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Snow Pushing and Clearing Techniques

12:08
24:50
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Breaking in a new Skid Steer

What happens here

The operator utilizes the compact track loader with the Arctic snow pusher to clear snow from a parking lot. Techniques include pushing snow in long passes, turning the machine with the pusher attached, and maneuvering in tight circles. The operator demonstrates the machine's ability to 'wheelie' (lift the front tracks off the ground) to show the power and balance, but stresses that this is for demonstration, not typical operation. The fluid and instant response of the hydraulic-over-hydraulic joystick controls are highlighted as beneficial for maintaining control and making precise adjustments during these maneuvers.

Goal: This step illustrates various snow pushing and clearing techniques using the compact track loader and an Arctic snow pusher in an open parking lot, showcasing the machine's maneuverability and the operator's control.

Tools and materials

  • Arctic Sectional Sno-Pusher
  • Manitou 1650 RT Compact Track Loader

What they say

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pretty quick so now that i've had a little bit more seat time in this loader i wanted to see if i could really start to nail this wheelie and remember this is a joystick control machine so what it should be doing is as i go forward it should throw my body forward putting me out of control dude this is so responsive and smooth it just allows you to just kind of compensate for it now i know some of you guys are saying oh you're just beating that skid loader but if you look back when i was doing those wheelies when i was setting it down it really wasn't beating it i beat it more in the frozen banks of ice that are coming up right here than i do when i'm wheeling it [Music]

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