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Re: Re: Narrow vs. Wide front ends
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Posted by Brian G. NY on April 01, 2003 at 06:15:15 from (64.246.153.57):
In Reply to: Re: Narrow vs. Wide front ends posted by Pitch on April 01, 2003 at 01:59:56:
Wide fronts ARE more stable. It all has to do with the higher pivot point. The pivot point on a NFE is at ground level, while the pivot point of a WFE is generally a couple of feet off the ground. I guess it's a matter of geometry? Having said that, my NFE WD is equipped with the loader because it has straight push arms and can't be put on my WFE WD-45 which has the side mounted mower instead. I live in extremely hilly upper New York State and I use my loader on side hills all the time. I constructed a weight box on the rear when I was hauling stone for my chimney and retaining wall. I would fill the box with stone first which added greatly to the tractor's stability. Since I got my A-C back blade, I put it on when I use the loader as it also adds weight behind the rear wheels which increases traction and side stability as well. As others have said, use a generous amount of common sense and you will generally stay out of trouble. Familiarize yourself with the terrain, work slowly and avoid sudden moves.
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