grsthegreat
Super Star Member
We used to do that on our trucks running in the sand dunes. Made all the difference when we dropped tire pressures.
Funny how we managed farming for years (centuries!)without tractors.Funny how we managed farming for years without a 4WD tractor and now it's needed/used all the time.
As for the 4WD braking issue which I know nothing about other than how my tractor works, I would think if a tractor is in 4WD and the brakes are depressed they would almost have to affect the front wheels along with the rears. I know nothing about how other tractors operate but when my 5090 is in 4WD both front wheels spin if I'm bogging.
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I just find 4WD cumbersom if it's not needed. It impedes the ability to make short radius turns and affects right and left braking while making turns. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't own a tractor without 4WD or economy PTO at this point in my life. I just don't use it unless I need it. And that is not very often unless we have had lots of rain or if I'm pulling the correct implement.Funny how we managed farming for years (centuries!)without tractors.
Take advantage of technological advances. GPS, turbos, even 4wd.
Most TBN users are probably like me with CUT/SCUT and not full time farmers. My needs are not to run long distances in a straight line with ground engaging implements over relatively flat surfaces that have been used for the same purposes for generations. Even something as simple as mowing heavy grass in a heavy spring dew benefits greatly from 4wd.
On many Kubota tractors, the opposite is true. Both of mine are equipped with “Bi-speed turn” feature.I just find 4WD cumbersom if it's not needed. It impedes the ability to make short radius turns and affects right and left braking while making turns. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't own a tractor without 4WD or economy PTO at this point in my life. I just don't use it unless I need it. And that is not very often unless we have had lots of rain or if I'm pulling the correct implement.
Fully agree with Jeff. Run in 4wd ALL the time unless on paved surfaces for a period of time. In 2WD, you only have 2 wheel brakes. VERY dangerous if you do down any slope at all in 2WD.Hi everyone! First time tractor owner here and I’m trying to learn as much as I can. I have a 25hp Branson and live in Florida. I’m using the tractor for mostly bucket and grapple work. My land is pretty sandy but not enough softness that I get stuck in. i do feel the tractor bog down frequently. I run my RPMs 15-1800 when working the two implements. Is this the sweet spot to run RPMs and also should I be running it in 4x4 mode all the time or stick with 2 wheel until I get stuck? Thanks for any help! Mike
Yours is an age old argument. Often if you wait to shift until you need 4WD, it's too late as. Learn the limitations of your vehicle and driving ability and don't exceed them.For what it's worth, when I bought my 35hp Branson the dealer told me I should run in 2wd unless I actually needed 4wd because of stresses on the various parts. When I plow I use 4wd.
I also agree with grsthegreat about using 2wd until starting to get stuck and I apply the same principle to my truck as well: When you get stuck in 2wd you can shift into 4wd and probably get out, but when you're already in 4wd when you get stuck you're screwed.