Posted by IaLeo on June 28, 2023 at 08:30:13 from (71.30.75.1):
In Reply to: Re: Rollover bar posted by Brendon-KS on June 28, 2023 at 03:12:24:
While you are designing a roll over cage, consider putting fluid in all four tires to lower the center of gravity, then get some insurance policy that also would cover a roll over accident (?). Or if it can be done, widen the rear wheel stance a bit. I am serious, not kidding. I helped design a cab structure years ago for a 80000lb tractor. You don't have to have no bending, just enough strength to prevent collapsing into the operator's zone, however it is a moot point if the operator does not stay in his zone.
Roll over protection or sunshades can cause a roll over on a small tractor if working around trees. Also think of counter balancing if you are using a mounted sickle mower.
I am not a registered engineer and these are suggestions you could ponder yourself, you know how this unit is going to be used and none of us on the board knows that! Leo
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