Wheelbase -vs- Width

[TimP]

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]

wheelbase - Google Search

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

 

[mddorange]

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

Width is the distance from one side to the other.

 

[TimP]

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

 

[jeff9366]

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.

 

[TimP]

That's interesting...... Thanks !

I always learn something from the forum members.......

 

[CobyRupert]

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

After re-reading my reply, I hope it doesn't seem as I was being snarky.
I was just being quick w/ cut & paste.

 

[TimP]

After re-reading my reply, I hope it doesn't seem as I was being snarky.
I was just being quick w/ cut & paste.

Nope, it seemed like a very legitimate suggestion. Not Snarky.

Thanks !