Tip / Level Meters

[DONOTDELETE]

Well... I know Rick was making them tougher than the other guys... [img]/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif[/img]

Also doesn't Rick have a lifetime warranty as well...

[Mike_Dumond]

Doesn't matter which you get, just get one. Personally, I like rick's markings better, but that's just me.

[RBManufacturing]

Hi Guys,
Rick here. The competitors meters mentioned here are o.k.
However, our temperature range is more realistic for
outdoor use. Also, we offer special number paint to show
your caution and danger points at a glance. When we first
started this company, we bought from the competitor, in
LARGE quantities, and re-sold. However, we were getting
alot of returns for the ball sticking, tape not holding, and
no mounting bolt holes, and no mounting brackets.
So, we built our own molds, and asked numerous customers
what they wanted in a meter. The competitors meters were
first designed for sail boats, and campers. When some
competitors saw the market we were developing, they wanted
in, so they copied some of our ideas. We currently have
4 good size o.e.m. customers, and over 30 small o.e.m.
customers, and every single one of them use to use a
competitors models. Every one of them tested ours, of
course, before buying. In most cases, we were priced
higher. (you get what you pay for). Why did they switch
from them to us ????? Quality, customer service, custom
number painting, mounting options, better temp. range,
strictly off highway rugger design. Why did two state d.o.ts
mandate the use of our meters, and ONLY ours, after
testing numerous others????? The other companies make
many products, compases, flashlights, key chains, etc.
Our only business is tilt meters. We do one thing, and we try
to do it better than anyone. Our warranty is one year, but
I have replaced free of charge, numerous instruments where
the customer accidentally and admittedly broke the glass
tube after 2-3 years. Not our fault. We still replaced the
meter, no questions asked. Has any of the competitors
ever asked your opinion of what you want ??? Do they try
to involve you in product developement to insure you get
a product you can depend on??? I stand by my products,
in quality, design, and pricing. You want a tiltmeter designed
for a sail boat, go for it. I'll be here when you decide you
want a tiltmeter designed for a tractor. Rick

Rick Hedgecock
R&B Manufacturing
http://www.tiltmeter.com
(816)587-9814

[Mike_Dumond]

Well, I posted this above, but safety can never be stressed enough.:


After almost rolling last week, I decided to invest in a tilt-meter. Best investment I ever made. After mounting it on my B6100D, which has Ag's, filled with antifreeze, mounted on the last hole on the axel, with the hub reversed and with the rims reversed, which gives me an extra 3 inches of wheel separation, I once again took to the slope where I had my 'almost mishap'. I also have a FEL and back blade that I run as low as possible at all times.

Not being quite as daring as I might have been in my younger days, I slowly advanced until I was at 25 degrees. Carefully leaning toward the downhill side, I noticed no instability in the footing of the 6100. Of course, I wasn't moving at the time. I'm not that stupid. I estimate the spot where I started coming off the ground to be around 30 degrees.

With this information in hand, I have decided, (for me), that at 15 degrees, I start to tighten up a little. And at 20, it's gonna be a real pucker kind of day. Should give me enough of a safety margin to keep me out of trouble. Just remember, if you're in the woods, and you've got this figured out for your machine, a stump or a hole can change your angle from 10 to 30 real quick.

I should have got the tilt-meter a long time ago. No reason not to have it, it doesn't give you a false sense of security, as long as you figure in a safety margin. And mounted correctly, you can see it at the edge of your vision. The multi colors are great for this.

Happy tractoring and keep the greasy side down.

Mike

[Sailorcrew]

I bought a tiltmeter from RB Manufacturing a few months ago and am very pleased with the quality of construction. I used the self stick tape (instead of the mounting brackets) and placed it on the round support bar for the loader. It's right in front of me, no drilling required and If I happen to knock it off, can just tape it back on. I think the markings layout is well thought out, it allows me to keep one eye on it without having to spend a lot of time reaquainting myself with it each time. Overall, a very well made and necessary item. David