Posted by scotc on July 03, 2011 at 11:21:23 from (75.245.49.140):
In Reply to: Re: inventions posted by MF Poor on July 02, 2011 at 19:43:24:
STS- Synchro-Tri-Six transmission, three ranges with six speeds each, with the 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 shifts being powershift, like the JD powerquad.
Every 72 and 7488 not in private hands was destroyed as soon as the papers were signed.
Ever seen one? That's where the Magnum rear-end and 18 speed powershift was born.
They had 4 models planned up to 300 PTO HP, but never got the 76's and 78's into production.
The AC powerdirector is nice for PTO work, especially round baling. Plug up the pickup head, pull uphill,hit the clutch, let it roll slowly back and feather the hand clutch, and you can usually spit the plug right back out.
I'd give IH credit with actually putting a road gear in the tractor. Had a neighbor with AC's that complained about us having to shift the IH on hills, when he didn't. He also didn't like it when you topped the hill behind him, shifted back into high, and passed him.
One thing about the 4840 I hate. Top speed 17.8MPH by GPS, unless going downhill.
Ford may have built the first powershift, but JD didn't get the bugs worked out. Unless you want to count the powerquad. The 4450s and even 7810s still jerk and lunge and do all kinds of weird things on the 6-7, 11-12, and 13-14 shifts. Even in newer ones like the 7820, the powerquad is superior to the powershift, in that the shifts are a lot smoother.
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 ]
Today's Featured Article - Restoration Story: Fordson Major - by Anthony West. George bought his Fordson Major from a an implement sale about 18 years ago for £200.00 (UK). There is no known history regarding its origins or what service it had done, but the following work was undertaken alone to bring it up to show standard. From the engine number, it was found that this Major was produced late 1946. It was almost complete but had various parts that would definitely need replacing.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
