Demonstrate Incorrect Loading (Too Far Backward)
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How NOT to load an equipment trailer. What 99% of People don't know
What happens here
Reposition the Bobcat S185 skid steer too far backward on the trailer. This demonstration highlights the hazards of insufficient tongue weight, which results in the truck's rear end squatting excessively while its front end remains high. The trailer's rear tires will show significant compression, while the front tires appear light. This configuration is highly unstable and can cause dangerous 'porpoising' or 'death wobble' at highway speeds, making the trailer difficult to control. In such a situation, to regain control, activate the trailer brakes only using the manual controller (not the foot pedal), then slowly apply the truck brakes once the trailer begins to stabilize. Never mash the foot pedal directly, as this can exacerbate instability.
Goal: Load the skid steer too far backward on the trailer to show how insufficient tongue weight leads to rear-end squat and potential 'porpoising' or 'death wobble' during towing.
Tools and materials
- Bobcat S185 Skid Steer
- Trailer Ramps
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