Do you know these 8 points to prevent the excavator from overturning when going up and down slopes?
Posted: Mar 4th, '25, 02:05
It is not a simple matter for an excavator to go uphill and downhill. Not every operator is an experienced driver! There is a saying that goes, "You can't eat hot tofu in a hurry." In order to avoid accidents when driving an excavator, don't be impatient when going uphill and downhill. You must master some operating skills. Let me share with you the experience of experienced drivers going uphill and downhill. Pay special attention to these points!
1. Observe the surrounding situation carefully
First of all, the excavator must be carefully observed before going uphill and downhill, and have a preliminary judgment on the actual angle of the slope to see if it is within the controllable range of the excavator operation. If necessary, the material on the upper half of the slope can be shaken to the lower half to reduce the angle of the slope. In addition, if it has just rained, the road surface is too slippery to go uphill and downhill.
2. Remember to fasten your seat belt
Most operators do not have the habit of wearing seat belts. When going downhill, if they do not wear seat belts, the operator will lean forward. I still want to remind everyone to develop good driving habits.
3. Clear the stones when climbing or going downhill
Whether climbing or going downhill, you must first clear the surrounding obstacles, especially the larger stones. When climbing, not very large stones will cause the excavator tracks to slip, and it will be too late if an accident occurs.
4. The guide wheel should be in front when driving on the slope
When the excavator is going downhill, the guide wheel should be in front to tighten the upper track to prevent the body from sliding forward under the action of gravity when parking and causing danger. When the direction of the joystick is opposite to the direction of the equipment, it is easy to cause danger.
5. Don't forget to put down the bucket when going up and downhill
There is another point that needs special attention when the excavator goes up and downhill, that is, put down the excavator bucket and keep it about 20~30cm from the ground. When a dangerous situation occurs, you can immediately put down the working device to keep the excavator stable and stop it from sliding down.
6. Go up and down the slope directly
The excavator should face the slope when climbing. It is best not to turn on the slope, which is easy to cause rollover or landslide. Before driving on the ramp, you need to check the hardness of the ramp surface. Whether going uphill or downhill, remember that the cab must face the direction of travel.
7. Go forward at a constant speed when going downhill
When going downhill, the excavator should keep moving at a constant speed, and the speed of the crawler forward should be consistent with the speed of lifting the boom, so that the bucket support force will not be too large and the crawler will be suspended in the air.
8. Try not to park on the ramp
The excavator should be parked on a flat road. When it must be parked on a ramp, gently insert the bucket into the ground, open the excavator arm (about 120 degrees), and put a block under the crawler. This will ensure stability and non-slip.
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1. Observe the surrounding situation carefully
First of all, the excavator must be carefully observed before going uphill and downhill, and have a preliminary judgment on the actual angle of the slope to see if it is within the controllable range of the excavator operation. If necessary, the material on the upper half of the slope can be shaken to the lower half to reduce the angle of the slope. In addition, if it has just rained, the road surface is too slippery to go uphill and downhill.
2. Remember to fasten your seat belt
Most operators do not have the habit of wearing seat belts. When going downhill, if they do not wear seat belts, the operator will lean forward. I still want to remind everyone to develop good driving habits.
3. Clear the stones when climbing or going downhill
Whether climbing or going downhill, you must first clear the surrounding obstacles, especially the larger stones. When climbing, not very large stones will cause the excavator tracks to slip, and it will be too late if an accident occurs.
4. The guide wheel should be in front when driving on the slope
When the excavator is going downhill, the guide wheel should be in front to tighten the upper track to prevent the body from sliding forward under the action of gravity when parking and causing danger. When the direction of the joystick is opposite to the direction of the equipment, it is easy to cause danger.
5. Don't forget to put down the bucket when going up and downhill
There is another point that needs special attention when the excavator goes up and downhill, that is, put down the excavator bucket and keep it about 20~30cm from the ground. When a dangerous situation occurs, you can immediately put down the working device to keep the excavator stable and stop it from sliding down.
6. Go up and down the slope directly
The excavator should face the slope when climbing. It is best not to turn on the slope, which is easy to cause rollover or landslide. Before driving on the ramp, you need to check the hardness of the ramp surface. Whether going uphill or downhill, remember that the cab must face the direction of travel.
7. Go forward at a constant speed when going downhill
When going downhill, the excavator should keep moving at a constant speed, and the speed of the crawler forward should be consistent with the speed of lifting the boom, so that the bucket support force will not be too large and the crawler will be suspended in the air.
8. Try not to park on the ramp
The excavator should be parked on a flat road. When it must be parked on a ramp, gently insert the bucket into the ground, open the excavator arm (about 120 degrees), and put a block under the crawler. This will ensure stability and non-slip.
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for more info just visit our website at www.bonovogroup.com
contact # : +86 158 6218 2088
email : sales@bonovogroup.com