Do I need to push the crate in Level 2?

No. The video shows the crate used only as a stationary stepping platform — just jump onto it.

Why use the crate at all?

The crate top provides the height needed to reach the middle floating platform, which then connects to the door platform.

Mr Potato level guide

easy

Drop to the ground, climb the wooden crate, and use it as a stepping stone to reach the upper-right door.

Layout: Mr Potato starts on a left floating platform. Below is a continuous ground floor with a wooden crate right of center. A middle floating platform sits above the crate, and the door platform is at the upper right.
Goal: Use the crate as a height boost to reach the middle platform, then jump to the door.
Opening: Drop from the starting platform to the ground floor and walk right toward the crate.
Danger Zone: Attempting to jump from the ground floor directly to the middle platform without the crate leaves insufficient height.
Mechanics: The crate is a stationary stepping platform — no pushing required. The route is ground → crate top → middle platform → door platform.

Drop to the ground first, then jump onto the crate top rather than trying to bypass it.
The crate top is closer to the middle platform than the ground; always use it as the launch point.
If the board feels stuck, look for the color with the cleanest path and use that to regain space.

Skipping the crate and jumping from the ground floor directly — not enough height to reach the middle platform.
Drifting left after landing on the crate, falling back to the ground.
Not maintaining rightward momentum during the final jump to the door platform.

Do I need to push the crate in Level 2?
No. The video shows the crate used only as a stationary stepping platform — just jump onto it.
Why use the crate at all?
The crate top provides the height needed to reach the middle floating platform, which then connects to the door platform.