Re: Rolling a JDB - rollbar ideas?
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Posted by Paul Fox on October 07, 1998 at 04:32:10:
In Reply to: Rolling a JDB - rollbar ideas? posted by David Lewis on October 06, 1998 at 17:51:24:
: This weekend I came close to rolling my John Deere B - on my 50th birthday too. It happened suddenly - left wheel spun against a log on a hill and right wheel continued,swinging tractor to the left and suddenly way off balance. I was in 1st gear and able to get off fast. Tractor didn't quite go over, but I got a big scare and realize that a roolbar is essential on every sloping surface. I have a Ford 8N for years with a much lower center of gravity and wheels at each corner. I realize that handling a JDB tricycle is very different even at the lowest speeds. Any advice for staying alive? Do you know of a good after-market rollbar available - Deere doesn't make one for a B. Good ideas very welcome right now! David: I just finished a very long and involved reply to your question, and then cancelled it, realizing that I was in no position to preach. Here's the condensed version:
1. Be aware that roll bars are not the complete answer...if you get thrown off the seat, the roll bar will smush you whilst protecting your steering wheel. In the woods, they get caught on tree branches, and can be as much of a hazard as a help.
2. If you decide to go with a roll bar, you'll no doubt have to have it fabricated. It must be solidly mounted as close to the platform as possible. The one on my Jd 750 is made of about 3"x5" thick wall rectangular tubing.
Good luck, and lets be careful out there!
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