How to Operate an Articulated Dump Truck // Ep. 137

[@krb4420]

Starting my training as a haul truck driver tomorrow with 0 experience. Videos like these are a god send.

[@onslaughtofterrorJW]

How’s it going?

[@krb4420]

@@onslaughtofterrorJW Overall really well, best job I've ever had, though it's not perfect and I have my own set of gripes, I've also come to realize that haul truck driving is the easiest beginner level heavy equipment, which means my job can be done by any of the other operators, and I'm generally treated poorly as a new guy. Still this video helped a lot to give me some sense of what I was up against.

[@zander7283]

@@krb4420 I plan on doing a program involving 8 machines including a heavy dump truck. I also have 0 experience so that was kinda nice hearing lol

[@titan-tm7kl]

Such a boring job I've been a wheel loader operator and excavator but been out of the industry for awhile and just started a new job unfortunately at the bottom as a haul truck operator it drives me batty so repetitive and boring

[@krb4420]

@@titan-tm7kl yup I definitely get that, im about 5 months in now, and it takes effort to stay alert and focused in this job. I could see it being especially difficult to do after being a true operator. Make buddies with the loader guys, they'll let you get some practice at lunch or something. Personally, I started this job from outside the world of heavy construction so I still love driving these big ass trucks and I can't complain about the pay!

[@LysonMseteka]

You're the best instructor sir I follow your videos now I'm an excavator operator/ADT Operator inspired by you 🙏

[@youmadbro742]

Starting my new job at a quarry with zero experience working in one. A haul truck is something new to me and this video helped alot!!!!

[@beaubath2537]

I've had my fair share of playing in these and by far I've always loved the komatsu hm400-3 over the cat 740 and also the Volvo a25c. I think the way you guys have shown it pretty much is the "proper" mining technique. Although I know a lot of places that chase production times like they are going out of fashion will cut some corners. So I've been taught to pretty much never take it out of gear besides when dumping to get those revs up. But especially on komatsu the retarder is so good and strong I've known operators to treat it as the park brake for loading and unloading. Some will drag the spare foot to run the service brakes and use the other to give gas to dump each to their own I guess. Another one I've been taught is taking off with the bed still up. Not right waving around in the air. But I've been told like get it to about the half way and just below mark and get going, cause the revs from the engine will speed it up and also by the time you get 50 metres the bed is down and the speed limiter clicks off to get out of second I think is as high as it'll go with the bed up. Another top tip I've learned is yes they are smart but what a lot of people hate about automatics is when decending or climbing and it goes searching between gears it's so rough on an operator and dangerous! So locking a gear for a descent gives that bit more control. I know cat actually has a gear lock function that you can press a button and it'll hold that gear. It's a great idea! But anyways those are my little tips and tricks/experiences. Overall you guys defintely covered 98% of what a new operator needs to know. Although it's a good laugh watching them reverse one for the first time snaking it back and forth. Best tip there is not thinking of your cab position think of the bin position and also watch the ground tracks as guidance for lining up.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

This is absolutely AWESOME advice. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! I agree 110% on watching a newbie try and back it up for the first time....can be quite entertaining!

[@beaubath2537]

@@HeavyMetalLearning not a problem at all I hope it helps someone else out. 😂😂 it's an excellent laugh but we've all done it and started somewhere.

[@justinmaddox1068]

@@beaubath2537 I stop backing when material hits the bed

[@beaubath2537]

@@justinmaddox1068 Yeah ive done the similar just depends on the site and the operator i guess but the hm400-3 can be pretty quiet so the dump in is probably better than the horn

[@notectrl]

^THIS. All of this, especially the safety advice about locking on a given low gear, to maximize engine braking downhill. Which is also useful sometimes to get the bed down quick while taking off, without getting the truck moving too fast. Other than that: don't smack the bed's cylinders on both their way up and down (i see this hauler has some aid for that), don't trash the surface you are driving on more than necessary by using diff-locks where not needed and taking the same lines all the time, drive hard where is reasonable to do so, ideally all the route except for the very load&dump points, use the previous pile you dumped to level the bed for the next one on rough terrain, and for the love of all you hold dear be careful while dumping the sticky stuff. PS not all but many Volvo adt's also have the gear lock button, i'm sure i have it on the A40 and A25, but not in the ancient A20

