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Mini Tilt Table Stability Demonstration
This demo focuses on: center of gravity, and stability baseline of a tractor, skid steer, and ATV. The demo can lead to discussions of tractor, skid steer, or ATV rollover incidents.
Updated:
August 17, 2022
It is recommended that the following fact sheet resources of the Penn State Ag Safety and Health Program be studied before conducting these demos so that you will be better prepared to discuss the concepts of center of gravity and stability baseline, as well as, the factors that contribute to the rollover of a tractor, skid steer, and ATV.
Factsheets
- Rollover Protection for Farm Tractor Operators
- Tractors in the Woods
- Tractor Stability and Instability
- ATVs and Youth: Matching Children and Vehicles
- The Safe Use of ATVs in Agriculture
- Skid Steer Safety for Farm and Landscape
There is a Instructors Manual available to go with this demonstration, please contact Kasey Snell at kms6380@psu.edu on how to receive this manual.
Note: Ag Safety demonstrations and displays available for educators and presenters. If you would like to check for availability, have questions about the demonstrations, or would like to review a manual,, please contact Kasey Snell.











