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03/06/2022

22 SAFETY ITEMS TO CHECK ON A WHEELED EXCAVATOR

22 SAFETY ITEMS TO CHECK ON A WHEELED EXCAVATOR

OUR CUSTOMERS’ SAFETY COMES FIRST

At Maquinza, we pursue a common goal: to ensure the safety of our customers. For this reason, we ensure all our machines are 100% safe at the time of rental.

In this post we are going to list the main safety points to check on a wheeled excavator. Our technical department has drawn up an essential checklist of security features. These elements range from checking hydraulic systems, to checking safety switches or stability elements, among others.

We carry out this exhaustive review In Maquinza after each rental, whether for 5 days or 2 years. This maintenance guarantees that you are going to rent a 100% safe, fully trustworthy machine.

22 SAFETY ITEMS TO CHECK ON A WHEELED EXCAVATOR

This list consists of the following 22 checkpoints in one wheeled excavator:

1. Braking system.

2. Steering system.

3. Safety lever.

4. Roll-over protective structure (ROPS).

5. Overload warning switch.

6. Engine emergency stop switch.

7. Hydraulic pump control switch.

8. Rotating emergency light.

9. Working lights.

10. Road lights.

11. Reversing acoustic indicator.

12. Stabilisers.

13. Bulldozer blade.

14. Air conditioning.

15. Windshield wiper.

16. Horn.

17. Safety belt.

18. Side/rear safety camera.

19. Mirrors.

20. Service brake.

21. Parking brake.

22. Safety glass status

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