Gordon Gould
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- Joined
- Apr 1, 2007
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- Location
- NorthEastern, VT
- Tractor
- Kubota L3010DT, Kubota M5640SUD, Dresser TD7G Dozer
I agree some of it is just showing off for the camera.
But I think that action is helping to get those logs moving, when he comes down, it's lifting and pulling the logs. I'm not sure front ballast is the answer.It's that seesawing/ rocking action that is getting it done, with the weight of the front end coming down jerking those logs inch by inch til they break free.
If he had enough front ballast that the front end couldn't come off the ground, he might just spin his wheels, and he would have to unhook some of the logs.
Another thing to consider is I don't think that tractor has power steering, how much front ballast would you want on there especially in the woods.
JB
True, but he could do the same thing and maybe more effectively by staying closer to the ground. Also, as long as his tires are not slipping front balast will allow him to get more torque to the ground because it takes more to pick up the front.