The Danger of Tractors on Hills

[@NichollsSense]

Sometimes it's hard to admit when you've made a mistake. This is especially true in a public forum like KZbin. Thanks for sharing your story. You may indeed save someone's life. Keep sharing your stories, you may tell one that saves my life. I love equipment but have little operating experience.

[@Spec41173]

Forklift operator of more than 15 years here. This is literally one of the first things you're taught when operating a forklift. Always travel with the load facing uphill. Going forward or backwards is irrelevant. In any direction of travel, load is always facing uphill. I too forgot this one time. The rear of the forklift spun right around and I was able to slowly lower the pallet to the ground to stop the situation...but not before I had spun almost a perfect 90 degrees. The slope was not more than a 2-4% grade. What I thought was a trivial task turned out to be almost my worst day on a lift, ever. I've been lucky to never have an accident or damage any property while operating lifts, in 15 years...but that one time could have been the end of my streak. Glad to see videos like this, it's information most people don't consider or don't have access to otherwise. To some it's "common sense"...but even to us pros, sometimes its worth a firm reminder. Don't get caught taking something half serious, that can result in full trouble. It's not worth your equipment, or your life.

[@jakewalter3729]

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[@USNERDOC]

Mike - this was an awesome video discussing a very important aspect of safe tractor operating procedures. I sure do enjoy your channel content. As a new tractor owner you have been my online mentor. I know my tractor experience has been safe and enjoyable because of you sharing your expertise. Thanks!

[@lucindacash3697]

Thank you so much for this video. I was a flatlander and moved to Tn. I really enjoy the challenge of mowing some of these really steep slopes. I go sideways when I can because going backwards is so hard for me physically with twisting around to look back. ( I am old ha) I feel like I know what my tractor is capable of but your video taught me a lot. I also enjoyed your sense of humor. Thank you for taking the time to make this video to help people.

[@jstidgwell]

Thanks. Great reminder. Have had similar training in forklift courses over the years. Starting this year with my first tractor.

[@CharlieArehart1]

Mike, it really is amazing to see you posting this today because just this morning I was out of my tractor and had an experience that reminded me of the various dangerous situations which can happen, and I thought of you. I recalled having seen various FACE reports (from state universities and the CDC), where as you may know they recount and analyze fatal accidents from tractors (and other occupations). And I was thinking of you (even before seeing this) that maybe you could relate such stories of how people have been killed or maimed from sometimes easy mistakes. It seemed right up your alley since many new owners may not think about such risks, or know of or take the time to wade through those FACE reports. I was going to email this idea to you, but then bam you offer this very example. there are so many and the face reports could be great fodder for content if it may interest you. (And maybe others here could help you by sharing links to interesting ones for you to consy, saving you having to wade through them yourself to find examples that suit your audience.) Either way, thanks and keep up the GREAT work! :-)

[@QuietFaith1]

You pack an extreme amount applicable information in less than 10 minutes consistently. Your knowledge and communication skills are superior to many!

[@mgoodin1973]

I'm also glad to find you. You'd think there would be tractor schools where you could get hands on lessons for people of all ages who were not raised on farms. There is so much I don't know about my tractor and implements, but you are helping to fill me in. Probably watch half your videos tonight.

[@TractorMike]

Thanks Mark. I've thought about doing a tractor school online. Hands on training would be better if the logistics could be worked out. If enough people wanted it I'd be glad to teach it.

[@me1assassin]

Perhaps you can contract with a local safety training company. Most small cities in rural and mining areas have a safety company that teach safety and certifies people for MSHA, OSHA, etc. Might be aa fantastic thing to also have a Compact Tractor Safety Course.

[@houndsmanone4563]

Super video. I have MF and had been using FEL and grapple on several jobs around house. One day grapple got hooked on thick root while lifting debris and as fast as that the rear end shifted and tractor started to tilt and it was so fast that my thinking was not as fast as what was occurring. I immediately lowered grapple and was back to semi-normalcy. It just doesn't take long to do something unsafe or stupid (in my case). Thanks for your lessons on the many things you show us.

