Posted by Janicholson on July 04, 2009 at 09:23:35 from (64.61.211.159):
In Reply to: Center of Gravity posted by Moonlite37 on July 04, 2009 at 09:01:05:
The center of gravity on a C (or any tricycle style) is based on the ground at three points. The CG of wide front ends is also based on a three point triangle. But this triangle is raised about 16 inches (or so) on the front. This raised point of tipping allows a substantial amount of the tractor mass to be "lower" in relation to the three points. Imagine (a redesigned)C with a wide front with a pivot on the front axle at the top of the grill. (I know it is ridiculous) but now the entire mass of the engine and much of the drive train is below the tipping point. (Interesting) The C and H-M tractors are also taller on larger diameter wheels. (raising the GC on its tripod) Are they dangerous. Only when the moment of decision is affected by a desire to go where no man has gone before. Bowling balls are dangerous. A limiting spring, or dampener on a wide front end would provide the greatest tipping resistance. But few are implemented, (many European tractors of recent vintage are equipped with such suspension to allow high speed road transport.) JimN
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