[AT] Iron and lots of it

[Al Jones]

Charlie,

I think the front is actually geared a little faster than the rear.

We bought our first FWA tractor this spring.  When pulling a disk, it slips 
like crazy.  Kick the FWA in, and it pulls like crazy.  Amazing.  Takes 40 
acres to turn it around though.

Al

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From: "charliehill" <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:43 PM
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Subject: Re: [AT] Iron and lots of it

> 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
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
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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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