Jez Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I would think they only need setting up properly. True, it does explain in most operators manual what you need to change when you change the wheels etc. Mote modern throttles are running on fly by wire systems. Yeah, it is interesting about the speeds, as we see with the new 8250 fastrac, it will do nearly 60kmh but says you should not drive over 20 mph........ We could start a whole topic about tractors and roads etc.......... but we wont........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boy Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I would think they only need setting up properly. the tm 120 might need to be set up but the 8360 was working fine then had a mid life crisis the t 6030 just went like that two \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ploughmaster Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 We could start a whole topic about tractors and roads etc.......... but we wont........ Probably need a whole forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nashmach Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 There is enough on BFF without bringing it over here as well - now all we need is Grumpy and Quacker to join :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Both my T6080 and Renault 616 show about 41 - 42 k on the level and both have radar speed sensor. The Renault has actually slowed down as the tyres are down to about 30% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schw84 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 I've discovered if you put your foot on the clutch with a 12 tonne trailer behind you whilst going down a steep hill you can get 2-3 more mph out of the tractor than it should do. however this will make the computer go nuts and when the massey man comes round to service your tractor he will ask why you have been exceeding the speed limit and breaking the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MODELFARMER Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 If its any help to you Ricky my 6920s Autopower with a 40k box will do 46.5 k so unlike a Case or NH the autopower will do more than its rated speed good Hope 6930 will do the same then!! Marky, to late to order, she's due end of november!! 40k or 50k doesn't really make a big difference. You'll need to travel great distances to really have an advantage of a 50k box. And there's a huge gap between 40 and 50, fuel consumption is going through the roof when accelerating from 40k to 50k. yea 10 :D :D When you think about it our 3050 is actually doing 50k a modern 50k will pass her but not by much, a 50 deutz driven by a mate of mine (he had 12t kane on full of grass) i was empty but he only just got by me in about 300-400 yrds Ever going a run anywhere shes my choice ha ha! unless bumpy roads then the 20 series gets picked with suspension And everyone says oh 50 wil kill the tractor pulling heavy loads simple . .. drop a gear drive slower and safer and engine won't die as fast then on return with empty load let her hve it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziko Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 The 50 series Deeres with 40K box will all do 50K if you have a nice set of tyres mounted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuarty C Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 just a thought but try a sat-nav, my dad has on in the van and its pretty accurate, havent accually tried it in the tractor yet \ : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 In forward or reverse Murray.. I see your name is in reverse so just wondering ??? what difference does it make if my name is in reverse that i would be going in reverse on the tractor :D :D na it was forwards :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Well having many a time used my sat nav in the 818 i used to drive and can confirm its speedo is right as at 53k i was jst touching 32mph and the magnum used to do 28mph which wasnt bad for 40k tractor ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysmassey135 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 we got up to 27 when we dipped the clutch with the 135 today... scary the wheels were a bit wobbly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 it is interesting to know what speeds you can get but as the law says, no air brakes and ABS you cant go over 20mph as it has been said the faster a tractor goes the less traffic it holds up so speed is better i guess i know of a fastrac driver who was going down a very long steep hill fully loaded and when the local dealers checked the "black box" it was doing close to 65mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerstarâ„¢ Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 all our 5 of our 8 JD 6520s at work do different speeds. And our New Holland TS115A Reads 29.5k, but when your behind in a JD you have to slow down to 25k otherwise u catch it up. Interesting topic. Most of it depends on tyres aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I've been out on Frankie today... coming down the A14 at 40.2k doesn't half seem slow you know :'( - Ohhhhhh how I would love a 50k machine :'( :'( :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I've been out on Frankie today... coming down the A14 at 40.2k doesn't half seem slow you know :'( - Ohhhhhh how I would love a 50k machine :'( :'( :'( Have you tried reverse gear yet down the A14 That would be fun to watch To be fair that road is a nightmare at the best of times :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Lucky to get up to that speed I guess :D On that subject... I counted 54 cars behind me on the A10 coming back from my trip out on Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deere 7810 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 dear lord ferguson. by law as probably already mentioned you should not go above 20mph on a public highway!! also i belieive that once you get more than 7 vehicles behind you you are expected to pull over. this is a pain in the Bum i know but i have been pulled up for this and luckily just got away with a warning and only had 24 cars behind me!! your faithfull servant mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 dear lord ferguson. by law as probably already mentioned you should not go above 20mph on a public highway!! also i belieive that once you get more than vehicles behind you you are expected to pull over. this is a pain in the Bum i know but i have been pulled up for this and luckily just got away with a warning and only had 24 cars behind me!! your faithfull servant mark Indeed... my problem was.... I obtained this queue in between lay-bys.... I didn't know the 20mph rule either :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massey Boy Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Indeed... my problem was.... I obtained this queue in between lay-bys.... I didn't know the 20mph rule either :o look at the warning stickers in your cab it usally says but thats if there is any Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich.new holland Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 we got up to 27 when we dipped the clutch with the 135 today... scary the wheels were a bit wobbly you watch doing that ! the clutch can explode ! as i did it in the tl coming down a mountain road and my uncle gave me a right tuning because i was hitting about 33+ mph and on the clock on flat ground shes around 39.9-40.0k and shes the same speed as the manitou which is 40k as she keeps the same distance all the way on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow legs Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 all tractor drivers of modern machines should know about the 20mph limit, its clearly marked in the cabs deere 7810 your a lucky boy, 24 cars and only a warning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi6920 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 a guy i know got a speeding ticket in his fendt the other day 56km in a 50km zone : Over here, we dont have a speed limit.... if yor tractor gearbox can do over 30km you have to have a warrent... like cars.... dont mater if you have a 40k box and drive at 30km that is the only real law re speed over here, have to be under 3m i think, all our gear is 3m or under just.... have to run a log book like you do in trucks.... unless you are in your farm tractor only doing stuff for YOUR farm.... The stupidest law yet tho.... this takes the cake You are not aloud any thing that execdes 3m from the Forward most postion of the drivers seat, thats the length of most 40 series jd bonnets... same as the 7000 and 8000 series.... screwd with front links or a front loader even.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 all tractor drivers of modern machines should know about the 20mph limit, its clearly marked in the cabs deere 7810 your a lucky boy, 24 cars and only a warning I'm not sure it's in mine Mike.. or on Fanny either mate... will take a look... maybe I've not noticed them \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav836 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 dear lord ferguson. by law as probably already mentioned you should not go above 20mph on a public highway!! also i belieive that once you get more than 7 vehicles behind you you are expected to pull over. this is a pain in the Bum i know but i have been pulled up for this and luckily just got away with a warning and only had 24 cars behind me!! your faithfull servant mark Wrong, there is no limit on the number of vehicles behind you before you pull over, the offence occurs if you go past a convenient place where you could have pulled over to let the vehicles past, be it layby or large hard verge, junction mouths don't count as its then another offence, obstruction of the highway. Inconsiderate driving I believe is the offence they can get you on for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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