Rollover demo at Penn State Ag Days

[Chuck_Lind]

Does anyone remember the rollover demo of a New Holland tractor at the Penn State Ag Days?

The tractor was controlled via remote control and they demonstrated different slopes, hitching, etc. and the disasterous results.

I was looking at my old PC and ran across several of these demos that I saved from 2004. They're pretty large files, but are very good for training and safety.

If there's enough interest out there, I'll post them. My only problem is that I have dial-up, so I'll only post one at a time.

 

[MrJimi]

Would a link be easier?
just a thought
Jim

 

[Chuck_Lind]

Would a link be easier?
just a thought
Jim

I'm not sure where I got them. They're on my hard drive..so I'll have to upload them.

 

[MrJimi]

I'm not sure where I got them. They're on my hard drive..so I'll have to upload them.

You could also open a
Free Image and Video Hosting - Photo Image Hosting Site : Photobucket.com
account and upload them there and post a link to them for all of us snoopy people here
and the best part is the price = FREE

 

[dgl24087]

Here's the link, it's been posted on TBN before. Tractor Overturn, H.J. Sommer III

 

[MossRoad]

Here's the link, it's been posted on TBN before. Tractor Overturn, H.J. Sommer III

I as well as others have posted that same link several times over the years. It really is a "MUST SEE" safety video website ... puts the fear in you quick!

 

[CurlyDave]

I as well as others have posted that same link several times over the years. It really is a "MUST SEE" safety video website ... puts the fear in you quick!

One of the most interesting parts of the website is found in the Slides for NIOSH Tractor Workshop 02/13/03 section.

If you download the PowerPoint file and look at Slide # 13, you will find that the side rollover took place at an angle of ~25 degrees.

This is the first time I have ever seen any real data on the danger point. I realize that all tractors will be different, but this is clearly better than no data at all.

Now, I use my R&B Tilt Meter and do not exceed 15 degrees with it (which still feels very "tippy") but now I have a lot more confidence in having a safety margin there.

 

[NewToy]

One of the most interesting parts of the website is found in the Slides for NIOSH Tractor Workshop 02/13/03 section.

If you download the PowerPoint file and look at Slide # 13, you will find that the side rollover took place at an angle of ~25 degrees.

This is the first time I have ever seen any real data on the danger point. I realize that all tractors will be different, but this is clearly better than no data at all.

Now, I use my R&B Tilt Meter and do not exceed 15 degrees with it (which still feels very "tippy") but now I have a lot more confidence in having a safety margin there.

I also have the self imposed 15* limit on the slopes. I have one area I regularly mow that is around 18*. I changed my route around so I mow that section up and down since I installed the tilt meter. I pull a 60" finish mower and the rear would occasionaly slip down hill when wet. That is a rush when the rear of the tractor slips a foot or so, haven't had any problems with my up and down approach to this area.

John

 

[SkyPup]

I'm real concerned @ 10 degrees and I am outa there @ 15 degrees.

 

[JerryG]

Everyone that buys a tractor should have to view all those clips. There are so many that think that there is a valid reason for leaving the ROPS folded down or to completely removing it when they are using their tractor. I am sure that I use my tractor inside a building more than most. Even though it is a pain to get around things and have to watch for low hanging parts or having to dodge stuff, there is no way that the ROPS is going to be removed.