[@joelee1972]

Being new to the country and tractor life, your videos are very useful and very informative. The previous owner does come by to help out when I have questions, but I still will watch your videos when I need a refresher out in the field and if I can't remember a certain thing the prior owner mentioned. Keep the videos coming.

[@TractorMike]

Will do, thanks for watching!

[@Tom-ej8bb]

Mike, Im in the process of buying my first ever Sub compact and or riding mower. I can't thank you enough for your great videos for information, especially the safety aspect!!!! TYVM!

[@Andrew-yw1ll]

Glad someone is talking about this. I've been uncomfortable a few times and would hate to learn the hard way! Thanks!

[@jacksongearhart6872]

I'm glad you are okay. It's things like this where we get used to doing something a lot and don't think much about it that we get ourselves in trouble. It's not that we're cocky it's just that we forget sometimes or don't worry. I'm sure something like this, or other incident has happened to everyone who runs machinery for a long time. I know I have had my share so far. Sometimes we just need these reninders to keep us in check. Thank you for sharing this.

[@broadwayFan28]

Steep hills are common problems that I have few answers for. Thanks for the advice and any more thoughts on tackling hills and mowing would be appreciated. We have a smaller Kubota and a brush hog.

[@MrKen-longrangegrdhogeliminato]

Good video Tractor Mike. Safety never takes a pause.

[@ODLife]

Great video Mike! I made the same mistake being a new tractor owner and just by the grace of God lived and learned. I made a video about it myself called Runaway Tractor! What every newbie should know. Also, like you mention in your comments, it happens so fast and it's when you get comfortable/complacent and for me, my instinct was the brake also. keep up the great videos.

[@TractorMike]

+GY Solutions Wow, I watched your video and I would not have thought about that myself. Here's the link if others want to watch. THANKS FOR DOING THE VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imm3d6OuaL94hsk. Anyone with one of the smaller tractors and hills needs to watch.

[@Cal3520]

great vid Mike one other thing you could have done is drop the loader to the ground that would bring the rear wheels back down to the ground and stop the tractor from sliding down the hill and rolling over.

[@TractorMike]

+Calvin Whitney Absolutely, good advice. I've never been fast enough to think like that, my instinct always goes to my feet and getting to the brake. The thing that killed me on this is I wasn't expecting any problem so I was totally unprepared for it. Many times when carrying a heavy load anywhere, I need to have one hand on the joystick and be prepared to drop the load in danger and I have to train myself to do that. Thanks for bringing that up.

[@bilaldemirtas3649]

Calvin Whitney maddeye gerğison

[@TheTommygear]

You forgot to say that tractors DO NOT have front brakes, and setting the load DOWN is the fastest way to avoid roll overs and/or loss of control.

[@shawn17032]

Hi Mike, thank you for posting these videos. they are very informative.i watch them all, and learned alot. keep up the awesome work!.thanks shawn!

[@MountainMan104]

This why I subscribe to your channel Mike. As Im buying my first tractor soon, I need this kind of information. Thank you Mike!!

[@jimbob3201]

excellent advice . I was working my backhoe on a very slight left hand grade I put the hoe down to push the tractor forward and forgot to pick up the stabilizers when I did the tractor was up in the air sitting on the hoe bucket and almost flipped over . and I've run heavy equipment most of my life ..and this was such a slight grade you would think there was no way it would tip . it being up in the air just that 6 inches have it that teeter spot to flip over thank God I thought quick enough to pick the bucket up and put the tractor back on the ground . so yes to all your viewers a tip over will happen in seconds always be aware of your surrounding and always no matter how easy something may seem take that extra couple seconds to think it through before you move .

[@TractorMike]

Wow...thanks for sharing. These are the kinds of experiences that new tractor owners need to know about so they have a healthy respect for what can happen.

