Real-World Snow Stacking: Hidden Dangers
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How NOT to run a $160,000 Italian Loader....
What happens here
The operator begins moving and stacking snow piles. He deliberately demonstrates how deceptive a snow-covered environment can be. He points out a section where the asphalt abruptly drops off, but this is hidden by snow. Pushing snow near such a drop-off, especially with the boom extended, creates a significant risk of tipping. He explains that even if the snow appears level, the underlying terrain might not be, drastically altering the machine's stability. He stresses the need for operators to understand how far out the boom can extend and how this changes the machine's center of gravity.
Goal: The operator engages in snow stacking, illustrating how seemingly stable ground can hide hazards and how the machine's center of gravity is affected by boom extension.
Tools and materials
- Snow Pile
- Venieri Loader
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