OkieNCognito
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- Joined
- Apr 28, 2002
- Messages
- 45
- Tractor
- Mahindra 2810 / 28hp
I own three 4WD vehicles, a jeep, a Dodge Durango, and best of all...my 28 hp Mahindra. The owners manual and windshield visor for both the jeep and Durango STRESS, I repeat STRESS, not to use 4WD for an extended distance or especially on dry pavement but the tractor manual doesn't seem to be as explicit.
I seldom have the tractor on pavement, my land is flat and unless I'm using my box blade traction does not seem to be an issue 90% of the time. I understand that there is a significant difference in speed of travel and surface conditions, but since there is apparently risk of damage to the front drive train, is it better to keep the tractor in 2WD unless the added traction is needed?
It seems steering is a little lighter while in 2WD but what does everyone else do.....keep it in 4WD needed or not, or do you switch to 4WD only when needed?
Kelly
I seldom have the tractor on pavement, my land is flat and unless I'm using my box blade traction does not seem to be an issue 90% of the time. I understand that there is a significant difference in speed of travel and surface conditions, but since there is apparently risk of damage to the front drive train, is it better to keep the tractor in 2WD unless the added traction is needed?
It seems steering is a little lighter while in 2WD but what does everyone else do.....keep it in 4WD needed or not, or do you switch to 4WD only when needed?
Kelly