Posted by Mike1972chev on January 06, 2012 at 19:21:58 from (99.186.237.220):
In Reply to: 560 wide front for M posted by Flambeauone on January 04, 2012 at 15:24:01:
I am probably picking a bit of a fight,(NOT meaning to! ALL in good fun!) But here goes!
The wide fronts DO add a degree of stabilty.It is NOT a fool proof way to keep the tractor from tipping the over,but they do help and here is why:(BTW,I am NOT a good scientist)
On a tricycle set up,the bottoms of the tires are the "hinge points" for the tractor to roll over on.BOTH Front tires AND rear tires.These hinge points are EQUALL to each other.Picture two engine stands with their plates that you bolt your engine to facing each other both bolted together.They have both pivot points equal,so you SHOULD be able to spin them freely.They are even.
NOW,lets change the relationship of these points by setting the front pivot point approximately 24" higher than the rear one.Bolt them back together.NOW they will not both spin over beacause their axis are uneven. This is the same thing going on with the wide front end.The hinge pin on the front axle is the pivot point for the front end now,NOT the bttom of the front tires!
Since the hinge pin on the wide front axle (FRONT pivot point)is now higher ,and now unequall to the bottom of the rear tires(REAR pivot point)the tractor will be put in a bind when trying to tip over.It is more stable.
But what is being said is valuable.Tire set out in the rear,weights,and MOST important,GOOD driving sense,are all good ideas.Because you can roll over just about ANY equipment if not careful.
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