[@glennyarrington5176]

One thing to mention (I drive an HM300-1, lol it’s old but work can’t upgrade right now) if you’re going down a hill and have to make a turn, or even on flat ground, always remember to slow down. I’ve seen guys at work flip their whole bed with it lowered. This applies especially when carrying a full load. And always check your surroundings before you dump. You wouldn’t wanna raise your bed straight into a power line

[@vilenius187]

It's 1:34 AM KZbin: "Welcome to this training video on how to operate an off-road haul truck"

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

never too late (or too early) to learn....lol

[@Cultee]

Had to operate one of These today. Never have so I had to watch your video for some basics. Haha thanks.

[@jodiekelly4663]

This was an awesome training video. I’m about to get my moxy ticket this weekend for my new mine job and I was really nervous until I saw this video. Many thanks from Australia.

[@glassesstapler]

I have trained myself parking brake "last and first". I put in gear and THEN release parking brake. I SET parking brake then put in neutral. You would be surprised at what can distract you between placing in/out of gear and setting brake. I've rolled off a few times before I changed my order of operations!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Good tip, but most pieces I know won’t let you release parking brake if in gear. You must first be in neutral, then release parking brake. Thanks for the comment!

[@notectrl]

just old the brake down until you hear the gears engaging, then takeoff

[@TMLCHEVY]

Not a good practice especially when working on a mine. You back into your parking ditch and you're suppose to put it in neutral and wait for the truck to find its "settled spot" then engage the parking break when it is no longer moving. From light vehicles all the way to Liebherr's.

[@bradleybeukes9170]

I'm going for training soon .. Preparing myself ... Thanks for the video

[@joeyknoxnyimba5029]

Am leaning a lot from your video's keep up with the good work u are doing..🇿🇦

[@knowcoonswenicem5037]

Hey great information, one thing I noticed, the Operator didn't blow his horn when he first started to drive forward. Good practice is always blow your horn before moving the truck. Its allows surrounding workers to be aware.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That’s an excellent point...thanks for sharing!

[@ianbermingham9047]

Bullshit

[@AR-jq1hs]

Wow! Thanks for sharing!!! You guys are a Godsend!!!

[@Comedyklinic.]

Am having an interview on Monday. I do operate these kind of machines, but right now after not given job for quite some years now am finding it difficult remembering some things in the Machine, this video was indeed helpful.... Please wish me luck 🤞 in the test driving

[@JimBloggins1]

Something I noticed at the start of the video that should be noted, your cab wasn't straight with your box when you test lifted the box. While it's empty it's not the absolutely worst thing in the world however it's a terrible practice to be in when dumping. If you have stuck/frozen material in the box and your cab is not straight in line with the box, your cab can flip very quickly and easily. Wiggles can move dirt quickly and in some pretty adverse conditions. I've both run them and the fills/cuts they run on and have seen boxes on their sides, cabs flipped and some very interesting positions for them to be in. Something else to note is that when stuck in soft material a "duck walk" can be used to free yourself often. It won't always work but will about 90% of the time. That's a technique where you "wiggle" while trying to drive and do not let up. It allows the machine to grab some traction from outside it's footprint where there may be more stable ground. One I noticed that you did not mention is to warn green operators about stopping the box mid-raise. You didn't do it either but every person operating any size or configuration of haul truck whether it's a 25t wiggle or a 980/797 should understand fully that you never ever stop raising the box once you've started. Ever. If you stop mid way through raising and you have stuck/frozen material your truck has a hugely greater chance of rolling over/flipping the box. If you feel it listing and think to stop halfway for safety's sake, DO NOT. It's the first instinct with a lot of new operators and it's the action that will put you in the greatest amount of danger. If you're listing a great deal, don't lift the box at all until your supervisor or dunphand comes to assist/assess. Otherwise, lift it completely and 9/10 times you'll find the machine rights itself once the load has been dropped and you begin to move forward.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome advice....thanks for sharing!

