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I knew better, but ---

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coflyboy

10-13-2006 20:01:04




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Was hauling dirt with the loader. Tried to turn around between a drop-off and high bank. The bucket was loaded and heavy. With no power steering I was not 'gitten er done'. Even though I knew better I thought I'd raise the bucket to clear the bank to get more turn-around room. WRONG. The left front wheel went into a hole, and with that heavy bucket waaayyyy up in the air the right rear tire came off the ground. I just teetered there until I came to my senses and lowered that bucket.

I was lucky. I dumped the bucket and started all over again.

I know, you high-time operators are just rolling your eyes and saying dumb a$$.

I just thought this story might just save someone who isn't as lucky as am I a passle of grief.

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1936

10-14-2006 20:58:13




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to coflyboy, 10-13-2006 20:01:04  
The last person that I knew of that completed what you attempted is now taking a dirt nap. Always keep the bucket low and you will live another day.



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RodInNS

10-14-2006 13:56:31




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to coflyboy, 10-13-2006 20:01:04  
Yep, I think most all of us have been there and done that. You don't get experience like that in the classroom. You drove away. Keep it in mind. Now you know where the limit is.... I had a similar experience with a Volvo L90 wheel loader about a month ago. I found out what the tipping load was at full turn, and that they don't settle so quickly when you drop the bucket. I usually don't get to excited about lifting a wheel on a tractor, and actually do it as a matter of practice when loading wide spreaders or trucks with a skid steer, but that wheel loader gave me quite a scare. So, just remember the limits, and stay within them. Like Allan said, it's all part of the learning curve. Don't panic about it. Just keep it under control.

Rod

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phil lowe

10-14-2006 09:02:44




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to coflyboy, 10-13-2006 20:01:04  
I'll bet there's lots a stupid things we ,,,UUUU HHHHMMM!!!! do that we don't put on here ,,,I'll raise my hand to that..



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Allan In NE

10-14-2006 05:06:02




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to coflyboy, 10-13-2006 20:01:04  
Aw heck,

That's all part of the learning curve.

The trick to running a loader tractor is to pay attention to that center of gravity.

It rides along with you right in the center of your gut; right in the seat of your pants and you always have to be aware of how it is reacting to your commands.

Be careful and go slow. You'll get the feel for it.

Allan



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big jt

10-13-2006 22:34:06




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to coflyboy, 10-13-2006 20:01:04  
I want to rewrite your last sentence a little.

How about it going like this.
"I just thought this story might just save THE FAMILY OF someone who isn't as lucky as am I a passle of grief"

Glad to hear you are ok.

We all need to be careful, this equipment we like so much can hurt us if we aren't carefull in how we use it.

jt



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old

10-13-2006 20:40:02




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to coflyboy, 10-13-2006 20:01:04  
Well at least if it had layed ove it wouldn't have rolled all the way over because of the loader being up high. But it sure would have made a mess of the tractor and probably your pants also. I've had a good number of times when a rear tire comes off the ground with a loaded bucket but I've always had it happen when the bucket was low to the ground so there was no flip over trouble possiable.

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sammy the RED

10-13-2006 20:17:57




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to coflyboy, 10-13-2006 20:01:04  
We should all remember to take our time and be carful at all times.
Glad you are Okay !



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Bob85355

10-13-2006 22:13:00




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 Re: I knew better, but --- in reply to sammy the RED, 10-13-2006 20:17:57  
Been there, done that. Whole new meaning to pucker power.

Bob



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