In river projects around tributaries of the Ganges in India and the Amazon River in Brazil, many small and medium-sized engineering teams participating in river regulation for the first time often make mistakes due to unfamiliarity with the operation of Medium Bulldozer — at best, the equipment breaks down for maintenance, and at worst, safety accidents such as rollovers occur. As the core equipment for river regulation, the correct operation of Medium Bulldozer directly determines project efficiency and safety. These "fatal mistakes" must be avoided.
Mistake 1: Ignoring water level check before starting
90% of beginners go straight to the cab before starting work, but forget to confirm the river water level. If the water level exceeds half the height of the Medium Bulldozer's tires, silt will seep into the engine compartment, which may damage the hydraulic pump at best, or cause a short circuit in the circuit at worst. Although Hengwang Medium Bulldozer is equipped with a ground clearance of 320-400mm (such as HW16D with a ground clearance of 400mm), the water level standard must be strictly followed — this is the first line of defense for equipment protection in river regulation.
Mistake 2: Deviating from the hard ground of the riverbank when moving
Rivers around the Amazon are mostly with soft silt foundations. Beginners often randomly drive on the river beach, resulting in the Medium Bulldozer's tracks getting stuck and unable to get out for a long time. Hengwang Medium Bulldozer has optional track plate widths of 510-660mm (such as HW22DE with track plate widths of 560/610mm), and the ground pressure is as low as 0.054kpa, which can enhance passability on muddy ground. However, in river regulation, it is still necessary to drive along the hard ground of the riverbank and use the track center distance design (such as 1880mm) to maintain the balance of the vehicle body.
Mistake 3: Moving forward first before lowering the blade during operation
When dredging, stepping on the accelerator to rush through the silt area and moving forward without lowering the blade first will cause splashed mud to block the radiator, leading to engine overheating. The blade of Hengwang Medium Bulldozer is made of thickened material (such as the upgraded blade thickness of HW13D) and supports 0-30° angle adjustment. In river regulation, the blade should be lowered close to the riverbed first, then pushed forward slowly, which can not only avoid equipment damage but also improve dredging efficiency.
Mistake 4: Ignoring details of daily equipment maintenance
The environment of river regulation is humid with much sediment. Beginners often neglect the lubrication of track link pitch (such as 190-216mm for Hengwang models), resulting in walking jams. It is recommended to clean the track silt after daily operation and check the carrier wheels and track rollers (2 carrier wheels + 6-7 track rollers on one side for Hengwang), which is the key to extending the service life of Medium Bulldozer.
Mistake 5: Illegally turning on steep river sections
Tributaries of the Ganges have many steep riverbanks. Sharp turns by beginners are likely to cause Medium Bulldozer to roll over. Although the minimum turning radius of Hengwang Medium Bulldozer is as low as 3300mm (such as HW22D), in river regulation, routes must be planned in advance. When the slope exceeds 30°, operation must be stopped — although its climbing capacity is designed to be ≥30°, safety must come first.
For teams participating in river regulation for the first time, choosing the right Medium Bulldozer can reduce operational risks. Hengwang models not only have durable designs such as reinforced chassis and plated blade arms but also provide operation guidance relying on the "four-dimensional integrated" service system. Now leave a message about your "years of experience in river regulation", and you can get the "Beginner's Medium Bulldozer Operation Video Tutorial" with recommendations of local training institutions, making river regulation operations safer and more efficient. If you need to match models, please feel free to inquire!
Mistake 1: Ignoring water level check before starting
90% of beginners go straight to the cab before starting work, but forget to confirm the river water level. If the water level exceeds half the height of the Medium Bulldozer's tires, silt will seep into the engine compartment, which may damage the hydraulic pump at best, or cause a short circuit in the circuit at worst. Although Hengwang Medium Bulldozer is equipped with a ground clearance of 320-400mm (such as HW16D with a ground clearance of 400mm), the water level standard must be strictly followed — this is the first line of defense for equipment protection in river regulation.
Mistake 2: Deviating from the hard ground of the riverbank when moving
Rivers around the Amazon are mostly with soft silt foundations. Beginners often randomly drive on the river beach, resulting in the Medium Bulldozerr's tracks getting stuck and unable to get out for a long time. Hengwang Medium Bulldozer has optional track plate widths of 510-660mm (such as HW22DE with track plate widths of 560/610mm), and the ground pressure is as low as 0.054kpa, which can enhance passability on muddy ground. However, in river regulation, it is still necessary to drive along the hard ground of the riverbank and use the track center distance design (such as 1880mm) to maintain the balance of the vehicle body.
Mistake 3: Moving forward first before lowering the blade during operation
When dredging, stepping on the accelerator to rush through the silt area and moving forward without lowering the blade first will cause splashed mud to block the radiator, leading to engine overheating. The blade of Hengwang Medium Bulldozer is made of thickened material (such as the upgraded blade thickness of HW13D) and supports 0-30° angle adjustment. In river regulation, the blade should be lowered close to the riverbed first, then pushed forward slowly, which can not only avoid equipment damage but also improve dredging efficiency.
Mistake 4: Ignoring details of daily equipment maintenance
The environment of river regulation is humid with much sediment. Beginners often neglect the lubrication of track link pitch (such as 190-216mm for Hengwang models), resulting in walking jams. It is recommended to clean the track silt after daily operation and check the carrier wheels and track rollers (2 carrier wheels + 6-7 track rollers on one side for Hengwang), which is the key to extending the service life of Medium Bulldozer.
Mistake 5: Illegally turning on steep river sections
Tributaries of the Ganges have many steep riverbanks. Sharp turns by beginners are likely to cause Medium Bulldozer to roll over. Although the minimum turning radius of Hengwang Medium Bulldozer is as low as 3300mm (such as HW22D), in river regulation, routes must be planned in advance. When the slope exceeds 30°, operation must be stopped — although its climbing capacity is designed to be ≥30°, safety must come first.
For teams participating in river regulation for the first time, choosing the right Medium Bulldozer can reduce operational risks. Hengwang models not only have durable designs such as reinforced chassis and plated blade arms but also provide operation guidance relying on the "four-dimensional integrated" service system. Now leave a message about your "years of experience in river regulation", and you can get the "Beginner's Medium Bulldozer Operation Video Tutorial" with recommendations of local training institutions, making river regulation operations safer and more efficient. If you need to match models, please feel free to inquire!
