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Re: Tractors on hills
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Posted by MarkB_MI on August 07, 2006 at 15:40:44 from (64.31.11.86):
In Reply to: Tractors on hills posted by CB in central NY on August 07, 2006 at 08:38:52:
Yes, most tractors can work on a much steeper sidehill than you would think is possible, BUT.... Many rollover accidents happen on fairly shallow grades where the ground is soft or slippery. If a tractor slides sideways, it will likely roll over when it comes to a stop. These rollovers tend to be very serious, since the tractor can pick up a lot of energy as it slides downhill. You will note that the highways crews all have ROPS. They need it.
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