My Tractor Seems Unstable

[GeneSimm7]

I have had my tractor for 5 or 6 years now and this year it feels like it wants to flip over when sideways on a hill. The same hill I have driven on often before. Anyone got any ideas why? I also had a problem a short while ago where one of the rear wheels would lock up briefly while traveling. The wheel would be turning and then stop for a fraction of a revolution and resume turning again. My tractor is a Century 2535 (similar to a Branson 3510) with 4WD.
Thanks - Gene

 

[jeff9366]

How long has it been since you checked air pressure in all four tires?

 

[Thomas]

Tire load w/fluid?
When tire stops turning does it leave drag mark?

 

[Wagtail]

This may seem weird but, do you wear prescription (driving) sunglasses? They can warp your 'close in' perception, making what is a safe inclination into a 'dangerous' one.

I was hay raking a sloped paddock that the year before had been perfectly safe (and I have non-loaded tyres). However the slope had somehow increased the next year. I took a wee break and removed my sunnies and the whole 'world' changed! I switched back to regular, non-prescription sunglasses and all was well.

 

[GeneSimm7]

Yes, it was leaving short skid marks.

 

[GeneSimm7]

I have not checked the tire pressure. Does anyone know what it should be for a 15 X 19.5 tire?

 

[CobyRupert]

Yes, it was leaving short skid marks.

The tire was leaving them on the ground? Or in your shorts when on the sidehill? :laughing:

 

[majorwager]

Typical compact tractor rear tire pressure is 20 psi, sometimes 18 psi.

 

[countrybumpkin]

I run 9-1/2 psi

 

[TractorNH]

Your thread title led me to believe the appropriate remedy for your tractor situation was to medicate it. Almost seemed like you were concerned about your tractor heading off and tearing up a field or crashing into other tractors or something.