[@shanewilson9428]

Thank you, I started my first day today. The guy training me was in with me all day never once told me to not stop tipping if I felt that. That is definitely what my first reaction would have been. Might just have saved me a shitty situation

[@JimBloggins1]

@@shanewilson9428 glad to be of some help. I had aspirations at one time to go into equipment training as a career but never did. That you were able to use my advice is the reason I wanted to!

[@timmccarthy6374]

Thanks for that. I didn't know about stopping the dump orbit stopping the dump. This wasn't a very good video. The guy didn't mention some important stuff. The bucket wasn't up and in position to show where to stop. I also think the guy should have mentioned you back up and turn in direction you want to go rather than opposite like regular truck and trailer. And he failed to mention that they beat the crap out of you on rough ground

[@JimBloggins1]

@@timmccarthy6374 if we can't share our experiences with others then the human race will be stunted in its growth right. I think the thing to remember about videos like this is that the creator loves and operates in a different place than some of us and some different rules may apply there than we're used to. He does a great job of explaining the basic rules and functions of a lot of machinery to operate in a safe and efficient manner. I'm glad my input came in handy, and yes, especially when the King Pin is worn these trucks can beat you silly on smooth roads!

[@bird271828]

I am sick in bed. I enjoyed watching this, even though I am not a truck driver. I loved these trucks when I was a kid.

[@allanmusonda7049]

Thanks for this kind of videos I really appreciate on 9th may I'll be going to school for a month on how to operate a dump truck and I have no idea about cars or heavy machines and that's my fear but this video has helped me a lot it has given me a lot of courage thanks a lot❤️ thanks all the way from Zambia....

[@Doomfist1132]

I drove an HM 400 in Montana 😂 I loved those trucks so much. The cab space is awesome in those trucks compared to the Volvo A45G I’m driving now

[@tivanishibite3480]

i am looking forward to learn how to operate that truck this year .

[@unrulykevin3162]

Me too

[@aaronmartinez1845]

Great videos, I run the same truck at work and I think its important to note to always refer to the operators manual when running a new piece of equipment. I always thought using the parking brake when getting loaded was the thing to do, but the manual on the komatsu truck says this may damage the parking brake. Instead apply the retarder when loading. I believe this is also true for the service brakes, they should be used as little or light as possible and the retarder should be your main braking system. Thanks for the great videos.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Excellent advice....thanks for sharing!

[@johnhackmanhcobbina1979]

Please is true and can i have your Facebook account i want contact you for more information

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

@@johnhackmanhcobbina1979 not sure who you are wanting to contact....if US... just search "Extreme Sandbox" and you will find us on FB OR email us at [e-mail]

[@gamereviewsbyidiots]

I operate the larger version of this truck and I agree the only time I use the parking break is when I leave the seat or when the CB mic hits it.....

[@brandonmoore6930]

We run volvo 40 45 and 60 and cat 745 they have a load dump brake

[@ilostinterest4046]

This was recommended so i watched it even though i don’t even have a job

[@ilostinterest4046]

99% of the comments: *Sum smart stuff i dunno* 1%/my other 2 brain cells 🦠 This is confusing I know 🦠

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Maybe it will come in useful some day!

[@MCFishNuggets]

Well now your trained

[@ArinaitweBruce-hh2pq]

U really impress and inspire me coz i want be a machine operator like you

[@rahimzeqiri3843]

great teaching skills you guys give amazing

[@Midwest_life]

you guys THE ONLY ones i watch

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Love to hear that...thanks!

[@_BlueCollarGamer]

Good video for beginners no doubt.. most of the time on jobsites it will already be planned out by the higher ups but always be aware of your surroundings.. especially up! make sure there are no power lines, tree branches etc.. I like to dump in Drive or N.. usually N honestly with my foot feathering the break.. this allows for the load to push your truck forward as it comes off the truck. This is all stuff youll learn in time with experience though so don't worry about it right now. I think they did a great job covering the basics for somebody new or curious about how to operate an h300 or similar equipment.

[@zinhleprincess8472]

I once learned to oparate this at night and is simple,so now can get a job.

[@rickvervoort9536]

Most safety safety supervisor ever. Well done.

