4wd tractor vs 2wd

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   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #31  
Type in 2wd vs 4wd tractor on youtube in the search, it should be the first video, or second one, it also include the word "Zetor " this is a brand of tractor. I am not so sure 4wd is all that big of a difference in tractors. I am not saying your lying, but I am not so persuaded.
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #32  
Now if your talking about offroading in a truck, or atv, I would say 4wd is a major advantage with differential locks. A limited slip rear differential is sometimes better than a differential lock, is some slippery conditions. Because the front tire of the tractor (generally smaller), travels farther, than the rear tire, to go the same distance. On an atv, or pickup, the weight of the vehicle is closer to equal, than with a tractor. Notice how putting a load in the back of pickup causes the rear to spin less, in winter conditions ? Reverse this, and that appears to be the concept with a tractor. I believe alot of what I am saying applies. Whether 4wd is a real advantage or benefit, worth having I don't know, because I don't own either a 2wd, or 4wd tractor. I plan on getting one hopefully. I was looking at the Massey Ferguson 2605.
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #33  
Now if your talking about offroading in a truck, or atv, I would say 4wd is a major advantage with differential locks. A limited slip rear differential is sometimes better than a differential lock, is some slippery conditions. Because the front tire of the tractor (generally smaller), travels farther, than the rear tire, to go the same distance. On an atv, or pickup, the weight of the vehicle is closer to equal, than with a tractor. Notice how putting a load in the back of pickup causes the rear to spin less, in winter conditions ? Reverse this, and that appears to be the concept with a tractor. I believe alot of what I am saying applies. Whether 4wd is a real advantage or benefit, worth having I don't know, because I don't own either a 2wd, or 4wd tractor. I plan on getting one hopefully. I was looking at the Massey Ferguson 2605.


If your talking about gearing of the axles, the gearing makes up the differnts, trucks have the same gearing on both axles, tractors with differnt size tires use differnt gearing to make the wheels travle the same distances without working against each other. Unless someone has changed the tire figuration. When buying a new tractor like Mahindra, we have the option to have Ag tires or Industrial tires, Ag tires are taller and slim, and Industrail tires are not as tall but wider with a smooth clet, But both set of tires will work together and not try to work against each other when in 4-wheel drive. If you have a 4x4 tractor, put it in 4-wheel drive and find some sand to drive on and you will see that the front and rear tires will not work against each other.

Next time you go to the Massey Ferguson place ask the sells person or maybe a mechanic, And by the way MF has some good tractors, and good luck with that.
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #34  
You said:
I have watched a lot of video's to see if I could noticed any difference, and I wasn't able to find any video's that show any difference in traction improvement with a 4wd over a 2wd. If anyone has the same tractor with one being 2wd, and the other 4wd. Same engine size, everything, and has compareded them in the same enviroment, under the same conditions, doing the same work, and knows if there is any noticable difference, your imput is appreciated. Loader work, maybe an exception, because of the weight, and load, the bucket may have on it, forcing the weight to be placed over the front tires, to create traction. A none loader 4wd tractor, I am not so sure 4wd makes a difference.


It realy dont take an Einstien to figure this one out, :confused2: Anyone that has used 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive tractors will tell you there is a BIG differnts. And I will say there is a BIG differnts between the two.
You watched a video:confused:. The old saying "Dont believe anything you hear and believe half what you see". Especialy from a selling point of view.
Those tractors in the video aren't working, but playing. What it proves to me is: whether 2wd, or 4wd, spinning wheels to gain traction is pretty stupid. YouTube - 2WD Zetor vs. 4WD Zetor
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #36  
Shannon, I would recommend you buy a 2wd tractor. You are convinced that is the way to go, and you will save money. When time and again the front wheels are stuck in a small depression, you can console yourself with all the money you saved. Then you can dump the load from your bucket, and push yourself out of the hole. Then have your neighbor come over with a smaller 4wd and do your project, without him becoming frustrated.

Somebody has to buy the 2wds.
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #37  
Not 100% sure what your trying to say here:confused:

My main point is, the video is not relative to real life. Who is going to be driving into a muddy creek, and spin their tires to gain traction? I learned you drive slowly out of such situations.
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #38  
I would also like to state, that according to an article about 2wd tractors, and 4wd tractors. Over a particular set distance, say 0-80 acres. Two large tractors were used. Same size tractors, one was 4wd, the other 2wd. They were place on seperate fields to plow. The tractors both traveled at the same speed. The 4wd tractor plowed 80 acres in 10hrs, and the 2wd plowed 40 acres in 10hrs. The 4wd tractor with front tires of equal size, had less wheelspin, and in other words didn't travel as far, as the 2wd. The 2wd had a lot more wheelspin, because it didn't get as much traction, causing there to be more rotation in the tire, hence wheelspin. To the small farmers, this may not be necessary a 4wd tractor. This doesn't mean 4wd helps in muddy conditions, because it actually probably doesn't help. In farming for profit, it probably does make a difference though. 80 acres a day, vs 40 acres a day..
So, do you want to spend more time than necessary to get a job done?
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #39  
all that video tells me is dont leave the keys in your tractor all i thought about was how much work i could of done with that fuel at 4.06 a gallon
 
   / 4wd tractor vs 2wd #40  
A 2wd tractor is like shoveling snow while you're standing on ice.

You get the picture....
 
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