Mate, that was a cracker presentation, great, commonsense commentary from a pro driver, good graphics. Really appreciate you imparting your experience in these videos, well done. Also, it must be kick arse fun to drive a big mother like that, I’m so bloody jealous
It's unreal how much dirt these 11 carry dozers can carry. Operating a 10 after being in these makes them feel like a 7. Thanks for the compliment. Really appreciate it.
I always cut from the front to the back when doing a cut to fill then once the cut is on grade clean up from the back to the front feeding the windrows into the slot and taking it forward. When stripping topsoil, start, at the back and work forward that way the windrows can be swept into the slots and carried forwards as U clean up so U are always working in a slot. Still operating dozers after 54 yrs in the seat.
54 years!!!!! I definitely understand the passion for the machine and the reward when you leave a good job. Im 12 years in, I can't fathom doing a half century in the seat. 😂
I use the same principle when I use the snow blower.....nothing falls off the side. Instead of only being able to take half of my width i use this and it’s faster and cleaner. After taking out the middle...go back and take the windrows
I reckon Back to front is when the Site is fairly steep to start with hence Doze out the High End where the Dozer will actually be not far of level when filling the blade- hence efficient on fuel
Great job describing the technique. I usually make my first pass back to front just to establish the orientation of all the slots in the work area. And then slot dose Front to Back. Cutting down hill to so I have gravity assisting in cutting the hard material. Ones I have a blade full in the slot a lot of times you can push in 2nd gear because you’re not cutting but you still have a full blade.
I used to do a lot of overburden stripping at a placer gold mine with a D9G and a semi u blade. I used what I called a funnel & trough system. Very much like what is shown here. I could pick up the load in low gear and then shift into 2nd gear and almost carry the load forward to the deposit area thanks to the windrows.
Looks like thee amount of a truck n pup in that "pick up blade"? I thought thats what you called it. But all that material looks so soft almost like puffy sand, which would be the oppisite of what we have here in San Diego. Most of the time we have to make many passes with 2 rippers, the material here is all mixed in, sometimes gouging out 12" minus rock... I hate it. Haven't been on the 11 in 7yrs but I can't forget how much experience and strain I was given those times. Miss to love...to hate it. By the way, is that Aussi material there where you are filming...??
Nice video mate I'm new dozer operator but I'm experience operator in other machines like loader, grader and excavator..and dozer Is my new machine to me tnx mate
When the front section is too low, u may want to build it up or not be able to drop the front height any lower. Slot dozing on steep hills/slopes. If u start at the front you will increase the angle and risk not being able to back up it.
Hey, so another question for you I am currently operating a D155 Komatsu and I Have another question for you. When I’m doing cleanup with smaller windrows find myself creating up and downs once in a while. Am I not looking at something correctly on the dozer or is there something else which could help me with my technique to improve more of an even grade while I am pushing the smaller windrows?
Hey bud, I know the feeling you're talking about. Do your initial pushes in first gear, bulk out most of the material, and leave about 100mm on the floor. Next, final trim that 100mm off the best you can. The trick is to always have at least 1/4 blade full when trimming to stabilise your blade. On your final pass to clean up small windrows, use 2nd but decelerate to about half revs/speed. The floor is already trimmed and at height, so your tracks will hold level while you thin, carry, and spread the last of the small windrows. Try that
Dont play with your blade so much. Smaller movements until you refine where its needed. When you dive in too much, you pull up too much to counteract. Then you start "making waves"
@@justdozing7727 thank you, as I’ve looked in TH-cam to help refine my skills from operators that have much more experience than I do. Your channel is very descriptive and easy to understand. I appreciate your response.
I'll try to make one soon. It's the same principle as this video. The one thing you have to refine and focus on is your initial drop-in. If you cut in to steep, you won't be able to reverse up it. Take 2 dozer lengths to fill your blade instead of one.
The tailings dam is huge. Tail into 1 section. When that is full, work around the dam. After a few days, when the water has settled and the sand is dry, push that section out to build up new and higher walls. Keep moving around the dam in a clock or anticlockwise direction
Pushing rocks, pushing mountains. When the mountain gets big enough you move One mountain at a time. When the rocks get big enough you move One rock at a time. When a rock gets to be a concern stop concentrating on the mountain and concentrate on the rock.
Mate, that was a cracker presentation, great, commonsense commentary from a pro driver, good graphics. Really appreciate you imparting your experience in these videos, well done. Also, it must be kick arse fun to drive a big mother like that, I’m so bloody jealous
It's unreal how much dirt these 11 carry dozers can carry. Operating a 10 after being in these makes them feel like a 7. Thanks for the compliment. Really appreciate it.
Front to back also faciltates downhill dozing using the weight of the machine has gotta be most efficient
I always cut from the front to the back when doing a cut to fill then once the cut is on grade clean up from the back to the front feeding the windrows into the slot and taking it forward. When stripping topsoil, start, at the back and work forward that way the windrows can be swept into the slots and carried forwards as U clean up so U are always working in a slot. Still operating dozers after 54 yrs in the seat.
54 years!!!!! I definitely understand the passion for the machine and the reward when you leave a good job. Im 12 years in, I can't fathom doing a half century in the seat. 😂
You ain’t moving dirt till you got some windrows
Goodlord thats alot of dirt. Great video. I really enjoyed it.