[@sdavey10]

Brilliant advice. Many thanks from the UK

[@KevinPlemons64]

We can never be to careful. Thanks for the reminder.

[@denjhill]

No nonsense good advice. Thanks Mike.

[@johnluliak]

Wow! Good info I just purchased my first tractor and I live on a ridge. I will be using it carefully. thanks again.

[@TractorMike]

+John Luliak You're welcome, be safe!

[@stainlessman8290]

I've got another 'almost story' to share. I was bush hogging going down a steep hill with my Kubota HST L3800. My jeans I was wearing had a hammer loop on the left side. As I went down the hill my weight shifted in the seat, the hammer loop had gone over shift lever on the side, as the HST is hydro trans, H-n-M-n-L, my weight shifted and pulled the lever into N...and away we went down the hill. A lessen learned. I hope every tractor owner remembers this when using a hydro tractor. Keep up the great videos Mike.

[@waynekrangle8447]

Mike, thanks for this important video.

[@johnbates5389]

Favorite channel for this newbie! Thanks Mike!

[@jimboinsa]

That's great video. I just bought a JD 3025 with bucket. Thanks for the safety tip

[@paulsoutherland8701]

Mike, can you talk about wheel weights vs filling the tires to reduce roll over potential. And what's best to fill the tires. Is windshield fluid ok most of the time? I am puzzled to keep my tractor light weight as to not make ruts in my yard especially in Spring time vs the extra weight for roll over protection. I somewhat like the idea of bolt on weights so I can remove easily if not needed. I am not sure if that is easy or not. To remove wheel weights. Also, I saw one video where the tractor actually had a warming buzzer for tilt to warn of a dangerous angle and roll over prevention. I do have the back hoe mount which adds weight to the lower side of the tractor which helps but I still get a sense of being top heavy when mowing on a hill. Also, someone told me the brush hog provides a lot of low weight to the tractor to reduce roll over potential. How true is that?

[@anthonyallegra245]

Great video Mike, thanks for stepping up! You had a near miss because you turned your tractor into a forklift. So although the attachment is meant for a tractor, is your tractor meant for the attachment? Is your tractor rated for this attachment? Finally, if you have never had forklift traing and you you turn your tractor in to one, you may want to consider getting yourself into a class because even though you have years of experience on the tractor, it seems you could use a lesson on operating a forklift.

[@jankotze1959]

Very good information Mike, I am glad to find your channel and subscribed.

[@leslieking3974]

Great advice. The hill is about 20 degree toward where I need to move base rock and concrete mix bag of 80 lbs each. Quite steep thus I look for better machine way than my hand and muscle. Tell u just walk and carry my own 180 lbs body weight is tiring, let alone to carry bucket of 5 gallon base rock. The 80 lbs concrete mix is little easier as I carry on shoulder. But nonetheless I did about 20 bags and half yard base rock. I need a machine to move a distance about 80 ft steep hill for shed of 10 x 12, to hold a water tank of 2500 gallon. Would back down w the load work? The soil is grassy and fairy soft as we have a long rainy season. Of course I won’t choose a day when soil is still wet. What would u do to move about 3 yards base rock and about 300 bags of concrete to build up the wall and concrete pad?

[@dalediehl9326]

Did the very same thing. One morning the grass was wet, and I started down a very steep but short hill in my yard. I have been down this hill many times when it was dry. I had a little weight, not that much in the bucket. The rear wheels started to slide because of the wet grass and before I knew it I was at the bottom and wondering how I got there so fast. The skid marks from the rear wheels told the story. Thankfully the hill was very short.

[@wildstarstarblazers6562]

Hello Mike. First time messaging. Love your videos. And Thank you. Iv didle daddle a little on others tractors. But now I'm looking at owning my own. New M7060. With a cab.. I'm big on safety, even carry an EMT bag where ever I go. Here's my question. The cab on a tractor.. is it designed for roll over, and is it safer?? I'm compiling every thing iv been learning from you, including beet juice and so on. I live in south West Ohio. Cincinnati. Thank you for any help.

