Test run on the simulator

Too much bravado: And suddenly the excavator tips over…

During the "Krone" self-test, the excavator suddenly started to tip over.(Bild: Felix Justich)

Nasty accidents can happen when operating heavy equipment. At the new Carinthia Test Center, you can safely test whether you are at all suitable for the job. The "Krone" dared to try it out for itself.

Full concentration, sweaty hands and a slightly cramped posture - this is how I sit on the simulator at the Carinthia Test Center in Klagenfurt and try to maneuver an excavator back to its starting position after a short "excursion".