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A wheel loader is being used to load excavated soil into trucks. The soil has an average bulk density of 1,600 kg/m³. If the loader's bucket has a capacity of 4.0 m³ and achieves an 85% fill factor, what is the weight of the soil in tonnes loaded per bucket?

First, calculate the actual volume: 4.0 m³ * 0.85 = 3.4 m³. Then, calculate the weight: 3.4 m³ * 1,600 kg/m³ = 5,440 kg. Convert to tonnes: 5,440 kg / 1,000 kg/

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Question: A wheel loader is being used to load excavated soil into trucks. The soil has an average bulk density of 1,600 kg/m³. If the loader's bucket has a capacity of 4.0 m³ and achieves an 85% fill factor, what is the weight of the soil in tonnes loaded per bucket?

Answer options: ✅ 5.44 tonnes

  • 6.4 tonnes
  • 4.8 tonnes
  • 5.12 tonnes

Correct answer: 5.44 tonnes

Explanation: First, calculate the actual volume: 4.0 m³ * 0.85 = 3.4 m³. Then, calculate the weight: 3.4 m³ * 1,600 kg/m³ = 5,440 kg. Convert to tonnes: 5,440 kg / 1,000 kg/tonne = 5.44 tonnes.

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