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<blockquote data-quote="Cowabunga" data-source="post: 8111771" data-attributes="member: 718"><p>Any reasonably modern 70+hp tractor 4wd tractor should walk it. With the proviso that it has an appropriate amount of front ballast for the load on the rear links, mainly to keep the front end planted up hill while providing traction. Also that the tyres have a good amount of lug and are inflated appropriately. Most importantly, as it may vary literally from hour to hour, that the ground conditions are suitable. Beware of dew and lush grass and wet patches. Also any rough bits of ground and especially stones and rabbit holes. Any of which may be considered high risk.</p><p></p><p>Also make sure that your tractor is well serviced, that you use an appropriate gear ratio to avoid overspeed or stalling and that the oil levels in both engine and transmission are topped up to the maximum mark. You do not want to lose your steering or PTO or to seize your engine up on the slope. If traversing or turning on the slope, be aware of your centre of gravity and if appropriate, widen your tractor’s track width to as wide as practical for other work and still watch for any undulations/holes/bumps that could throw you over.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cowabunga, post: 8111771, member: 718"] Any reasonably modern 70+hp tractor 4wd tractor should walk it. With the proviso that it has an appropriate amount of front ballast for the load on the rear links, mainly to keep the front end planted up hill while providing traction. Also that the tyres have a good amount of lug and are inflated appropriately. Most importantly, as it may vary literally from hour to hour, that the ground conditions are suitable. Beware of dew and lush grass and wet patches. Also any rough bits of ground and especially stones and rabbit holes. Any of which may be considered high risk. Also make sure that your tractor is well serviced, that you use an appropriate gear ratio to avoid overspeed or stalling and that the oil levels in both engine and transmission are topped up to the maximum mark. You do not want to lose your steering or PTO or to seize your engine up on the slope. If traversing or turning on the slope, be aware of your centre of gravity and if appropriate, widen your tractor’s track width to as wide as practical for other work and still watch for any undulations/holes/bumps that could throw you over. [/QUOTE]
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