HP increase module? Deere 3038e

[kenhar]

Wife & I never watched drag races because we were too busy racing our cars. I've never blown a motor ever. My thought is whenever a manufacturer gives the weight limit it's not at it's maximum limit, not like if it's rated for 1800 lbs. it breaks at 1810 lbs.
If I can work the tractor at 1700 rpm instead of 2700 rpm, not spinning the tires getting the job done if anything engine will probably last longer.
Any questions...call the company that designed it. If installing that module causes engine damage how can they stay in business?

When you were racing your cars, did they develop 11,000 hp and do a 1/4 in less than 4 seconds?

 

[airbiscuit]

If he can get 11,000 hp out of a 1.5 L diesel, I'll sign uo to be a sponsor!

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

When you were racing your cars, did they develop 11,000 hp and do a 1/4 in less than 4 seconds?

No
Wife ran bracket, low 11's. SS/B me, 8.90's best.
Apples & eggs comparison. Anyone afraid of boosting power a bit it's simple: don't do it!

 

[JeepHead]

It always cracks me up the guys who worry so much about tweaking anything from factory specs. I mean we get it, you're skeered you will break something you can't fix. I usually have the attitude that I can fix anything I can break...

 

[WinterDeere]

Great 60 second summary of the basic principles:

 

[RayIN]

Why not give them a call? You could explain that to them so no more false advertising.

No need, that is simple hydraulics flow. Ask any firefighter about hydraulics flow.

 

[RayIN]

I understand...but $600 vs $50K when you just need a little more power?

All other components are designed to reliably withstand XX HP, what do you think XXX HP will do to those components?
However in the end it's your equipment and money and decision.

 

[RayIN]

I don't understand your confusion.
My bush hog recommended rpm is 550. For that to happen the engine must run whatever rpm gives 550 PTO rpm. If engine is at 1,600 rpm that gives 550 PTO rpm.
It's an example...I'm not at the tractor to verify 100%...but close.
This year bush hogging I won't have engine bog or rpm drops which is my concern.

The solution to your scenario is to drop down a gear.

 

[airbiscuit]

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

The solution to your scenario is to drop down a gear.

Hydrostatic so only low & high. I use low range for about everything. Sure is nice having extra HP and also seems less fuel use as well.