Re: Rolling a JDB - rollbar ideas?
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Posted by DY on October 07, 1998 at 05:18:18:
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 doe pe one for a B. Good ideas very welcome right now! I have heard the axle housings aren't stout enough. I think that's why Deere doesn't build one to fit. Someone could probably build a cage that would hold, but what if? Try putting your wheels way out- both front and back.
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