creekbend
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Thanks for posting. Very informative. :thumbsup:
Lean angle: Who's tipped a rig?
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TripleR
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Use the "search" function and you will find hours of useful reading. Nebraskasparks has a couple of really good ones as do others.
There are just too many variables to give a reliable rule of thumb as some tractors are more stable than others; lots of debate on mowing with or without the FEL. We can mow on steeper slopes with a pull type than three point. Just take it slow, follow the excellent advice given and over time you will be able to judge your tractor. Anytime we get a new tractor, I have to take the time to learn all over again.
Good luck and be safe.:thumbsup:
There are just too many variables to give a reliable rule of thumb as some tractors are more stable than others; lots of debate on mowing with or without the FEL. We can mow on steeper slopes with a pull type than three point. Just take it slow, follow the excellent advice given and over time you will be able to judge your tractor. Anytime we get a new tractor, I have to take the time to learn all over again.
Good luck and be safe.:thumbsup:
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I live in West Virginia known for its hills. Before ROPS were requiered there was a death evey couple of years from tractor rollovers. Now I haven't heard of a death in years. Most new tractors have the option to fold down the ROPS, a risky move. Jim
JMER817
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I don't know if I would wanna take any advice from "MICHIGANBILLY" if he rolled twice......lol (just kiddin)
Wow NHMitch, good video, really makes you think about those times you know you may be pushing it! I have had my tractor 22 years(no rops) and the next time I get in the seat I will remember that video. Andy
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i have proof of wanting to try your best, to pull your arms in and across your chest. when you start rolling the G forces, alone can be enough to really tug on you. to pull your hands and arms out and away from you.
my right hand was crushed, been way to long ago to remember how many broken and crushed bones i had in my hand.
driving 4 wheeler, that ya sat down into, with a roll cage, going little to fast, and turned a little to quickly, and rolled it, my hand flew off steering wheel, and out between roll cage and ground.
seat belt should be adjusted to you, and on. it is normally not that hard to adjust most tractor seat belts.
the roll bar / ROPS. stands tall so when it does flip over, your head and body stay in a good zone. ya you might get a couple scratchs on face from a weed, but that is about it. or less you roll over some logs / large bumps that could protrude into the safe zone of what the roll cage protects, then it is a different story. and no putting your hands and arms around your head or body will protect you. best you can do is try to keep your feet, legs, arms, hands inside the safe zone. and let the ROPs do its thing for you.
again keeping your hands and feet inside the safe zone can be problematic. once you start rolling G forces alone, to no longer seating in seat but hanging from seat belt. can make it difficult to keep things in the safe zone.
my right hand was crushed, been way to long ago to remember how many broken and crushed bones i had in my hand.
driving 4 wheeler, that ya sat down into, with a roll cage, going little to fast, and turned a little to quickly, and rolled it, my hand flew off steering wheel, and out between roll cage and ground.
seat belt should be adjusted to you, and on. it is normally not that hard to adjust most tractor seat belts.
the roll bar / ROPS. stands tall so when it does flip over, your head and body stay in a good zone. ya you might get a couple scratchs on face from a weed, but that is about it. or less you roll over some logs / large bumps that could protrude into the safe zone of what the roll cage protects, then it is a different story. and no putting your hands and arms around your head or body will protect you. best you can do is try to keep your feet, legs, arms, hands inside the safe zone. and let the ROPs do its thing for you.
again keeping your hands and feet inside the safe zone can be problematic. once you start rolling G forces alone, to no longer seating in seat but hanging from seat belt. can make it difficult to keep things in the safe zone.
Farmerboy
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It's very simple - if you have to ask, you shouldn't do it.
I rolled a tractor over a 10-foot high wall. Walked away, after they lifted the machine off me. Ended up crushing my lower arm. Spent 4 months in a cast, 3 more months in rehab, and now have a permanent barometric pressure detector in the form of a highly arthritic arm.
I was 29 at the time with a 27-year old wife and a 2-year old daughter. Think about it before you do something stupid. I was VERY lucky.
Artisan
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If you have an IPHONE I ran into an APP a few days ago called "Vehicle Clinometer" by Fliware Co.
It makes an audible, actually two audibles plus visuals. Lots of possibilities. Need to remember
Inclinometer | R&B MFG. Inc. as well
It makes an audible, actually two audibles plus visuals. Lots of possibilities. Need to remember
Inclinometer | R&B MFG. Inc. as well
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Yes, it is..and the very surprising thing is how many TBNers fold the ROPS, then use it and even post pics on TBN.
Mine is a folder (which I need to drop when I park the tractor in the garage), and my first task upon pulling the tractor out is to erect the ROPS while the tractor is warming up...my second task is to do the "pre-flight" walkaround before operating.
