Traction 4wd use

[ron45]

Anyone know if most people always use 4 WD or just when needed? A possible answer just came as I finished the first sentence..... they might take some of the load, stress, wear from the more expensive back tires. I'm still very inexperienced on this area sorry for all the questions.

Ron

 

[jeff9366]

You can use 4-WD all the time on dirt, sand, grass and other nonabrasive surfaces where the tires can slip.

If you use 4-WD when running on asphalt, concrete or other abrasive surfaces you will experience relatively rapid tire wear, front and rear.

This should be explained in your Kioti Operator's Manual.

 

[TripleR]

What Jeff said, there are some old threads on this with lots of discussion, I engage front wheel assist only as needed.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Now I am just the opposite of TripleR, I only take my tractors out of 4x4 mode when needed. with my 75hp tractor, I could count that on one hand. My 32hp tractor see the asphalt much more and is out of 4x4 mode quite often.

Everyone has their own way of doing things, no one way is right or wrong or even better than the other, just different.

Just my :2cents:

 

[KiotiJason]

I always run in 4WD unless I am on pavement. It help with the breaking. My place is slightly undulating but the tractor just feels better in 4WD. jason

 

[murphy1244]

What Jeff said, there are some old threads on this with lots of discussion, I engage front wheel assist only as needed.

I'm with you,, I rarely need it but when you do. You do!!

 

[ovrszd]

I'm with Larry and Murph. That's why they call it FWA (Front Wheel Assist).

My question always is, "Do you lock your truck in 4wd all the time except when on pavement?" :confused3:

 

[TripleR]

Couple of old threads: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/mahindra-owning-operating/163883-4wd-tractor-vs-2wd.html

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/81649-pros-cons-running-4wd-tractor.html

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I'm with Larry and Murph. That's why they call it FWA (Front Wheel Assist).

My question always is, "Do you lock your truck in 4wd all the time except when on pavement?" :confused3:

Actually if I never took my truck from the ranch, yes it would be in 4x4 all the time. To many variables for me and my conditions, I would be pulling the lever (yes my 4x4s still has a lever & locking hubs) and getting in and out to lock and unlock the hubs waaaaaay too many times.

 

[Looking4new]

I always run in 4WD unless I am on pavement. It help with the breaking. My place is slightly undulating but the tractor just feels better in 4WD. jason

Me too, mostly on snow or when moving gravel.