HG Performance

[yorkyjer]

   I've been off line awhile.  Thought I would let ya all know how my Cletrac is working.. This tractor has a lot of power. but I am concerned that it is a little lite in weight for heavy work.. Stood it on end once. Scared the liveing daylights out of me.  It starts in an instant, and runs like a top... By the way, does anyone know where I can get a manual for my HG, 1948 ? 

[oliverchris]

How'd you stand it on end? I've tipped my loader way-up a few time carrying stuff that's too heavy downhill   Did it today in fact - must get those counter-weights fitted back on my OC46  
But I'd love to now what madness you have to be attempting to get a regular model on its end?  

Manuals from Zimmerman's in Ephrata, PA or Floyd County Museum, Charles City, Iowa (641) 228-1099

[yorkyjer]

There is a Creek ,about 10 feet wide with an imbankment ,slanted a  ft high.  Had the tracter in low. Thought that the balance was centered, but the tracter didnt come down till the bank was under the seat.  Probably woudn't have gone over backward because the draw bar would have hit the bedrock first. I wasn't pulling anything at the time.