b7500 tiltmeter

BILLMAN · Oct 29, 2001

I would like to install a tilt meter on my new b7500. CAn you guys please offer some opinions as to which model/brand and mounting location? thanks....

Bird · Oct 29, 2001

We can give you our opinions (I like the 25C myself and mine is mounted under the front edge of the canopy), but Rick has a new mounting bracket, and if you don't have a canopy (or maybe even if you do) mounting it on the hood just in front of the instrument panel sure looks good to me. However, if you just call Rick, that may be your best source of information, and he won't lead you astray.

Bird

MikePA · Oct 29, 2001

I have a 25C mounted on the hood of my NH TC25D using Rick's new mounting method (see attachment)

GlueGuy · Oct 29, 2001

I have a 25C with Rick's new metal mount glued on Lucy (B7500) in pretty much the same place as Mike's. Seems like a good place, as it's protected under the cross-bar for the FEL, but is still in plain site.

The GlueGuy

Mike_Dumond · Oct 29, 2001

R & B model 25c, got mine mounted dead center on the hood of my b6100dt. I think you'll find that the 25C is the meter of choice, and alot more accurate than the pucker factor.

Keep the greasy side down.
Mike

medfieldtractor · Oct 30, 2001

I also have an R&B 25C on my B7500. I mounted the tiltmeter, using aggresive double stick tape, on top of the grill guard for my FEL at the front of my tractor. In that position, the tiltmeter is easy to watch at all times, except when looking backwards to back up.

Jeff396 · Oct 30, 2001

I just ordered mine. The first time I used the fel on some very uneven ground I lifted one of the rear tires and ruined a clean pair of shorts. I made the mistake of doing the maneuvering with the load high and darned near paid the price. I'm pretty sure it just went over until the front axle hit its stop but still scary. I ordered my meter that night!!!

Jeff

2001 B7500HSD, LA302 fel, 60" mmm, grass catcher

BILLMAN · Oct 30, 2001

I am relatively new to tractors and this board. I have had my new b7500 for 2 months now and just recently scared the s... out of myself. I am going to order a Tiltmeter from Rick this evening. What is the max. slope you should operate on. I understand you guys don't know my land conditions. Just curious about your experience.

Mike_Dumond · Oct 30, 2001

Billman, lots of variables. Attachments, load, speed, wheel weights, weight of the driver, and the list goes on. 15 to 20 degrees seems to be pretty close to the pucker factor. Remember, a hidden stump or hole will change your angle pretty fast. Just take it slow and easy and you 'shouldn't' get in trouble.

On my B6100Dt, filled rears, FEL and back blade, with the wheels pushed out 6 inches futher than the factory settings, I can place it on a 25 degree slope and hang off the downhill side without the wheels coming off the ground. <font color=red>(Kids, don't try this at home. The tractor wasn't moving, tied to prevent rollover, and I had a friend as a spotter. Just in case.)</font color=red> So, I decided that my pucker kicks in around 15, and at 20, if I got to move, it's real slow. And, that's with implements low, never high.

Keep the greasy side down.
Mike