Safe side hilling?

btownacres · Mar 10, 2006

I just got my MF1531 delivered today, FEL, 6' rake, loaded tires, toothbar, & forks. Never had a tractor before but do have an ATV so am familiar with side hilling issues. On this tractor, does anyone know what type of angular grade is the limit before you get in trouble and may roll? Being new to it anything I go over feels wierd, but would like to know what type of terrain in a no-no.

JerryG · Mar 10, 2006

15º is alright if you don't hit a rock, hole, stump or anything else Most people try to stay under 15º. You can go as high as 20º if you know the area and don't have anything on that will raise the center of gravity.

mark4Jesus · Mar 10, 2006

Great looking tractor! I have had a tractor for only a year, and just switched to the M-F about three weeks ago. They are definitely lots of fun. I'm still timid about being sideways on hills. I was getting used to the Kubota, but this 1433v is a lot larger tractor and the timid scale went back up. I know my owners manual says nothing about max. inclines, and that seems to be common from what I have read on TBN.
Have fun and post more pictures!

Mark

scott_vt · Mar 11, 2006

Mornin Mark,
You might take a look at one of these. Tiltmeter

scotty

Nasty135 · Mar 11, 2006

BT, Nice tractor /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif you may be looking for a tiltmeter that gives you readings in increments of degrees for a little more comfort level and information.... try here!! Be SAFE /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

EDIT: OOPS yeah the same thing Scotty just said /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

scott_vt · Mar 11, 2006

Gee Mark,
Thats the one I was lookin for /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

scotty

mark4Jesus · Mar 11, 2006

If I am looking at the same model, the price is less ordering it off of TBN site that R&B website. Cool! I need to get one of those myself.

btownacres · Mar 11, 2006

Thanks guys... I'll be getting one of those for safe/comfort factor. Just got done playing for the last 5 hours. Scraped off some very soggy topsoil and spread 8 yards of crushed stone by the driveway extension. It's amazing how much work you can get done with the right toy, oops.. I mean tool! Great little machine this 1533, PLENTY of power!