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erik

06-29-1999 10:42:12




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I was just wondering how safe a WD with no ballast(liquid or cast iron) is on a hill.
Is it a good idea to have front wheel weights when using a mounted plow???
Is there a history of accidents with these tractors??




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Dave

07-05-1999 17:34:17




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 Re: WD saftey in reply to erik, 06-29-1999 10:42:12  
Used a narrow front WD on hills for many years with no problems. Mounted plow. Did have rear weights and fluid in tires. The front does tend to be light so be carefull.

Dave



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orangeman

06-30-1999 09:36:09




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 Re: WD saftey in reply to erik, 06-29-1999 10:42:12  
I can remember as a boy, several occasions when Dad would call down the hill where he was plowing with our wd45 wide front for me or my brother to come up the hill. When we got there invariably he was positioned in such a precarious position with the upper wheel on a rock that when he lifted the plows out of the furrows the tractor was ready to tip. Our job was to ride with weight on that upper fender as he very slowly negotiated that treacherous stretch. Such is the life of farming marginal crop land that was o.k. with horses but dicey with tractors. Thank God for the federal C.R.O.P. program.

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Ted Buisker

07-01-1999 04:56:36




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 Re: Re: WD saftey in reply to orangeman, 06-30-1999 09:36:09  
One of my pet peeves is people looking to government to pass legislation that reduces freedom and lines some lawyers pocket by attemping to legislate what should be common sense. This country was founded on personal freedom, but too many people refuse to accept the personal responsibility that goes with it. If something bad happens to them because they were stupid, they look to government to pass some law that will hold someone else accountable for their stupidity. Then they thank God for government interference in their lives. SORRY, but you got me started! TED

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steve from mo

06-29-1999 18:58:53




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 Re: WD saftey in reply to erik, 06-29-1999 10:42:12  
The WD was powerful but light, even in its time. It needed weight added to reach its potential. The WD-45 was even more so. To do well with a mounted plow you will want rear wheel weights, preferably liquid, and front weights. Stay away from hillsides and you will be fine.



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chuck davis

06-29-1999 16:14:22




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 Re: WD saftey in reply to erik, 06-29-1999 10:42:12  
All of the older tractors were not built with safety as a top priority.I got rolled by my wc last summer and was lucky not to be seriously hurt(the guy i bought from told me to start it from the ground when i hit the starter it was in gear.The rear tire knocked me over and the tractor was cruising around in front of my barn by itself!)I relocated the starter switch so i can start it from the seat now.Narrow front tractors are less stable than wide-fronts.Tractors and bush-hogs are dangerous those without live pto will push you around for a while before you can stop.Respect your tractor at all times.Pay close attentionto what you are doing,esecially when working on any hills or slopes. C.D.

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kevin

06-30-1999 03:18:48




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 Re: Re: WD saftey in reply to chuck davis, 06-29-1999 16:14:22  
I have farmed for nearly 20 years in hilly southwestern PA with WD's and WD45's and you most definately need weight at least on the rear. Front weghts if plowing, etc. I would urge you to add tire chains in wet weather, as these tractors have a tendency to go sideways when it is slick. That said, if you have experience with narrow front end tractors they are relatively safe, although not as safe as a wide front with a ROPS. The times I got myself in trouble it was due to operator error. These are very capable tractors even today; however when you take chances, get in a rush, and work when tired they can bite you to remind you to pay attention. These tractors can operate on hillsides, but you better know the terrain, the quirks of your machine, and pay attention to what you are doing.

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