUED)

bucket (or GRP and the lowest point of the
grab) loading bucket (or grab) closed position
clearance when the bucket pivot is in the
highest position.

dumping GRP and the lowest attainable point
height of the bucket when the bucket pivot
is in the highest position.
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digging GRP and the cutting edge at the
depth deepest point which can be reached.

vertical GRP and the cutting edge at the
digging deepest point which can be reached
depth vertically.
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digging depth GRP and the cutting edge at the
at 2.5 m floor deepest point which allows a 2.5 m
length floor length parallel to the X coordinate.

dumping GRP and the cutting edge at the
height for highest point which can be reached
shovel when the dump angle is 45°.
HH28 Overall Distance on Z coordinate between

working GRP and the highest point of the
equipment working equipment in maneuvering
height in position.
maneuvering
position
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HH29 Overall working Distance on Z coordinate between
equipment GRP and the highest point of the
height in working equipment in transport
transport position.
position
HH30 Overall height Distance on Z coordinate between

in travelling GRP and the highest point of the
condition machine in travelling condition.
HH31 Height of Distance on Z coordinate between

closed grab two Z planes passing respectively
through the grab pivot and the
lowest point of the grabs in closed
position.
HH32 Height of Distance on Z coordinate between

open grab two Z planes passing respectively
through the grab pivot and the
lowest point of the grab in open
position.
LL8 Overall length Distance on X coordinate between

in transport two X planes passing through the
condition furthest points on the front and rear
of the machine in transport
condition.
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in maneuvering two X planes passing through the
of the machine in maneuvering
condition.

in travelling two X planes passing through the
of the machine in travelling
condition.
LL11 Front distance Distance on X coordinate between

to axis of two X planes passing through the
rotation axis of rotation and the furthest
point on the front of the machine
including the equipment in travelling
condition.

to steering- two X planes passing respectively
wheel center through the steering-wheel center
and the furthest point of the
machine including the equipment
in travelling condition.
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LL13 Front pad Distance on X coordinate between
center to two X planes passing respectively
front axle through the center of the front axle
and the front outrigger pads
centerline.
LL14 Rear pad Distance on X coordinate between

center to two X planes passing respectively
rear axle through the center of the rear axle
and the rear outrigger pads
centerline.
LL15 Length of level Distance on X coordinate on the

floor cut GRP which can be generated by the
shovel cutting edge.

to axis of two X planes passing respectively
rotation at through furthest point of hoe
shipping equipment at shipping condition and
condition the axis of rotation.
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RR1 Maximum Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)
reach between the axis of rotation and the
farthest point of the cutting edge
with the equipment extended to
give maximum reach.
RR2 Maximum Distance on X coordinate (Z plane

reach at GRP between the axis of rotation and the
farthest point of the cutting edge
on GRP with the equipment extended
to give maximum reach.
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RR3 Reach at Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)
maximum between the axis of rotation and the
digging point where the maximum digging
depth depth (HH24) is reached.
RR4 Minimum Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)

reach at GRP between the axis of rotation and the
nearest point of the cutting edge
on GRP to bucket pin centet.
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RR5 Reach to Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)
bucket pin between the axis of rotation and the
center at bucket pivot center with equipment
maximum raised to give maximum height.
height
RR6 Reach at Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)

maximum between the axis of rotation and the
height cutting edge at its maximum height.
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RR7 Minimum level Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)
floor radius between the axis of rotation and the
cutting edge in the nearest position
to the machine on GRP fitted to
generate the level floor (LL15).
RR8 Outside Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)

machine between the turning center and the
clearance furthest point of the machine,
radius including equipment in travelling
condition, which is executing its
smallest practicable turn.
RR9 Minimum Distance on X coordinate (Z plane)

reach between the axis of rotation and the
nearest point of the cutting edge
with the equipment extended to
shortest position.
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WW8 Outside width Distance between the furthest
of grab points of the grab sides.
WW9 Width of Distance in a Z plane between the

closed grab furthest points of the closed grab.
WW10 Width of open Distance in a Z plane between the

grab furthest points of the cutting edges
of the open grab.
WW11 Width of pad Distance on Y coordinate between

centers two Y planes passing through the
outrigger or pads centerline.
stabilizer
extended
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WW12 Overall width Distance on Y coordinate between
including two Y planes passing through the
outriggers and furthest point on the sides of the
supporting outriggers and supporting plates.
plates
WW13 Overall width Distance on Y coordinate between

including two Y planes passing through the
outriggers at furthest points on the sides of the
road travelling outriggers at road travelling position.
position.
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Rationale—Not applicable.
Relationship of SAE Standard to ISO Standard—
Application—This SAE Standard establishes terminology and the content of commercial literature
specifications for self-propelled crawler and wheeled hydraulic excavators, and their equipment, as
defined in 3.1
Reference Section
ISO 3450:1985—Earth-moving machinery—Wheeled machines—Performance requirements and test

procedures for braking systems
ISO 5010:1992—Earth-moving machinery—Rubber-tyred machines—Steering requirements
ISO 6014:1986—Earth-moving machinery—Determination of ground speed
ISO 6165:1987—Earth-moving machinery—Basic types—Vocabulary
ISO 6746-1:1987—Earth-moving machinery—Definitions of dimensions and symbols—Part 1: Base

machine.
ISO 6746-2:1987—Earth-moving machinery—Definitions of dimensions and symbols—Part 2:

