Tipping angle 3320 cab W 300cx

[spylake]

I confess I'm a noob and the 3320Cab is my first tractor. I understand that JD can't publish some magic angle that it tips over. Attachments and bucket load and height all have to be figured in.

So help me out here. It feels like I'm going over every time I hit a tree root. Without years of experience I have no idea what is safe and what isn't.

I have a 5 foot King Kutter Bush hog on the 3PT and a 300CX loader.

Can anyone give me some guidance. I took one of these

and filled the bottom half with oil to dampen it. Angels up 10 degrees seem ok. How much further should I push it?

 

[AKfish]

Your question is a good one... Heck, I don't know the answer! No idea... what degree of angle will result in an "unrecoverable roll-over"?

I've never gone to the Safety forum here on TBN and researched the threads and posts regarding roll-over accidents. I've seen ads here on TBN regarding the sale of inclinometers (sp) that show you the angle while you're operating your tractor (like the pic you posted).

But, of course I've never followed up on those items, either.

Along these lines however, is a number of posts here in the Owning/Operating forum concerning the "tippyness" of the 3000 series. Everything from reversing the wheels; wheel weights; fluid in the tires; to wheel hub spacers and multi-position rims.

Depending upon your kinds of use and your property; some of the remedies that other users have adopted might be a solution for you as well.

AKfish

 

[RoyJackson]

AKfish summed it up quite nicely...
I will reiterate one thing he wrote...fill those tires! That cab adds a lot of weight just where you don't want it. Filled tires will counter at least some of that weight. If you can widen the track (by repositioning the hubs to rims or reversing your wheel), do that too.

There isn't any hard and fast rule, unfortunately, when it comes to tippiness. About all you can do is run slowly and get a feel for it. Even an open station tractor would feel tippy initially. Adding that cab makes it worse. Eventually, as you gain more experience, you'll overcome some of that feeling it's going to roll. Just don't ever lose respect for those slopes!!!!!

 

[Jack Squat]

I admit that I thought about getting an angle gauge at first and had the same concerns and wanted something that would warn me... But after some seat time and reading a post that identified a big reality - that being a dip on the low side or a bump on the high side will instantly change you from safe to not safe, nothing is going to keep you from going over (short of training wheels). Going slow when you are approaching the pucker zone is your best bet (this will reduce your momentum if things change quickly) along with being aware of the possible dip or bump...

 

[Rob-D]

There was a guy around here awhile ago selling a tip gauge. I don't know if he's still around andsome have questioned the false security those instruments provide but I bought one and put it on a tractor I have since sold. It gave me a good idea of the slope I was on.

Like others have said, load the tires and put them in the widest position. Go slow ove rough terrain, when you hit a root or stone the tractor has a tendency to bounce up and this may be all it takes to dump you.

Each tractor is unique, learn the specifics of yours, like the cab which raises your center of gravity.

Rob

 

[Johndeere3720]

My dad has a 3720 so i have experience with the tip factor. We run a 6 foot brush hog on the rear wich definatly improves the stability. i also have found that going up/down hills at an angle or strait up and down helps reduce the tippy feeling. We live on a steep hill with a steep driveway. I mow the sides of the driveway by backing the mower over the edge at a diagonal angle and always keep the FEL low to the ground. I have found that having a scoop of gravel in the bucket and the bucket low to the ground lowers your center of gravity which makes it a bit more stable. It has taken me 5 years to figure out the limit on hills and which not to go on. So basically, if it just feels to unstable, dont operate there until you have established a comfort level. Having fluid in the rear tires does help signifigantly but the key is operator smarts over it all.

 

[RoyJackson]

There was a guy around here awhile ago selling a tip gauge. I don't know if he's still around andsome have questioned the false security those instruments provide but I bought one and put it on a tractor I have since sold. It gave me a good idea of the slope I was on.

R&B Manufacturing, one of TBN's long time advertisers, sells tiltmeters.

I had one on my first tractor about 10 or 11 years ago. For me, it was a worthwhile purchase since, not only does it let you know when the going may be getting to a dangerous point, it also shows you that some of those slopes you may fear is actually quite mild (but the seat of the pants feeling says otherwise).
It won't help you in an abrupt transition (gopher hole on the low side, hidden rock on the upside).
And tiltmeters are no substitute for caution and common sense.

I do recomend a tiltmeter, especially to folks new to the CUT world.

 

[hwks1]

Seat of the pants will tell you where the danger zone is! When you start to slide in your seat you have approached a dangerous angle and I would not push it any further.

I would always keep the bucket as low to the ground as possible. Approach angles up and down not laterally. Please be aware of up and down angles - you can tip forward and backward also!

I have never tipped a tractor on its side - but I have seen them tip! I have had a rear wheel off the ground which was a little too exciting for me. Take it easy and slow - keep your loads low. Instinct will guide you.

 

[Rob-D]

Seat of the pants will tell you where the danger zone is! When you start to slide in your seat you have approached a dangerous angle and I would not push it any further.

I would always keep the bucket as low to the ground as possible. Approach angles up and down not laterally. Please be aware of up and down angles - you can tip forward and backward also!

I have never tipped a tractor on its side - but I have seen them tip! I have had a rear wheel off the ground which was a little too exciting for me. Take it easy and slow - keep your loads low. Instinct will guide you.

I lifted a rear wheel too, about 2 feet off the ground! I didn't have enough rear ballast, I put more on right away!

Rob

 

[Nuru]

Wide stance via wide tires and/or loaded tires, heay implements kept low to the ground. Your internal tilt meter is the best, as caution (pucker factor fear :confused2, will tend keep you safe.:thumbsup: