Tiltmeter
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Xfaxman
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For me in the Toolcat with independent suspension, the first time on the other side of the dam that is supposed to be 18 degrees, puckered me up! As I drove it more I got more comfortable.
More info here: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/toolcat/69420-slope-ability-bobcat-toolcat-5600-a.html
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A short tilt movie on my F3080. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-lawn-garden/280786-f3080-mowing-hillside-video.html
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This is what 30 degrees of body lean looks like on a "26.6" slope.
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Mowing it with the Toolcat.
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This is some serious pucker factor!
Serious pucker for sure, but if you imagine/estimate that the center of gravity (cog) is about 6" above the PTO, (probably lower with the deck down), it would have to tip a lot more before the cog crosses the vertical line that rises straight up from the fulcrum (the outside of the downhill tire). Granted, one wants a safety factor for the dynamic forces if you hit a bump or turn, but i bet it can tip almost twiuce that angle before it goes over. (I'll let you test that theory though
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Yep, the cog is probably lower. The PTO is hydraulic and the engine is under the passenger seat.Serious pucker for sure, but if you imagine/estimate that the center of gravity (cog) is about 6" above the PTO, (probably lower with the deck down), it would have to tip a lot more before the cog crosses the vertical line that rises straight up from the fulcrum (the outside of the downhill tire). Granted, one wants a safety factor for the dynamic forces if you hit a bump or turn, but i bet it can tip almost twice that angle before it goes over. (I'll let you test that theory though
The 7' brush hog weighs 1800 pounds. If it loses traction, it just slides downhill!
In heavy brush I curl up to raise the front mower wheel and put more weight on the Toolcat's front axle.
Most of you drivers are braver than me because there is no way that I would get onto any my slopes at that angle yet. I did see a tilt meter being sold on the TBN store page but not sure to buy one yet when I clear the saplings in the backyard.
You got it Army The tilt meters are the contoversial first line of defense, ie a caution/warning signal. The rest is up to you. Save your money as it seems you already know. If your rears are loaded and set as wide as they will go - you will know. Just don't let anybody tell you otherwise until you are ready