{"id":18060,"date":"2021-05-27T06:45:25","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T06:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/?p=18060"},"modified":"2021-05-27T06:46:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T06:46:15","slug":"7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Grading a Gravel Road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Simply being in possession of a motor grader is not enough.<strong>Knowing how to operate it properly in accordance with the job at hand is just as important.<\/strong> When you are using a motor grader on a gravel road, there are a few basics that you should be aware of.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#The_Basics_of_Gravel_Road_Grading\" >The Basics of Gravel Road Grading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#1_The_Angle_of_the_Moldboard\" >1) The Angle of the Moldboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#2_Pace_of_the_Operation\" >2) Pace of the Operation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#3_Crowned_Structure\" >3) Crowned Structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#4_Pitch_of_the_Moldboard\" >4) Pitch of the Moldboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#5_Shoulder\" >5) Shoulder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#6_Potholes\" >6) Potholes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#7_The_Ditches\" >7) The Ditches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/#MY_Equipment\" >MY Equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Basics_of_Gravel_Road_Grading\"><\/span><strong>The Basics of Gravel Road Grading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whenever you are grading, there are certain factors and guidelines to keep in mind. However, grading on a gravel road is a little more complicated and requires some specific guidelines to get the job done properly. <em><strong>Following these basic guidelines while grading gravel roads will assist you in maintaining the road&#8217;s quality and preventing any kind of damage\u00a0to the pavement.<\/strong><\/em> These guidelines pertain to the angle of the moldboard, the moldboard pitch, as well as the speed at which the motor grader should be operated.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Angle_of_the_Moldboard\"><\/span><strong>1) The Angle of the Moldboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is extremely important that the angle of the moldboard is such that the loose aggregate does not spill. The optimal horizontal angle for the moldboard while grading a gravel road is somewhere between 30 and 45 degrees. This will provide you the most leverage over the loose aggregate and prevents it from spilling along the moldboard&#8217;s leading edge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pace_of_the_Operation\"><\/span><strong>2) Pace of the Operation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maintaining the pace at which you operate your equipment is essential for getting a job done safely and efficiently. When grading, the motor grader should be held at a slow and stable speed of no more than 5-8 KPH. Exceeding the speed limit can induce loping or bouncing, resulting in the blade cutting depressions and ridges in the roadway.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Crowned_Structure\"><\/span><strong>3) Crowned Structure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Drainage systems play an undeniably important part in the maintenance of the road, and a crowned structure is needed for drainage. If it is too high, however, it can result in hazardous driving conditions.The people driving\u00a0can drift toward the shoulder if the slope is too steep. Therefore, being mindful of the height of the slope at all times is necessary, and on the\u00a0cross slope, a\u00a01.27 centimeter\u00a0of crown every 30 cm should be maintained.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pitch_of_the_Moldboard\"><\/span><strong>4) Pitch of the Moldboard<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The pitch of the moldboard refers to the angle at which the blade edge makes contact with the ground.\u00a0The graded material will not travel alongside\u00a0the blade to the discharge if the end of the pitch is too far removed. If you lean forward too much, the blade will not scrape the ground surface enough.Stay alert about the angle of the pitch and do not let it lean forward or backwards too much.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Shoulder\"><\/span><strong>5) Shoulder<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As we established already, drainage ditches are essential for roads. In order to help\u00a0drain into the\u00a0ditches, the shoulders must be sloped away from the peaked surface of the lane. The region should be slightly slanted but not so much that a vehicle is not able to travel on it in a case of emergencies, and it must be easy to get\u00a0back control if the vehicle drifts. The sole purpose of theslanted sides is to help the drainage system.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Potholes\"><\/span><strong>6) Potholes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Potholes are a menace on any kind of road, so getting rid of them is essential, and in order to do that, the roads should be graded until the depth is the same as that of the potholes. Avoid filling the potholes with loose aggregate. That is a very bad idea as they would not last with heavy traffic, and the potholes will most likely form again very quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Ditches\"><\/span><strong>7) The Ditches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Maintaining the ditches is necessary to guarantee proper drainage. The trenches on both\u00a0sides\u00a0of the road must be kept free from dirt. Keep in mind when digging these ditches that they should have a minimum depth and width of 30 cm. Also, larger ditches would be needed in areas where there is a lot of water flow.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-475 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3020544f-8450-41c7-afc8-97723c772301.jpg\" alt=\"used motor grader for sale\" width=\"933\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3020544f-8450-41c7-afc8-97723c772301.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3020544f-8450-41c7-afc8-97723c772301-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/3020544f-8450-41c7-afc8-97723c772301-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MY_Equipment\"><\/span><strong>MY Equipment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Motor graders are a necessity for gravel road maintenance, but buying new motor graders can be quite costly and not everyone can afford it. At MY Equipment, you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/motor-graders\"><strong>used motor graders<\/strong><\/a> which will allow you to utilize the benefits they provide without paying as much as you would have for a new one. You can find Caterpillar motor grader models <strong>140G, 140H, 140M, 12G, 12H, 12M, 14G, 14H, 14M, 120G, 120H, and 120M<\/strong>, among others, in our inventory.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simply being in possession of a motor grader is not enough.Knowing how to operate it &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.my-equipment.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/7-tips-for-grading-a-gravel-road\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;7 Tips for Grading a Gravel Road&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":18069,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[152,154,155,156,157],"class_list":["post-18060","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-motor-graders","tag-caterpillar-140g","tag-caterpillar-140h","tag-caterpillar-140m","tag-caterpillar-14g","tag-caterpillar-motor-grader"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 Tips for Grading a Gravel Road - Heavy Equipment Market Insights | News | Guides &amp; 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