Re: Center of Gravity--Help!

Posted by Paul in Mich on April 02, 2005 at 04:40:48 from (64.12.117.7):

In Reply to: Center of Gravity--Help! posted by Allan in NE on April 02, 2005 at 01:27:38:

Allan, Im not talking from an experts standpoint, but from some experience. You may have 2 factors at work here. First having loaded rear tires could influence the handling and steering, and the wider width can also have an influence. The reason I say this is that we have two 966"s, equipped with dual rears. and while they both have the same size rear tires, the outside duals are set at different widths. The Tractor with the wider span is harder to handle and steer, and requires more braking to make turns. Even with suitcase weights mounted in front, I"ve noticed that soft headlands require as much foot steering (braking) as turning the front wheels, especially with the wider configuration. As to the real center of gravity issue, I have discovered that at age 65 my center of gravity is much more profound than when I was 35. It takes a lot more strength to climb on the tractors, and once there, requires more cushion than the factory seats provide. It seems that every year that seat gets harder and harder.

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