Wrong move
Direct answer
The risky shortcut is adding small pads without checking actual ground pressure. Ground must support outrigger or crawler loads; soft or uncompacted soil can settle, punch through, or make the crane unlevel.
How to use this answer
Read the answer once, then prove it by choosing an answer in a practice question before looking at the explanation. If the miss repeats, tag the domain as Ground conditions and drill a smaller set before returning to mixed practice.
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Guide
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