[@TractorMike]

Yeah, on any modern cab tractor the cab frame is designed as a ROPS or roll over protection structure. If you look closely on it somewhere there should be a serial number plate that says that. Holler if you have any other questions and thanks for watching!

[@sreihart]

Wow Mike, so happy to this ended well.

[@TractorMike]

+sreihart Thanks, me too.

[@codyridings1814]

Have a question when you felt the tractor losing traction why didn't you just drop the the forks I almost slid off and do a whole woods bush hog but I just slammed the bucket in the ground drop the rear implement set the brake and exited until I can get someone to help me get it back on level ground

[@akbychoice]

Also, never raise the load higher than you need to, to do what your objective is. Always travel with the load at the lowest possible position.

[@stevek4449]

Question in your emergency, going with load facing up hill and backing down seems best. So in either case Let's say you have a run away due to wet soil, wrong direction etc. Would the safer action be to immediately set the loader in the ground as an emergency brake with or without float engaged?

[@TractorMike]

That's what I would probably do...that should slow you down.

[@larryfine4498]

I had similar situation moving a huge tree stump. I didn't have forks, so I wrapped the stump with chains and hooked the chains to my bucket. I traveled with the stump parallel to the side of a slight slope. As I was moving, the chain developed some slack. The stump started swinging to the point of destabilizing the tractor. Fortunately, I turned the tractor down hill and dropped the bucket to stop the rollover.

[@ibleedihred2844]

Great video on a topic nobody likes to think about. Had a tractor roll on me in a similar situation, wish I had thought to just drop loader when I felt tractor losing footing. But honestly, I thought jumping off was a better solution. Did kill engine as soon as I saw it was safe to do so though.

[@TractorMike]

+I Bleed IH Red I'm glad you survived. Stuff like that happens so fast its hard to know the right thing to do.

[@kevinashby3784]

Great advise

[@iandeleeuw5198]

I've done that exact same thing on my kubota l3010 hst stepping on the break doesn't help one bit

[@andrewnewton1526]

Anytime you are doing something with the loader on your tractor you need to always have an implement of some kind on the rear for balance.

[@WTF-Gus]

I'd like to hear your thoughts on Bush Hogging on hillsides... Maybe you'll make a video....

[@TractorMike]

+Tab Petree I don't like doing it, I turn into a real weenie on sidehills. I'm going to try to get a device the the Missouri Department of Transportation installs on all tractors that has a level that tells when you're about to get in trouble. It might be a "must have" for us hill people. Thanks for the idea!

[@MLJenkins]

+Tractor Mike I would also like to see a video on cutting on hill sides. I would also love to see a review of the device you are talking about, as I have been thinking of purchasing something similar for my tractor. You could do a multi-part video and explain things like center of gravity and how things higher up affect it. I've seen my neighbors mowing their fields with their loading almost above the hood, which for short spurts may be necessary, but not an entire field. A lot of people don't understand those concepts.

[@MLJenkins]

I meant to say loader almost above the hood, not loading... Dulh!

[@sweetlovetiger]

your right. One thing I'll point out is sometimes people rely on the 4 wheel drive to much and do get in a lot of trouble to I have only had 2 wheel drive tractors and using them really show keeping enough weight on those tires are very important. Next time if you ever need to do that a good counter weight on the back good to not sure if you like to do a video on that sometime

[@raulhogland7309]

The rule is” keep the weight up hill.” This is true for all vehicles including forklifts and mixers.