[@ofwminers513]

Very informative to the viewers. 👍

[@zaptor1514]

You did a very good job. Yes I operated them for over a year on a few different sites. A John Deere and a CAT. I liked the Deere the best.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@jpa1282]

Theres nothing that compares to the volvo trucks

[@yiy3429]

I enjoyed your video. Thank you very much.

[@sidewaysdatsun8719]

Run an HM400 everyday in a quarry, great rigs. 5500 hours and still the most reliable machine there

[@sidewaysdatsun8719]

Also I dont believe these trucks have a genuine retarder, the lever is pretty much another way of using the pedal brakes.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment. We love our Komatsu!

[@justinmaddox1068]

That's not many hours

[@beaubath2537]

@@sidewaysdatsun8719 i do agree they are good as on the retarder to the point its as good as the foot brake

[@beaubath2537]

Ran a hm400-3 myself and loved it! Retarder could stop it on a dime and they are pretty comfy to run my only thing I can crack about it is sitting side saddle it felt uncomfortable.

[@atlantikverdun5298]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@jemcgt]

Thank you very very much a great video and help perfectly presented💯💯💯

[@Mike-r9h]

I just got hired for haul truck driving . Go for my training next week looks simple!

[@savitaraikar4021]

Amazing truck

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yes it is!

[@reybuan9477]

Komatsu and Cat745 are easy to operate .love them

[@richardmcgeeiv6335]

Thank you.. I was trying to figure out why my dump would not shift up.. 3.20 marker helped

[@johnattaway6741]

Thank you ... Good job !!!

[@RazakYahaya-xf8fm]

Wow I love that Awesome I need more experience of it

[@stuartdknightauthor9526]

You can use retarder as brake when being loaded. Pulling away from dump pile in D or 5 can be done while lowering bed, D starts in 2, 5 starts in 1. Just keep rpms moderate as bed lowers. Difference between D and 5 is torque. 5 is recommended for soft ground. All above advised in Operators manual.

[@Mike-r9h]

Appreciate the pov video

[@hekstoo5988]

Day 2 of haul truck for me. Had a 8 hours ride along and 1 hour hauling and loading on day 1. Now I'm solo due to understaffing, the reverse is the hardest part for with 0 experience. I learned loader 1st

[@lovetrain442]

Those are fun to drive. Kinda funky to back up though.

[@douglasalbertson8340]

Desperately watching this in the cab of a Haul Truck, trying not to make an idiot of myself.

[@rozanobunag6734]

Thank you for helping me

[@amarjitsinghmajra]

Very nice information sir 👍 thanks

[@chainsawoperator2318]

This is my unit in Japan last 2016-2019 I missed it so much.

[@shaaficimaxamedaxmedshaafi9667]

Thanks teacher 👍

[@Wes.berryman313]

I drive an HM 400 for my daily work vehicle. I have read the manual and this was a good video. My only thing is when you're getting ready to dump the manual states to use the retarder lever not parking brake. Like I said, excellent video. Keep up great work.

[@bodhitree33]

Do you have to wait for the lamp light above the isolator to turn off before turning off the battery isolator on yours? I get an "L04" error.

[@achillenamikomachilinlin1314]

I learnt a lot

[@bwd1963]

Did a few weeks of this and tandem water truck witch did not care for lol and some compactor ,nevertheless i enjoyed these dumps . I would love to do saltmining or something that does the larger dumps fulltime

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@MegaPhilX]

When backing up with this machine, is it like backing up with a trailer?

[@slytrading1079]

Very good video😊

[@rudeboy-nc8vi]

First couple days took a little getting used to. Backing up in the dark is tricky not saying I'm a pro but I got about 400hrs on one now and I'm doing all right lol

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

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[@michielvorster53]

I feel so privileged to be able to drive this at 14!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

that's awesome!

[@michielvorster53]

Heavy Metal Learning it is! It opened my eyes when I heard you guys get adults who are first-timers

[@ambikaprasad1771]

Best.videos.i ran.same.turk.in.India.cater.pillar..bimal.60.and.scandia.coal.mins.in.dhanbad..I.like.job.Canada. Pealse.information.my.Mobil.no.masseg

[@313dlo]

Yeah, you are privileged

[@alexvallee5315]

Thx. Just landed a sweet job in a quarry. Was running a 2260 RP on Friday. Running one of these tomorrow. What's the overall length of this machine? N it's turn radious?

