Safe operating slope

[flobar00]

First - you guys are the best and I really appreciate all of the help and insight that you have provided via the forum. My question: What is the safe operating slope for a 743? I researched the specifications for the unit and couldn't find anything. Of course, if it doesn't feel safe, then it probably isn't but is there a published safe operating range for the terrain slope? Again, thanks for the help.

 

[Tazza]

You are pretty well rite, if it doesn't feel rite its too steep. I don't like dumping loads up hills as when there is no weight on the bucket it feels too light. I don't think there is a set limit, its just when you feel the machine is tippy. I have never tested angles but it could go up a pretty steep hill, i remember a user on here doing some work on a grade that was pretty close to 45 degrees!!!! i never would have attempted it, but he got the job done, and worked out really well.

 

[pondfishr]

You are pretty well rite, if it doesn't feel rite its too steep. I don't like dumping loads up hills as when there is no weight on the bucket it feels too light. I don't think there is a set limit, its just when you feel the machine is tippy. I have never tested angles but it could go up a pretty steep hill, i remember a user on here doing some work on a grade that was pretty close to 45 degrees!!!! i never would have attempted it, but he got the job done, and worked out really well.

I just had my 743 on a pretty good slope "close to a 45 degree" this weekend but I had an operator on it that is very experienced. I would not have personally taken the machine where he did. We were using the machine to stage sod on the hill. 743's are pretty tipsy machines so be careful. The newer Bobcat track machines are unbelievably good on slopes compared to the older style skid steers.