Where to mount tilt-meter

[DrainPondDesign]

Has anyone ever seen a published minimum safe limit of tilt in degrees for a basic bare tractor? It seems reasonable that there is some minimum design standard the manufacturers must meet but I have not been able to find it & I just don’t want to do my own empirical testing.

Sometimes when you explore limits you find them.

 

[Rob-D]

I mounted mine with velcro above the brake pedals on my 2320.

 

[Willl]

Sometimes when you explore limits you find them.

My thinking also, keep going till you tip over then back off 1 degree.

 

[madpogue]

My thinking also, keep going till you tip over then back off 1 degree.

Oh, sorta like "torque to yield" -- torque it 'til the threads strip, then back it off 1/4 turn.

Roy, man, don't you know, once you throw that many buzzwords at an idea, the only way to pay for it is with a government grant! Just throw in "state of the art", "cutting edge", "widely accepted standard" or "peer reviewed study" somewhere.

 

[Flywheel]

My thinking also, keep going till you tip over then back off 1 degree.

hahaha. And I was thinking that once you mounted a tiltmeter, it prevents you from rolling over...or at least gives you something to look at while going over....

Question - once you're upsidedown - does the tiltmeter go back to zero? I think I know some folks who wouldnt be able to tell the difference....

 

[dmccarty]

I bought the tractor in 10/2000. Shortly there after I got a Tiltmeter. I put the Tiltmeter on the right side vertical FEL support. Eventually I bought another meter to measure the fore and aft angles just for grins and giggles. This one is mounted on the ROPS.

HOW are the mounted? With the tape Rick sent.

I don't have a barn or garage to store the tractor in so it sits under a shade tree. I used to put a tarp over it but I don't bother anymore.

The tiltmeters have not moved even though they have been out in the weather for 6-7 years...

Later,
Dan

 

[RoyJackson]

Has anyone ever seen a published minimum safe limit of tilt in degrees for a basic bare tractor? It seems reasonable that there is some minimum design standard the manufacturers must meet but I have not been able to find it & I just don’t want to do my own empirical testing.

Sometimes when you explore limits you find them.

There's an ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standard but I cannot recall the number. It's been discussed on TBN from time to time. You may see this standard called out in your tractor's manual.
If I recall, the standard requires a 20° static tilt. Static isn't too reliable (unless you just want to park and look at your tractor), but it does provide some kind of baseline data.

 

[Rob-D]

My thinking also, keep going till you tip over then back off 1 degree.

Doesn't work, your head gets pushed down and you can't see through your chest cavity.
What's worse is you have the embarrassment of someone plungering your head back out.

 

[orlo]

As Roy mentioned above it's an ANSI standard. If you look at the specs of the tractor it'll give you the ANSI standard number. Problem is if you search any site that has it is a 'membership' only site that you need to pay for.

The tiltmeter company knows the standard and calibrates their meters (orange/red) accordingly. I think for CUTS it's 15 for safe and maybe 20 (as Roy said) for daredevils.

If you call the tiltmeter guy he can explain the standard. Also, when MFG's conform to the standard it's with a typical configuration, not including accessories (Especially a loader), etc. There are many factors that can change the tipover point.

I would think from a MFG's liability point of view that they would test with the narrowest tire position, etc. but I can't base that on anything.

 

[Flywheel]

I know when we do equipment tests for SEMI Compliance - it is 15deg - and this is static.

There are many many variables that effect that especially when moving on eneven ground, a canopy, your weight, attachments, air pressure.


I don't mess with it on these little CUTs - they're pretty tippy - but so am I have the time....oh that's tipsy...