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Loader Roadeo Course
 Loader narrative and course (printable PDF) |
Obstacle #1 – Cul-de-sac (Forward)
The objective is to maneuver the loader around the cul-de-sac in one continuous motion and stay within 6” of the inside cones while not making contact with the inside or outside cones. The bucket must be level and approximately one foot off the ground while entering and exiting this maneuver.
| Accomplishing this obstacle | 350 points |
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| Passing within 6 inches from cone | 50 points each |
| Passing over 6 inches from cone | -50 points each |
| Hit inside or outside cones | -50 points each |
| Bucket not level and/or bucket is above cones | 0 points |
| Running out of the course | 0 points |
Obstacle #2 – Offset Backing
The objective is to drive straight through a set of cones, stop and back into the opposite lane centering the loader inside the box. The operator must sound the horn when he/she thinks they are completely inside the box. The bucket must be level and approximately one foot off the ground while entering and exiting this maneuver.
| Accomplishing this obstacle | 350 points |
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| Completely inside the box | 250 points |
| Bonus for not hitting any cones | 100 points |
| Hit inside or outside cones | -50 points each |
| Loader not positioned completely in the space | -200 points |
| Bucket not level and/or bucket is above cones | 0 points |
| Running out of the course | 0 points |
Obstacle #3 – Right Wheel Track
The objective is to negotiate the right wheels of the loader through a set of cones without hitting any of the cones. This obstacle will test the operator’s ability to judge the position of right wheels and to drive in a straight line. The bucket must be level and approximately one foot off the ground while entering and exiting this maneuver.
| Accomplishing this obstacle | 350 points |
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| Not hitting any cones while in wheel track | 250 points |
| Bonus for not hitting any inside or outside cones | 100 points |
| Hit inside or outside cones | -50 points each |
| Bucket not level and/or bucket is above cones | 0 points |
| Running out of the course | 0 points |
