Angle of the dangle

[RMS]

Now that I got your attention I have a serious question. Is there a rule of thumb for what side angle to not exceed to avoid tip overs? In the manual for my lx2610, it basically said that if you are not comfortable, don't do it. I seem to remember seeing someplace that 20 deg is the magic number. Being real new to tractors I don't want to push too far, but I also want to use the machine for what it can safely do.

 

[DaveFromMi]

Tractor will tilt over 20° right or left without tipping over. Keep the implements low.
Bigger concerns are that wheels might slip toward downhill when moving sideways along a slope or an obstacle like a stump is suddenly hit.

 

[dirtydeed]

Don't know if I would rely on a "rule of thumb". I prefer to let my keister tell me when to bail out. It's been right so far.

as Dave mentioned above, keep implements low and dragging the uphill side brakes and wheel spacers can help (somewhat). At least you have useable split brakes.

Your equipment listing indicates that you have a cabbed version. That would make it more prone to tipping.

 

[bcp]

That's called "Rule of Butt."



Bruce

 

[Daferris]

Having the back tires loaded will help also. I like RimGuard (Beet juice) because it's the heaviest ballast you can get in the tires.

 

[Lil Foot]

When I was rock crawling, folks I ran with went through a phase where everyone (except me ) bought tilt gauges, then used an adjustable angle suspension "flex" tester obstacle to find their tipping point. Almost without exception everyone (except me) ended up rolling, or over on their side. They trusted the gauge too much.
There were too many variables- tire pressures, fuel level in the tank, cargo & passengers & and how they were distributed, and such. Invariably. they would be right at that tipping point, and a low side wheel would drop into a slight depression, or a high side wheel would roll over slight rock or bump.
Over she goes.
So take that absolute tip angle with a large grain of salt, and trust the seat of the pants feel. If it is feeling scary, it probably is, and back off a little.
YMMV

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yea as everyone is saying there is no "good angle" , there are to many variables to account for.

 

[85Hokie]

I agree with the "butt pucker effect"............ when those hairs on the back of your neck stand up.......

or the little voice inside says "this is real stupid idea"

 

[GreensvilleJay]

angle is based upon how much your life insurance is ....
you're supposed to go UP and DOWN hills ..NOT across
I'd have to see pictures of the terrain to see WHY you think you NEED to go across...
we've lost a few farmers up here going across....

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

the little voice inside says "this is real stupid idea"

I get that same message when I reply to some posts on OTT.

 

[85Hokie]

I get that same message when I reply to some posts on OTT.

Amen brother, Amen

 

[DustyRusty]

My rule of thumb is to keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down. If I have the slightest thought that the tractor isn't stable, I immediately stop, back up and correct. I rolled a tractor once, and I was lucky that I was thrown clear of the tractor as it went over. It didn't have a seat belt or roll bar. It was a 1964 Minneapolis Moline loader backhoe. The backhoe is what kept it from rolling 180 degrees.

 

[mcfarmall]

Make sure your center of gravity falls inside the point of support and you'll be fine.