Unloading and Inspecting the Skid Steer
At 6:26 in
We Got it back! Baby Calf (Cody) Update! He's 3 weeks old now!
What happens here
Carefully unload the John Deere 250 skid steer from the flatbed trailer. The skid steer has recently undergone repairs, including a hydraulic hose replacement, a new fuel pump, and a corrected seatbelt issue. The operator highlights the importance of the seatbelt for safety, as previous owners had bypassed it, creating a hazardous situation where the operator could fall out if the machine tipped. To prevent the trailer from 'rearing up' (lifting the back of the truck off the ground) while loading/unloading heavy equipment, place sturdy wooden blocks (like railroad ties) under the back of the trailer. This provides stability and safety during the process.
Goal: Safely unload the skid steer and acknowledge its recent repairs.
Tools and materials
- Flatbed Trailer — Transporting the skid steer
- John Deere 250 Skid Steer John Deere — The heavy machinery being unloaded
- Pickup Truck Dodge — Attached to the trailer for transport
- Wooden Blocks — Stabilizing the trailer during unloading