FIRST Tractor- Kinda nervous!

[csr0831]

Yes, we are probaly reffering to two differant senerios. However, I guess what I am wondering is, if the tires will not spin, how do I know that they are being delivered the full torque possible. In other words...if they do not spin over, how do I know that another x ft/lbs of torque could still be applied resulting in more power to the ground. The unit may be falling way short of maximum possible torque to the wheels. The only way I would know that it is delivering all "useable" power is if it will spin them over. The point just prior to wheel spin represents the maximum usable power to the ground. I am not getting wheel spin so I do not know that the unit is delivering all it is capable of. I'm sure lots of other factors are involved like weight of the operator, type of surface and type of tire, ect. It may be that the unit is designed like this (low bleed off point at the relief valve) because the tranny is just too weak to handle the stress and if that is the case, it's a pretty poor design! Sorry for the rant....I'm better now : )

Chris

 

[Little John]

I understand. The GR series is what i consider a lawn mower, that is what I wanted. All that I do know is it does that job incredibly well. I was considering the BX series and trying to use one machine to mow AND do tractor work, but I decided against that. I wanted a machine that allowed me to cut the lawn FAST and in comfort, thats what the GR does. Then I knew I would buy a tractor for tractor work.

I talked to the dealer today and we are going to try a few things this weekend to make the peddle easier to push on the T2220. I'll post our results!

 

[Iplayfarmer]

The only way I would know that it is delivering all "useable" power is if it will spin them over.

Or if you have enough traction, the engine dies.

I figure if the tires don't spin, and the engine doesn't die, there's still available power that I'm not using.

 

[Soundguy]

Yep.. something got to give.. or you ain't hitting it hard enough..

soundguy

 

[Thumper & Buttercup]

Hey Little John,

Don't forget the pictures of what they do!!!
Thanks.

 

[Sir knight]

Ok, I am buying a New Holland T2220 tractor(hydro-35hp.) with loader. I also added a 6' rear blade, 12" auger and 48" rotary cutter, all Rhino equipment.
I will be using the tractor for some snow removal, food plots, general work on 36 acres.
What pitfalls should I watch for?
Any Advice with the Hydro on hills or working with the equipment?
What are the most common newbie mistakes?
THANKS!
John.

Hey John let me tell you what i went threw.I bought a new holland t2410 the first day the hydraulic line blew on my driveway then the four wheel drive linkage fell off and now they replaced the pto clutches and its has popping sounds out of the jotstick of the loader so my advice is to spend more money a get a kubota thats what i did and i really love.good luck

 

[jimainiac]

Ok, I am buying a New Holland T2220 tractor(hydro-35hp.) with loader. I also added a 6' rear blade, 12" auger and 48" rotary cutter, all Rhino equipment.
I will be using the tractor for some snow removal, food plots, general work on 36 acres.
What pitfalls should I watch for?
Any Advice with the Hydro on hills or working with the equipment?
What are the most common newbie mistakes?
THANKS!
John.

Congratulations on your new tractor, I know you'll enjoy it. When bushogging, I think it's good to run the PTO around 540 RPM, that's what they're designed for. You mentioned that your property is hilly, so it's important to keep it in 4WD. With the front wheels connected to the rears it provides braking power to the front wheels. Also, be mindful of where the loader bucket is when backing up and turning. When you're concentrating on where you're going in reverse it's easy to forget about that bucket swinging around. (Don't ask me how I learned this.)
Others have mentioned this, but one of the most important things anybody can do initially is to read thoroughly all the manuals that came with the equipment. Good luck!