How to Operate a Motor Grader (OLD - see fixed audio version in comments)

[@1337LesPaul]

My dad was a finish bladehand for over 30 years. Much respect

[@samandbritt224]

Articulation is also useful in conjunction with leaning steer tires to prevent or reduce side draft (tendency of the machine to be pulled toward the toe end of the moldboard due to weight/drag of the load on the blade). The idea is to swing the frame toward the toe end of the board and lean the tires toward the heel end (soil discharge side) this will put a bit more pressure on the steers and increase the width of the tracking area creating a more stable platform and also increasing front traction to a degree. Only downside is you can't use as much power as the machine frame is strongest in the centered position. More articulation = higher risk of damage to the articulation joint and cylinders. Most commonly seen when cutting steep slopes where the machine is sideways to the hill vs going uphill or downhill (think Talladega or Daytona speedways) in this situation its usually easier to cut high to low and have the machine articulated to the high side, with the drive axles being closer to the bottom of the slope and the nose of the frame pointed towards the top, with the tires also leaned towards the high side of the slope (opposite of what you'd do on flat ground). This puts the moldboard at a much sharper angle across the frame but decreases the tendency of the machine to slide down the slope.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Excellent advice, very detailed. Thank you for the comment

[@rc7175]

Quick tip when cutting slop off. Angle the moldboard more so it flows off the blade and not pushing it like a dozer would and roll the blade back more.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome advice...thanks for sharing!

[@pnp9200]

Never realized that's complex machine. I always thought those guy just drop the blade and watch laser level. Thanks for another educational video.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

yeah....motor graders are probably the most complex and toughest to master. If you find a good motor grader operator they are like GOLD!

[@sillarsshenanigans]

Fantastic video. I'm getting trained on a 16m soon. Good to see some of the controls before jumping in the machine

[@paulmontagner6360]

I was a grader operator 30 years ago did alot on a cat 12 G didnt have joy sticks looks like fun to operate these new ones

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@rustyh1686]

30 years, I bet your a grumpy old bastard🤣🤣🤣. Just jokin mate. I drive a watercart, and sometimes a posi, backhoe, tipper etc. but mostly watercart on new subdivisions, so spend alot of time stringing and rolling with grader operaters. And although we usually have a great operater, alot of them have a reputation for being grumpy bastards, probably because it is a high pressure job for an operater when you are under the pump, running gravel, trying to trim, and dealing with gear jammers and watercart drivers, roller drivers, useless labourers etc. Anyway , Im hoping old mate is going to give me a bit of a run in his tomorrow, which is a joystick one, same as the one in video, but a 140

[@rustyh1686]

Thanks, Im going to try to get the grader operater to let me in the seat for 15 minutes tomorrow, so thanks for the run down👍

[@catalickconverta6823]

my first time on a 3 tonne digger today watching these videos has helped man

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Love to hear that! Thanks for the comment!

[@catalickconverta6823]

@@HeavyMetalLearning my second day went great ill have a ticket in no time😁

[@air1060]

Rookie!!! Called something a digger lol .

[@nevillemuthabali3188]

Hi,Am enjoying your teaching which is really good as I prepare myself joining a machine operating school.

[@alangriff1]

Another great tuition vid. Really wish I was younger now...

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@rem45acp]

I love that denim blue color for that grader! Figured the blade would have an auto leveling where you punch in a grade angle. If it's entirely manual that requires a lot of skill. Definitely more complex than a wheel loader.

[@rustyh1686]

I reckon one of the most complex machines to operate. Im yet to have a go. They do have ones with gradecontrol, gps, and even auto leveling I believe. But even with automatic heights, there is so much other stuff on a grader to operate still. I take my hat off to grader operaters, and completly understand why they become grumpy old bastards with the complacated machine and quite often high pressure jobs

[@TKSavz]

You can have gps set up on these I run one that is setup with gps because I do a lot of building pads so I need to see what finish grade is

[@danietkissenle]

Ive been learning on an old austin western grader for plowing snow. Im actually getting pretty ok

[@ajalhopkinz8328]

Specially thanks to you Sandbox guys!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment.

[@140ex5]

Hate the M models, ironically the new cab design is more restrictive for keeping your heel visible when blade angle beyond 15 deg. I will keep my H style blade for as long as possible.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@needmotochanel5904]

Thank you for sharing video for machine operator very great job thank you sir god bless more video waching from Riyadh KSA PMV inspection

[@tysondaniels6001]

Awesome short video 👍🏾 thanks for sharing all ur videos, just doing a HEO course with Dozers, excavators, rock truck,grader, loader,backhoes and definitely been watching ur videos sir,👍🏾 thanks for sharing and teaching us the basics of operation much appreciated sir.

[@NirmalSingh-ux8jm]

I learnt a lot from your VDO

[@shanedenton6221]

Inching pedal not a cluch

[@callmewheels4806]

You were Partially correct on Some of the description but it’s best to leave instruction of a blade to a blade hand. There is almost NO relationship from a dozer to a blade as you refer to in the video. A blade is a Finish tool and is far too complex to generalize the control and moldboard functions.

