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DAE ever try a 'gentle' approach with a full bucket on a steep grade and end up in a ditch?
I was hauling a full load of fill dirt down a 15% slope in a 988K last week and eased off the pedal to be smooth, but the whole rig started to slide sideways and I had to drop the bucket to stop from tipping.
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the_sean20d ago
Gentle" on a grade is asking for trouble, gotta stay in the gear.
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cooper.nathan19d ago
That 15% grade with a full bucket is no joke. Sean is right, gentle throttle on a slope like that breaks traction. You need the engine's pull to keep the tires planted and steering straight. Easing off just lets gravity take over, and then you're along for the ride. Dropping the bucket was the only move left to make. Always keep a solid bite in the gear on those hills.
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