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Learning proper truck loading techniques can help you save time and be more productive on the job. The Caterpillar experts share their tips.
A productive day on the jobsite starts with working effectively. We sat down with Caterpillar experts Ryan Neal and Amy Vincent to get their tips for proper truck loading, whether you’re using a large or mini excavator.
Efficient truck loading starts with proper loading position, which really depends on the size of the machine you’re using and how much visibility you have into the truck bed. For example, if you’re loading an articulated truck with a large excavator, you might load front to back since you have a better line of sight into the bed. If loading a tandem with a medium excavator, you don’t have the same visibility when it comes to the truck bed, so it’s easier to start in the center of the bed and load out in either direction.
With with smaller equipment such as mini excavators it's the same story; you would likely be loading something like a dump truck, so visibility into the truck bed is lacking. Because of that, you’d most likely load starting in the middle and work your way out.
There are a few things you can do to make truck loading a safer process:
Besides bench loading, there are other features and best practices that can help you with truck loading, depending on the size of your equipment.
Whatever machine you use, make sure you take full advantage of all the technological features found onboard to help you work more efficiently. Remember these tips and you’ll be a truck loading pro in no time.
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