Description / Abstract:
This document applies to all hydraulic excavators and backhoes
that are either crawler mounted or rubber tire mounted, with or
without outrigger members, identified in SAE J1116 as earthmoving
machines and defined in SAE J/ISO 6165.
Purpose
This document is to provide a uniform method of determining
digging forces for hydraulic excavators and backhoes.
Rationale
This document is being superseded by ISO 6015.