Retired LE
Bronze Member
Dumb question time: I see many operators raise the front end loader buckets on their machines while operating the tractor in the field - typically while mowing or bailing. I am not talking just a little bit here - but way high.
Logic would dictate that this would be the wrong thing to do given what Mr. Fulcrum and Dr. Leverage have taught us. Having that much weight that high up would seem to be a recipe for disaster if the tractor encountered a dip or other obstruction. I was always taught that you should keep the load as low as possible (especially with forklifts) to keep the center of gravity as low as possible and to prevent tipping and loss of the cargo.
I can't believe they do it because the bucket obstructs their view, because if the bucket is kept just above the ground, it will be below the line of sight relative to the hood anyway.
Anyone have a clue?
Thanks for reading.
Mike
Logic would dictate that this would be the wrong thing to do given what Mr. Fulcrum and Dr. Leverage have taught us. Having that much weight that high up would seem to be a recipe for disaster if the tractor encountered a dip or other obstruction. I was always taught that you should keep the load as low as possible (especially with forklifts) to keep the center of gravity as low as possible and to prevent tipping and loss of the cargo.
I can't believe they do it because the bucket obstructs their view, because if the bucket is kept just above the ground, it will be below the line of sight relative to the hood anyway.
Anyone have a clue?
Thanks for reading.
Mike