Salesman said to only to use 4wd....

[Runner]

I think I just learned something (wow, that's a strange feeling).

I always thought that you could only bind up a 4WD that doesn't have a center diff. by turning on a hard surface. But if the front wheels are always turning faster than the rears by a little, then eventually, it sounds like it would bind up even going in a straight line.

That would also apply to my F350 pickup that doesn't have a center diff.

As for my tractor, I have lots of hills and a heavy rear mower to deal with, so I'm in 4WD all the time when finish mowing. I also use it when moving material with the loader. I always shift to 2WD when just tooling around or mowing the field with the hog (with the weight of the hog on the rear tires and more gentle slopes in that area, I don't have any traction issues back there).

I also discovered (the hard way) how valuable 4WD is for braking on steep hills.

Don't know if this method of operation is bad for the machine or not, but I have no choice but to be in 4WD for the majority of my operating hours.

 

[blueriver]

Here is my thought, if it was meant to be in 4x4 all the time ... then why would they provide a lever to shift it in and out? I think 4 WD is to be used when needed ...

 

[LBrown59]

Here is my thought, if it was meant to be in 4x4 all the time ... then why would they provide a lever to shift it in and out? I think 4 WD is to be used when needed ...

Who say it isn't need 24/7?

 

[Reg]

I think I just learned something (wow, that's a strange feeling).

I always thought that you could only bind up a 4WD that doesn't have a center diff. by turning on a hard surface. But if the front wheels are always turning faster than the rears by a little, then eventually, it sounds like it would bind up even going in a straight line.

That would also apply to my F350 pickup that doesn't have a center diff.

As for my tractor, I have lots of hills and a heavy rear mower to deal with, so I'm in 4WD all the time when finish mowing. I also use it when moving material with the loader. I always shift to 2WD when just tooling around or mowing the field with the hog (with the weight of the hog on the rear tires and more gentle slopes in that area, I don't have any traction issues back there).

I also discovered (the hard way) how valuable 4WD is for braking on steep hills.

Don't know if this method of operation is bad for the machine or not, but I have no choice but to be in 4WD for the majority of my operating hours.

Well, there IS slip.
There is always slip, however slight, whether you are in one, two, three, four or 6 wd.

 

[ray66v]

Here is my thought, if it was meant to be in 4x4 all the time ... then why would they provide a lever to shift it in and out? I think 4 WD is to be used when needed ...

Even though this should be obvious, it is a brilliant point!

Though, some will never see the light.

 

[Reg]

Here is my thought, if it was meant to be in 4x4 all the time ... then why would they provide a lever to shift it in and out? I think 4 WD is to be used when needed ...

CHEEP,
Same as cars/trucks.
It took a long time to get to full time AWD cars - and no, it isn't "needed" all the time.
{Here begin'eth the slippery slope into an argument about competence of snow belt drivers.}

 

[blueriver]

Who say it isn't need 24/7?

I say !! Anyway LB it just keeps getting closer to the big 10K ... keep it coming!!

 

[Grubs]

With my B1750 I've found that in 2WD the front wheels tear up the turf while turning sharp corners. The B1750 has the bi-spead turn where in 4WD the front wheels turn faster during a tight turn, pulling the front end around and this seems to protect the grass fairly well so in my case leaving the tractor in 4WD is preferable - even on flat ground.

 

[savageactor7]

Hi Grubs...we have a B1750 that we're really happy with. As far as the bi speed turn goes...we've never used it. I wonder if it would be useful while using the FEL under muddy conditions?

 

[LBrown59]

Hi Grubs...we have a B1750 that we're really happy with. As far as the bi speed turn goes...we've never used it. I wonder if it would be useful while using the FEL under muddy conditions?

My dealer said they have had a lot of front ends go out of the tractors
with bi speed turn
Especillay when doing loader work .