Posted by Gerald J. on November 27, 2008 at 19:52:12 from (4.254.66.42):
In Reply to: Re: Homemade tractor posted by Janicholson on November 27, 2008 at 18:18:05:
And in some situations they get better traction because of the suspensions, especially at 30 mph while spraying or moving from field to field. Otherwise a tractor with no suspension components depends on the flexibility of the tires and they aren't so well controlled.
Back about 1950 my dad too pieces of a Model A Ford and a new Wards/Wisconsin engine and built a garden tractor. It mowed well, plowed, and harrowed decently and pulled a jeep trailer for hauling leaves and grass clippings for a good 50 years. I have it now.
The parts of a 4x4 would work there too, though at the low speeds for a tractor, the engine wouldn't be heavily used.
An uncle of mine about that some era built a walk behind tractor with a 4 cylinder motor cycle engine for power. It was hard on him using it but he has survived it.
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