[@subwarpspeed]

A counterweight for the 3pt hitch is also quite ease to make. You might need a welder but the only thing that's important is that it weights so if the result looks bad etc. doesn't matter. Quite a forgiving project.Usually made with some form of container (oil barrel) filled with concrete. Since iron has a much higher density than concrete it is also good to clean the workshop/garage for iron things you don't need/should have thrown away. You just put them into the weight when casting and you got yourself some "free" extra weight.

[@larrymoore6640]

Once again thanks for the education.

[@jtmag44]

Mike, any thoughts on cab vs open? i have some steep property in the VA. mountains, and I'm somewhat concerned about raising the cg. On the other hand, the cabs can protect from some flying debris, biting insects,and the elements. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[@TractorMike]

Jim, I've never known anyone who thought they might want a cab, then bought a cab, and regretted it. I've known plenty of people who didn't buy the cab then either always regretted it, or traded later which cost some money. Having said that, you bring up one of the most important points about cabs, they are higher, if you go that way, make sure you A) install proper ballast, probably fluid in the tires so it's low B) set the wheels out for a wider stance and C) be really careful about not putting yourself in danger until you get a "feel" for the tractor. You really can't be too careful. Everyone who I know who survived a tractor rollover said it happened so fast there was nothing they could do. Also, be mindful that branches, or thrown objects from cutters make great window-replacement parts business for your local dealer :).

[@jtmag44]

Thanks very much. As Clint Eastwood would say"A man's got to know his limitations".

[@JBP321]

Thank you Sr for your tips. Very helpful.

[@dan2304k]

Nice video, but, why no ballast box? I'm would guess that all manufacturers "require" 3pt ballast while using the loader. I know JD does.

[@TractorMike]

+dan2304k I don't own a ballast box, it would have probably helped in this situation.

[@subwarpspeed]

+dan2304k Also on larger agricultural sized tractors the loader-manufacturers advise that some counterweight should be used.

[@SteveRobReviews]

Mike I've never ran a tractor with front wheel brakes , wonder if they do make them. I bet you wished yours had front brakes that day :)

[@subwarpspeed]

+STEVE ROB I don't know about small tractors (I'm using agricultural sized machines), other can maybe correct me: The front wheel doesn't need brakes themselves but if using 4WD they are mechanically locked (on HST also?) with the back wheels and when the brakes are applied on them it will also apply on the front. The 4wd version (got 2wd myself) of my 90's Valmet tractor have electrohydraulic 4wd clutch and that is engaged every time you hit the brake pedal when in 2wd mode. Also exists machines with separate "real" brakes on the front wheels. Mike, how is it on the sub-/compact tractor market?

[@patriots1needed]

Another good one Mike.

[@landaroon7793]

Reply to Brad not Landa Might have considered dropping the forks and put that extra weight on the ground. May have dragged like a brake and let your rear wheels hit the ground for more control.

[@Genman510]

Good tip.

[@jwalk3107]

Why not drop the forks to the ground real quick? Only reason I say that is I have a popped my front end in the air and I was about to flip and I dropped my implement down real quick and my tractor leveled.

[@mcdangdang]

can someone tell me how steep of a ditch can i mow with a 3-point 8' rotary mower on a white 2-105? what degree slope?

[@TheVoiceofKevinC]

Mike; I am driving a john deer 310G ,I need to get material up a very steep grad, I am making a road . can this machine do it safely? john deer says go up backwards?

[@TractorMike]

Kevin, that's impossible to say without seeing the slope. Plus I have virtually no experience with backhoes. Sorry I can't give good advice!

[@Mo-OhioTreeRemoval]

I did the same with a forklift a few years back (kind of) even though I had plenty of experience.. I hit the brakes/clutch brake too hard by accident with a load on the third stage, it tilted forward taking my rear wheels come off the ground. Luckily the load under it was only a few feet away so I kept my brake on and tilted the mast forward slowly to where my counterweight was close to the ground maybe a few inches then I lowered my forks a little and lt let me fall back those few inches opposed to forward or slam back down really hard and do some damage to me or the equipment.

