Counterweight to Avoid Rollover?

beenthere · May 17, 2006

Henro
I don't mind nit-picking, and think you are right about filling the barrel so it doesn't slosh. It even crossed my mind when I was typing the previous message, but 'ran out of breath' in that sentence. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

beenthere · May 17, 2006

Henro
I don't mind nit-picking, and think you are right about filling the barrel so it doesn't slosh. It even crossed my mind when I was typing the previous message, but 'ran out of breath' in that sentence. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

JerryG · May 18, 2006

If you put a heavy weight on one side to do this job, just make dead sure that the weight doesn't come off while you are on that hill. I know I for one wouldn't like to hear about how your tractor turned over if the weight came off.

JerryG · May 18, 2006

If you put a heavy weight on one side to do this job, just make dead sure that the weight doesn't come off while you are on that hill. I know I for one wouldn't like to hear about how your tractor turned over if the weight came off.

Cliff_Johns · May 18, 2006

I'm thinking you need to put your drink in the uphill cup holder.
Cliff

Cliff_Johns · May 18, 2006

I'm thinking you need to put your drink in the uphill cup holder.
Cliff

SPYDERLK · May 18, 2006

Id keep any counterweight very low, as far outboard as possible, and rearward - as the rear is your source of stability. In no case should it be something held in the bucket because this will lighten the rear. Also, use a higher pressure in your downhill rear tire.

SPYDERLK · May 18, 2006

Id keep any counterweight very low, as far outboard as possible, and rearward - as the rear is your source of stability. In no case should it be something held in the bucket because this will lighten the rear. Also, use a higher pressure in your downhill rear tire.

Bill_in_MI · May 19, 2006

Lots of good suggestions. Thanks. I may do a practice run this weekend with my box blade. If I do I'll take some pics...hopefully won't be of a Kubota laying on it's side.

Bill_in_MI · May 19, 2006

Lots of good suggestions. Thanks. I may do a practice run this weekend with my box blade. If I do I'll take some pics...hopefully won't be of a Kubota laying on it's side.

Henro · May 19, 2006

<font color="blue">.hopefully won't be of a Kubota laying on it's side. </font>

It can even happen on flat ground...as MFLB posted previously. Image of his B7800 Kubota attached. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

Henro · May 19, 2006

<font color="blue">.hopefully won't be of a Kubota laying on it's side. </font>

It can even happen on flat ground...as MFLB posted previously. Image of his B7800 Kubota attached. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

RollTideRam · May 19, 2006

Tie off to a truck on the top of the hill. That's what they did to pave the track at Talladega. The banks are so steep you can't walk up them. JC

RollTideRam · May 19, 2006

Tie off to a truck on the top of the hill. That's what they did to pave the track at Talladega. The banks are so steep you can't walk up them. JC

QRTRHRS · May 19, 2006

Even a little weight will make a difference. Case in point, (no pun intended) my older Case 4x4 has the battery box on the right side and the cab access ladder on the left. With two large batteries, the right side is heavier. I always keep the box on the high side when I mow sideways on a hill. It feels much more stable.

When I mow on hilly terrain which is most of my land, I always wait until the grass is dry.

I assume that you have your wheels set out as far as possible?

QRTRHRS · May 19, 2006

Even a little weight will make a difference. Case in point, (no pun intended) my older Case 4x4 has the battery box on the right side and the cab access ladder on the left. With two large batteries, the right side is heavier. I always keep the box on the high side when I mow sideways on a hill. It feels much more stable.

When I mow on hilly terrain which is most of my land, I always wait until the grass is dry.

I assume that you have your wheels set out as far as possible?

rambler · May 20, 2006

Do you have fluid in the rear tires?

Would be the one biggest thing you can do. I'm used to farm tractors, was scared - um, better use a polite phrase, was just plain scared driving the compact I got - until I got fluid in the rears. My big baling tractor has fluid in all 4 tires - many gallons, the rear tires are about as tall as me - and it keeps that rig planted on the road ditches, even as tall as that tractor is.

Widening the stance - moving the rear wheels out wider - will also do a lot, if possible.

Rear wheel ballast is the ticket for you. In both sides, not just one! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

--->Paul

rambler · May 20, 2006

Do you have fluid in the rear tires?

Would be the one biggest thing you can do. I'm used to farm tractors, was scared - um, better use a polite phrase, was just plain scared driving the compact I got - until I got fluid in the rears. My big baling tractor has fluid in all 4 tires - many gallons, the rear tires are about as tall as me - and it keeps that rig planted on the road ditches, even as tall as that tractor is.

Widening the stance - moving the rear wheels out wider - will also do a lot, if possible.

Rear wheel ballast is the ticket for you. In both sides, not just one! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

--->Paul

Bill_in_MI · May 20, 2006

Tires are at max width and are filled so I have that going for me. Hooking to another vehicle on the uphill side sounds interesting. Wonder if I can get my wife to run parallel at the same speed?

Bill_in_MI · May 20, 2006

Tires are at max width and are filled so I have that going for me. Hooking to another vehicle on the uphill side sounds interesting. Wonder if I can get my wife to run parallel at the same speed?