[@shredzntredz156]

This is my dream job 😁

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

yeah...it's awesome!

[@shredzntredz156]

@@HeavyMetalLearning i drive forward tipping dumpers for a living but want to get on the big machines 💯

[@royshantika8774]

Just preparing to start my dump truck training at Nirvana Training solutions on 1 9th December

[@alicesiabula8930]

Thank you sir

[@BigDaddyDelliott]

I have no experience with this whatsoever but I got a job opportunity to operate one of these. The guy says they will teach me. Is it going to be dangerous or hard to learn on the job? The video helped a lot by the way.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You can learn it...just be patient....and listen...

[@chinoque9439]

@bigDaddyDelliott, I know this post was 3 yrs ago but which company took you In without experience with training?

[@leogolive]

Since these trucks articulate, when backing is it like backing a trailer or not really?

[@molinachannel4385]

Good video

[@notectrl]

I found the most practical way to inch forward while dumping to be left foot on the brakes (like on a loader but remember this is your regular brake, not an inching pedal so don't use it as such unless you are in Neutral) and let the load push you as much as you need by modulating the braking force, this way you also avoid activating the P-brake or tip&load brake thousand times a day. cheers

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Good tip...thanks for sharing!

[@logandustin7190]

Pre OP inspection video for the articulated dump truck?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Definitely. Will put that on our "list" of to do videos. Unfortunately it's off our site for now, so we'll have to do that video the next time we have it on one of our sites. Thanks for the comment!

[@uctanjungSS]

Thanks 👍👍

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Welcome 👍

[@meme-pc3ig]

Thank u very much

[@DeerPlot]

My company has a fleet of these , I definitely would love to drive one. I think I'd be ok to start since I operate a 611 , or 627 scraper I'm already used to the articulation

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Definitely...thanks for the comment!

[@sfundocekiso8201]

Any vacancies so far

[@Midwest_life]

soon I am going to move by you guys

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Soon we will welcome you!

[@romeochellah4003]

Please sir do the video of how to check or pre start and cabin controls

[@FoTwentyVlogs]

Never drove one until my first day last week. now I can drive it like nascar

[@ezral-b9140]

Gonna get into a mining operation this is a godsend

[@zach4454]

You said you generally don’t want them losing over your cab but you should have said that you NEVER want them loading or I should say swinging over the cab because if something breaks or the bucket disconnects you will be squished

[@cruzvillazana4853]

I started a new job and I had 0 experience but I learned how to ride it with a 5 minutes training 😅

[@justinkendall9559]

A very good thing to bring up is how easy these are to roll. Ive seen it dozens of times because guys are turning on a grade, turning to fast, or even from the loading operators mistake.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Excellent point...thanks for sharing!

[@marieroche1404]

Turning 'TOO' fast - not 'to' fast.

[@smug8567]

I drove the DJB articulated dump truck. 4 speed automatic, I forgot how many yards, but real easy to drive and operate.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@johnfahey7215]

One of the things I had to learn was it is NOT a trailer truck. Took me a while to just back up like a car. Just a small thing I had to get used to

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment

[@susantobane5622]

Thankyou for video. Do you have any videos/tips for the best way to "run a load" ? My technique gettin better but still has the "dog turd" look ....

[@zainullahwazir7143]

I lovo #komatsu Good driving Good condetions Now i work in uae komatsu dumper

[@BrianW2979]

How high off the ground is the first step on the ladder to get into the truck?

[@pawelsapieja6178]

You are now fully qualified to operate a haul truck😊

[@styletosmile3148]

I operate a 40 ton Volvo dump truck and I never use the parking break while I’m getting loaded tip just hold and break and stay in drive once you hear the horn you take off cause while it’s in park the truck takes a second to get in gear and you roll back it would not be good to have your parking break while getting loaded on a slope saw a friend of mine that flip his whole cab cause he had his parking break on while getting loaded he rolled back down the slope and flip the whole cab with the full load never use the parking break while getting loaded it’s worth holding on the break

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the tip!

