Re: How steep is too steep?

Posted by Billy NY on August 18, 2021 at 13:24:09 from (74.70.92.92):

In Reply to: How steep is too steep? posted by Dave BN on August 18, 2021 at 13:01:05:

Ones like yours are especially less tolerant of slopes compared to less modern conventional designs. I could compare one we had, a challenger MT 265 (compact/narrower at rear axle) against my old ford 850, no comparison. I've run side slopes since I was a kid, so the terrain is familiar, and still just as much a concern today. A low center of gravity model is best for this terrain, aside from loaded rears which does make a big difference.

Some years back, during spring planting, I was following the JD 7420 MFWD and grain drill, with a JD 3150 MFWD & loader picking rocks, also pulling a 12' double roller Brillion cultipacker and at first I was hesitant to follow in this one field. This farmer I knew all my life and he knew these fields quite well after 50+ years of farming them. So I started in on that section. Not exactly comfortable but within capability of the tractor. Now if conditions were soft, slick or there was an unseen depression, unusally large 'chuck hole on the down hill side, things could go wrong quickly. We also ran his JD 4440 with standard front axle on this slope.

Currently I run a NH/Ford 4630 with MFWD with a rotary cutter and with its wide stance, rear loaded tires, rops and seat with a belt that I use every time I operate it, it is very comfortable on side slopes, some of which are significant. The front tires alone make a huge difference compared to other front axle options. One of these slopes I also ran a JD 2010 narrow front, same concern today and although with that tractor there is the pucker factor, it was within tolerance even with the higher center of gravity, which just made it feel worse than it was. No ROPS on that one though. I will not run these slopes anymore without ROPS and a seat with a belt. It starts to go, I am ready to turn the key off and stand a chance of not getting killed or seriously injured.

In regards to the question, you are best served by looking up the technical information of that model and what it is rated for, has to be something on it for that tractor. Going by feel, still has risk, and do not forget unseen holes or soft areas etc.

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