Bulldozer Training (Beginner) | Heavy Equipment Operator Training

Published 2020-04-16
How to Operate a Bulldozer - 2020 Tutorial, entry level. We’ve taken feedback from our viewers on our previous Bulldozer 101 videos to bring you new and improved training. We will go over the basics of controls, driving and parking in our Komatsu D61PX Bulldozer. Have a question or comment? Leave one below!

Komatsu D61PX bulldozer info: bit.ly/3a6D4qU

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All Comments (21)
  • You are a fantastic tutor, I like the way you keep it simple and not turn everything into rocket science. Great video!!
  • @adelarsen9776
    Hi Guys, Excellent video. All good. 1) Float function can be utilised for forward pushing when clearing scrub and trees. When you are on moderately hard ground pushing scrub, bush and trees, the float function can assist in creating a large rolling pile of sticks and logs without the weight of it digging into the ground. In short, float forward in thick / heavy bush where there is enough small pieces passing under the blade preventing digging in. 2) As for back-blading. That's fine. The most wear is on the cutting edge and bolts and they are very hard. It's not a problem. As a part of working a dozer, back-blading is probably less than 1% of the work. 3) When both tracks turn opposite to each other it's called "track counter rotation". As was stated in this video, it's best to not make a lot of acute manoeuvres. Sometimes you have to but a good operator will make slow gradual turns to prevent leaving bomb craters everywhere. Less wear and less work is good. 4) The greatest tip I can recommend to any new operator is to control the blade. Know where it is and adjust sparingly. If you are constantly creating trenches, corrugations and wash boards then you're adjusting too much and most likely trying to push too much material too quickly. Gradual in, gradual out. Whilst the greatest efficiency is with a full blade, don't try to get that full blade right at the start of a pass. Gradual in, gradual out. Watch the blade and don't jerk on the control. When you get experienced you realise how little you touch the blade control. This is a good presentation with the operator being humble, non-assuming and self deprecating. Good work. Valuable for the learner and the experienced operator. Thanks :-)
  • @donepton3084
    Just wanna say a huge thanks ,I passed my test 19.06.2021 and gotta say watching your videos, tips and tricks were a huge help . Keep up the great work.
  • I have been spending a lot of shillings on data to surf the internet for years. You have just showed me the real value of YouTube! In my country, coming across a bulldozer, etc is a privilege, getting chance how to drive one is almost a miracle! I'm glad to have the chance to learn how to operate one here! Keep it up. I'd have to pay through the nose to have someone train me like you do!
  • Desperately want to learn the basics so that I can build my own farm pond. THIS IS SO VERY HELPFUL!!! Thank You
  • @fabtkt3507
    hello, I am a beginner machinery driver, I am currently driving a 2021 komatsu pw 118 MR wheel excavator, I love komatsu, the interior and the modern equipment such as camera and electronic sensors, thank you very much, I know, now also drive a bulldozer :)
  • @IronMan-vh1yo
    I work in a construction company on those machines and your videos help me alot. Thank you so much! Keep up the good work!
  • Man is doing a great job. Being a young operator since 2018 back dragging for finish gets rid of track marks. Every operation has its use. If you finish pushing forward, do better.
  • @adventurez2727
    Been driving these operation machine ( like dozer, JCB , pickup truck etc..) I really like your channel. Learned so much and still learning
  • @deanmendoza546
    your videos showing a clear info on how to operate..thank you sir ure such a great tutor
  • Wanting to rent a dozer for a month to clear some paths in our woods and reshape a field. This was very helpful. Thanks.
  • @VINAYAK.VINAYAK.
    ವಿಡಿಯೋ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿದೆ ಸರ್ ಅದ್ಬುತ ❤️ Very Thankyou So Much Sir 🎉😊
  • Thank you because of your video I learned a lot and now i am now a heavy equipment operator. I use to operate the excavator I never thought that this is that hard to operate. and i love it aside of its easy job it has a good pay also. its my first time to do this kind of job, most of my previous job are inline in the food and beverage.
  • @rodneyhamid6805
    Keep educating us, keep all the good work and thanks for keeping it simple
  • @rchesnutt9850
    I learned on the d-37 and d39 and komatsu machines..... I run a bunch of old antiquated junk mail and nothing compares and nothing will make you a better operator than a better piece of equipment...👍
  • @Prorex1911
    I used to run a Volvo L110 loader a lot, and loved it! Did a little bit of a track hoe too. I miss doing it. You did a great job in the video. Makes me want to get back into it, just don’t want to travel for work anymore.
  • @ashleysilk5104
    Hi. I love these machines. Never operated them. But want to. It's like going to school watching the teacher show us how to operate it
  • @jeffglaser3197
    Wow! So different than the Dozer I learned on back in the 70's! Love it. Great video. Thanks.