what does it take to roll a BX 24

[KeithInSpace]

Sortof both...end over tea cup forward with the load unbalanced to the right, so when the rear wheels lost touch with terra-firma, she 'listed' to the right, presumably to the limits of the front axle. To your earlier post, EVENTUALLY the bucket would have hit the ground, but when you're "going", that isn't exactly the outcome that makes you feel comfy as the seat belt is tightening around your waist.

And I WAS in 4WD, that's the only reason I wasn't ALSO rolling gently down the 5% downgrade while all this other crap was happening. Do probably 80% of my loader work (100% when over 200# loads) in 4WD since the brakes don't work on the front wheels unless in 4WD. Never know when a back wheel (or two) may find daylight. Don't trust the BX brakes anyway...like the HST braking much better.

When it was all over, I actually turned off the engine, cracked a smile, and said out loud, "Well THAT was pretty dumb, Keith."

Glad I got that one out of the way while I'm only 32. If that happened when I was 78, it may have been the death of me...freakin' keeled over in the middle of the road with a big *** stump strapped to the bucket.

 

[teachdocs]

How can you possibly roll it on fairly level ground?
I don't think I could roll it while mowing even if I tried.

 

[Berniep]

Ok after reading mosty of this thread, I went out sunday to clear some trees and brush. While backing up and watching the load in my grapple (low to the ground btw) not paying as much attention to where I was going as I should have been I ran over a small stump that was just to the side of my normal path. It only sticks up about 2 or three inches but it scared the heck out of me. It was in no danger of going over but I wasn't expecting it and my mind flashed to the many stories on this forum of rollovers. You guys have me a bit skittish. But that's a good thing, keeps me from getting complacent.

 

[KeithInSpace]

How can you possibly roll it on fairly level ground?
I don't think I could roll it while mowing even if I tried.

Need to read the story. Couldn't roll on level ground if you tried UNLESS you have a grossly overweight load, strapped to your bucket, hanging 18" in front of the bucket, and raised several feet.

To further clarify...I think there was only a 4% chance of "rolling", but anyone in that situation would have certainly been more than a little freaked out.

 

[KeithInSpace]

...I ran over a small stump that was just to the side of my normal path. It only sticks up about 2 or three inches but it scared the heck out of me.

That happens to me all the time. I hate it. So darn unnerving to have any part of the tractor do anything unexpected with 350# of oak logs or a heaping pile of red clay in the loader.

I am the world's expert at dropping my load. I keep my hand on the joystick so much the knob is showing wear and the dark grey finish on the metal is gleaming white polished metal where my fingertips fall. A good thing, I guess.

 

[teachdocs]

Need to read the story. Couldn't roll on level ground if you tried UNLESS you have a grossly overweight load, strapped to your bucket, hanging 18" in front of the bucket, and raised several feet.

To further clarify...I think there was only a 4% chance of "rolling", but anyone in that situation would have certainly been more than a little freaked out.

I replied to HarleyBob: "I rolled one on fairly level ground while mowing. It was a rental.
No injuries, but the seat belt broke when I went over and we lost
all the hydro fluid. I paid for the rental insurance which included
any repairs to dents, the lost hydro and a credit back on the rental.
I was mowing on level ground, hit a hole and powered it over
due to inexperience.
When I purchased, I bought a Grand L series, filled the tires and
extended the tires to full width. Feels much more secure and
I pay more attention now."

You can follow the replies by using the hybrid thread view.
Sorry for the confusion.

 

[kwolfe]

That happens to me all the time. I hate it. So darn unnerving to have any part of the tractor do anything unexpected with 350# of oak logs or a heaping pile of red clay in the loader.

I am the world's expert at dropping my load. I keep my hand on the joystick so much the knob is showing wear and the dark grey finish on the metal is gleaming white polished metal where my fingertips fall. A good thing, I guess.

I have worn the same spot. There is a nice shiny metal spot where my hand sits on the joystick arm. I have also had to drop the bucket a few times. Sometimes, to be safe. Once or twice to save my tail.

 

[Stargazer]

Hi All:

Guess after all this I am going to put seat belt on 100% of time like driving a veh. I did on all slopes b4 but this winter after snagging upraised concrete or what ever going fairly fast it makes sense, Maybe that is y they put it on?? still think kinda hard 2 roll a bx23.

Thanx pat r

 

[rdsaustintx]

still think kinda hard 2 roll a bx23.

Compared to WHAT??

 

[Stargazer]

Hi:

I have rolled my mtd 600 series with 46" deck twice in same area that I take the bx-23 down to mow ravine. Other than pride and a bent up hood no damage/injury. Course the bx has 4wd and much better brakes than the mtd and doesn't seem tippy in that area. Owner of the land has rolled his even smaller lawn tractor. Think most of the problem is braking and not skidding down and hitting small hole causing roll. Remember we are kinda talking apples/orn here SCUT vs lawn tracts not even garden ones. Also seems to me to be more stable than 39? trike M used on friends dad farm 15 yrs ago. but again whole different breed.

Pat R