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Table 2. Potential Design Deficiencies and Recommendations.
Issue Description
Visibility and
communication
Visibility outside the cab is often an issue in larger mobile
equipment. Regarding this backhoe loader, seeing the rear wheels was
a problem. This was often worsened by the fairly small wing mirrors
fitted as standard (which one operator replaced with larger ones). Side
windows that open might be an advantage for communication with
outside workers without having to open the large rear window.
Cab design Although not explicitly measured, the cab workspace was generally
adequate for most smaller operators; however, it ma ...