The cab of a modern demolition or construction machine is a model of ergonomic excellence; a soundproofed, dust-suppressed, wi-fi connected, Bluetooth-enabled paradise built around a seat more comfortable than anything you might find in a typical home.
These is a place for everything; and everything is in its place. Each joystick is perfectly within reach and contoured to fit snugly in the human hand. Each button is pleasingly tactile; each in-cab display intuitive, easy to navigate and well-positioned.
And yet, the way in which those cabs are viewed and perceived by those that occupy them varies wildly from man to man, machine to machine, site to site and project to project.
To some, that cab is a haven; to others a Hell. It is either a silo or a sanctuary.
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