What is the effect of raising the loader bucket on a TLB?

Raising the loader bucket on a Tractor-Loader-Backhoe (TLB) shifts the weight upward and to the rear of the machine. This movement alters the center of gravity, causing the rear wheels to bear more weight, which can impact stability. As the bucket is lifted, especially when carrying a load, the dynamics of the machine change, influencing how it interacts with the terrain and its overall balance.

This upward shift can lead to a potential risk of tipping, particularly on uneven ground, as the machine’s weight distribution adjusts. Understanding this effect is crucial for operators to maintain control and ensure safe operation while performing lifting tasks.

Other options discuss aspects that do not accurately reflect the internal mechanics of a TLB when the bucket is raised, such as machinery length, overall stability without considering the weight shift, or engine efficiency changes which are not directly impacted in the context described.