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Proper way to turn a 70000# excavator

jonno634

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I do... lift one end up by pushing down, then turn with tracks and swing. Especially on soft ground.
 
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CM1995

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Nothing wrong with turning like that just do it smoothly to save on impacting the UC. Actually I think it's easier on the UC doing this than grinding one track one direction and one the other.
 
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