Re: Duals vs 4 wheel drive

Posted by RodInNS on January 22, 2007 at 19:39:05 from (142.177.80.38):

In Reply to: Duals vs 4 wheel drive posted by Willy P on January 22, 2007 at 19:03:08:

....and we'll argue this till the cows come home.

I run rear duals on a front wheel assist tractor, and a friend runs duals on all 4 corners of a FWA tractor. Generally, yes, duals do make a big difference, particulairly in the flotation department. I'd say if you go to a heavy FWA tractor with good tires, you won't notice much difference in traction compared to what you've got now with poor duals. Good duals should pull more than the FWA. I'm not sure I'd cut the power back though, unless you feel the tractor simply has way more power than needed now.
What I wouldn't do is expect some new lightweight fluff with FWA to pull the same load as the old Deere. Much of the answer to your question lies in the proper placement of ballast as much as where the wheels are spinning. Don't get me wrong. I love FWA, and I wouldn't buy a tractor without it, but I dual them up too....
In short, you'll probably get away with what you want to do if you get a heavy enough series of tractor and adequate power. I'd be looking at a 6000 series Deere to fill those boots. Good luck.

Rod

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