Posted by Dick L on October 02, 2008 at 12:43:40 from (72.11.21.10):
In Reply to: Re: Flipping Fordson posted by Nancy Howell on October 02, 2008 at 11:40:10:
The narrow front tractor being more stable and less likely to roll over is a myth and not supported by roll over tests. Thinking that the wide front is less likely to roll over is a false sense of security. Looking at the picture below you can see that the pivot point is just a pin and the pivot stop is way past the roll over point.
Once the tractor weight reaches an angle past the center of gravity it is going over. Wide or narrow front. If you think that this is incorrect then you should pretend you have a narrow front when working a side hill with a wide front to be on the safe side.
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