Based on existing data from the Equipment Management Information System, experience with individual forests, and observations of different operations and conditions, a forest road maintenance concept involving the use of underbody truck blades is outlined. Operational capabilities and limitations, maintenance and repair, and overall economics of the blade versus the motor grader are covered. Special areas of concern include equipment description, truck specifications, operation, geographic areas, and road materials. It is recommended that: (1) the underbody blade should be considered as a viable road maintenance tool for the Forest Service nationwide; (2) cost analyses provided in the report should be used as guidelines; and (3) a detailed study would be required to determine the rock road conditions the underbody blade can handle.
Underbody Truck Blade
1985
11 pages
Report
No indication
English
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