Just about rolled it...BX22

[Rick Jay]

Duane,

I'm glad to hear that this was not a major incident.

I would like to add just a bit of a comment to you post. You stated that you had the backhoe attached so there was plenty of ballast. While backhoes are heavy attachments, a part of their weight is above the center of gravity (c.o.g.) of the tractor. This could actually increase the likely-hood of the tractor becoming "unstable" under such conditions.

I believe you actually might be better off with a dedicated weight box or a heavy box blade on the 3 pt. hitch. Even though their total weight might be less than the backhoe, their total weight can be kept below the c.o.g. line of the tractor. The BX's are so low to begin with, that more of the backhoe weight than is typically found on a C.U.T. might be above the c.o.g. line. So, it's possible that while the backhoe might add weight to the rear to help keep the rear wheels on the ground, it might very well compound the problem of tipping to one side.

Anyone have any comments on this.

For the record, I have a B2910 with a Woods 7500 with sub-frame. My rig feels very stable, but that subframe weighs a couple of hundred pounds and is well below the tractor c.o.g. I think that helps to offset the weight and height leverage of the boom and dipper stick above the c.o.g.

Good Luck...and stay safe.

~Rick

 

[TresCrows]

I think you are probably right, the backhoe on the BX may add to instability on on uneven ground. I have had problems turning back up a hill also, even with ballast it can be iffy, still, what does a titlmeter tell me? I suppose it can indicate the ground is becoming to steep but if your wheels are already off the ground I would not need a tilt meter to say I am in trouble.
J

 

[Will_C]

I'll agree with Rick from my experience with full sized TLB's. The backhoe really does not help that much as a stability weight. Rear ballast of any sort is much better.
While moving some top soil around my place, I found that leaving the MMM on my Bx made alot of difference on sidehills. Having the 250 pounds under the tractor was very beneficial. Come to think of it, my brother's Case 580 has a 500 pound belly weight under the engine.
Will