[AT] Iron and lots of it

[charliehill]

Carl,  I think FWA is generally slightly underdriven, meaning the rear 
wheels are driven slightly faster than the front.  This causes the front 
wheels to more or less free wheel until a certain % of slipage is felt at 
the rear wheels.  Then the front wheels start to "assist".

I'm not sure about that one either but it's the way I understand it. 
Corrections welcome!

Charlie
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> What is the difference between front wheel assist and four wheel drive?
> Carl
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>> I have to say that we very rarely had to do any repairs on any machines
>> we sold. The most common problem was owners leaving the front axles
>> engaged all the time and wearing out the front end - the ones we sold
>> were "front wheel assist", not real "four wheel drive". I don't know if
>> Kubota is any different. The farm tractors were very solid and held up
>> very well. (They are also much more comfortable than the older machines.)
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