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Operator Error and Instability (FAIL)

16:30
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How NOT to run a $160,000 Italian Loader....

What happens here

While pushing snow into a pile, the operator extends the boom, and the machine's left side front wheel lifts off the ground, causing a momentary loss of control and creating an extremely unstable situation. The operator explicitly labels this a 'FAIL' and an 'operator error,' attributing it to his unfamiliarity with the machine's specific balance limits and the deceptiveness of the snow-covered ground. He emphasizes that a slight incline combined with an extended boom can quickly lead to instability, highlighting the importance of cautious operation and understanding the machine's capabilities to avoid tipping.

Goal: The operator demonstrates a critical operator error where the machine becomes unstable and lifts off the ground due to misjudging the terrain and overextending the boom while pushing snow.

Tools and materials

  • Snow Pile
  • Venieri Loader

What they say

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so right here my my tires are off the ground getting a little tipsy turvy because i'm not familiar with the machine so right there that's operator error it's kind of fun just to see what they can do how they handle you know get here he's watching me here he's over there in his little mini loader i hope i'm not pushing everything back too far for him i think i could push this stuff all the way over to that pole if i wanted to and i don't think that's their property

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