[@TractorMike]

+Mow's Lawn & Iron That sounds really scary! I've seen more than my share of dangerous forklift situations. I used to unload stuff at the dealership when trucks showed up late and I was closing. I feel for the drivers and I always tried to get them unloaded and on their way. My least favorite product was 13 foot discbines. They come in on a pallet on their back, they're heavy and tremendously hard to balance, and on our forklift, only about two inches of fork went under the back half of the pallet. I always got them unloaded but it was an extremely slow process and one of my least favorite things to do. Especially fun when the driver parked uphill.

[@mrmojorisen6336]

good vids tractor mike, im leaning. tractor on the way and i cant afford another accident. was hit by car 8/1/13 that left me disabled. thumb up!

[@_P0tat07_]

Hi, what if you had a sufficient weight on the 3pt? I suppose it would still be safer than sorry.

[@TractorMike]

That would have helped. In the tight area I didn't want the brush hog on the back, that's generally what I attach when I need weight in back, but it's pretty cumbersome.

[@Drew6709]

Where was your implement for counterbalance?!

[@TractorMike]

+Drew6709 Parked in the fencerow! :)

[@bguen1234]

Always, always roll or skid logs with a compact tractor. Especially down hill. It would never have even occurred to me to pick it up in that situation. Even better, since you said you were getting fire wood, is to buck it where it laid and make smaller loads.

[@paulatighe7073]

thank you- very informative

[@subwarpspeed]

Good video about an important topic. There are even more to consider about tractors that new users forget. Because tractor have a rigid axle and a central pivoting point they have a triangle (from each back wheel's ground contact point to the front pivoting point) where the center of mass must be kept within to not fall over.In your example, it had been a little bit less incline so it would have been possible to drive forward downwards, if a little bump had pushed one back wheel up from the normal level of the ground, it could have started tipping the tractor over from the side just by getting the center of gravity to the side of the tractor. With he loader close to the ground this is may not happen but those who drive with the loader at maximum height are much more in danger since the a lot more weight gets to the side of the tractor.I really urge everyone to use a counterweight for the back 3pt hitch. It gives a lot of stability when keeping both back wheels firmly to the ground. Also, it offloads the front axle from some of the weight of a loader, bucket/forks/whatever and the actual load. Everything that eases the wear on the front axle is good.

[@richardrodgers1009]

+subwarpspeed I agree. In addition to Mike's excellent advice to back down a hill, make sure you keep the pallet forks (or bucket) low to the ground and ensure you have sufficient rear ballast. In fact, John Deere's recommendation for my tractor includes weighted tires, wheel weights AND a rear ballast box for loader work.

[@northwoodspatriot32]

Think maybe a ballast box was in order?

[@johnluliak]

Thanks good info!

[@christopheroliver1150]

And if you do tip it, don't turn it back on. The oil will be in the cylinders, if fired, it will bend your connecting rods and blow out all of the ring seals. $2200 fix

[@meagain2898]

Put a box scrape on rear of tractor when using bucket or forks for a counter weight

[@olddodger7178]

I move a lot of logs on a similar sized tractor. You should have a counter weight regardless of which way the tractor is going on the hill. When the backhoe is off the tractor I put a concrete filled barrel on the three point hitch. Be Safe.

[@Lancaster730]

And keep the weight low as possible to the ground . But as all ready stated Fork lifts are shown that .

[@TheSoloAsylum]

Going forward down a hill you can touch the load on the ground and push it down the hill of almost any size....if you have to.

[@inthedarkwoods2022]

When Mike wore shades like a crazy guy

[@uria711]

Thanks for this tip

[@zzirSnipzz1]

The most important things is to get the right gear and dont break. You cant reverse down a hill with a silage trailer on , if you slid at all you would be finished

[@bayareasparky9180]

The most important takeaway is that the vast majority of tractors do not have brakes on the front. Therefore if your rear wheels lose contact due to a heavy FEL load, there's no way you can stop the tractor quickly.