[@takumif7056]

Could always use a little refresher 👌🏽

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Refresher training is always good.

[@NirmalSingh-ux8jm]

Ilove your teaching telent

[@PassionateTrainer]

awesome presentation!.. keep moving on brother..

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

thanks for the comment!

[@davidmitchell9586]

i like these M model s, its quick and easy to adapt,, all joy stick all the same principle digger, dozer , grader good for all rounders, yes the grader can do without the steering column, but unlike the loader without a steering,, its not the same,, [o[ must be the pavers company colour,, blue tats awesome,, sick of yellow, cheers to them Paver's loaning their new machine for the video, its ok calling it a clutch ,new bees wont know what a inching pedal is,, Video and audio was fine and ok on my laptop the whole video was top stuff like all your mobile Plant videos,, u speak and explain better then any assessor and trainers out there at the moment,,, doing a great think on tube for free,,,top show,, thumps up, From a All rounder ,

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@elderpraqueles5051]

thank you very much sir.it helps me a lot..I mean your videos

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome!

[@vitordias5787]

cool i am a Portuguese grader oparator and i work with a 120 M plus

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@johnnyhart340]

I run a older 770 and grade dirt roads I pull the ditch in 4th gear little over idle with tires tilted all the I grade the road articulated in 3rd gear full throttle

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment

[@pearllllllll]

Like to see that

[@MrVik5]

Thx sir...awesome video as always..can you do a tutorial for a back hoe loader plz?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yes, hoping to someday. We don’t generally have backhoes on site so will have to wait until we rent one sometime.

[@MrVik5]

@@HeavyMetalLearning All right sir..will wait for it as you are the best tutor!!

[@Andyru82]

Thanks mate was good!

[@cobyniss5097]

Sir you're genius and i love you so much but i dont know if you can teach me how to operate all the machines cos I'm addicted to machines.... Or maybe your contact

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Hmmm...Challenge accepted!

[@jorgearellano7017]

Cool stuff. Could you do a roller or soil compactor next?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks. Will see if we can get one of those for a training vid.

[@rustyh1686]

There really isnt much to a roller, steering wheel. A lever on your right which simply push forward and drives forward, pull back and drive back. And a switch on the joystick will turn vibe on and off. usually a switch for park brake and a switch or dial to turn your revs up. That is a single drum padfoot or smooth drum anyway. There is also alot of different types of rollers👍

[@lucasvarani5796]

It's an "inching pedal" not a a "clutch"

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for correction.

[@quintinwilcox7617]

What is the difference between inching pedal vs clutch?

[@albertjones6176]

@@quintinwilcox7617 you only use it when creeping around tight areas when you would need to move slower than your lowest gear will allow, not for taking off.

[@user-lo8jk9qx7l]

Hi Osama from Algeria I want to work in the company jhon deere on a grader machine I have 3 years experience and thank you

[@tongeventsmediahimself7906]

Why didnt u fixed Audio on LEFT CHANNEL ?

[@WayneCook306]

Cat must have run out of yellow paint that day, Or it was almost knock off time Friday afternoon..

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

It’s different..I like different!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

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[@jayshreeram9907]

Super garedar

[@yousefysf5769]

wow thanks

[@SenorAhole]

I just bought your T shirt!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome....we just started selling those. You’ll have to let us know how you like it (it’s a new online vendor we are using)

[@227giorgio]

I wish there add a auto level like a loader so the blade levels for like roads and u can use one control fir both sides. It's stupid how they have not added that by now

[@craiger9313]

They’ve had laser and gps on graders for years now

[@227giorgio]

@@craiger9313 ddeerrrrr I'm talking about no GPS no nothing just stock

[@javaquickscope7300]

Thx for teaching my left ear

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah...we are posting an updated episode with the audio fixed. Sorry about that!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Fixed in this new version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpybgqhsl9qdrq8

[@lulusanchez2831]

Keep it up bro!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@SHYAMlimbusyohooComLimbu]

Hi I'm gerder operator I like it mescen.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks!

[@jumbradoone4164]

How many days to know this operation iwana learn it.

[@ethioqatartube9109]

nice

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Josephpaulight-gv1pd]

Not the new one The old motor grader system of operation please

[@oshebezzgeorge6372]

Is it possible for the ripper to be installed on this model

[@wanjaundera3655]

I think using joystick as a steering wheel isn't a good idea. I'm okay with the rest of the operation

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

It's definitely a little awkward at first, but I think for a new operator it will probably be easier over time. Thanks for the comment!

[@alextorres6146]

Are all graders manual just wondering?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Not sure exactly what you mean "manual". Most of the new ones have many "auto" features depending on what piece you are referencing.

[@alextorres6146]

ExtremeSandbox I meant if most of them are manual transmission

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

@@alextorres6146 Yes....but not sure if I would call it gears like in a manual transmission. I don't know if I could answer that technically, maybe another operator can comment on this?

