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A client requests a quote for moving 1,000 m³ of gravel. You estimate the gravel's bank density is 1,800 kg/m³. If your wheel loader has a 4.5 m³ bucket, achieves an 88% fill factor, and the swell factor of the gravel from bank to loose is 15%, what is the actual loose volume per bucket load you should use for your calculations?

The actual loose volume loaded per bucket is the rated capacity multiplied by the fill factor: 4.5 m³ * 0.88 = 3.96 m³. The bank density and swell factor are di

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Question: A client requests a quote for moving 1,000 m³ of gravel. You estimate the gravel's bank density is 1,800 kg/m³. If your wheel loader has a 4.5 m³ bucket, achieves an 88% fill factor, and the swell factor of the gravel from bank to loose is 15%, what is the actual loose volume per bucket load you should use for your calculations?

Answer options: ✅ 3.96 m³

  • 3.44 m³
  • 4.55 m³
  • 3.02 m³

Correct answer: 3.96 m³

Explanation: The actual loose volume loaded per bucket is the rated capacity multiplied by the fill factor: 4.5 m³ * 0.88 = 3.96 m³. The bank density and swell factor are distractors for this specific question asking for loose volume per bucket, as the bucket loading is in its 'loose' state.

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