Don't tell, but I have to agree with SoundGuy. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif What I described is not the every day intended use of a tractor. It is pushing it well past it's designed limits. Modern tractors have great cooling systems on them and generally won't overheat in general unless your radiator is plugged. However, when pretty well flogging a tractor as I described, certain portions of the engine, transmission, and hydraulic system will become "super-heated". That will begin the breakdown process of the oil. Constantly hitting the pop off, or relief - if you will, valve will result in the valve kicking in at lower pressures over time. You will think that your hydraulic system is getting weaker, but it likely will be the relief valve getting weak.
It's sort of like if you trip a circuit breaker over and over, it begins to blow much easier over time. Same principle as slamming the screen door; sort of. Your tractor is a good one, and will take it for a while. However, I really doubt that you will get the same life expectancy as many others are getting if you regularly do this. I readily admitted that I at times give 'er all she's got and then some when needed; but not very often. There is a difference between that, and running at full throttle. (running full throttle on a diesel is exactly normal on a tractor) You may need a bigger hamster.
