woodlandfarms
Super Member
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2006
- Messages
- 6,137
- Location
- Los Angeles / SW Washington
- Tractor
- PowerTrac 1850, Kubota RTV x900
I have this slope alongside my driveway. Dozer cut and steep as all heck. Generally I just mow by lifting the mower and pushing from the road into the hillside. Today I got a wild hair and figured worse that would happen is that I would tip, more than likely just get stuck. It is only maybe 8 feet high, and the road is at the base.
Anyway, PT was more than stable on its side. Never once felt like tipping over. I have 30 degree slopes all over, but this is the steepest area I mow. I am not set up for severe slopes. My tire pressure is around 10 to 12 lbs and I have my chains on. I was really driving more at a 45, kinda jackknifed. It was very slippery, constantly working the to keep moving forward and not slide onto the road. In the end I slid into the "ditch" that runs along the road, That is where I noted the inclinometer and realized I was stuck. Getting out was nerve wracking. The wide tires made what would be obvious easy extraction impossible. i ended up using the mower to lift me out, prying myself up and out. The issue was on tire would get off the ground and once that happens it all goes south.
Anyway, PT was more than stable on its side. Never once felt like tipping over. I have 30 degree slopes all over, but this is the steepest area I mow. I am not set up for severe slopes. My tire pressure is around 10 to 12 lbs and I have my chains on. I was really driving more at a 45, kinda jackknifed. It was very slippery, constantly working the to keep moving forward and not slide onto the road. In the end I slid into the "ditch" that runs along the road, That is where I noted the inclinometer and realized I was stuck. Getting out was nerve wracking. The wide tires made what would be obvious easy extraction impossible. i ended up using the mower to lift me out, prying myself up and out. The issue was on tire would get off the ground and once that happens it all goes south.
