[AT] tread design

[john hall]

I pulled out my copy of Nebraska tractor tests and started looking for 
diamond treads on the front. I saw a Massey, an Allis and a Ford with those 
tires on the front. All were in the 125-150 hp range. Each machine had duals 
as well. I'm guessing this was a short lived new technology, probably for 
flotation as was already suggested. Looks to me turning would require a lot 
of braking.

John Hall

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From: "Louis" <louis at kellnet.com>
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Subject: Re: [AT] tread design


>I remember see the diamond tread design used on the front of large 2wd
> tractor, in advertising, in the late 70's or early 80's.  I don't recall
> what the ad was about, but I do think it was on a Ford.  My guess for
> the use of them on the front was for floatation, due to heavy ballasting
> on the front.
>
> Lou
>