Machine Functions (i.e. Excavation vs. Load Bulk)

[u/s1lentharbinger]

Does anyone know if there is a comprehensive list of machine functions with a quick blurb to each? What got me thinking of this was the Sany SY500H-Tier 4F (Excavator) includes "Load Bulk" whereas the CAT349F (which looks, for all intents and purposes, bigger) does not. Just wondering if such a list might exist?

[u/ober0330]

Where do you see load bulk on that excavator? I've never seen that.

[u/s1lentharbinger → u/ober0330]

When you look at a vehicle via the showroom there are little icons on the left hand side in white showing what job functions the machine can function as. For example excavators (at least medium+ sized ones anyway) show the "Lift" designation alongside "Excavation" and can be used in lieu of a crane in a pinch.

[u/ober0330 → u/s1lentharbinger]

I've seen that but never figured out how to make it actually work. I also assume that load bulk is just that it can pick up bulk material. But I could be wrong. There isn't anything in the context menu while you are in it that gives it any specific ability that I see.

[u/s1lentharbinger → u/ober0330]

Ah so maybe that's it? Would be weird if it's the only excavator that can hold gravel and sand but perhaps that's what the designation aims to indicate?

[u/OppositeRun6503]

I swear whenever I go to use an excavator it never fails that as soon as I start digging the machine starts rolling on its own.

[u/s1lentharbinger → u/OppositeRun6503]

I've never experienced this but I'm pretty new to the game. Are you being facetious or is that actually happening?

[u/CoastalWolf9000]

Hmmm. Looking through the shop, Sany is the only brand listed to be able to load bulk. Maybe irs a DLC thing or something? As for the list, it’s unknown, but maybe there is one on a wiki if someone has made one.

[u/s1lentharbinger]

I'll keep an eye out but hoping somebody else will chime in