Posted by Janicholson on February 14, 2009 at 09:21:12 from (64.83.193.190):
In Reply to: widowmaker front end posted by james t orth on February 14, 2009 at 08:51:15:
A single front tire is the worst. Really not an advisable option. Next would be a narrow front (probably with Rol-O-Matic 1st then standard two wheel narrow. Wide front axles are also tippy but their fulcrum pivot is much higher and (though the tractor will tip, it can stop when it reaches the limit of axle travel, but often does not). The real widow maker in this topic is the widow's husband, (now departed) whos idiot actions and methods killed him. Rear loaded tires, Wheel weights, Reduced travel height with the bucket, not workong on side hills, being aware of the mass of the load, wide set wear wheels, Rubber snubber pads used on the axle tops with a wide front, and slowing for turns. These reduce the chances of making the widow. JimN
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