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Re: Re: Tractor tip over
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Posted by B.C on July 11, 2000 at 09:38:30 from (131.167.75.193):
In Reply to: Re: Tractor tip over posted by Fred OH on July 11, 2000 at 07:27:53:
I'd agree the most of what others said on this. Having the wheels set out as wide as possible will help. Fluid in the tires will move the center of gravity to the rear,and that'll help some. A mounted implement, such as brush hog on the rear should also move the c.g. back, and down, and that should also help. The roll center (line about which the tractor wants to flop over on) will extend from the front axle pivot down to the outside of the downhill rear tire, unless the front axle has hit a stop, in which case it extends from the outside of the bottom of both front and back tires on the downhill side. You don't ever want the center of gravity of the tractor above or nearly above that line. It's hard to be specific about this because there are many variables, like what happens if you hit a rock or bump on a sidehill and that starts the tractor flipping. I don't have the address of a ROPS manufacturer either, but it's a very good idea to get one on if you're going to work on slopes at all. Once it's on think about using a seat belt as well so you don't wind up getting thrown under it. It's possible to roll a Ford and live to tell about it. I knew a guy that did, but he wasn't the same as he was before it happened, to put it mildly.
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