tricycle front end and safety

[Eagleview]

Probably goes without saying then that roll protection is critical on one .

 

[Soundguy]

ditto that... I like mowing with my narrow front.. good visibility and tight turns..

soundguy

Narrow front tractors are very handy. An experienced operator can do many jobs better on a narrow front. The ability to turn on a dime at the end of the field is a huge advantage when cultivating. This is done by applying light pressure to the inside brake while turning the wheel. I love my narrow front tractor in the woods where forward visibility is much better without the front tires and axle blocking the view of stumps, etc. and added manuverability is a big plus. Better weight distribution also reduces soil damage and ruts while dragging logs. They are also a lot better for operating pull-type discs (I hate 3-points) and other equipment in tight quarters due to much smaller turning radius (0"). Without question they are far more dangerous on hills or around ditches especially where gopher homes may be a problem. Drop a rear into one of them with a narrow-front and nothing stops you from laying her over. A wide front tractor will harmlessly drop a front in before the rear ever gets to it. I wouldnt have one if my farm were hilly or had lots of gopher holes. Luckily I have niether and therefore will run narrow fronts as long as I can find an old one that runs. You can also fit more of them into a barn than wide-fronts by alternating directions. The bottom line is, they are not as safe for an inexperienced operator but are ok for someone who knows what they are doing. The learning curve for safe operation is a lot steeper than for a wide front. You dont throw your kid the keys one day and put him to work on one with no training, as you can probably get away with on most modern tractors. If the kid survives the training though, there may come a day when he can do many jobs better than he could on a wide-front.

 

[blackie65]

Thanks for all the input! the land is quite flat here and I mainly will use it to pull a small trailer or splitter to the woods. Kinda like gettin the old girl out and listening to her work.
Another question : I have read quite a bit about flipping tractors that were pulling something that was attached at the wrong spot on the tractor. I intend to use the drawbar that is mounted below the axle and PTO shaft. Don't think this is dangerous other than the dangers that come from operating any equipment. .....thoughts??

 

[flyingcow]

Thats where it was designed to hitch. And as pointed out before, nice turning tractors, can go alot of places the typical wide ends don't.

Enjoy hearin' her run. Miss the old Farmall's: H's, Super H's, M's, Super M's, etc. **** good tractors! Pictures of your tractor?

 

[flusher]

Thanks for all the input! the land is quite flat here and I mainly will use it to pull a small trailer or splitter to the woods. Kinda like gettin the old girl out and listening to her work.
Another question : I have read quite a bit about flipping tractors that were pulling something that was attached at the wrong spot on the tractor. I intend to use the drawbar that is mounted below the axle and PTO shaft. Don't think this is dangerous other than the dangers that come from operating any equipment. .....thoughts??

Drawbar--generally not dangerous when pulling implements (discs, grain drills, etc). Trying to pull stumps--then you can get into trouble if you're not careful. Check out the TBN Safety forum to see what happens sometimes when pulling stumps with the drawbar.

My 10 acres is flat pasture, but each year before discing I have to check for new gopher holes. I've found some pretty big ones that I filled in before going over the field with the tractor.

 

[blackie65]

I will see what I can do for pics.
best take the camera with me from now on. I need pics of
1. a widow maker... tree leaning on another to post to another thread
2. Super M to post here.
3. thorny locust tree to post to another thread.
4. maybe capture a critter on camera to post to yet another thread.

I'll see what I can do.
This TBN sight is quite addictive::ashamed:

 

[sweettractors]

My Son bought a 460 Farmall (6cyl) and he changed the NF to a new Speeco wide front while he was restoring it. Those 6 cyl gassers sure have a distinctive, powerful sound. I can hear him coming a mile away. Ken Sweet

 

[Soundguy]

stumps aren't an approved 3pt implement..

soundguy

 

[flyingcow]

I will see what I can do for pics.
best take the camera with me from now on. I need pics of
1. a widow maker... tree leaning on another to post to another thread
2. Super M to post here.
3. thorny locust tree to post to another thread.
4. maybe capture a critter on camera to post to yet another thread.

I'll see what I can do.
This TBN sight is quite addictive::ashamed:

Also, widow maker.....dead or a semi-dead top on a tree.

What i would like to see for a pic is, Super M doing a wheelie.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Thanks for all the input! the land is quite flat here and I mainly will use it to pull a small trailer or splitter to the woods. Kinda like gettin the old girl out and listening to her work.
Another question : I have read quite a bit about flipping tractors that were pulling something that was attached at the wrong spot on the tractor. I intend to use the drawbar that is mounted below the axle and PTO shaft. Don't think this is dangerous other than the dangers that come from operating any equipment. .....thoughts??

Drawbar--generally not dangerous when pulling implements (discs, grain drills, etc). Trying to pull stumps--then you can get into trouble if you're not careful. Check out the TBN Safety forum to see what happens sometimes when pulling stumps with the drawbar.

You must be talking a 3pt drawbar. blackie65 isnt.
larry