Third time my tractor nearly killed me

[plowhog]

If you don't fix it, please at least get a GoPro camera system to record the .... adventures!

 

[TnAndy]

I know that everyone's circumstances are different, but I for one am a believer in only taking my tractors out of 4x4 when need be, such as on a paved road. Other than that I leave my machines in 4x4 mode. I would rather accept the minimal addition wear and tear than be caught in 2wd with a problem. I would bet that my 75hp tractor hasn't been out of 4x4 mode 10 times in the last 12 years.

Same here....mine is never out of 4x4 unless I'm driving it down the road to another place. I certainly wouldn't even start to mow my steeper pastures in 2wh drive.

 

[Deere Dude]

I have a 2004 JD 4120 with 300 hours on it. Original owner. My ground is very steep, where you can only go up/down. I was brushhogging my field and I just started going down the crest of my hill and my transmission popped out of 'B' gear into neutral-- I was in 2wd. Even with the rear wheels locked up, the tractor picked up speed and was going over 20mph by the time I reached the bottom of the hill. How I didn't flip... no idea.

Anyway, this has happened two other times over the last 13 years resulting in real pants-filling experiences. I forgot my rule: always gear 'A' and 4wd, as it has never happened.

I really need to get this fixed, if there is something to fixed, as I dare not let my kids use it. Any suggestions?

Thanks,

I am hardly in 4wd because I didn't want to prematurely wear things out so maybe I need to reconsider that policy considering other responses. I have one very step trail but I always remember to have it in 4wd on that, so far.

To the OP. What is your setup like? Do you have weight in the rear of any sort such as a ballast box, fluid in the tires, wheel weights? Was it a 3pt mower or a belly mower? How about wheel extensions to widen the stance? How about running with chains on unless there are many used where that wouldn't work out. Is the tractor used for much else beside mowing the steep hills? I would think all of these would help even though you got surprised only a few times.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Tractor did not try to kill anyone, operator tried to use tractor as means to kill self, some of these recent incidents with tractors makes me wonder if some states need to lrequire permits for some of these operators like they do boats and ATVs

David

 

[Rock knocker]

Tractor did not try to kill anyone, operator tried to use tractor as means to kill self, some of these recent incidents with tractors makes me wonder if some states need to lrequire permits for some of these operators like they do boats and ATVs

David

And pumping gas?

 

[TheMan419]

And pumping gas?

And living life in general.

 

[Wagtail]

Tractor did not try to kill anyone, operator tried to use tractor as means to kill self, some of these recent incidents with tractors makes me wonder if some states need to lrequire permits for some of these operators like they do boats and ATVs

David

[And to Rock Knocker & TheMan419]

Lets not be too hasty here. Although I'm not advocating a 'tractor operator licence', there is something to be said for a 'course' on tractor operation. New to tractor owners learn by trial & error, plus reading their owners manual... experience being the 'great teacher'.

As an example: Once upon a time the Navy sent me on a commercial forklift operator course. I have been able to transfer those skills to operating my tractor and FEL handling.

Another example was when I decided to get my motorcycle licence; a 3-day preliminary operators course (on a closed circuit) was required before applying for your 'Learner' licence. It taught the skills, properly, before any bad habits became ingrained.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

And pumping gas?

I can pump my own gas fine, been doing it 40 years, they will not let me here.

If I am too stupid to pump gas how come nobody comes home with me to fill everything up when I bring the cans home or use my fuel station?

The Portland idiots are fighting the rural counties on the right to self pump gas because they are

A: too lazy and

B: do not want to loose some of the only jobs that they can qualify for, as gas station attendant because they are too busy protesting and flunk out of school.

David

 

[dragoneggs]

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Need an auto release feature and you are there!

I know that everyone's circumstances are different, but I for one am a believer in only taking my tractors out of 4x4 when need be, such as on a paved road. Other than that I leave my machines in 4x4 mode. I would rather accept the minimal addition wear and tear than be caught in 2wd with a problem. I would bet that my 75hp tractor hasn't been out of 4x4 mode 10 times in the last 12 years.

Me too... always in 4WD except on my flat asphalt driveway.

I can pump my own gas fine, been doing it 40 years, they will not let me here.

If I am too stupid to pump gas how come nobody comes home with me to fill everything up when I bring the cans home or use my fuel station?

The Portland idiots are fighting the rural counties on the right to self pump gas because they are

A: too lazy and

B: do not want to loose some of the only jobs that they can qualify for, as gas station attendant because they are too busy protesting and flunk out of school.

David

I hate filling up in Oregon.

 

[Rock knocker]

The Portland idiots are fighting the rural counties on the right to self pump gas because they are

Sorry to burst your little rural versus urban rant, but the cumulative vote was 142 for versus 5 against. So that seem like broad support whether they voted for HRC or DJT. Isn't it a heart breaking bummer when your hate turns out to be miss placed

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