Jeez glad yer OK! Not the smoothest ride but like you said ROPS did it's job thankfully.
When I 1st started working on heavy equipment, a coworker and I were working on a newer Bobcat skidsteer. Can't remember exactly doing what, but pretty sure it was the joystick/pilot controls.
Hoses all buttons back up, but must've got them mixed up cuz upon starting, it IMMEDIATELY, went into RODEO mode and was bucking in circles like it was trying to shed it's sheet metal lol. I can still see coworkers face in the Bobcat lol.
Glad yer good AND impressed there's no leaks.
When I 1st started working on heavy equipment, a coworker and I were working on a newer Bobcat skidsteer. Can't remember exactly doing what, but pretty sure it was the joystick/pilot controls.
Hoses all buttons back up, but must've got them mixed up cuz upon starting, it IMMEDIATELY, went into RODEO mode and was bucking in circles like it was trying to shed it's sheet metal lol. I can still see coworkers face in the Bobcat lol.
Glad yer good AND impressed there's no leaks.
The ROPS did it's job. The lap bar held me in. Head down, feet up, unfortunately. Once I released them I dropped into the back window area behind the seat. Then I had my back on the ground with my feet above me. Not the most comfortable position going. Eventually my phone worked its way out of my pocket and I could call 911. But I was kind of stuck there until they cut the side of the cage out and pulled me out.
I remember thinking as the machine started to go over backward "This is going to be good."
I wasn't really hurt I scraped my thumb about a 1/2 inch square of skin and my herniated disc in my back are acting up again now. But I can understand that after being tied in a knot for an hour or two.
This machines must be pretty tough and well made because it's not leaking any fluids or fuel. The battery is upside down and is not leaking any acid either. Until I get it turned up right the only damage I see is one of the hold down bolts to the battery broke. What can I say God was looking out for me again.
But I will say it was not as much fun as drag. racing.