Another good video thanks for sharing your knowledge in an easy to understand way
I use the same principle when I use the snow blower.....nothing falls off the side. Instead of only being able to take half of my width i use this and it’s faster and cleaner. After taking out the middle...go back and take the windrows
front to back is my favorite
I reckon Back to front is when the Site is fairly steep to start with hence Doze out the High End where the Dozer will actually be not far of level when filling the blade- hence efficient on fuel
Spot on 👍
I wonder how much dirt he carries back and sprinkles out each pass.
Great job describing the technique. I usually make my first pass back to front just to establish the orientation of all the slots in the work area. And then slot dose Front to Back. Cutting down hill to so I have gravity assisting in cutting the hard material. Ones I have a blade full in the slot a lot of times you can push in 2nd gear because you’re not cutting but you still have a full blade.
It's good to hear when someone knows what they're doing. That is spot on common sense
Thanks for the new upload been waiting for these 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I used to do a lot of overburden stripping at a placer gold mine with a D9G and a semi u blade. I used what I called a funnel & trough system. Very much like what is shown here. I could pick up the load in low gear and then shift into 2nd gear and almost carry the load forward to the deposit area thanks to the windrows.
Perfect. Use the windrows as guides and a hold for the sides, cut until you get a full blade, then go into carry mode. Spot on
Looks like thee amount of a truck n pup in that "pick up blade"? I thought thats what you called it. But all that material looks so soft almost like puffy sand, which would be the oppisite of what we have here in San Diego. Most of the time we have to make many passes with 2 rippers, the material here is all mixed in, sometimes gouging out 12" minus rock... I hate it. Haven't been on the 11 in 7yrs but I can't forget how much experience and strain I was given those times. Miss to love...to hate it. By the way, is that Aussi material there where you are filming...??
Yep- once the blade is full it just needs Skating through to its destination- no point trying fill a full blade coz it just boils off the sides
Wish you would post videos again mate! Really enjoy them and ready to start slot dozing!
Just quit my job as a supervisor, so I'll take some time off. I intend to make a few more vids off of previous footage. 🤘
Nice video mate I'm new dozer operator but I'm experience operator in other machines like loader, grader and excavator..and dozer Is my new machine to me tnx mate
Get amongst it mate.
They're an awesome machine to learn. I have heaps of footage so I'll upload more as soon as I can. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Legend,so simple how you explained it. Thanks again
Thanks for the great video.. normally in what situation do you use back to front carry?
When the front section is too low, u may want to build it up or not be able to drop the front height any lower.
Slot dozing on steep hills/slopes. If u start at the front you will increase the angle and risk not being able to back up it.
Pleas upload more videos!! Find it very helpful and interesting!! THANK YOU
Hey, so another question for you I am currently operating a D155 Komatsu and I Have another question for you. When I’m doing cleanup with smaller windrows find myself creating up and downs once in a while. Am I not looking at something correctly on the dozer or is there something else which could help me with my technique to improve more of an even grade while I am pushing the smaller windrows?
Hey bud, I know the feeling you're talking about.
Do your initial pushes in first gear, bulk out most of the material, and leave about 100mm on the floor. Next, final trim that 100mm off the best you can. The trick is to always have at least 1/4 blade full when trimming to stabilise your blade.
On your final pass to clean up small windrows, use 2nd but decelerate to about half revs/speed.
The floor is already trimmed and at height, so your tracks will hold level while you thin, carry, and spread the last of the small windrows.
Try that
@@justdozing7727
Thank you I’ll give it a try
That's some cream dirt there mate. Do you get into the rock much?
@fairinyoo yeh there is a fair bit here
Nice vid mate👌
any plans on making dumps? specifically talking about ramping it slightly depending on the material and working corners? cheers man
I used to have that exact video here but it was deleted. I'll remake it. 👍
@@justdozing7727 where's the remake ya big stud muffin
🤣 taking the laptop to work next week. I'll have a crack if I get some time 😚
Where is it located
Australia
Can I get a job there
I'm a dozer excavator & wheel loader operator
There is lots of work in Australia for all machine operators
How can I get a job in Australia
Could you please do me a favour to get a job
great video!
Thankyou
What is the good technique to teach me when I’m pushing to have less of the up-and-downs
Dont play with your blade so much. Smaller movements until you refine where its needed.
When you dive in too much, you pull up too much to counteract. Then you start "making waves"
@@justdozing7727 thank you, as I’ve looked in TH-cam to help refine my skills from operators that have much more experience than I do. Your channel is very descriptive and easy to understand. I appreciate your response.
Any video of slothing in a hill?
I'll try to make one soon. It's the same principle as this video. The one thing you have to refine and focus on is your initial drop-in.
If you cut in to steep, you won't be able to reverse up it.
Take 2 dozer lengths to fill your blade instead of one.
How do your guys tailings work?
The tailings dam is huge. Tail into 1 section. When that is full, work around the dam. After a few days, when the water has settled and the sand is dry, push that section out to build up new and higher walls. Keep moving around the dam in a clock or anticlockwise direction
Abit better work then pushing to those units aye haha.I see a few jobs going for you guys.. hopefully i get a look in! lol@@justdozing7727
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Amen to that sir 🙏
lucky buggah ,s pushing butter , try push🎉 some rocks next time
Hahaha hopefully my days of pushing rock are over. This is cream 🥳
Pushing rocks, pushing mountains. When the mountain gets big enough you move One mountain at a time. When the rocks get big enough you move One rock at a time. When a rock gets to be a concern stop concentrating on the mountain and concentrate on the rock.
반갑습니다 im south korea ~
A long way from my home 🤣 good to see Im getting world wide views ✌️