A Caterpillar's weight is 150 tons (i.e 1,471,050 newtons). Can this same Caterpillar's engine, hydraulic drive mechanism and hydraulic motors, if modified, be used on a rotary (stationary) equipment (similar to a conveyor system) which requires a torque of 950,000 Nm? Assuming the rotary equipment has a pulley of one meter radius and the four hydraulic wheel motors of the Caterpillar are arranged and positioned at equal distance around the pulley to drive it via chain or gear mesh. My question again is: Can this drive mechanism of the Caterpillar which can move 1,471,050 Newtons with ease operate the rotational equipment requiring a torque of 950,000 Nm?
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A Caterpillar's weight is 150 tons (i.e 1,471,050 newtons).
Can this same Caterpillar's engine, hydraulic drive mechanism and hydraulic motors, if modified, be used on a rotary (stationary) equipment (similar to a conveyor system) which requires a torque of 950,000 Nm?
Assuming the rotary equipment has a pulley of one meter radius and the four hydraulic wheel motors of the Caterpillar are arranged and positioned at equal distance around the pulley to drive it via chain or gear mesh.
My question again is: Can this drive mechanism of the Caterpillar which can move 1,471,050 Newtons with ease operate the rotational equipment requiring a torque of 950,000 Nm?
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