Roll Overs

[Kubota 2350]

I've read about the roll overs and near misses on here to the point I'm almost afraid to use my tractor.
I've been using tractors for a lot of years without problems, I guess ignorance is bliss.

Also can someone tell me how a tractor can flip over backwards by going up hill?
I know there not made for mountain climbing.

[AchingBack]

When the hill is too steep, a tractor reaches the "tipping point". This is most likely to happen when there is not enough weight on the front end of the tractor. The few times I've read about this, it happened to older tractors being loaded onto trailers on too much of an incline, front first, rather than backed on.

[brin]

Keep in mind that even if you are goig slow it has to do with the terrain you are on if you are going uphill. If one of your back wheels hits a rock or a mound of dirt , that along with your speed may be enough to momentarily pop your front end up enough to flip you over backwards unless you are quick enough to put in the clutch and drop the front end back down..There are just so many varibables...speed, angle of attack to a hill, obsatacles you may not see that can upset your balance and that is why you want to drive around and familiarize yourself with any new ground before you bush hog or attempt to use any speed to work there ..stop - think and be safe.

[whistlepig]

They can be flipped backwards going up a hill if there is a heavy three point implement raised all the way up. When going up steep hills I always keep the implement on the ground if the implement will roll. If it is a ground engaging implement I lower it so that it is barely off the ground when I go up a hill. I use the implement for a "wheelie bar" so to speak. It's healthy to be afraid of hills. I hope I never lose my fear.

[Kubota 2350]

So pretty much you'll be safe, if you use a little common sense?

[riptides]

Well you should use common sense and get educated on the weight and character of the loads your pulling/pushing or carrying. A load shift and you have a new set of problems. Know your tractors operating limits.

Tractors can flip or roll going down hill too. On my roll-over I had to much weight behind me. It actually lifted the tractor, and well, life goes on.

I would say work smart, be alert and second think, give yourself a what if on your new project. Then buckle up and be safe.

[whistlepig]

Originally Posted by Kubota 2350

So pretty much you'll be safe, if you use a little common sense?

Farm machinery of all I consider the most dangerous. I have been a machining supervisor for over 30 years. I know a little about machines. It takes a lot of common sense. It's worth that couple of extra seconds to double check the hook up on the equipment. Don't get in a hurry or run the equipment when you are so tired that it can effect your judgment. If this equipment scares you then you are a wise man. And why should we hurry? Isn't that why we moved to the country in the first place?