side overhang on tractor implements roadworthy?

[mendiplogs]

You will be ok as the knocker hangs on the nearside. And unless they drive on the wrong side of the road like the French there will be no chance of it getting clobbered.

 

Unless you do what I done with a hedge flail and take out a lamp post

 

HI RICH we do in the west mate :lol:thanks matthew you will be ok mate :thumbup1:thanks jon

[Matthew Storrs]

You will be ok as the knocker hangs on the nearside. And unless they drive on the wrong side of the road like the French there will be no chance of it getting clobbered.

 

Unless you do what I done with a hedge flail and take out a lamp post

 

Hmm knocker only swings one way - into the middle of the road, looks like I will have to go everywhere in reverse from now on:thumbup1:

[Goaty]

Not a definitive answer by any means, but according to "Agricultural Vehicles on the Road a guide to the legislation" the maximum overall width of an wheeled agricultural combination including offset trailers and appliances is 2.55 metres. This may be exceed, providing the conditions from Schedule 4 STGO (Motor Vehicles [special Types] General Order 1979) are complied with.

 

Once you are over 2.55 metres then additional conditions apply. From 2.55 to 3 metres this is a speed limit of 20mph.

 

The book mentioned above is well worth investing in.

 

Whilst this is right perhaps, also you shouldn't drive over 22mph. Swing or carry anything on the front of a telehandler on the highway except the attachment. Also weight and width restrictions on agri vehicles until 21 years old. But you see teenagers doing all these things and the plod on average doesn't know or care to know these regs. You will be fine with the knocker until an enthusistic officer goes after you or you have an accident.

 

We have a bryce suma on a diddy little tractor and have never had any bother.

[Matthew Storrs]

Does the Bryce overhang sideways when in the travel position on a small tractor?

 

Don't think my zetor could handle a Bryce!

[Goaty]

Not in transport position but about same width.

[Matthew Storrs]

Very nice! One day! Is that a 4230 its on?

[Goaty]

Yes with twin assistor rams on linkage and 7 47kg weights on front plus quicke loader. It wouldn't lift it with the factory standard single ram. I think it weighs 2.1 ton. Had to fit a freeflow return. Not the ideal tractor. But no regrets on getting the Bryce, Awesome kit. Only problem is if you get a tight pointed corner or if you only have access on the one side of fence. i.e you can back up to a wall on your right side corner but not left. Seldom need to though.

Edited November 14, 2013 by Goaty
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[Matthew Storrs]

Good gracious, that's a hell of a weight. Still I expect the strainers don't hang around for long. Does it pull wheelies a bit if your going up a steep field- mine does:laugh1:

[Goaty]

Good gracious, that's a hell of a weight. Still I expect the strainers don't hang around for long. Does it pull wheelies a bit if your going up a steep field- mine does:laugh1:

 

Not very often I don't like to stress her. Plus the feet hit the floor and restrict wheelie height. We have dug 2ft holes and banged 17ft telewag poles down to 7ft left above ground on a cattle yard. The byrce only does 15ft hence the digging to save sawing ends off.

[Goaty]

This book has the answer its written by a police officer, is easy to use and textbook style. I will root it out and find out. Agricultural Vehicles on the Road by McMahon, Andrew: New Police Bookshop 9780953305872 - Better World Books Ltd