I had 40 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California and all but a bit of it was up and down, some of it pretty hairy indeed. I had a Kubota B21 and used it for years with only a few scary moments. That said, I ALWAYS understood that my wheeled CUT, with the standard teeter-totter front end was pretty much like a tricycle and required that the rear tires remain on the ground at all times for stability. Yes, rear wheel spacing does make it more stable, but it will not cure the design "problem" with most wheeled tractors and their front axles.NEVER try to work or even travel across a slope of any steepness. NEVER try to raise your loader above the axle height to dump it when your are even diagonal to a slope - that was one of my scary moments when doing some road work, I was pointing down hill on the road maybe 30 degrees cross-slope when I tried to dump a bucket load over a barbed wire fence into a canyon - the right rear tire lifted off the road and the tractor started to roll towards the downhill; only quick action putting the bucket down, crushing the barbed wire fence, saved me from dumping the tractor on its side.If I would have had the money, a better option for my terrain would have been a track-steer for sure. But, they don't have a TPH or a rear PTO, of course. I like the PowerTrac idea and it's CG is certainly lower but you know if it will or will not work for you. These articulating CUTs might offer better stability but I know nothing about them other than they have good engines and an interesting design. Certainly would have been in my consideration on my mountain, if the price was okay.
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With a 98 hp Kubota engine*, this is a wide-track isodiametric tractor with reversible driving position, perfect for working on steep slopes, including side slopes, and ideal for haymaking.
The width of the tractor, combined with its low center of gravity, confers a sensation of extreme stability and safety when working on slopes, even in mountain pastures, with unrivalled speed, precision and freedom of movement. It also ideally suited to grass cutting, the maintenance of urban green spaces and countless other applications.
With the widest driving position in the Antonio Carraro range and an extremely roomy platform, the TTR R offers superb operator comfort. A tractor for use all year round, perfectly suited to all conditions and any climate.
Available with the spacious Extra Comfort cab, featuring all-round glass for 360° visibility and luminous interior.
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The R Series represents the top of the AC range for performance, technological content and on-board equipment, offering a host of useful functions as standard.
Thanks to CAN-bus technology, which allows instantaneous dialogue between the tractor's various electronic control units with a minimum number of connections, the operator can enjoy the benefits of electronic engine control, with all the controls conveniently located on the instrument panel, including the work speed memories and acceleration ramps. All the models are equipped with the formidable 98 hp, 4-cylinder Kubota engine with electronic Common Rail injection. The slightly longer wheelbase ensures optimal distribution of the tractor's weight.
All the models in the range can be equipped on request with the new Air cab (except for the TGF R, which is fitted with the Protector 100 cab) affording advanced technology and comfort, with a spacious operator position, notwithstanding the extremely compact dimensions which allow easy maneuvering in tight spaces and between crops. The cab is pressurized and available also in a Category 4 certified version, which offers the operator total protection from inhalation of harmful dust, gas and vapors.
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