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Been eyeballing my swing radius for years, turns out I was off by a solid foot
Had a close call yesterday moving a generator in a tight Philly lot, my spotter yelled 'stop' before I clipped a parked truck. Realized I've been trusting my gut on the radius instead of actually measuring from the chart in the cab. How do you guys double-check your swing in a cramped space without slowing the whole job down?
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adam7516mo ago
Most guys forget the chart is for a clean, flat surface. Throw in a slight slope or some loose gravel under your outriggers, and your pivot point shifts. That extra inch of sink on one side can add six inches to your swing radius at bumper height. I've seen it happen. Now I always do a quick walk around to check the ground before I even pull the chart out.
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janaallen6mo ago
Trust your gut until it gets you a smashed tail light and a screaming foreman. Grab a tape measure and mark your swing on the ground with chalk before you even start the engine, it takes two minutes. That chart in the cab isn't there for decoration, it's there because eyeballing it is how you buy someone a new truck.
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