Re: 340 rowcrop vs. 340 utility

Posted by Hugh MacKay on November 03, 2006 at 03:45:32 from (216.208.58.157):

In Reply to: 340 rowcrop vs. 340 utility posted by Al L. in Wisc. on November 02, 2006 at 17:13:35:

Al: You did ask the differences, and JJ and a lead covered the steering and front end well. There were options on hydraulics as well but I think the same applied to both Utility and Farmall.

On power train from crank pully to the tip of pto shaft the two tractors are identical except for rear axles and pto drive gear ratio. The axle housings will be the same. Most utilities developed 540 pto at a bit higher engine rpm. This also increased ground speeds to compensate for smaller tires.

As to that side hill bunk, old is correct, Farmall chassis is actually less than 2" higher than a Utility. I think max. wheel tread setting on a Utility is around 68" wheras the Farmall will quite easily go to 90" wheel tread. NO THANK YOU, but I'll take the Farmall for side hill work any day. When these tractors were new most Utility buyers were running wheel treads 56" to 64" for convenient use in confined areas. Farmall buyers were running 72" or wider wheel tread for row crop work. Let me assure you a Farmall at 72" wheel tread will be a mountain goat along side a Utility at 60" wheel tread. Tractors loaded with chloride are also much more stable on side hills.

Replies:

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]