New Owner Here - Question About Slopes

   / New Owner Here - Question About Slopes #1  

Zippo1

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Near Bellingham, Wa
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New Holland TC40A
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.
 
   / New Owner Here - Question About Slopes #2  
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.
 
   / New Owner Here - Question About Slopes
  • Thread Starter
#3  
Thanks, newbury. I'm so new I found myself jumping a little as it just bounced from side to side going through the field. :)
 
   / New Owner Here - Question About Slopes #4  
If using a lot on slopes;have your rear tires loaded and the rear wheels widened as much as possible.
 
   / New Owner Here - Question About Slopes #5  
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.
 
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   / New Owner Here - Question About Slopes
  • Thread Starter
#7  
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.
 

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