[AT] new duties

[charlie hill]

I read somewhere, maybe here, that the reason the N series Fords 
have those tear drop shaped fenders is to unload the rear wheels 
when the tractor wheel stands.  The fender is designed such that
it hits the ground and breaks the tractors traction.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Herb Metz 
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2017 8:55 AM 
To: Antique tractor email discussion group 
Subject: Re: [AT] new duties 

Agreed John, however the only tractor I ever heard had wheelstands problem 
was the early Fordson. Herb(GA)

-----Original Message----- 
From: John Hall
Sent: Monday, July 03, 2017 7:27 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] new duties

I think the reason for the wheels being out in front is 2 fold. One, the
tractor is lower to the ground than a Farmall M or Deere A--at least the
engine and clutch housing. It would have had to have tiny wheels to get
them under the machine. Second is weight. I can't recall pulling off one
of those front tires, but they are cast wheels. Stick them way out front
and no problem keeping wheelstands to a minimum. Just my thoughts, could
be all wrong.

John Hall
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