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turbo36
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- JD X739 AWS (3), 2016 Toolcat, JD 2038R
That sounds like brakes not fully disengaging. What's your top speed on flat ground in 2nd speed? A few others have had problems with brakes see these threads:
toolcat max speed
figured I would start a new thread for this issue, the Toolcat is now 4 weeks old, in general I am happy with it but the top speed really bugs the **** out of me, max engine rpm is 2600, it easily makes this and the max speed in low range is 8.5 mph at 2600 rpm, this it does no issue, in high...www.tractorbynet.com
If you have Toolcat questions, ask them here... ---> HEY wait a second this is your post! so sounds like you've already concluded your brakes are dragging. This is definitely your chatter issue. I'd bet those brake discs are warped from overheating.
I will have to check the current speed but it was 18 MPH when it was new. According to the dealer the braking system operates similar to an air brake system in trucks except hydraulic oil is used instead of air. Unlike a car where you apply hydraulic pressure to bring the pads to the disc this system has springs that hold the pads to the disc so you must apply pressure to over come the spring pressure and allow the wheel to turn . They claim the chatter is normal operation as the valve shifts and the cylinder fills .
I am going to try and call Bobcat direct to see if I can talk to someone in tech service.