Re: JD Owning/Operating FAQ (Please Help)
OK, also what would be nice is a Green Glossary:
MFWD - Mechanical Front Wheel Drive (what most folks call 4 wheel Drive)
4WD - Really big tractor where one tire costs more than a CUT
ROPS - rollover protection system - patented by Deere - Licensed to other manufacturers royalty free
Twin Touch - two side by side pedal controlled hydrostatic transmission
PowerReverser - manual transmission which allows direction changes without clutching with the flick of a lever.
eHydro - electronically controlled transmission (Controls speed of reversal, anti-lugging for engine and cruise control)
ePowerReverser - electronically controlled transmission (Controls speed of reversal)
LoadMatch - lightning fast electronic control of transmission that keeps the engine from stalling by adjusting the transmission speed.
SpeedMatch - Controls the maximum rate of travel, especially for use in close quarters. Acts as a creeper gear.
iMatch - Quick hitch for 3 point.
QuickTach buckets - Allow easy no tools bucket changes. Deere proprietary. May also be set up qith skid steer system in some models.
QuickTach loaders - Self mounting and unmounting loader design that is also self parking.
Deeralloy - tough polymer used for hood and fenders
Rock Shaft Assist - system for mounting backhoe to tractor. The 3 point hitch is removed and the rockshaft arm pull the backhoe to the tractor for a very close coupled fit. Very solid and extrememly easy to execute.
I know there are lots more....
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