New Owner Here - Question About Slopes

[Zippo1]

I'm new to tractors and have recently acquired a new to me NH TC40A. I've been trying to read and learn all that I can and thank you folks here very much for all the info you present. One question I have but have not been able to find an answer to concerns "slopes". I understand the need to run up and down a slope but am not sure at what point a slope changes from a, "side to side" operation is not a problem to OMG! Suggestions and guidance would be appreciated.

 

[newbury]

It goes to OMG when the pucker factor on your seat reaches maximum.
Early on w/ my B7610 I had a full bucket of sand carrying it about a foot off the ground. Right front tire dropped in a hole.
I had to hike my body out and drop the bucket. Pucker factor was high.
Just take it gradual.

 

[Zippo1]

Thanks, newbury. I'm so new I found myself jumping a little as it just bounced from side to side going through the field.

 

[nybirdman]

If using a lot on slopes;have your rear tires loaded and the rear wheels widened as much as possible.

 

[oosik]

Go SLOW. A lot of folks don't have a built in pucker factor and have to "learn" by careful experience. As NYBIRDMAN said - load and widen the rear tires. This will allow operations on steeper slopes - but be aware, you can still roll.

There are those incline meters that can be installed - but one big drawback - if a tire drops in an unseen hole - the meter isn't going to keep you from rolling.

When operating horizontally on slopes - keep the bucket LOW and any load LIGHT. If you are lucky - the first indication is the up-slope rear tire will start to lift, maybe even spin a little because its loosing traction.

Another suggestion - if it doesn't look good, don't go there or do it. Wait until you have more seat time.

And BTW - Welcome to TBN and the forum.

 

[TripleR]

Read these:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/279095-mowing-slopes-tractor.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/199464-slopes-tractor-tilt.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/104751-maximum-hillside-mowing.html

 

[Zippo1]

Go SLOW. A lot of folks don't have a built in pucker factor and have to "learn" by careful experience. As NYBIRDMAN said - load and widen the rear tires. This will allow operations on steeper slopes - but be aware, you can still roll.

There are those incline meters that can be installed - but one big drawback - if a tire drops in an unseen hole - the meter isn't going to keep you from rolling.

When operating horizontally on slopes - keep the bucket LOW and any load LIGHT. If you are lucky - the first indication is the up-slope rear tire will start to lift, maybe even spin a little because its loosing traction.

Another suggestion - if it doesn't look good, don't go there or do it. Wait until you have more seat time.

And BTW - Welcome to TBN and the forum.

Thank you.