Equipment
ISO 9249:1989—Earth-moving machinery—Engine test code—Net power
ISO 6016:1982—Earth-moving machinery—Methods of measuring the masses of whole machines, their

equipment and components
ISO 7451:1983—Earth-moving machinery—Hydraulic excavators—Hoe type buckets—Volumetric

ratings
ISO 7457:1983—Earth-moving machinery—Measurement of turning dimensions of wheeled machines
ISO 7546:1983—Earth-moving machinery—Loader and front loading excavator buckets—Volumetric

ratings
NOTE—A future International Standard will cover “Earth-moving machinery—Falling object guards—
Laboratory tests and performance requirements.”
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SURFACE J/ISO 7135

Submitted for recognition as an American National Standard

EARTHMOVING MACHINERY—HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS—

5. Equipment and Attachments .................................................................................................................... 7

7. Commercial Literature Specifications—SI Units (Examples).................................................................. 27

Appendix A Base Machine—Dimensions—Symbols, Terms, and Definitions .......................................................... 29

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS DOCUMENT: (724) 772-8512 FAX: (724) 776-0243

Copyright 1998 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.

ISO 3450:1985—Earth-moving machinery—Wheeled machines—Performance requirements and test

ISO 6016:1982—Earth-moving machinery—Methods of measuring the masses of whole machines, their

3.5 Components—Part or assembly of parts of a base machine, equipment, or an attachment.

4.1 Types of Hydraulic Excavators

4.1.1 CRAWLER EXCAVATOR—See Figure 1.

FIGURE 1—CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

4.1.2 WHEELED EXCAVATOR—See Figure 2.

FIGURE 2—WHEELED EXCAVATOR

4.2 Dimensions—Dimensions of hydraulic excavators are shown in Figures 3 and 4.

FIGURE 3—DIMENSIONS OF BASE MACHINE (CRAWLER EXCAVATOR)

FIGURE 4—DIMENSIONS OF BASE MACHINE (WHEELED EXCAVATOR)

1. FOGS—Falling-object guarding system.

4.4 Nomenclature—The following numbers refer to the parts in Figures 5 and 6.

1. Undercarriage chassis 7. Track frame

FIGURE 5—BASE MACHINE, CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

FIGURE 6—BASE MACHINE, WHEELED EXCAVATOR

5. Equipment and Attachments

FIGURE 7—DIMENSIONS OF HOE

FIGURE 8—DIMENSIONS OF SHOVEL

FIGURE 9—DIMENSIONS OF GRAB/CLAMSHELL

FIGURE 10—DIMENSIONS OF TELESCOPIC BOOM

5.2 Dimensions—For definitions of dimensions, see ISO 6746-2.

Dimensions are shown in Figures 11 to 14.

FIGURE 11—MANEUVERING DIMENSIONS OF WHEEL EXCAVATOR

FIGURE 12—DIMENSIONS OF WHEELED EXCAVATOR, TRAVELLING ON PUBLIC ROADS

FIGURE 13—SHIPPING DIMENSIONS OF WHEELED EXCAVATOR

FIGURE 14—SHIPPING DIMENSIONS OF CRAWLER EXCAVATOR

5.4 Nomenclature of Machine Parts

5.4.1 HOE—GENERAL NOMENCLATURE—See Figure 15.

5.4.1.1 Front-Mounted One-Piece Boom—See Figure 16.

FIGURE 16—FRONT-MOUNTED ONE-PIECE BOOM

5.4.1.2 Hydraulic Boom, Adjustable Height Attachment—See Figure 17.

FIGURE 17—HYDRAULIC BOOM, ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT ATTACHMENT

5.4.1.3 Swing-Type Boom—See Figure 18.

FIGURE 18—SWING-TYPE BOOM

5.4.1.4 Hook Attachment—See Figure 19.

FIGURE 19—HOOK ATTACHMENT

5.4.1.5 Materials Handling Attachments—See Figure 20.

FIGURE 20—MATERIALS HANDLING ATTACHMENTS

5.4.2 HOE BUCKET NOMENCLATURE—See Figure 21.

FIGURE 21—HOE BUCKET NOMENCLATURE

5.4.2.1 Drainage (Ejector) Bucket—See Figure 22.

FIGURE 22—DRAINAGE (EJECTOR) BUCKET

5.4.2.2 Trench (Ditch) Cleaning Bucket—See Figure 23.

FIGURE 23—TRENCH (DITCH) CLEANING BUCKET

5.4.2.3 Profile Bucket—See Figure 24.

FIGURE 24—PROFILE BUCKET

5.4.3 CLAMSHELL AND GRAB

5.4.3.1 Clamshell—See Figure 25.

FIGURE 25—CLAMSHELL BUCKET

5.4.3.2 Multi-Claw Grab—See Figure 26.

FIGURE 26—MULTI-CLAW GRAB

5.4.4 SHOVEL—GENERAL NOMENCLATURE—See Figure 27.

5.4.4.1 Shovel-Bucket—See Figure 28.

FIGURE 28—SHOVEL BUCKET