Traction My Tractor Slips Going Down Hill While Mowing

[jonsstihl]

this was in bromont first pitch of the cowansville/montreal ski trail right at the top of the mountain. this was back in 2004 though. the mountain has changed alot since then.

 

[Industrial Toys]

So did Bill look at his hill for obvious skid marks?

 

[JWR]

this was in bromont first pitch of the cowansville/montreal ski trail right at the top of the mountain. this was back in 2004 though. the mountain has changed alot since then.

A Ha! Some of that side does get steep. I have not skied Bromont since around 2004. Recent seasons have been terrible in the Townships. I've been going to Tremblant or more often to Mt. St. Anne. Two or three good ones near St. Anne too.

 

[ruffdog]

So did Bill look at his hill for obvious skid marks?

Depending on the hill, skid marks are left in another location too.

 

[wotalota]

I operate BX24 on a hill in 2WD cutting grass etc. without problem. I have experienced a runaway a few times. Going down hill using the higher gear, medium speed it will switch into neutral. In my case it has only happened with a leaf bagger attached so I have associated it with that weight imparting a pushing effect. By the time you realize what is happening the speed pick up makes it difficult to make a sideways turn to regain control. I still cut grass in 2WD, high gear but take it slow going down hill just in case it happens and use 4WD low gear with the bagger.

 

[Diggin It]

By the time you realize what is happening the speed pick up makes it difficult to make a sideways turn to regain control.

You most definitely do NOT want to do that. Once you're freewheeling, keep as straight a line as possible unless you need to avoid something like a tree or creek.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Why I don't like to see people who aren't cool, calm and in control, running equipment when things go south. I have watched hundreds of plan crash videos and am always impressed how calm pilots are just prior to dying. In fact, I don't recall even one, freaking out. At least not outwardly.

 

[jonsstihl]

that would have been right around the time I was grooming trails on the weekend shift. We groomed them during the day with escorts around the machines and at night also so if there was ice it was never there for very long. twice as much grooming as any other hill that just grooms at night.

 

[JWR]

that would have been right around the time I was grooming trails on the weekend shift. We groomed them during the day with escorts around the machines and at night also so if there was ice it was never there for very long. twice as much grooming as any other hill that just grooms at night.

I can remember in the old days many ski areas groomed during ski hours. Now I think the lawyers have control and won't allow it. I was always fascinated with you guys on snow cats grooming impossible places. I've seen a few where the groomer was lowered down by cable (or held back by one anyway.) I wonder if there is a forum on snow grooming ? I don't want to derail this thread any more than I can get away with !

 

[bill18163]

Both rear tires are about 13 lbs. I should mention that I don't try to cut grass on my hilly areas in 2WD on purpose. I don't use 4WD on my flat areas because it tears up the grass sometimes when turning. Then if I forget to put it in 4WD on the hills I get in trouble.