Posted by jdemaris on February 20, 2010 at 10:10:59 from (72.171.0.146):
In Reply to: HP vs HP posted by rustbucket on February 20, 2010 at 08:52:22:
Some HD engine companies post horsepower by full time sustained use, and not just max. power for a short time. That adds to the confusion of just Net versus Gross horsepower. Cars, light trucks, and lawn and garden equipment often use those inflated short-time max power specs.
Historically, engines sold for heavy duty use had specs posted for power they could supply 24 hours a day, and every day. Now, to compete, many post figures that are higher and based on high power for short periods of time.
Lawn and garden equipment has just about always posted power specs much higher then can be sustained on a full time basis. Recently many have been forced to lower the ratings. That's why you'll see engine ads now for engines listed as "formerly 20 horsepower" or something similar.
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 - Upgrading an Oliver Super 55 Electrical System - by Dennis Hawkins. My old Oliver Super 55 has been just sitting and rusting for several years now. I really hate to see a good tractor being treated that way, but not being able to start it without a 30 minute point filing ritual every time contributed to its demise. If it would just start when I turn the key, then I would use it more often. In addition to a bad case of old age, most of the tractor's original electrical system was simply too unreliable to keep. The main focus of this page is to show how I upgr
... [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.
