Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[California]

I've heard some areas add it into asphalt for roadways too.

Hopefully the technology has improved. One of the last field audits I did before I retired was at a resurfacing project across the Mojave Desert where miles of asphalt paving that included rubber, had failed. Hot truck tires had lifted the paving and made long ruts. Removing and replacing that mess was underway when I did a routine review of contractor-payment source documents.

That was an enjoyable trip. The desert is gorgeous with wildflowers around Easter, pleasantly warm, near silent. That jobsite visit was as nice as a vacation.

The project engineer there wasn't pleased that somebody had invented this new paving material that wasn't suitable for his hot desert location.

 

[TMGT]

No problems with the rubber infused asphalt in the VA climate that I've seen, seems to hold up pretty well.

 

[Norm W]

That video had what is called a suicide load. It looks as though the driver may have survived, as the cab was forced forward and the load went over it. Usually the load goes through the cab. The driver would be in hurting shape though.

 

[Diggin It]

Proper and sufficient ballasting?

 

[lilranch2001]

His front tire is all but flat

 

[CobyRupert]

Looks sufficient, the back tires are on the ground. Plus he may not be able to raise the forks any higher to make it any more dangerous.
Front tires could use some air though.

 

[s219]

His front tire is all but flat

Good god, the things people overlook when doing something stupid....

 

[Diggin It]

So, we think a person standing on the 3 pt is safe?

 

[Code54]

Not the best idea in the world but guessing by the surrounding they most likely didn't have much to work with. Looks like a small residential job and maybe one rock to move.
Kind of like a ride on Dingo - you stand on the back of them and lift with the loader arms. Just better keep it low and slow.

 

[CobyRupert]

Yep. He has four points of contact on an almost stationary object.