[@JB-bp6rw]

That blue is horrendous

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Ehhh...it grew on me...it’s different

[@asherdie]

A Dozer is a sledge hammer, a grader is a body hammer.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

NICE!

[@oxidzero7566]

Bad audio on ear phone but still like it

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment. Was there a specific timestamp that you noticed issues with the audio? We have heard this feedback before but can't find the issues on our end.

[@oxidzero7566]

@@HeavyMetalLearning Try putting on earphones

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah, now we hear it. Sounds like just one channel went through. We are trying to see if there is a way to fix it without having to completely re-upload a new video replacement. Thanks

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Fixed : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpybgqhsl9qdrq8

[@chadbaire8931]

Same here on the audio issues. It seems to be out of sync.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Can you let us know at what portion (time stamp) are you hearing issues? We’ve checked and aren’t hearing any issues on our end. Can anyone else share if they are having issues or if it is fine for them?

[@chadbaire8931]

@@HeavyMetalLearning For me it is silence until 12 seconds in and then some music plays until about 41 seconds and then more silence. It seems to be across all the quality levels for me.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Fixed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpybgqhsl9qdrq8

[@emmanuelstevenson2601]

I got my ears on

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

yay

[@jayshreeram9907]

Hii

[@HarryHov]

First blue grader I've ever seen... check out Tru.X truth Excavation

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah, first blue one we had seen as well. And totally love those green machines out in Hawaii!

[@rc7175]

@@HeavyMetalLearning You can get them in any colour you want. I've seen them in hot pink and black with 3M Cat stickers as well.

[@w0wnoothernames]

Its all in the ass...-every old school operator at our pit

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Hey everyone - we fixed the audio issues and re-posted. Sorry about that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpybgqhsl9qdrq8

[@mousnous7377]

Komatsu and caterpillar 🤔🤔🤔

[@MuhammadRashid-ie4bm]

Looking for job

[@nimalipiyangika4055]

Supiri waldan

[@leetemple8147]

Where is your hardhat 😂

[@carlsenden8750]

120G for ever. Gnome sane?😜

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

hmmmmm....no

[@joecog8949]

Old, really? A touch screen instead of manual levers. Who is he kidding?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

hmmmmm....quite the jokester

[@jaywhite2847]

I'm cringing watching you use that inching pedal as a clutch. These machines don't need to be "clutched" when changing direction.

[@albertjones6176]

I'm there with you, you'd be surprised how many actual operators use that as a clutch. If they'd only look behind the seat and read the manual.

[@jcsalscheider2925]

I have been running a blade for about 15 years. And yeah on the newer models you don't have to use the inching pedal/clutch. But if you're running a older machine's say a 140g use the pedal on shifting it will be easier on you and the machine. Cuz the older models shift very hard

[@laytenmcgregor111]

No audio

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Hey Layten, sorry for the issue. Everything appears working correctly on our end. Have you tried it on multiple devices? Might be muted or an issue with your device.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Fixed: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpybgqhsl9qdrq8

[@micksedunary7304]

Given that a 12, 120, 130 and 140 are road legal in Australia how do you get through roadworthy without a steering wheel? If that clown was driving one of my graders I'd sack his sorry arse

[@MuhammadRashid-ie4bm]

I am grader operator

[@simonsantander248]

DONT BRING IT TO MIAMI FL. GRAFFITERS WILL MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A CIRCUS ON WHEELS.....

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

True enough

[@corghhh]

For the love of God why would you paint a motor grader blue ?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Company colors...I like it!

[@garretlux4850]

That thing looks sick lol

[@Dirtybandz_6.7]

Look like shit

[@aaronboyer5407]

Why does this guy look like Jonah Hill’s twin brother?

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Maybe it’s actually Jonah Hill????

[@cameronrussell9362]

It's not a clutch. It's a inching pedal. 🤦‍♂️

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

If that’s the largest error you found we’ll mark that as a win

[@cameronrussell9362]

Heavy Metal Learning You also don't need the "clutch" to move forward and reverse. Just pull that lever into gear and off you go.

[@steeleexpressllc990]

Guy doesn't possess the skills of a 6 month apprentice, and he's recording videos o how to be an operator ?? Do not disrespect my 40+ year industry & Journeyman trade with this amateur BS videos. Get a job (you've got to be better at something else). Or are you just looking for an easy KZbin check ?

[@UrMomGreen.]

Bad audio

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

hmmm....sorry. Doesn't appear to be any issues on the video itself. Have you tried on multiple devices? Wondering if the issue could be on the device you are using.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Fixed : kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpybgqhsl9qdrq8

[@Dirtybandz_6.7]

Ruined that grader painting it

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Nah....sometimes different is good!

[@Dirtybandz_6.7]

Ya I can see that but I just really like the stock look

[@HarryHov]

It's a bulldozer....

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Ish

[@adanpena8611]

Thanks for video,always learning on you tube.

[@davidfrench1857]

This guy never shuts up! Start the FKN machine!