[AT] Farmall H wide front end

[Mike Sloane]

This has been discussed in the past, but some folks are new to this 
discussion: a wide front end provides little or no protection from a 
roll-over compared to a narrow front end. Once one of the rear tires 
leaves the ground, there is a very good chance you are going over, 
narrow or wide. The reason for this is that the wide front axle pivots 
only about a foot higher than the narrow front end. Unlike a car or 
truck, there is no resistance to a roll-over from the front tires - once 
the axle reaches the limit of its movement, it is too late.

The main reasons for going to a wide front are 1. a better ride on rough 
ground and 2. only two tracks through the soil vs. three. What you give 
up is 1. mechanical simplicity and 2. tighter turning circle. I also 
like being able to tuck narrow front tractors into the limited space in 
my shed by parking them nose to nose. But that's just my personal view.

Mike

Bruce Moden wrote:
> Bob, The wobble is probably the driving force in the decision,
> however my farm has a few hillside trails, creeks & ditches, so the
> roll-over factor is part of the concern. thanks for the suggestions. 
> Bruce
> 
> --- On Sun, 3/28/10, Robert L. Holtzer <rholtzer at earthlink.net>
> wrote:
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