Wheelbase -vs- Width

TimP · Jan 23, 2019

Hi All.

I have a B3000 and when I look at the Dimension specs on "TractorData" it shows a "Width" of 53.7".

But yet, shows a "Wheelbase" of 65.6".

I would have thought the wheelbase measurement would also be the width?

Is the Width measurement just for the physical portion of the tractor, excluding the outer measurement wheel to wheel?

I am confused and hope someone can give me an explanation that my meager mind can comprehend.

Thanks !

CobyRupert · Jan 23, 2019

wheelbase - Google Search

Wheelbase: noun: wheelbase; plural noun: wheelbases : the distance between the front and rear axles of a vehicle

mddorange · Jan 23, 2019

Wheelbase is the distance from the front wheels to the back wheels.

Width is the distance from one side to the other.

TimP · Jan 23, 2019

Geez.... I shoulda Googled it first.... Sorry, and Thanks for the info !

jeff9366 · Jan 23, 2019

Tractor spec for width is traditionally the width outside to outside of R1/ag tires, with rear tires centered on centers of front tires.

This from days when drawing a moldboard plow was the primary task for tractors.

Sometimes you see "tread width". This is width from center of one rear tire to center of other rear tire. Tread width does not communicate useful information to me.