[@ModernSurvivalists]

True, except that if you are in 4wd, the rear brakes will apply some stopping power to all 4 wheels through the drive-train.

[@bguen1234]

Sure you can. Drop the FEL.

[@kynichols4868]

Thanks for sharing - easy mistake to make.

[@EverettDenny-rd7ed]

Should you ever get caught in same runaway situation...bucket or forks config tilted all way back for travel...drop the front end immediately into the ground. Forget the load. Get control of and stop of the machine.

[@idahomike100]

What if your tractor is 4x4

[@paulclarke3132]

I think if you would have immediately dropped the load to the ground you might have got the weight back on the rear tires.

[@TheVoiceofKevinC]

it has a backhoe and a loader in back

[@jaslay3boys]

Why on earth would someone who keeps saying that safety is the most important thing to think about turn around and make a video with the machine incorrectly set up? Hills or flat ground make no difference there should be a counter weight on the rear of the tractor. A box blade, rotary cutter, or a weight box should always be hanging on the rear when using the FEL. Your videos seam to be made with the right intent but a dry run should be done to make sure you cover as much as you can on your topic. Have your friends watch the video before placing them on KZbin. Overall very nicely done.

[@micahspur]

drop the fork

[@mwils51]

I am a fairly novice tractor driver, and I been there already with this exact situation, and that is exactly what I did. It was very scary, but I just hit the lever to drop the loader and my back wheels dropped and made contact and everything was ok.

[@mikeschiavone5238]

Yeah no s*** that's common sense drop the fork end of story

[@williambrown238]

My first instinct is to drop the load... put them forks down fast

[@polingranch4662]

Dropping the forks does not always stop the slide on a grade. Be safe and go up correctly. One day when you least expect it loaded or unloaded I hope you come out of that slide or etc ... It only takes once. Be safe

[@fhuber7507]

Wet or freshly cut grass on a hill is very dangerous.

[@Axethales]

Unload the loader and drop the load. I had the same exact thing happen to me with a massive 2000lb rock and it saved my butt.

[@f0rdfalc0n46]

Sounds like lack of hill experience

[@MrDanoconnor]

Great Videos, Can You Please post a Video of Proper Use of a 2 wheel drive Front End Loader and Safety Suggestions, such as counter weight etc, Thanks, Dan'O.

[@TractorMike]

I could, its on the list. Thanks Dan'O!

[@MrDanoconnor]

Thanks Mike, Appreciate the Answer and look forward to the Video. Please Notify me when it's up, I have NOT been getting regular notices from KZbin. I Just finished a '72 FORD 4110 and put a Old Allied 300 Loader on it. Videos posted, if you care to see...It's the First Loader I've Operated so I do need all the Expert Tops I can get. Thanks again

[@lachygoldsworthy4226]

or lower your forks so the back wheels will contact the ground again

[@universalmechanic5170]

seasoned guy should know better , i have loaded tires and still keep my box blade on when loading anything

[@shukfahid]

It’s always the last log

[@JasonTate86]

Alot of people think that 4wd means you can go either way, especially some who have run 2wd for years and are new to the 4wd thing. I wont take a 4wd anywhere I wont take my 2wd internationals.

[@jodyhardy8631]

And you had nothing on the back for a counterweight

[@gtolsdorf]

Did he say "ass tractor?"

[@davidthayer6969]

you should have dropped your forks as fast as possible.

[@hamish2202]

I am 14 and drive a tractor

[@alanheather8441]

If you had of dropped the forks you would of been fine

[@caseih-pz9vp]

Your tractor is too small for what you where doing.

[@bretmazur8974]

How about yes always back down a hill with a load but never back up a hill with a tractor they dont tell ya that.tractors have no traction backing up a hill.no weight even a 4wd has difficulty but not everyone has a 4wd .

[@flancorp]

Hell yea Tractor Mike