[@blaineratliff3463]

Moron

[@bonganisotobe5299]

Style To smile how are you doing i would like to be in touch with you can we talk via email please [e-mail]

[@timmccarthy6374]

Sounds like good advice

[@dougferguson5581]

Fluids check before you start up would be the most important part. And also a walk around to make sure the last op didnt bang it up. Just saying..and check the tires to make sure they are properly inflated.

[@yeahyeah6675]

Company I work for mainly has Volvo but they got a couple of komatsu hm-300s. Personally, I prefer the komatsu which seems to be the opposite everyone else. Being put in a Volvo feels like punishment 😂 only real bad thing I have to say about the komatsu is the standard lights are a joke, especially the reversing light. You’re lucky to even see a faint glow on the mirrors

[@John-jp8dy]

Thanks darling

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome sweetheart!

[@xXRoBiLLaRDXx]

I hauled rock on a 740 at age 19. Was a fun time👌🏼

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome...thanks for the comment!

[@beaubath2537]

I was probably about 18 or 19 myself when I ran a 740 and got a play carting over burden off a bench good times!

[@johnhackmanhcobbina1979]

@@beaubath2537 please can i have your Facebook account

[@beaubath2537]

@@johnhackmanhcobbina1979 huh?

[@johnhackmanhcobbina1979]

@@beaubath2537 i want to you to teach me something more about the machine please

[@reybuan9477]

Much easier to drive and operate than other dump trucks.

[@CM-nm8di]

Do I need an special license to drive this kind of trucks? What about experience?

[@prasannasanjeewa8674]

Good

[@miron5327]

I have nothing to do with these vehicles. I am an Indian, University Language Student XD. But I love those trucks and all these earth moving equipment :)

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome...thanks for the comment

[@PublicWifi]

Welp. I feel completely trained. When do I get the job?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

just wait for the physical agility test

[@michielvorster53]

Heavy Metal Learning I already passed that. When do I start? 😂

[@freelanserns187]

@@HeavyMetalLearning with the dump feature as a skid loader operator in Canada that commonly dumps snow what about when you have to shake the bucket very violently to get all the sticky stuff out of the bucket

[@alanwatts8239]

One day i'll drive one of those.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yes you will...and can!

[@samuelbankfriedd]

I drove one today for the first time at an excavation site at 17, I don’t know how I didn’t die 😂 fucking 2 hours of calm panic

[@sebastians6028]

@@samuelbankfriedd the first time I drove one it was the same for me, First a experienced guy drove and I just watched, and after that I was supposed to drive and he watches me.... Unfortunately they was a change in plan and after 15 min of watching him I had to drive all alone myself, and somehow had to keep up with the other guys

[@samuelbankfriedd]

@@sebastians6028 same shit for me, he was like “do you think you can do it on your own now?” And I didn’t wanna be a pussy so I was like “yeah”. Shit was scary as fuck 😂

[@PeaceCutz1]

Honestly komatsu has the best ride for the operator. The mirrors are by far the best I've seen on any ADT. The tonnage counter is also a nice plus. Not to mention the the air ride seats for both the operator and passenger are great. However, in my OPINION everything else about the truck is a let down and I expected better from komatsu. Volvo and Cat are the 2 best trucks on the market..... IN MY OPINION!!!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@yamaha37776]

I was just in one earlier today, older one, and it has a rubberized pad with a micro switch, left of the throttle and brake, pretty much at the base of the steering column. What does that switch do? Truck didn’t have an owners manual.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Tough to say without seeing it. If it’s at the base of the steering column are you sure it’s not something to adjust the steering column?

[@yamaha37776]

Nah, wasn’t a steering adjustment. If I pushed it with my hand I could hear and feel a micro switch clicking. Reminded me of an old school car that used to have the high beam switch on the floor.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

@@yamaha37776 hmmm....not sure then

[@SlatcoAu]

That should be the diff lock

[@kevinwoodie9622]

@@SlatcoAu Yeah, Diff Lock.

