Large Equipment – Mini-excavator 2023

Putting the blade down behind the cab can increase stability.

Digging with the arm to the side of the machine axis is less stable, though it is a good way to lift one track off the ground to shake dirt off of it.

The “raking” exercise—dragging the teeth a couple of inches into the soil—is a good exercise to develop the multiple-movements coordination needed for a good operator.

As with most of the large equipment, at the end of your shift you should (check all that apply):

You do not need to be a diesel mechanic to do a pre-op inspection. Just look for things that don’t look right. Then report them before starting use of the machine.

During the pre-op inspection, open all easily accessed compartments to check for issues in their contents.

Unlike with larger equipment types, there is really little chance the cab door will swing in the wind if you fail to latch it open.

Since the hydraulic thumb allows you to grab small, lightweight items, you do not need to concern yourself with the center-of-gravity of the combined machine-load system.