Tiltmeter

JOHNTHOMAS · Mar 22, 2010

I usually use my 2 rear cheeks to determine tilt but there are always those that want numbers. I was at a local Flea market one day and found these magnetic Tiltmeters for $1. I bought 3 or 4 for Grands and almost grands and me. Figured I'd stick/set it on the hood of my Kubota and get a number instead of the or in addition to the brown spots.

20 20 · Mar 22, 2010

I have one of those, bought it some years back. us it for small carpentry jobs.

sixdogs · Nov 11, 2013

JOHNTHOMAS said:
I usually use my 2 rear cheeks to determine tilt but there are always those that want numbers. I was at a local Flea market one day and found these magnetic Tiltmeters for $1. I bought 3 or 4 for Grands and almost grands and me. Figured I'd stick/set it on the hood of my Kubota and get a number instead of the or in addition to the brown spots.

JOHNTHOMAS--How has this worked out? Is there a given degree where we tend to tip over? I have to work some sloped ground in the spring and have been thinking of a tilt meter but if the dial angle thing works that would be easier. I mostly going to be planting grass seed with an MX5100 that has maximum front weights--7-- and a 1200 lb Brillion seeder flat to the ground in the rear. Any advice to go with the meter?

JOHNTHOMAS · Nov 11, 2013

Since I turned my BX25 on it's side I've been more careful. Places I used to go from side to side scare me now. If it feels to steep and you can't go up and down then avoid the area or for sure tighten your seat belt and keep the ROPS up.

powerpace · Nov 11, 2013

Tilt meters only work for the attachments in use at the moment. Backhoe and Fl has a different center of gravity than a mid mount mower or a box blade or a sprayer.

If your watching the tiltmeter to tell you your ok in reality your disregarding other dynamics around you. The unseen hole or rock that will throw you and the tractor completely off kilter. When doing real work pay attention to the equipment and terrain. I don't listen to the radio, have a tiltmeter or bucket leveler. My property has trees old stumps that have rotted in place and left holes and hillsides.

It takes a little longer to mow up and down hills but I don't have too worry much about tipping over. I have tipped over while cleaning out ditches and hitting a soft spot that dropped the wheel about eighteen inches. I was already at a angle when it dropped. Luckily I was not moving fast.

sixdogs · Nov 11, 2013

JOHNTHOMAS and powerpace...I'm good on this and will go with the "pucker factor" rather than a tilt meter. I feel my seeder on the ground gives me somewhat of an anchor and I have a healthy fear of tipping over so combined it should work.

npalen · Nov 11, 2013

For what it's worth, some of the newer cell phones have built in inclinometers. (Iphone 4 IOS7) for example) I reckon one would first have to find a flat spot on the tractor while stopped to check the tilt but it may be too late by then.

Fallon · Nov 12, 2013

I'm interested in 1, probably 2 for grading. 1 to tell me how close to level (or intended slope) the tractor is. Another on my QH or the implement to see if it's setup to work the proper level based off the tractor.