Posted by DRK on March 10, 1998 at 18:26:13:
In Reply to: Narrow front-wide front controversy posted by Dave on March 10, 1998 at 17:48:43:
: It was interesting to read all the comments on stability of wide front vs. narrow front. You guys all know a lot more about center of gravity and physics than I do. But if there is little or no advantage to a wide front with regard to tipping, why is it that in hilly country almost every farmer with experience prefers the wide front?
You are all missing the point, the pivot point. On a wide front end the pivot point is where the tractor connects to the front end. On a narrow front end the pivot point is where the front wheels contact the ground. Thus having a much lower pivot point, the narrow front end is much less stable.