Posted by Dan Bear Kelley on February 14, 2009 at 12:05:14 from (206.53.20.149):
In Reply to: widowmaker front end posted by james t orth on February 14, 2009 at 08:51:15:
A narrow front has the pivot point at ground level, where the front wheels touch the ground. A wide front will raise the pivot point several inches off the ground, which will help stabilize the whole tractor. Lowering the center of gravity will help. You can do this with wheel weights.
I just got a WFE for my M with a Farmhand loader. I still need to install it. I've got a line on some more wheel weights. I like the idea of widening the stance of the rear wheels, too. I have a cracked wheel center, so I need to replace that, and as long as I have the wheels off...
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