bp fick
Super Member
The B series and the BXs, like most tractors, have steadily increased in horsepower over the years. It seems that every spring, the Apron stores roll out lawn mowers with ever increasing HP ratings, enticing customers with 24, then 26, then 28 horse power models. With this HP creep, the question arises:
Can that HP be effectively transferred to the wheels? A BX, in its present incarnation, is limited to 12 inch rear wheels and 10 inch front wheels max and is mounted on 1300 lbs on average overall weight.
Question. Is there a limit to HP creep? Can a lawnmower have 34 HP? Can a BX handle 34 HP? Can a B use 40 or 42 HP? What improvements in the HST or in tire science will be required, if any?
Just wondering out loud.
Can that HP be effectively transferred to the wheels? A BX, in its present incarnation, is limited to 12 inch rear wheels and 10 inch front wheels max and is mounted on 1300 lbs on average overall weight.
Question. Is there a limit to HP creep? Can a lawnmower have 34 HP? Can a BX handle 34 HP? Can a B use 40 or 42 HP? What improvements in the HST or in tire science will be required, if any?
Just wondering out loud.