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Old 05-05-2008, 11:12 AM   #14 (permalink)
greggh
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Default Re: Looking for Dead Engine Tractor(s)

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Originally Posted by rutwad
Phil, you are jumping to a total electric tractor and skipping the "hybrid". JD is working on somewhat of a hybrid. Have you read about their new E series? Instead of an alternator, they are making electricity from the flywheel to run all the electrical accessories, and it leaves the potential for electricly controlled implements.

You may be a step ahead of JD! GOOD LUCK!
I wonder if they are revisiting the old Westinghouse-LeTourneau Turn Pulls. They had a generator behind the flywheel to power the steering. Each wheel had an electric motor to drive it. It was unique to drive. You steered by a toggle switch on the dash.
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