Backdragging for Fine Grading

What happens here

The video introduces backdragging as a core skill for grading. The instructor explains that backdragging is how operators begin to refine their grading skills. It involves using the float position on the boom joystick, which allows the bucket to automatically follow the contours of the ground while moving backward. The operator can still control the tilt of the bucket's lip to add or remove material. By engaging the float and carefully tilting the bucket, the operator can create a smooth, level surface. The instructor demonstrates going forward to pick up a full bucket of dirt, then backdragging over the same area to spread and smooth the material, emphasizing the smooth path created.

Goal: Master backdragging techniques for creating smooth, even grades.