k0ua
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Ouch. I see the rock now. That's all it takes is a rock on one side or a gopher hole. Dang. I assume your all OK, do you have an idea of how much to put the tractor back like it was?
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Ouch. I see the rock now. That's all it takes is a rock on one side or a gopher hole. Dang. I assume your all OK, do you have an idea of how much to put the tractor back like it was?
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Glad you didn't get hurt. Or killed. From that photo, it looks like you probably would have been OK if you'd had your rear ballast on. Do you think so?
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Yep you hit the limit on front axle pivot and time to abandon ship . What happens with your upper torso and head when this occurs . It looks to me like you take a hit with a lap belt .
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No rops/fops no seatbelt.
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In my Vehicles, absolutely. On my Bike, no. On my Kubota, no.
Ballast would have helped it from going over. Will put that back on before doing more.
It actually went over fairly gently. I sat there and went for the ride then turned off the engine. Worst part of getting up was reaching underneath myself to unbuckle.
Tipping it back up was easy. Come-a-long and chain to left FEL mount. Engine lift on right FEL arm to start the tilt.
The only real damage I can see in the plastic around FEL control. A little diesel seeped out thru the cap (tank is full).
It appears Kubota designed the rear light to take some abuse. When it landed the lenses came off. The frame that holds the bulbs flexed but didn't break. I just popped the lenses back on and good as new.
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Only a suggestion...
Make sure the engine can turn freely before starting.
An old farmer friend said he would let everything sit for a day once righted and then carefully check all fluids... just to make sure the motor isn't hydro locked.
I'm sure others here can add...
Glad you are OK and the Tractor seems not to worse for wear.
Make sure the engine can turn freely before starting.
An old farmer friend said he would let everything sit for a day once righted and then carefully check all fluids... just to make sure the motor isn't hydro locked.
I'm sure others here can add...
Glad you are OK and the Tractor seems not to worse for wear.
k0ua
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It sounds like you got off pretty easy.:thumbsup: