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MF .vs. other makes, clutch pedal pressure

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Spence

02-08-2003 15:22:26




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I am searching for a good used old tractor and noticed something about these 2 makes. The IH has clutch pedal pressure that is real beefy, something I'd expect, you practically have to stand up out of the seat to press it, I like that. Whenever I clutched a MF the pedal pressure was mushy or soft and have far less total travel. That worries me as the MF models I like most have the double clutch system and I don't need problems with it. I'm heading for a MF50 test tomorrow but already I don't like the sloppy clutch pedal.

Is it just me, or are the disk springs smaller in MF or something.

Thanks.

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Fred Kobs

02-09-2003 11:20:34




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 Re: MF .vs. other makes, clutch pedal pressure in reply to Spence, 02-08-2003 15:22:26  
I would guess that physics has a lot to do with it. The angles of a mechanical linkage have direct effect on effort to engage. Just thinkin out loud. Fred



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Scott from Pa

02-09-2003 10:13:44




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 Re: MF .vs. other makes, clutch pedal pressure in reply to Spence, 02-08-2003 15:22:26  
Spence, I have a M/F 50 diesel. The clutch pressure on my is very light until you engage the PTO clutch. Then it becomes rather stiff. I have never had my clutch slip because of light pedal pressure. If you are looking into buying a 50 I think the lighter clutch pressure would be to your advantage because of the lower seating position on the tractor. I think the lighter pressure is because of a better design in the clutch.

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Chris

02-11-2003 00:07:56




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 Re: Re: MF .vs. other makes, clutch pedal pressure in reply to Scott from Pa, 02-09-2003 10:13:44  
According to Stuard Gibbard's 'The Ferguson Tractor Story' when Ferguson were designing the TE-20 Harry Ferguson insisted that clutch pedal pressure was no more than 35 psi and fully locked foot brakes no more than 90 psi.
I guess it's what made it able to be operated my a child.... maybe as the MF range are decendants the idea stuck. It's certainly easy to operate (in the 1st stage) on my 35.

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Spence

02-12-2003 04:35:00




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 Re: Re: Re: MF .vs. other makes, clutch pedal pressure in reply to Chris, 02-11-2003 00:07:56  
... cept when it comes to determining if your springs are getting weak. I'd prefer the simple
technology and do the leg work.



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