Allan M
Well-Known Member
I've been clearing land and digging a road on a steep hillside. To make sure my downhill track is on virgin soil I've had to dig about 6 feet down on the uphill side as I notch a road below a ridge line. Doing so I create a lot of loose material. While using my 2 foot bucket I find that after scooping and dumping a large percentage of the uphill material to the downhill side I still have a lot of dirt to move. I've been using bucket side swing to push the dirt to the downhill side. I've been told by the manufacturer's rep not to use bucket side swing for moving material: "It puts extra wear on bushings, bearings, joints, etc... and that the excavator isn't designed for much side swing pressure." That said, I'm just moving loose dirt. Any thoughts? Does this practice cause excessive wear on my boom, arm, bucket, joints, etc...?
Thanks for the input. Allan
Thanks for the input. Allan