[@rachaelcarter4802]

I had 30 minutes on one of these Saturday didn’t knock any cones over ex the instructor got out and said I don’t need to be in here with u and got out and told me to do what I was doing when my hour was up he told me I can take my test on Thursday 😲 I just feel so nervous about going in a quarry and I keep getting told it’s a job for men and not women 🤭

[@FromMyPerspectPhoto]

Stupid question. I literally have no money, have been without a job for three months, have had bills mounting. I'm exclusively reliant on temp agencies to get gigs here and there, but this Winter has been an absolute dry spell. Here in Columbus, Ohio, we're in a nearly perpetual state of growth with our Downtown and select suburbs gaining more demand for residential and some commercial development. As such, I'm certain there is a lot of demand for these sort of heavy equipment operators. There is a school in Reynoldsburg that charges between $5k and $15k to train in the use of between 3 and 11 vehicles over 2.5 months, reflectively, and they'll assist in job placement. If I work a night job and take out an intermediate loan once I'm secured in that night job so I can cover the first month's tuition loan (my credit score is shit), would it be feasable to take those courses?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Definitely feasible, and there are great potential for careers in construction right now. With that said, not sure if I would recommend going in to any more debt to cover that training. If you have been jumping around between temp jobs I would also reflect on what type of feedback you have been getting from those employers. Not saying this is the case with you, but there are some fundamental work ethic qualities that seem to be missing in a lot of job applicants and they just expect to be handed the keys to a $250k piece of equipment. Be reliable. Show up on time. Be responsible. Have a positive attitude. Be willing to start at the bottom. Be willing to learn from your mistakes. Again, not saying any of these apply to you but i feel it's important that all potential job applicants understand a lot of your employment has little to do with your education or formal skills. I encourage you to reach out to several local construction companies and find out their needs. You can often start as a general laborer and work your way up. They will even teach you to be an operator once you have paid your dues. Hope that helps. Good luck!

[@justinmaddox1068]

Bro I live in pa kinda near ohio, we have guys from Ohio that work where I do. We run all cat equip. Where I work they train u to run these and you get paid to LEARN

[@johnhackmanhcobbina1979]

@@justinmaddox1068 please can I have your Facebook account

[@justinmaddox1068]

@@johnhackmanhcobbina1979 wtf

[@tubeinurbitch]

Thanks for the vids... People actually pay to learn this shit.. I learned how to operate a skid steer from watching your vids

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

lol....thanks for the comment

[@adamn1915]

I learned in a hour 🤣 at the job site

[@timmccarthy6374]

They help a lot but you didn't learn how to run anything by watching or getting tips. You learned how by doing it. The tips and advice help but you have to do it. But ya better to get advice so as not to get bad habits. This rock truck video is worst one they have put out. The comments taught me more than the video.

[@timmccarthy6374]

You may have got the basics down but you probably didn't get the advice and important info in hour. I wouldn't want to work with you because your comment says you think you know it all and you don't.

[@pomegranatechannel]

What is the advantage of articulated trucks over the traditional ones?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Great question. So the question is really the advantage of an articulated vs rigid frame haul truck. Pretty much comes down to the application (use). Articulated trucks obviously have better maneuverability because of their articulated steering so work on tighter job sites. Most importantly is the ground conditions. Articulated are best when there are less than ideal job site conditions. They have 6 larger wheels and all-wheel drive so they work much better in softer and un-even conditions. A rigid frame haul truck is best used when there are established haul roads and usually hauling longer distances (rigid trucks can haul more and farther/faster). This is why generally you find rigid trucks in the mines that have these longer roads established and their projects are much longer in duration. Hope that helps. Would love to hear anyone else's thoughts on this.

[@pomegranatechannel]

@@HeavyMetalLearning That makes sense now. Thanks for the answer.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You're welcome!

[@justinmaddox1068]

@@HeavyMetalLearning also the articulation is for safety puposes. If you roll it say backing up to get loaded.... only the bed rolls not the cab.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

@@justinmaddox1068 Good point...thanks for the comment!

[@sikhosonkedikiso5446]

Does it need 14 or can do it with C1 10 ??

[@hiyonbet8770]

You leave this thing in neutral? Not park? With e brake on?