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Demonstrate Incorrect Truck Loading (Dead Center)

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How NOT to run a Wheel loader - mistakes, errors and red flags

What happens here

The instructor demonstrates an inefficient and potentially dangerous way to load a dump truck: dumping the entire bucket of material in the dead center of the truck bed. This creates an uneven load, makes the truck unstable, and forces the dump truck operator to redistribute the material, wasting time and effort. It also places unnecessary stress on the truck's suspension and frame.

Goal: Understand the inefficiency and risks of improper truck loading.

Tools and materials

  • Mack Dump Truck Mack — Receiving material, illustrating improper loading
  • Volvo L350H Wheel Loader Volvo — Demonstrating inefficient truck loading
  • Gravel/Aggregate — Material being loaded into the truck