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Posted By Garry Leeson
Hi
I have been asked whether the bucket on an excavator should be lowered, or raised, when being driven on a public road? and does carrying a load have any bearing on this?
Is there any definitive guidance available on this, and where could this be found?
Many Thanks
Garry
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Posted By garyh
I don't know the answer to this question, but it is precisely the type of issue that would be covered in the training of the driver?
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Posted By Ali
I would have thought lowered with / without the load. You need to see where you're driving and not hit any obstacles above cab height (power lines etc). Also, the lower the bucket the lower the centre of gravity, hence the greater the stability.
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Posted By Vicky Smith
I used to work for a very well known Civil company. The bucket should be driven in the downward position. However the vehicle should not be used as a general vehicle (i.e we had someone that use to drive to work and back in his)
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Posted By Pete Longworth
There's a guy who lives near to me who drives his JCB to work every day. You can always tell when he's around by the huge tailback of traffic behind him. Fortunately I don't take that route to work anymaore.
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Posted By Vicky Smith
We had a number of people complaining regarding the same thing. Also the vehicle was not taxed and insured like a normal vehicle!.
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Posted By LMR
taxed, insured and plated with the bucket in a rested position (usually downward) backhoe (if applicable) tucked and secured.
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