ovrszd
Epic Contributor
- Joined
- May 27, 2006
- Messages
- 33,499
- Location
- Missouri
- Tractor
- Kubota M9540, Ford 3910FWD, Ford 555A, JD2210
I've read several threads in the past regarding how steep of sideslope a tractor can be operated on. This past weekend I was mowing the roadbank and these discussions came to mind. I went to the house and got my camera. My Kubota B2910 has a Tiltmeter on the dash so I parked it on one of my slopes for pictures. The Tiltmeter just goes to 25 degrees so I picked a spot with that angle. I have spots that are steeper and I mow them regularly but when I do the little silver ball in the tiltmeter disappears off the window and I didn't want everyone saying there was something wrong with my gauge so I picked a spot where the ball is visible. I also tied a rope on my ROPS bar with a weight hanging from it creating a "plumb bob" for those that might question the accuracy of my tiltmeter.
My B2910 has filled rear tires and factory wheel spacing, front tires set in. It mows these areas with no indication of being anywhere close to tipping over.
My disclaimer here, so everyone don't get all crazy, is that you should always use your own judgement when doing anything that might cause injury on your tractor. For me and my tractor, 25 degrees is a cakewalk and I do it as fast as it will run in mid range. Now fire away!!!
My B2910 has filled rear tires and factory wheel spacing, front tires set in. It mows these areas with no indication of being anywhere close to tipping over.
My disclaimer here, so everyone don't get all crazy, is that you should always use your own judgement when doing anything that might cause injury on your tractor. For me and my tractor, 25 degrees is a cakewalk and I do it as fast as it will run in mid range. Now fire away!!!